The Scholars Guide

[DarkkHero]

Thanks for the Sticky!

[DarkkHero]

I'm still looking for a Metalsmith to provide the materials and stats on Scholar Tools. I will add them to the main post, with a credit to your name and server. Thanks!

[Hamma]

Where does the huge worm eye come from anyone know?

Barrow Downs Worms?

[DarkkHero]

[Huge Worm Eyes] only drop from higher level worms. These can be found as early as North Downs, but are more common from Trollshaws, Misty Mountains, and Angmar.

[Baldegur]

Good job on this post. We need to start looking for Spawn locations of Scholar nodes.

[Hamma]

[Huge Worm Eyes] only drop from higher level worms. These can be found as early as North Downs, but are more common from Trollshaws, Misty Mountains, and Angmar.

Wow, even for the lower level crit ingredients? Interesting.

[Aramore]

Wow, even for the lower level crit ingredients? Interesting.

Saddly it is true, So i wouldn't go spending them just yet

Plus you dont get the worm eyes till late levels anyways

[Hamma]

Well that sort of stinks, looks like I will hold off on creating some of these Dye's. I'd hate to get just one when I could have a better chance at getting 3.

[Agarwean_Founder]

a quick question.

is crafting the only way to advance scholar?

at 8 points per item, its going to take a hell of alot of third age relics to get anywhere in this profession.

this is my first real go at crafting, and im liking whats happening so far, but it seems slow if that is the only way to advance.

I have noticed pots floating around for scholars, are they of importants?

[DarkkHero]

Yes, crafting is the only way.

[Craigins]

so did you retype everything or just reformat?

[DarkkHero]

so did you retype everything or just reformat?

This guide was created from my own in-game crafting list and experiences, from Beta 2. All original, from the day prior to the wipe.

[Cuthillian]

Craigins, are you going to repost your scholar data from closed beta? Please....pretty please with sugar on top.

[Cyberjazz]

If you are a Metalsmith, please post below ingredients and stats of Scholar tools. I will gladly add them to this list, with a credit to your name.[/FONT]

[Bronze Scholar's Glass]
Description: Finely detailed crafting tools, moulds, clamps and other tools of the jeweller's trade.
Recipe:
[1 Bronze Plate]
[4 Bronze Ingots]
[2 Rough Glass Lenses]
[Bronze Scholar's Glass](Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 1% to critical chance add modifier. No level requirement.
Optional Item for increased (+44%) Critical Success:[Dirty Shrew Claw]

[Iron Scholar's Glass]
Description: Adds 2% to critical chance add modifier. No level requirement.
Recipe:
[1 Iron band]
[4 Low-grade Steel Ingots]
[2 Rough Glass Lenses]
[Iron Scholar's Glass](Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 4% to critical chance add modifier. No level requirement.
Optional Item for increased (+44%) Critical Success:[Blackened Hourn Root]

[Steel Scholar's Glass]
Description: Adds 6% to critical chance add modifier. Level 25.
Recipe:
[1 Steel Rivet]
[5 High-grade Steel Ingots]
[2 Polished Glass Lenses]
[Steel Scholar's Glass](Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 8% to critical chance add modifier. Level 25
Optional Item for increased (+44%) Critical Success:[Large Warg Tail]

[Dwarf-steel Scholar's Glass]
Description: Adds 10% to critical chance add modifier. Level 35.
Recipe:
[1 Heavy Dwarf-steel Plate]
[5 Dwarf-steel Ingots]
[2 Superb Glass Lenses]
[Dwarf-steel Scholar's Glass](Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 12% to critical chance add modifier. Level 35.
Optional Item for increased (+44%) Critical Success:[Grey Wolf Ear]

[Ancient Iron Scholar's Glass]
Description: Adds 14% to critical chance add modifier. Level 45.
Recipe:
[4 Ancient Iron Ingots]
[2 Elf Craft Braces]
[2 Pristine Glass Lenses]
[Ancient Iron Scholar's Glass](Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 16% to critical chance add modifier. Level 45.
Optional Item for increased (+44%) Critical Success:[Lethal Sharp Dread Turtle Webbed Claw]

[Ancient Steel Scholar's Glass]* (Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 20% to critical chance add modifier. Level 45.

*Single Use Recipe, which also mean there is no mastery item to increase the chance to crit. Your best chance lies in the base chance for mastery (5%), the tool of the metalsmith making the attempt (max +20%) and a scroll from a scholar (max +10%).

[DarkkHero]

Excellent work CyberJazz! I've added this info to the guide, with a credit to your name. Please let me know which server you're on, and your in-game name.

[Perko]

[Iron Scholar's Glass]
Description: Adds 2% to critical chance add modifier. No level requirement.
Recipe:
[1 Iron band]
[4 Low-grade Steel Ingots]
[2 Rough Glass Lenses]
[Iron Scholar's Glass](Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 4% to critical chance add modifier. No level requirement.
Optional Item for increased (+44%) Critical Success:[Blackened Hourn Root]

My closed beta notes indicate that iron tools have a level 13 minimum requirement...

[DarkkHero]

Many of the tool requirements were lowered or removed, in the last major patch we received before the wipe. It's possible that particular tool was nerfed.

[Craigins]

Since your thread is for a Guide, take my data from

http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=37085

I would also suggest that you change the color of purple you picked, it is hard to read on the dark background. Also the grey for the black dye comment is near impossible to read.

Another suggestions is to break down what is needed by scholars. Have a post that lists the rare items they need(like the crit items, plants, etc). Have another one that says what common ones they need(texts/relics).

And what guide is complete without a node area listing??

This way the thread is more like a well written paper, you have the meat of the paper, and then the Executive summaries. If someone gets an item and wants to see if a scholar uses it, they can scroll down to the section of items needed by scholars and don't have to dig through all the recipes.

Also for up coming scholars, they can look at what is needed so that they can start saving for when they get there.

[DarkkHero]

Great work Craigins!

Thank you for the suggestions and additional info. I have Updated the Guide, and included some of the material you provided, with a credit to you.

[Cyberjazz]

CORRECTIONS:

My closed beta notes indicate that iron tools have a level 13 minimum requirement...

Confirmed today. Iron tools have a level 13 requirement. Good looking out Perko.

[Ancient Steel Scholar's Glass] (No Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 18% to critical chance add modifier. Level 45.
Required Items to make this:
*[2 Ancient Iron Scholar's Glass]
*[4 Ancient Steel Ingots]
*[2 Pristine Glass Lenses]
*[Gnashmaw's Tongue]
(Info Provided by Kathy)

This should read...
[Ancient Steel Scholar's Glass]*
Description: Adds 18% to critical chance add modifier. Level 45.
Required Items to make this:
[2 Ancient Steel Chains]
[4 Ancient Steel Ingots]
[2 Pristine Glass Lenses]
[Gnashmaw's Tongue]
[Ancient Steel Scholar's Glass](Mastery Version)
Description: Adds 20% to critical chance add modifier. Level 45.

*Single Use Recipe, which also mean there is no mastery item to increase the chance to crit. Your best chance lies in the base chance for mastery (5%), the tool of the metalsmith making the attempt (max +20%) and a scroll from a scholar (max +10%).
(Info Provided by Kathy & Cyberjazz)

[DarkkHero]

Thanks for the updates. I will revise the tool sections.

[Kupotek]

Locations

Scholar Locations:

Tier 1: South of Bree; Ost Banar Ruin and Marsh Queen Spider Ruins SouthEast

Easy to solo at 15 both locations

Tier 2: South Guard Ruins SE of Bree, Wight Keep South Barrows

Can solo both locations but must be careful of adds

Tier 3: Lone lands; Half Orc Keep east of Forsaken Inn and Wight Ruins Fornost Fields North Downs

First spot soloable to some extent, second has lvl 27+ wights... so consider half orc keep the place to camp which means we need more tier 3 locations PRIOR to launch.

Tier 4: Trollshaws zone; North of Thorendon to the mountain ruins. lvl 38-40 mobs

Also Ost Durgonn north of the t in south (T)rollshaws just past the bridge from lonelands.

[Luindir]

Great thread, thank you.

I'm new to scholar, and don't see mention of the advancement quests.

Having a problem finding the Lore of Hobbits book in the swamp. Found the others circling numerous times... any clues?

[DarkkHero]

The hobbits book is west of the cart. Its on a small island. Just run due west of the cart, and spam the Delete key.

I'm still working on the quest section.

[Kupotek]

What are the Graven Runes used for?