57 Ranger Solos Chardok Entrance, First 4 Mobs, P99 EverQuest

Level 57 ranger leveling in the Chardok entrance. Remember that the exit is not the same as the entrance, so getting out can sometimes be tricky unless you're factioned. Random mobs see through invisibility. Project 1999 classic EverQuest, blue server. 6/7/24.

[@pdj672]

That is impressive, getting a ranger to lvl 57….. 🤣

[@everquestsolo]

It's been a long road.

[@Loug522]

I mean, it doesn't look as bad as monk at that lvl range, even though at 60 I'd imagine monk gets easier?

[@everquestsolo]

@@Loug522 I don't have a high level monk, so I'm not sure on that. This would be difficult on a ranger without Swiftwind and Dark Cloak of the Sky. Hyan got those in the last few months. Very gear dependent.

[@Loug522]

Ah I see, most monks I talk say that their 50s are absolute hell so I ended up having the impression that rangers have an easier time during that stage.

[@Mthompsonwv]

@@Loug522I have a 60 Monk, Warrior, Paladin, Ranger and Rogue on p1999 (others as well, but that’s all my melee classes). Monk is by far the easiest melee class I’ve leveled. They have better avoidance, do better damage, and their epic is super accessible, unlike sky cloak which can be a pain, so 40% haste is all but guaranteed in the later levels. They also have way better weapon options. Super nice 2-handers which put out better damage and you eat fewer ripostes.
The only thing that makes the ranger somewhat comparable is their main hand epic, Earthcaller. Even then, it takes an early proc to be comparable to the solo ability of a Monk and the stupid hate stone is a pain in the ass to get. Ranger does have the benefit of being able to root though if you pull two or more, but the Monk can just flop the aggro and try again lol