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Also, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped me, as I learned and continue to learn SA! | Also, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped me, as I learned and continue to learn SA! | ||
For detailed information on leveling and farming as a Soul Ascetic, please check out [[Mango's guide to leveling and farming with SA]]! | |||
<big><span style="color:#871b1b">Last updated: August 12th, 2025</span></big><br> | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Gear Progression == | == Gear Progression == | ||
The information I will provide for Gear Progression will be more specific to Magic Damage Classes, particularly EXO and Talisman Soul Ascetics. As you read through, you can look at the [[Choi's_Guide_To_Magic#Magic_Gear_Progression|Magic Gear Progression Table on my Guide to Magic]]. This table will have links that will guide you to the relevant pages. | |||
It may be tempting starting out to want to rush your end-game gear. However, I do not recommend doing this and instead recommend improving your gear gradually, so you can farm more effectively. | It may be tempting starting out to want to rush your end-game gear. However, I do not recommend doing this and instead recommend improving your gear gradually, so you can farm more effectively. | ||
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At Level 150, you can start using {{#item:470021}}, which can be obtained after completing the [[17.1_Illusion| 17.1 Questline]] from the [[Grace_Set| Sentinel NPC]]. The boots are the easiest way to obtain some Fixed Cast Reduction, providing .5s at Refine Level 7. However, due to EXO and Talisman builds high FCT requirements, you will want to go for {{#item:470088}} or {{#item:450268}} as soon as possible. <br> | At Level 150, you can start using {{#item:470021}}, which can be obtained after completing the [[17.1_Illusion| 17.1 Questline]] from the [[Grace_Set| Sentinel NPC]]. The boots are the easiest way to obtain some Fixed Cast Reduction, providing .5s at Refine Level 7. However, due to EXO and Talisman builds high FCT requirements, you will want to go for {{#item:470088}} or {{#item:450268}} as soon as possible. <br> | ||
At Level 170, you will have access to the [[Illusion_of_Labyrinth_Equipment| Illusion of Labyrinth and its related equipment]]. The Illusion Morpheus Set will provide a good boost in damage, and a +9 {{#item:19428}} will give you Skill Cast Interruption Protection. <br> | At Level 170, you will have access to the [[Illusion_of_Labyrinth_Equipment| Illusion of Labyrinth and its related equipment]]. The Illusion Morpheus Set will provide a good boost in damage, and a +9 {{#item:19428}} will give you Skill Cast Interruption Protection. For all Illusion dungeon gear (except accessories), you can get refinement boxes like {{#item:100423}} from the monsters in the dungeons. <br> | ||
Lastly, the Advanced Paradise Equipment does not provide a Middle or Lower Headgear, so getting middle and lower headgears will provide an easy upgrade. | Lastly, the Advanced Paradise Equipment does not provide a Middle or Lower Headgear, so getting middle and lower headgears will provide an easy upgrade. | ||
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* You can use Safe to Refine Tickets on {{#item:20732}}, {{#item:20733}}, {{#item:16030}}, and {{#item:480125}} | * You can use Safe to Refine Tickets on {{#item:20732}}, {{#item:20733}}, {{#item:16030}}, and {{#item:480125}} | ||
As mentioned, now would be a great time to work on your shadow gear, particularly your {{#item:24665}} and {{#item:24668}}! | |||
Zeny Tip: [[Rudus|Rudus F4]] and [[Niflheim|Niflheim Dungeon F1]] will be great places to farm Zelunium and Shadowdecon until you're strong enough to farm in [[Niflheim|Niflheim Dungeon F2]] and [[Clock Tower Unknown Basement|Clock Tower Basement]] | |||
=== Phase Four === | === Phase Four === | ||
We're almost at End Game. Time to make some of the tougher gears. You can skip to Phase Five if you think you can comfortably get the Equipment from Constellation Tower (Hard), Alice Twisted Madness (Hard) | We're almost at End Game. Time to make some of the tougher gears. You can skip to Phase Five if you think you can comfortably get the Equipment from Constellation Tower (Hard), Alice Twisted Madness (Hard), Depth 1 and 2, and Hall of Life. | ||
For Talisman Builds, the Time Dimension Combo will be the biggest upgrade for the build, and you will be dropping Vesper Helm for the TD Crown. However, Depth 2 is a very difficult map, so you won't be able to farm there until Phase 5. That being said, feel free to Grade and upgrade your Vesper Helm or keep it at +9 or +12 or continue to use the Survival Circlet-LT until you can get to the TD Combo. | For Talisman Builds, the Time Dimension Combo will be the biggest upgrade for the build, and you will be dropping Vesper Helm for the TD Crown. However, Depth 2 is a very difficult map, so you won't be able to farm there until Phase 5. That being said, feel free to Grade and upgrade your Vesper Helm or keep it at +9 or +12 or continue to use the Survival Circlet-LT until you can get to the TD Combo. | ||
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{{#item:490052}} and {{#item:490053}} will still be useful to have while working on Phase 5 due to its race modifiers against dragon which will be very strong against Betelgeuse and Jabberwocky. | {{#item:490052}} and {{#item:490053}} will still be useful to have while working on Phase 5 due to its race modifiers against dragon which will be very strong against Betelgeuse and Jabberwocky. | ||
<big><span style="color:#871b1b">Gaebolg and Yorscalp Gear</span></big><br> | |||
[[21_Age_of_Heroes#Equipment|Gaebolg and Yorscalp Gear]] are both powerful gears that will provide an increase in damage from Phase 4 (especially Yorscalp). However, due to the high cost of resources, high reputation costs, and the difficult mvps/instances needed to create and enchant these gears, I do not currently recommend them as an intermediate step between Phases 4 and 5. Instead, I recommend that you go directly to Phase 5. | |||
=== Phase Five === | === Phase Five === | ||
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! Type !! Item !! Notes | ! Type !! Item !! Notes | ||
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| Upper || | | Upper || 12 [A]{{#item:400544}} || <br> TG: {{#item:4714}}, {{#item:312700}} or {{#item:312718}} or {{#item:312709}}, {{#item:312759}} | ||
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| Middle || {{#item:410233}} || | | Middle || {{#item:410233}} || | ||
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| Armor || +12 [A]{{#item:450173}} <br> +11 to +12 [A]{{#item:450284}} || Nebula: {{#item:310688}},{{#item:310738}} or {{#item:310744}}, {{#item:4714}} <br> Depth: {{#item:312374}}, {{#item:312364}}, {{#item:312359}} | | Armor || +12 [A]{{#item:450173}} <br> +11 to +12 [A]{{#item:450284}} || Nebula: {{#item:310688}},{{#item:310738}} or {{#item:310744}}, {{#item:4714}} <br> Depth: {{#item:312374}}, {{#item:312364}}, {{#item:312359}} | ||
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| Weapon || EXO: +12 [A] {{#item: | | Weapon || EXO: +12 [A] {{#item:550155}} <br> Talisman: +12 [A] {{#item:550131}} or +12 [A] {{#item:550132}} || Time Gap: For the Time Gap Weapon, use the enchant you prefer. <br> Time Dim: For the Dimensions Weapon, use the enchant you prefer. | ||
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| Shield || +9 to +12 [A] {{#item:460020}} <br> +10 to +12 [C] {{#item:460040}} || MB: {{#item:310856}}, {{#item:310860}}, or {{#item:310872}}. <br> Glacier: Your choice on the enchants for the Glacier Guard. | | Shield || +9 to +12 [A] {{#item:460020}} <br> +10 to +12 [C] {{#item:460040}} || MB: {{#item:310856}}, {{#item:310860}}, or {{#item:310872}}. <br> Glacier: Your choice on the enchants for the Glacier Guard. | ||
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In terms of Priority I would recommend: | In terms of Priority I would recommend: | ||
# {{#item:400544}} and {{#item:550132}} for Talisman Builds | # {{#item:400544}} and {{#item:550132}} for Talisman Builds | ||
# {{#item:450173}} and {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:310711}{{#item:310711} enchants | # {{#item:450173}} and {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:310711}}{{#item:310711}} enchants | ||
# {{#item:410233}} and {{#item:420213}} | # {{#item:410233}} and {{#item:420213}} | ||
# {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:313038}} enchant | # {{#item:490136}} with the {{#item:313038}} enchant | ||
# {{#item:480351}} and {{#item:490485}} | # {{#item:480351}} and {{#item:490485}} | ||
After completing Phase 5 for gear, you can work on Special Master Shadow Gear if you decide to go that route for shadow gear. | |||
== Misc == | == Misc == | ||
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* Earring: {{#item:24665}} | * Earring: {{#item:24665}} | ||
* Pendant: {{#item:24668}} | * Pendant: {{#item:24668}} | ||
For Special Master Shadow Gear: | |||
* Armor: {{#item:24997}}/{{#item:24993}} | |||
* Weapon: {{#item:24792}} | |||
* Shield: {{#item:24793}} | |||
* Shoes: {{#item:24998}}/{{#item:24994}} | |||
* Earring: {{#item:24999}}/{{#item:24995}} | |||
* Pendant: {{#item:1270000}}/{{#item:24996}} | |||
=== Costume Stones and Pets === | === Costume Stones and Pets === | ||
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| Middle || {{#item:300251}} or {{#item:4169}} || Depends on how much VCT you need | | Middle || {{#item:300251}} or {{#item:4169}} || Depends on how much VCT you need | ||
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| Armor || {{#item:300376}} or {{#item:300308}} || | | Armor || {{#item:300376}}, {{#item:300529}}, or {{#item:300308}} || {{#item:300529}} Pairs with {{#item:300521}} or {{#item:300522}}. | ||
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| Weapon || {{#item:27384}}, {{#item:300455}}, or {{#item:4394}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | | Weapon || {{#item:27384}}, {{#item:300455}}, or {{#item:4394}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | ||
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| Shield || {{#item:27385}} or {{#item:300379}} || {{#item:300379}} should be used on a +12 shield | | Shield || {{#item:27385}} or {{#item:300379}} || {{#item:300379}} should be used on a +12 shield | ||
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| Garment || {{#item:300375}}, {{#item:300424}}, or {{#item:300273}} || {{#item:300273}} pairs with {{#item:4394}} | | Garment || {{#item:300375}}, {{#item:300521}}, {{#item:300424}}, or {{#item:300273}} || {{#item:300273}} pairs with {{#item:4394}} | ||
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| Shoe || {{#item:4658}}, {{#item:300458}}, or {{#item:300221}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | | Shoe || {{#item:4658}}, {{#item:300458}}, or {{#item:300221}} || {{#item:300455}} Pairs with {{#item:300458}} | ||