EverQuest 2 Alchemy Guide-chapter054
EverQuest 2 Alchemy Guide
5.3.2. Tier Four
Tier four zones include the Enchanted Lands and Zek, as well as one or two instanced zones which can be great places to harvest if you’re have problems with node competition. The Cove of Decay (in the Thundering Steppes) and Bloodskull Valley (in the Commonlands) both contain many tier four nodes which can be harvested safely from the mid 20s in Bloodskull Valley and mid 30s in the Cove of Decay.
In the Enchanted Lands there is a very safe area to the right of the docks (past the klakrok area) that contains no aggressive creatures at all (unless you’ve somehow ruined your fairy faction) which is ideal to harvest in if you’re a low-level adventurer. It also has a ? node spawn area so it’s a great first harvest spot for tier four, as you can collect enchanted maple leaves for a collection quest which rewards you with a 24 slot backpack. The rest of the land around the docks (up until the wall) is also relatively safe but does contain aggressive creatures that are around 30-35 in level.
The nightblood/lamia/nymph area in the north-eastern section of the map has a very high node concentration and is an excellent harvest spot for 40+ (or lower if you’re the brave type). This area is my favorite harvesting site in the Enchanted Lands. The creatures here are fairly widely spaced and have predictable pathing patterns so it’s relatively simple to learn how to harvest safely here.
In Zek there are two or three spots which make great harvesting sites. The area around the stockade is reasonably safe but has a low node concentration. Quite close by is a large open area with very few aggressive creatures, and in the north-western part of the map is a large grassy area which is also a good spot. The enclosed area next to Spirit Lake is another great place as long as you’re on the look-out for the snakes that roam in the area. This space also contains a ? node which frequently spawns glowing shards and unscathed bones of all types, as well as the occasional enchanted bone. This is my favorite Zek harvesting area, although it does become a bit too small to support one person once you are high enough level to avoid aggression from the snakes that live there.