Editing Farming (section)

== Farming Tips and Strategies ==

=== General Farming Information ===

* '''Respawn Mechanics:''' All resources respawn dynamically based on gathering speed. Lower count triggers faster respawn.
* '''VIP Bonuses:''' VIP players receive 20% bonus on professional experience drops
* '''Bubble Gum Effect:''' Using bubble gum items reduces drop rates but increases respawn frequency
* '''Profession Level:''' Your Herbalism/Mining level affects drop quality and rates

=== Optimal Grinding Routes ===

'''For Herbalism:'''
# Start at prt_monk (Shrub I) - Level 10-20
# Progress to prt_fild08 (Shrub I + Bonebriar I) - Level 20-35
# Move to pay_fild08 (Shrub III + Bonebriar III) - Level 40-60
# Farm anthell02 (Shrub III) - Level 50-70
# Advance to orcsdun02 (Shrub IV + Bonebriar IV) - Level 60-80
# Master tier at mag_dun02 (Shrub V + Bonebriar V) - Level 80+

'''For Mining:'''
# Start at prt_monk (Phracon Vein) - Level 10-20
# Progress to prt_fild08 (Phracon Vein) - Level 20-35
# Farm prt_sewb4 for mass Phracon (Phracon Vein) - Level 40-60
# Move to Payon dungeons for Emveretarcon - Level 50-65
# Farm Byalan dungeons for Elunium (iz_dun04) - Level 70-85
# End-game at mag_dun02 (Mithril Vein) - Level 85+

=== Efficiency Tips ===

* '''Solo vs Party:''' Most zones can be farmed solo; party farming increases total loot but divides distribution
* '''Time Management:''' Each zone has respawn times based on depth/difficulty - Plan accordingly
* '''Resource Management:''' Combine herbs and ore farming in same locations to maximize efficiency
* '''Market Value:''' Check current market prices - sometimes lower-tier fast farming equals better profit than slow high-tier farming

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