View Full Version : Lazy way to ilvl 700 gear (Fel Invasions)
Svpernova09
08-14-2016, 12:22 PM
If you haven't noticed / heard yet you can just AFK the invasions and you'll still get the XP and rewards.
I'm not normally one for AFKing == winning but if you're on a PvP server this is an easy way to get those invasion rewards in contested zones. (Hillsbrad is so much fun though, almost as good as the old days). On Sargeras the horde don't like to let the Alliance help with the invasions (Focus on PvP rather than the invasion), this is fun but since I'm in PvE gear it's kinda painful.
You'll also get XP if you have a team that hasn't hit 100 yet.
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JohnGabriel
08-14-2016, 12:45 PM
The named mobs also give you nethershards so during phase 3 you should tag them if you can. Also if you are not level 100 then you should not AFK as you receive exp from every mob you tag. And save your chests because they give gear based on your level when you open them not when you receive them.
As with your comments on PvP, Bleeding Hollow is the same. Everyone usually just tags the boss once so they get credit then kill off the opposing faction. The phasing never has equal sides, it always seems to be hundreds of one faction and half dozen of the other.
Svpernova09
08-14-2016, 01:02 PM
The named mobs also give you nethershards so during phase 3 you should tag them if you can. Also if you are not level 100 then you should not AFK as you receive exp from every mob you tag. And save your chests because they give gear based on your level when you open them not when you receive them.
As with your comments on PvP, Bleeding Hollow is the same. Everyone usually just tags the boss once so they get credit then kill off the opposing faction. The phasing never has equal sides, it always seems to be hundreds of one faction and half dozen of the other.
Good to know about lowbies tagging. thanks!
luxlunae
08-16-2016, 11:58 AM
tagging mobs is giving my level 92/3 team almost no xp, only proceeding through phases matters.
emitchell109
08-16-2016, 12:07 PM
Tagging mobs will get you the Shards to buy cloak/ring/trinket/weapon upgrades. Since you are leveling up primarily from the stage xp.. Why not increase your chance to have a stronger weapon instantly upon hitting that lvl 100 mark and being ready for legion leveling!
My lock team will be done sometime Thursday and they are going to be STRONG!
JohnGabriel
08-16-2016, 12:41 PM
The exp you get from mobs depends on how many people are attacking it. At level 60 with just myself attacking I was getting 2500 exp, but if it was a mob everyone was attacking I was getting 20 exp.
I am going with the OP's suggestion and just AFK if you are low level. Anyways while the invasion mobs do scale to your level the PvP guys don't and one-shot you.
There was a stealth nerf to XP rewards from invasions earlier today, more info below.
Here's the full rundown of the changes on the invasions with some math.
This change went into effect early this afternoon, number of invasions sites active simultaneously has increased from 2 to 3. Frequency has gone up from 2 every 3 hours to 3 every hour and a half. Meaning six active in the time that 2 would've been active previously, that's significant and will be important in a second.
I tested using a level 65 Priest I was working on. XP was cut in half per stage, currently at 65 it looks like this:
Stage 1: 10150
Stage 2: 20250
Stage 3: 15200
Stage 4: 30400
After a bit of quick math, I figured out that the XP nerf to Invasions still ends up being more raw XP per hour because of the increased occurrence of invasion sites.
456,000 XP VS 304,000 XP at level 65 in a single 3 hour interval.
That was calculated with full heirlooms and no potions, considering the XP nerf I wouldn't recommend using potions at all right now for Invasions.
kalos72
08-16-2016, 10:45 PM
How does this compare to say WoD questing ya think? I have just started to run my 1st team through the 90-100 run and I forgot how much I hate questing. :)
Syferr
08-17-2016, 05:46 AM
Just skim read this, if it wasnt already stated or known , dont open the boxes till lvl 100 so they all scale to max lvl gear.
luxlunae
08-17-2016, 10:26 AM
Just skim read this, if it wasnt already stated or known , dont open the boxes till lvl 100 so they all scale to max lvl gear.
Wish I'd thought of this yesterday before I opened a bunch of boxes at level 92
Andreauk
08-17-2016, 12:21 PM
There was a stealth nerf to XP rewards from invasions earlier today, more info below.
Buffed again:
Originally Posted by Blizzard
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
We agree that our initial change made Invasions too unrewarding for characters who weren’t at max level, so we’ve just applied a hotfix that increases XP gains from killing Legion invaders. Since Invasions are only around for a short period of time, we want them to feel lucrative, and provide incentives to actively participate in them.
You should be seeing a lot more progress on your XP bar for helping your fellow Azerothians fight the Legion now.
http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/5906-Patch-7-0-3-Hotfixes-August-16-Invasion-XP-Hotfixed-Pre-Expansion-Quests-Live
Yeah I saw that, I've been running my Disc priest through this morning. Honestly, the increase XP from the mobs doesn't really fill the gap as far as I'm concerned. So, I'll be going back to PVP/dungeons to finish him off.
It does seem that the XP change got more people involved again, so that's a plus.
Ughmahedhurtz
08-17-2016, 02:27 PM
It does seem that the XP change got more people involved again, so that's a plus.
Marketing!
Svpernova09
08-19-2016, 09:12 AM
I've been using them to gear 100s so the XP changes haven't affected me, but I do like the changes they've made that allows them to spawn more, and more frequently.
JohnGabriel
08-19-2016, 01:07 PM
Yeah I saw that, I've been running my Disc priest through this morning. Honestly, the increase XP from the mobs doesn't really fill the gap as far as I'm concerned. So, I'll be going back to PVP/dungeons to finish him off.
It does seem that the XP change got more people involved again, so that's a plus.
I've gotten involved more while leveling my alts but I no longer get to run with the group, which was the fun part, I have to run off by myself to kill things.
Was getting about 15k-17k exp gain for killing big demons by myself, but only 50-70 exp when killing in the group. I AFK for stage 1-2 then go off by myself in stage 3-4. I heard there is a hotfix in the works for this.
It sucks they just cant seem to get this right.
kalos72
08-19-2016, 06:40 PM
I am running these exclusively on my RAF teams, once I get like 10-20 of each chest I will move back to boosting I guess but the gear help at 700 is key for Legion.
kalos72
08-20-2016, 10:48 AM
Update - I took my monk team from 15 to 50 in 6 Invasions. But I will say that the lag is getting super bad now that more and more people are doing it.
JohnGabriel
08-20-2016, 11:52 AM
They nerfed it once and buffed it 3 or 4 times. Now you are getting tons of exp even while in a group.
Invasions are great ways to level again.
Lyonheart
08-20-2016, 11:53 AM
Update - I took my monk team from 15 to 50 in 6 Invasions. But I will say that the lag is getting super bad now that more and more people are doing it.
WoW! thats a lot of levels!
Svpernova09
08-21-2016, 11:51 AM
Level ~85-100
Managed to skip Warlords of Draenor completely!
http://i.imgur.com/rI7IXxw.jpg
Lyonheart
08-21-2016, 04:47 PM
Level ~85-100
Managed to skip Warlords of Draenor completely!
http://i.imgur.com/rI7IXxw.jpg
nice..how fast?
Svpernova09
08-21-2016, 05:27 PM
nice..how fast?
Probably ~ 8-10 hours. I wasn't very active in the contested zones since there was a TON of PvP going on.
kalos72
08-21-2016, 06:42 PM
Once I got the flight paths and everything, I found myself waiting on the next set of Invasions more then not. Also if you go around and kill the mobs you get a ton of extra XP versus just sitting in the Inn soaking up the 120Kish for the stages.
Go to an invasion site with a character 10+, head to the main fight spot. Tag EVERYTHING and watch your XP go through the roof as everyone attacks the mobs. Then, when you see Stage 3, log out and then back in. You'll be back at stage 1 with a completely new group. Repeat the process until you're 100 in a few hours.
I gained 50 levels on a Monk in 2 hours this way, best places to do this are Dun Murough and the Barrens, because the first two stages are attacking the Inn, and you can log out/in instantly.
I actually been running a couple through today, with my main and a two-seater carrying them around stage 3. If you're not carting them around, just stick around the Inn. It's fast... VERY fast.
I can only imagine with RAF or pots.
kalos72
08-22-2016, 08:02 AM
Go to an invasion site with a character 10+, head to the main fight spot. Tag EVERYTHING and watch your XP go through the roof as everyone attacks the mobs. Then, when you see Stage 3, log out and then back in. You'll be back at stage 1 with a completely new group. Repeat the process until you're 100 in a few hours.
I gained 50 levels on a Monk in 2 hours this way, best places to do this are Dun Murough and the Barrens, because the first two stages are attacking the Inn, and you can log out/in instantly.
I actually been running a couple through today, with my main and a two-seater carrying them around stage 3. If you're not carting them around, just stick around the Inn. It's fast... VERY fast.
I can only imagine with RAF or pots.
THIS is F'ing genius! I am still RAFing it so woot woot!!!!
Svpernova09
08-22-2016, 08:29 AM
Go to an invasion site with a character 10+, head to the main fight spot. Tag EVERYTHING and watch your XP go through the roof as everyone attacks the mobs. Then, when you see Stage 3, log out and then back in. You'll be back at stage 1 with a completely new group. Repeat the process until you're 100 in a few hours.
I gained 50 levels on a Monk in 2 hours this way, best places to do this are Dun Murough and the Barrens, because the first two stages are attacking the Inn, and you can log out/in instantly.
I actually been running a couple through today, with my main and a two-seater carrying them around stage 3. If you're not carting them around, just stick around the Inn. It's fast... VERY fast.
I can only imagine with RAF or pots.
That's nuts. Also sounds like something they'd patch to fix. Is it changing what server you're on (Bugging out phasing?) I can't imagine constantly resetting instances wouldn't trigger outrage that people couldn't complete invasions. The only time I've seen one reset is when they applied the hotfix for XP and 3 invasions at a time.
kalos72
08-22-2016, 09:31 AM
It isnt working for me when I just go back to the Character Selection screen, I even closed all 4 clients and relogged in, still came back to Stage 3. Perhaps its a timer versus the logout?
kalos72
08-22-2016, 03:58 PM
Update - It worked for me if I bounced between two teams parked at the Inn. I will say the groups and Jamba get all confused of course but it worked. I was starting to see more and more people run for the Inn after Stage 3 started. :)
Syferr
08-22-2016, 06:11 PM
It isnt working for me when I just go back to the Character Selection screen, I even closed all 4 clients and relogged in, still came back to Stage 3. Perhaps its a timer versus the logout?
You need to disband the group. i Leave all my toons but one inside the Inn and kill stuff on one toon outside, the rest of the team still get XP.
Glad it helps guys, I haven't tried it with more than one yet as I was just finishing off a couple of characters on my healer account. But tomorrow I'm activating everyone and filling out their rosters.
Instant damage abilities work best obviously, like lock/priest dots and Crane Kick. But that brings me to one of the more difficult situations, it's easy to get wrecked on a lowbie melee if you're not super careful. Early hours when there's only a couple of people on are safest with a ranged I found. I'm still experimenting, so if I find anything significant to share, I'll be back here asap. I'm not sure that they won't nerf it, but it's working enough to get my last healer up and maybe a few others. I got a Warlock to 60 this morning while I had my coffee, so yeah... It's pretty silly.
If you're sitting on Elixir's of the Rapid Mind consider either using them to burn through or get some gold out of them while you can.
mugg70
08-23-2016, 06:01 AM
Been doing invasions alot now a few days and will keep going until release.
Firstly level all teams to 100. and then also trying macros/iwt cds etc and just to get a hang on wpvp while ure at it.
as a newcomer to the multibox scene this is a nice way to test all stuff.
so if u see a hordie at lvl 70-99 trying to kill lvl 100 allys its prolly me ;)
Andreauk
08-23-2016, 06:10 AM
If you're sitting on Elixir's of the Rapid Mind consider either using them to burn through or get some gold out of them while you can.
They sell for 20k each on my realm.. the 8 I have left will be going on the ah.
Svpernova09
08-23-2016, 09:34 AM
They sell for 20k each on my realm.. the 8 I have left will be going on the ah.
They're going for ~11k on Sargeras-US. Just not worth it to use them VS Sell them :D
Lyonheart
08-23-2016, 09:36 AM
I got some last night to push to 70 so i could get faster flying..they were about 8-9k each. They help a little, but not enough to justify the cost atm. They were lasting about 2 1/2 turns before falling off.
That's been my experience too, it'll definitely get a few extra levels, but as fast as the XP actually is with this method, I don't think it's worth it personally. I'm sure RAF would be just silly good atm though.
kalos72
08-23-2016, 11:05 AM
Im RAF'n now, and its pretty crazy if you actively go out and participate. Stage 3 seems to be were the best xp is though...
Yeah, if I were working raf on a full set I'd be all over the mini bosses in stage 3. But right now I only have one account with space for alts. So, stage 2 farming is WAY faster.
emitchell109
08-23-2016, 12:04 PM
Also, I have not noticed many other people using this item.. But ONE of the three vendors for the shards will sell you a felStone that gives you a random buff that will do either AoE damage randomly with your damage or a fire dot that stacks with your damage.
So what I have learned is that you can, get 3-4 per invasion [they each last 5mins once activated./But will only be in your bags for 30mins once purchased.]
So I pop mine as soon as Stage 3 hits, and I just clean house. My hunter crews are a force to be reckoned with. I am NOT raf linked but the xp is just ridiculous.
Also, side note. You can POP these right before taking a LFD/LFR que. Giving you an extra ability that will easily be 40% of your over all damage dealt. I was solo que'n Tank with a friend playing rogue. LFD ques, we would pop them before entering and the dps meters are along the lines of him doing 48% me doing 47% the rest divided up among the uninformed players.
Felstone : http://www.wowhead.com/item=124069
Cheers
JohnGabriel
08-23-2016, 03:02 PM
Once you hit 90 you can do the Garrison start quests. You'll hit 91 by the end of it and be able to buy 2 Excess Potion of Accelerated Learning (http://www.wowhead.com/item=120182/excess-potion-of-accelerated-learning).
It's only 20% increased exp, but it will be enough to save you some time hitting 100 with the invasions.
kalos72
08-25-2016, 02:21 AM
Update - I just ran my Pally Team to 10 and then ported them over to Org. Parked the team and ran one pally around the back gate tagging mobs.
From 10-25 in one Invasion, RAF'd.
omegared
08-05-2017, 04:42 AM
Sorry to raise this topic from a coma, but since i still have a lot of chests saved, its not a dead topic.
Does anyone know if you can use those legion chest above level 100? I cant find it anywhere and dont want to hang on to them for nothing
/edit nm they dont scale over 100, would have been too easy huh :)
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