Sunday 6 January 2013

Rift: A Hero Rises

The first big update for Rift expansion, Storm Legion, back in 13 of December of 2012, bought the Christmas event, a new raid, re-activated the Conquest pvp battleground and added the new level 60 chronicle dungeon.

Chronicle dungeons, are a solo or two players mode versions of some of the Rift raids. At level 50, there are four Chronicles, one solo and the the other three for two players (high geared players can easily solo it). The idea number one is, probably to allow non-raiding, soloing or small group type of players to know a little of these dungeons, and secondly, again to allow these players to access better gear. They have also a bit of lore fed in, so it's always good to check it, even if just once.

At level 60, and as I posted previously, Trion released their first Storm Legion chronicle. This chronicle, is the best they've done so far, with interesting lore going on, fun fights (you even get to control a mech at the last phase of the dungeon), and really easy and fast to complete. Also note that this chronicle is solo only.
Players will engage an invasion of Storm Legion's army in the streets of Tempest Bay and fend it off. Some surprises will come along the way but I won't spoil it.


There are three bosses to fight, and most fights are easy, and just require a bit of jousting when you see something on the floor. No big tricks. The last phase was bugged at first, I couldn't even finish it the first time I tried. Every time I would get myself in the mech, I would fall from high ground and would die.


Loot wise, I think the drops are class related. You will get the typical Planar Attunement experience crystal, and gear related with your class. As a mage, I only got cloth gear and a decent weapon for it. Also there are pieces of gear that can be upgraded, be using the specific item, which also drops on the dungeon. Besides that, there are some dimensions items and at least two artifact collections. In any case I'm trying to make a list of what can drop in the dungeon, so if any player who plays Rift happens to read this would appreciate some input.

This is what I've got as a mage:

Dimension Items
(this is what I found so far)
Large Whitebark Snag

Equipment (incomplete)
Power Sources (used to upgrade gear found in Hero Rises)


Gear (and upgraded version)
Stormwrath Powered Fiber Gloves
Lightning Storm Sash

Final reward

Still lacks gear. I have at least the weapon, cloak and belt (upgraded version) to put here (needs to get those screenshots). Also will post the collections.

I sincerely hope that Trion releases a few more chronicles because it's a nice touch, and it's something that can be helpful for solo players and those that don't want to invest much time in raiding and dungeon farming.


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