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jonnybegood · Nov 30, 2005, 10:46 PM // 22:46

Ok i was wondering where would one go to chest farm, it cant be to complicated so i dont need a tutorial. but plz just a location would be nice.

eom · Nov 30, 2005, 10:50 PM // 22:50

what locations have you done and what level are you?

jonnybegood · Nov 30, 2005, 10:53 PM // 22:53

anywhere except the last mission... and im lvl20

sledgeunderhill · Nov 30, 2005, 11:06 PM // 23:06

The big question here is what chests are worth opening?

Personally, I believe that chests ≥ Southern Shiverpeaks are worth it.

If you just want to run around and find the chests, then take a full party of henchies (since the chest drop is all yours anyway) and wander around. The henchies will keep the pressure off you.

I'd have to say that the Shiverpeaks have the most frequent chests at about 3-4 per map area.

krnkrackmonkey · Dec 01, 2005, 01:28 AM // 01:28

buy keys at port sledge.
henchie up, exit town, head east
just follow paths, bring balanced stance and use when azure shadows come out. sprint when you need to, and theres about 2-3 chests per run, its a very short run, takes about 3-4 minutes per run...

decent drops, i got a req 8 gold max wingblade and a req 10 gold max fellblade back to back... so you judge. i'd say the gold

urple ratio is about 1:4, chances are 99% the item is max.

Tarot Ribos · Dec 01, 2005, 02:31 AM // 02:31

But seriously, does buying the Keys flat-out from Port Sledge actually result in a profit? Because I've considered pulling this run, but I seem to get crap drops when I find a key... well, crap for my expectations.

I'm just trying to determine worst-case scenario. Like I have to sell all the drops from each chest to the merchant... do I really lose any money? If so, how much?

lg5000 · Dec 01, 2005, 03:53 AM // 03:53

Personally, no, I don't think they're worth buying but that's just me who, unless I can use the item found, will sell it to the trader.

BeatWolf · Dec 01, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34

From my experience, this is a no go area, i think it's just another gold sink.

I tried this myself, i bought 10 shiverpeak keys and ran to a chest outside War Camp 10 times.

The outcome.. Everything went to the Merchant, all of it, bada bing bada boom all gone! No profit made what so ever.

OFC that's just from my experience...

3lite · Dec 01, 2005, 05:59 AM // 05:59

how about doing fow chest runs...yes its 1k to get into fow but from what i hear its quite profitable...eh just a suggestion

Hockster · Dec 01, 2005, 07:15 AM // 07:15

I've gotten just as much merchant fodder crap from FoW runs that frm any other runs. Total waste of time and gold.

Buzzer · Dec 01, 2005, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Fissure runs can be very nice. I do them all the time with more than one person so the entree fee is split.
On our second run we found an uber-chest which gave up a max gold chaos axe and a fellblade

Talin Verderben · Dec 01, 2005, 04:47 PM // 16:47

Last couple of times I have gone to UW and done smites the usual 2 chests that are there are NOWHERE to be found! Anybody else noticed this? Where did they move em too?

chil blade of death · Dec 01, 2005, 04:53 PM // 16:53

The Whole Chest Farming Bugs Me Because The Keys Cost A Bomb And Then The Weapons Suck

disposable-hero · Dec 01, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13

yeah i dont think it's worth it in the end. When i farm griffions at augury i used to always use the key drops on the chests but now i fugure 4 keys dropped are worth 1k but if you open 4 chest your lucky to make 300g selling the weapons you get out of them.

Lou · Dec 01, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35

It may not be profitable in the short run but I spent 30k on shiverpeaks keys in total and found a 14>50 brute sword req 8 and a 15>50 fell and a buncha other stuff. It just takes patience.

coldslammer · Dec 01, 2005, 10:00 PM // 22:00

farming chests in fow extremely rewarding

jonnybegood · Dec 01, 2005, 10:25 PM // 22:25

well ima have to try it some time then

Maxiemonster · Dec 01, 2005, 10:26 PM // 22:26

I just take Miner's Keys into SF if I farm. I got 2 15>50 Max dmg weapons (Shortbow and a Righteous Hammer), and bought about 30 Keys. Worth the money, probably not, but I like it to have chance to get a really rare weapon, it's just something like gambling, but with money I don't really care about.

Shimus DarkRaven · Dec 01, 2005, 10:43 PM // 22:43

The best chests, imho, are the ones heavily surrounded by aggro <usually always a gold chest, in my experience> kill agg, unlock for a nice rare. I personally believe <In my experience, again>, that these places are the best:

The Southern Shiverpeaks. <anywhere south of snakes dance/mineral springs>
<also great for elite capturing!>

SF: keys work here too.

The crystal desert: Missions here. Elona's/Thirsty/Dunes drop nice chest items if surrounded by agg <again, in my experience>

The Ring of Fire: Nice chests usually all around, never really got a crappy drop from a chest except a gold armor with a major rune.

FoW/UW: anywhere here is nice, if you get to chests in either or.

If you need more info on the spots I listed, PM me!

--The Shim

Amused Observer · Dec 01, 2005, 10:57 PM // 22:57

I personally prefer chest farming in south shiverpeaks, SF, fow, and uw areas. If money is no object for the keys. The chests drop items that occasionally would allow me to unlock mods and runes for pvp. I don't look at chest farming to make a profit, b/c more likely than not you lose money on your keys. But for pvp unlocking, chest farming is a nice alternative to faction farming.

Nov 30, 2005, 10:46 PM // 22:46	#1
jonnybegood Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: huh? Guild: The Final Exodus[FX]	chest farming? Ok i was wondering where would one go to chest farm, it cant be to complicated so i dont need a tutorial. but plz just a location would be nice.

Nov 30, 2005, 10:53 PM // 22:53	#3
jonnybegood Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: huh? Guild: The Final Exodus[FX]	anywhere except the last mission... and im lvl20 Last edited by jonnybegood; Nov 30, 2005 at 10:59 PM // 22:59..

Dec 01, 2005, 01:28 AM // 01:28	#5
krnkrackmonkey Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Untouchable Heroes	buy keys at port sledge. henchie up, exit town, head east just follow paths, bring balanced stance and use when azure shadows come out. sprint when you need to, and theres about 2-3 chests per run, its a very short run, takes about 3-4 minutes per run... decent drops, i got a req 8 gold max wingblade and a req 10 gold max fellblade back to back... so you judge. i'd say the goldurple ratio is about 1:4, chances are 99% the item is max.

Dec 01, 2005, 02:31 AM // 02:31	#6
Tarot Ribos Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: Me/E	But seriously, does buying the Keys flat-out from Port Sledge actually result in a profit? Because I've considered pulling this run, but I seem to get crap drops when I find a key... well, crap for my expectations. I'm just trying to determine worst-case scenario. Like I have to sell all the drops from each chest to the merchant... do I really lose any money? If so, how much? Last edited by Kamatsu; Dec 01, 2005 at 05:20 AM // 05:20.. Reason: removal of quote of deleted post.

Nov 30, 2005, 10:50 PM // 22:50	#2
eom Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/N	what locations have you done and what level are you?

Nov 30, 2005, 11:06 PM // 23:06	#4
sledgeunderhill Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Gathering of Friends [GoF]	The big question here is what chests are worth opening? Personally, I believe that chests ≥ Southern Shiverpeaks are worth it. If you just want to run around and find the chests, then take a full party of henchies (since the chest drop is all yours anyway) and wander around. The henchies will keep the pressure off you. I'd have to say that the Shiverpeaks have the most frequent chests at about 3-4 per map area.

Dec 01, 2005, 03:53 AM // 03:53	#7
lg5000 Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia	Personally, no, I don't think they're worth buying but that's just me who, unless I can use the item found, will sell it to the trader.

Dec 01, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34	#8
BeatWolf Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005	From my experience, this is a no go area, i think it's just another gold sink. I tried this myself, i bought 10 shiverpeak keys and ran to a chest outside War Camp 10 times. The outcome.. Everything went to the Merchant, all of it, bada bing bada boom all gone! No profit made what so ever. OFC that's just from my experience...

Dec 01, 2005, 05:59 AM // 05:59	#9
3lite Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Guild: N/A Profession: Mo/	how about doing fow chest runs...yes its 1k to get into fow but from what i hear its quite profitable...eh just a suggestion

Dec 01, 2005, 07:15 AM // 07:15	#10
Hockster Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	I've gotten just as much merchant fodder crap from FoW runs that frm any other runs. Total waste of time and gold.

Dec 01, 2005, 02:47 PM // 14:47	#11
Buzzer Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Australia	Fissure runs can be very nice. I do them all the time with more than one person so the entree fee is split. On our second run we found an uber-chest which gave up a max gold chaos axe and a fellblade

Dec 01, 2005, 04:47 PM // 16:47	#12
Talin Verderben Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Guild: Guild of Calamatous Intent Officer Profession: R/	Last couple of times I have gone to UW and done smites the usual 2 chests that are there are NOWHERE to be found! Anybody else noticed this? Where did they move em too?

Dec 01, 2005, 04:53 PM // 16:53	#13
chil blade of death Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: grim decivers Profession: W/R	The Whole Chest Farming Bugs Me Because The Keys Cost A Bomb And Then The Weapons Suck

Dec 01, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#14
disposable-hero Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: MU tants [MU] Profession: N/	yeah i dont think it's worth it in the end. When i farm griffions at augury i used to always use the key drops on the chests but now i fugure 4 keys dropped are worth 1k but if you open 4 chest your lucky to make 300g selling the weapons you get out of them.

Dec 01, 2005, 09:35 PM // 21:35	#15
Lou Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Springs colorado, denver when I'm not in school Guild: Looking Profession: W/	It may not be profitable in the short run but I spent 30k on shiverpeaks keys in total and found a 14>50 brute sword req 8 and a 15>50 fell and a buncha other stuff. It just takes patience.

Dec 01, 2005, 10:00 PM // 22:00	#16
coldslammer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: :::: Guild: :::::::: Profession: W/Mo	farming chests in fow extremely rewarding

Dec 01, 2005, 10:25 PM // 22:25	#17
jonnybegood Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: huh? Guild: The Final Exodus[FX]	well ima have to try it some time then

Dec 01, 2005, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#18
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	I just take Miner's Keys into SF if I farm. I got 2 15>50 Max dmg weapons (Shortbow and a Righteous Hammer), and bought about 30 Keys. Worth the money, probably not, but I like it to have chance to get a really rare weapon, it's just something like gambling, but with money I don't really care about.

Dec 01, 2005, 10:43 PM // 22:43	#19
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	The best chests, imho, are the ones heavily surrounded by aggro <usually always a gold chest, in my experience> kill agg, unlock for a nice rare. I personally believe <In my experience, again>, that these places are the best: The Southern Shiverpeaks. <anywhere south of snakes dance/mineral springs> <also great for elite capturing!> SF: keys work here too. The crystal desert: Missions here. Elona's/Thirsty/Dunes drop nice chest items if surrounded by agg <again, in my experience> The Ring of Fire: Nice chests usually all around, never really got a crappy drop from a chest except a gold armor with a major rune. FoW/UW: anywhere here is nice, if you get to chests in either or. If you need more info on the spots I listed, PM me! --The Shim

Dec 01, 2005, 10:57 PM // 22:57	#20
Amused Observer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005	I personally prefer chest farming in south shiverpeaks, SF, fow, and uw areas. If money is no object for the keys. The chests drop items that occasionally would allow me to unlock mods and runes for pvp. I don't look at chest farming to make a profit, b/c more likely than not you lose money on your keys. But for pvp unlocking, chest farming is a nice alternative to faction farming.