Hermit Armor/Weapon Guide

* Level 71-80: Congrats on becoming a Hermit. Keep the ID unless you absolutely love the nightfox. Go and buy level 80 armor in dark colored wear. By now ilbis are common among hermits, and without them you'll be left in the dust. Get a head start on your 90 stuff, it'll save time later. Go treat yourself to a dark Scarab and SCROLL IT!!! It's going to be needed until 100.

* Level 81-90: If you got your 90 stuff before, great, if not... well go buy full red osfa (best bonus) including the hat. Stay with the Scarab, its' luck bonus will do wonders while Black Mamba and Casters are overpriced plus Zakum exclusive.

* Level 91-100: Stick with the 90 stuff, the 100 gear is only available from Pianus and at this level he'll be way too hard to fight. Start saving up for the Criven and prepare to sell your Scarab. Keep your money high around these levels, you can go broke fast. At level 91~92, if you have the money it's definitely worth buying some Casters with a weapon attack of 52+, especially if your scarab is below 50 weapon attack. A 10 attack glove is a must at this level, otherwise you'd be out damaged by hermits 5 levels, maybe even 10 levels below you.

* Level 101-110: Now go get the 100 armor. Don't bother getting the Dragon Geshuda for its bonus of dex. Get the Garina stuff or stick with osfa just don't use the katinas but you can use the level 100 gloves and boots if you can find them.

* Level 111-120: Use Garina and take the purple dragon sleeve. Congratulations on becoming a Night Lord!
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