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Debatman Jan 19, 2018 @ 11:31am
Where do you guys level up after 80?
Hey all, been on hietus for like 4 years and forgot all about this game... saw the updates and wanted to get back into it .. but so far what i tried give very little exp.. and guides on the net seem very outdated. What do you do to get decent exp after 80 solo ?
Originally posted by Black Mambo № 5:
Solo as in you have a full set of builder characters and DPS characters.
Or solo as in you only have 1 single character? I'm guessing it's the former.

Currently these three are the meta for XP grinding:
1. Tavern Defense NM (or NMHC).
2. Tavern Defense NM Pure Strategy.
3. Embermount Volcano Wave 1(restart after finishing Wave 1).

Apart from that, Glitterhelm NMHC might also be a good option to start if your gear is lacking.

Although Tavern Defense NMHC can be done with 1.5K stats, you might still need a good DPS for the Bosses. But you don't have a good DPS char, then you can simply restart on the Boss Wave. Doing that map till 2nd last wave also gives good amounts of XP. Think it was 32m something.
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If my memory doesn't fail me, Tavern survival NMHC should do the trick. Haven't played for a very long time, if that's not the place, someone might suggest a better one.
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Black Mambo № 5 Jan 19, 2018 @ 11:57am 
Solo as in you have a full set of builder characters and DPS characters.
Or solo as in you only have 1 single character? I'm guessing it's the former.

Currently these three are the meta for XP grinding:
1. Tavern Defense NM (or NMHC).
2. Tavern Defense NM Pure Strategy.
3. Embermount Volcano Wave 1(restart after finishing Wave 1).

Apart from that, Glitterhelm NMHC might also be a good option to start if your gear is lacking.

Although Tavern Defense NMHC can be done with 1.5K stats, you might still need a good DPS for the Bosses. But you don't have a good DPS char, then you can simply restart on the Boss Wave. Doing that map till 2nd last wave also gives good amounts of XP. Think it was 32m something.
Last edited by Black Mambo № 5; Jan 19, 2018 @ 12:02pm
Debatman Jan 19, 2018 @ 12:02pm 
thanks ill try tavern defence nm pure strat
Black Mambo № 5 Jan 19, 2018 @ 12:12pm 
BTW, this is what I use for making a public AFK TD Pure Start lobby -- http://dundefplanner.com/map.php?load=233

Simple enough build just upgrade Buffs and Auras quickly. Build minions if you feel like having some more fire power in case your Aura and Apprentice Tower stats are less than 1.5K. Very less upgrading and repairing etc. compared to traditional Spawn Camping builds using Auras and Traps.
Last edited by Black Mambo № 5; Jan 19, 2018 @ 12:13pm
Debatman Jan 19, 2018 @ 12:34pm 
Cool thanks, ill try that next map. But this ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ spider that keeps getting stuck omg .. lol
Debatman Jan 19, 2018 @ 12:51pm 
Oh didnt see your question, i have most chars 80+ and about 2-3k range stats. i might just not remember how to build stuff.. cause im getting my ass kicked on hcnm stuff.
Black Mambo № 5 Jan 19, 2018 @ 1:01pm 
Yeah I had the rust when I re-joined the game back 1.5 years ago. That happens. :)
Apart from that with 2-3k stat range you should be able to do TD MNHC easily.
Last edited by Black Mambo № 5; Jan 19, 2018 @ 1:46pm
Corrin Jan 19, 2018 @ 1:51pm 
Moonbase is also quite decent exp, I can run 4 chars through in under 15 mins for 30m exp each. Look up a lightning tower build
Debatman Jan 19, 2018 @ 1:57pm 
running 4 chars .. thats where you plug in controllers right ?
Black Mambo № 5 Jan 19, 2018 @ 2:03pm 
Or you could use an Emulator if you don't have actual controllers.

Here's one that works -- https://dungeondefenders.com/1/topic/142547/?scrollTo=1261603&page=1
Debatman Jan 19, 2018 @ 2:49pm 
Thanks again!
Debatman Jan 21, 2018 @ 10:30am 
Originally posted by Corrin:
Moonbase is also quite decent exp, I can run 4 chars through in under 15 mins for 30m exp each. Look up a lightning tower build
Do you have a schematic for it ? cause i can only find a weird buiild in the corner.. you loose your towers in a random way.. its weird.
Black Mambo № 5 Jan 21, 2018 @ 11:06am 
There are some low stat Moonbase builds on the www.dundefplanner.com website, go through them one by one see if someone has mentioned their stats. And there's a few here on Steam Guides as well.

Originally posted by Debatman:
Do you have a schematic for it ? cause i can only find a weird buiild in the corner.. you loose your towers in a random way.. its weird.
That probably might be a Survival Build for defending only 1 Crystal.

This map is kinda unique in that it allows you to lose upto 2 crystals and still keep going in the map until you lose the last crystal. The catch is that anytime your crystal takes a hit, your DU and MU count gets reduced. And once a crystal is destroyed it goes off in an big explosion which has a fixed AoE and it takes out any players and towers(including Auras Buffs and Traps) within its explosion radius.

I wouldn't really focus on this map for leveling purposes. It does offer good gear though so it is worth farming once you get your characters leveled up.
Debatman Jan 21, 2018 @ 1:24pm 
Originally posted by Black Mambo № 5:
There are some low stat Moonbase builds on the www.dundefplanner.com website, go through them one by one see if someone has mentioned their stats. And there's a few here on Steam Guides as well.

Originally posted by Debatman:
Do you have a schematic for it ? cause i can only find a weird buiild in the corner.. you loose your towers in a random way.. its weird.
That probably might be a Survival Build for defending only 1 Crystal.

This map is kinda unique in that it allows you to lose upto 2 crystals and still keep going in the map until you lose the last crystal. The catch is that anytime your crystal takes a hit, your DU and MU count gets reduced. And once a crystal is destroyed it goes off in an big explosion which has a fixed AoE and it takes out any players and towers(including Auras Buffs and Traps) within its explosion radius.

I wouldn't really focus on this map for leveling purposes. It does offer good gear though so it is worth farming once you get your characters leveled up.

I'm using a solo crystal build to farm it for items right now. finally getting the hang of most stuff again...

Okay makes more sense.. since one time i had 100/55 with a more southeren build but usually i end up with 73 with my other build. it does come quite far the blast then.

Thanks for your replys, now i just have to gather better gear so i can get my chars up in the 3k range.
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