Comprehensive Guide: Solo Gear Progression to Item Level 619 and Beyond

With the release of "The War Within," solo players have been given a plethora of options to gear up to item level 619 and beyond, without needing to participate in group content. This guide will walk you through every step of the process, ensuring you can maximize your gear progression on your own terms.

Introduction to Solo Gear Progression

"The War Within" expansion has revolutionized the way solo players can gear up, offering paths that were previously only available through group content. You can now achieve item levels equivalent to heroic raid gear, and with dedication, even snag some Mythic-level gear. Let’s dive into the various methods and activities that will help you reach item level 619.

Initial Steps: Achieving Item Level 590

To start your gearing journey, aim for an initial goal of item level 590. This foundation will make subsequent upgrades more accessible. Here’s how to get there:

  1. Weekly Activities and Caches:

    • World Soul Weekly Quest: Found in Dagal, this quest is crucial for obtaining a weekly cache and a fractured spark of Omens.

    • Additional Events: Participate in events like the Theater Troop in Dagal, The Awakening Machine in the Ringing Deeps, Spreading the Light in Halall, and the AzKahet pact quest. Each event rewards you with a cache.

  2. Cache Rewards:

    • The first two caches per week provide a piece of 584 Veteran gear, while the first four caches also include a restored Coffer key. Aim to earn at least four caches weekly for optimal gear and key acquisition.

  3. World Boss and World Quests:

    • World Boss: Offers a chance at Champion 603 item level gear, upgradable to 619.

    • World Quests and Rares: Provide gear up to item level 577, with opportunities to upgrade.

Upgrading Your Gear

  1. Weathered and Carved Crests:

    • Weathered Crests: Obtainable through open-world content, heroic dungeons, and by flying through glowing orbs in various zones. These crests upgrade gear up to item level 593.

    • Carved Crests: Acquired from weekly events, world bosses, and delves. Use these to upgrade gear to item level 606.

  2. Crafting and Enchanted Crests:

    • Crafting allows you to create gear up to item level 590. Use enchanted weathered crests, crafted or ordered from enchanters, to enhance your gear.

Advanced Progression: Beyond Item Level 590

To push past item level 590, delve into more advanced solo content:

  1. Delves:

    • Delves are solo-friendly dungeon-like experiences with a companion to assist you. Focus on Bountiful delves, which offer superior rewards.

    • Complete tier 8 Bountiful delves for guaranteed 603 item level gear, upgradable to 619. You will also have a chance on getting 610 Hero Gear from a quest buff at the end of the Bountiful Delve Run or by looting Zekvirs Bone if he spawns during your Delve run.

  2. Weekly Vault:

    • Completing delves and weekly events contributes to your weekly vault, offering high-level gear rewards up to item level 616.

  3. Runed and Gilded Crests:

    • Runed crests, obtainable from delves, can upgrade 603 delve gear and crafted gear to 619.

Conclusion: Maximizing Your Solo Gearing Potential

With these strategies, solo players can efficiently reach and exceed item level 619, paralleling the gear levels achieved in group content. Delves, crafting, and consistent participation in weekly activities are key components in this journey. Keep exploring, upgrading, and enjoy the empowerment of tackling high-level content solo.

For more insights and tips, keep an eye on weekly events that may offer additional gearing opportunities. As you embark on this solo venture, share your experiences and thoughts in the community, and continue to support the creators and channels that help enhance your gaming journey.

Happy adventuring, and may your solo endeavors yield powerful rewards!

24 Sep 2024