What to Do at Level 36 in Blade & Soul NEO: Preparing for Level 45
Reaching level 36 in Blade & Soul NEO is a significant milestone, but with the level 45 patch on the horizon, it’s important to focus on preparing for the future rather than optimizing your current gear. This guide will walk you through the most efficient ways to farm, craft, and prepare for the upcoming patch, ensuring you’re ready to hit the ground running when level 45 arrives.
If you haven’t reached max level yet, see our Blade & Soul Neo Leveling Guide.
1. Farming Pinchy Wheel
The Pinchy Wheel is your best friend at level 36. Here’s why:
- Soul Shields: Pinchy drops Soul Shield pieces, which are essential for your build. These can be broken down into Broken Crystals, a valuable crafting material.
- Cosmetic Pieces: These can be dismantled for Soul Badge Fragments, which are crucial for upgrading your Soul Badges.
- Weapons: While not as important, Pinchy also drops weapons that can be salvaged for additional materials.
How to Farm Pinchy:
- Teleport to the Pinchy Wheel location and join the crowd farming the boss. With many players farming, the boss dies quickly, so just hit it a few times to qualify for loot.
- Spin the wheel after defeating Pinchy to earn rewards like Soul Shields, cosmetics, and other materials.
- Focus on breaking down unnecessary items for Broken Crystals and Soul Badge Fragments. These materials will be invaluable for crafting and upgrading gear at level 45.
2. Crafting and Gathering Materials
Crafting is a long-term investment that carries over to level 45. Here’s how to get started:
- Broken Crystals: Convert these into crafting materials like Elemental Powder and Wood Fragments. These are essential for crafting and upgrading gear.
- Guilds: Each character can join two guilds. Create additional characters, level them to Bamboo Village, and join different guilds to maximize your crafting options. You can mail materials between characters, so this is a great way to gather resources efficiently.
- Crafting Goals: Focus on crafting materials that will be useful at level 45, such as Hero Designs and Elemental Powder. Avoid spending resources on level 36 gear that will soon be outdated.
3. Faction Quests and Infernal Weapon
Your faction plays a key role in preparing for level 45:
- Faction Quests: Teleport to your faction’s command post and complete the starter quests. These will reward you with Faction Coins.
- Infernal Weapon: Use your Faction Coins to purchase Hero Designs, which can be transmuted into the Infernal Weapon. This weapon will be useful as you transition to level 45.
- Daily Faction Quests: Make sure to complete these daily to accumulate more coins and materials.
4. Tomb of Exiles Dungeon
Once you’re geared enough, start farming the Tomb of Exiles dungeon:
- Drops: This dungeon drops valuable items like Soul Shields and Tomb of Exiles Cards, which are part of one of the best card sets in the game.
- Card Sets: The Po Har Card Set (obtained from Tomb of Exiles) is one of the best in the game, providing bonuses like free critical hits. Focus on completing this set early.
- Group Play: Assemble a competent group of six players to farm this dungeon efficiently. The gear from Tomb of Exiles will carry you through to level 45.
5. Card Sets and Insignia
Card sets are a long-term investment that transfer to level 45:
- Desert Card Set: A mid-game set that provides On Rush Level 3, granting free critical hits. This set is a great placeholder until you can obtain the Po Har set.
- Insignia Rewards: Completing card sets rewards you with Insignia, which can be exchanged for valuable materials and gold. Save your story cards and only register them when you need to complete a specific set.
6. Side Quests and Exploration
Don’t neglect side quests and exploration:
- Side Quests: These provide gold and Valor Stones, which can be used to unlock and upgrade your skills. Clearing side quests is a great way to prepare for level 45.
- Exploration Journal: Completing exploration achievements grants stats like Critical Hit, Accuracy, and HP. Focus on achievements that boost your combat effectiveness.
7. PvP Preparation
While not essential, preparing for PvP can be beneficial:
- PvP Skills: Farm PvP skill books and set up a separate accessory for PvP builds. At level 45, you’ll unlock daily and weekly PvP missions that reward Battle Points, which can be exchanged for Hero Designs and Accessory Designs.
- Arena: Once you hit level 45, participating in the arena will become a reliable source of materials and gold.
8. General Tips
- Avoid Over-Investing in Level 36 Gear: Since level 45 gear will soon replace it, focus on farming materials and preparing for the future.
- Crafting and Salvaging: Prioritize crafting materials over level 36 accessories. Salvage unnecessary items for Elemental Powder and other resources.
- Streaming and Community: If you have questions or need help, consider joining streams or community forums. Many players share tips and strategies for efficient farming and preparation.
Conclusion
At level 36, your primary goal should be to farm efficiently and prepare for level 45. Focus on farming the Pinchy Wheel, completing faction quests, and gathering crafting materials. Avoid over-investing in level 36 gear, and instead, prioritize long-term investments like card sets and crafting. By following this guide, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the level 45 patch and beyond. Happy farming!
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