Blade & Soul NEO Classic: F2P Moonwater Plains Divine Gems Farm Guide
If you're looking to maximize your Divine Gems earnings as a free-to-play (F2P) player in Blade & Soul NEO Classic, you're in the right place. This guide builds on my previous one, so if you haven't checked that out yet, I highly recommend watching it first. That video provides essential background information about the game and farming mechanics. Here, we'll go beyond field bosses and explore other effective ways to generate BNS NEO Divine Gems, helping you stay competitive without spending real money.
Field Boss Farming for Maximum Divine Gems
Field bosses are one of the most efficient methods to farm Divine Gems, especially during the game's release period. I'll be focusing on Profane Jiangshi, as this boss provides some of the best soul fields and is highly sought after for its valuable essences.
How to Spawn and Kill Profane Jiangshi Efficiently
1. Boss Activation - Profane Jiangshi starts as a statue. To break it, you need to kill the surrounding adds and collect the orbs they drop. Insert the orb into the statue to awaken the boss.
2. Defeating the Boss - Once the boss is active, coordinate with your party to maximize damage output. The faster you kill it, the quicker you can move on to the next spawn.
3. Lightning Boss Mechanics - Occasionally, defeating Profane Jiangshi may trigger a Lightning Boss. This is a stronger variant with higher HP, but it offers significantly better rewards.
4. Loot Breakdown:
• Normal Boss: 1 essence, consumes 1 vitality.
• Lightning Boss: Drops a box containing 3-5 essences, a chance for cards, and other valuable loot.
5. Damage Threshold Requirement - To earn full loot, you must meet a minimum damage threshold. If you fail to reach it, you’ll receive a fragment instead, which can be converted into an essence (3 fragments = 1 essence).
6. Adjusted Boss HP - The developers have rebalanced boss HP to make it easier to hit the damage threshold in crowded situations. However, they’ve also increased the threshold slightly, so efficiency is key.
Using the Field Boss Timer Site
One of the most crucial tools for maximizing Divine Gems income is the field boss timer site. This helps track boss respawns efficiently. Here’s how it works:
1. Understanding the Interface
• The site lists channels (1-10).
• Three key buttons:
• Normal Boss Death: Click when a normal boss dies. The respawn time is 5 minutes.
• Lightning Boss Activation: Click when the lightning animation begins. The respawn time is 2 minutes.
• Lightning Boss Death: Click when the lightning boss is defeated. The respawn time is 8 minutes.
2. Optimizing Your Rotation
• By tracking spawn timers across different channels, you can cycle between them efficiently.
• Example: If lightning bosses spawn in channels 3, 9, 7, 5, 8, 1, you and your party can cycle through them in that order to maximize uptime.
3. Team Coordination
• Typically, a six-person team divides channel-checking responsibilities. Each player monitors 2-3 channels and communicates when bosses spawn or despawn.
4. Quick Channel Switching Tip
• Instead of switching through the regular interface (which has a long cooldown), press P and use the manual switch option for a much shorter cooldown (~10 seconds).
5. Last-Hit Loot Bonus
• If you manage to last-hit a boss, you receive an extra loot box, further boosting your income.
Alternative Divine Gems Farming Methods
Selling Psyches
Psyches are enhancement items that provide extra stats when applied to your gear. They are highly valuable and can be sold for good profit.
1. Sources of Psyches
• Weekly Dungeon Quests:
• Previously, Poharan Psyches were awarded through these quests. The current Psyche rewards may differ but remain highly profitable.
• 6v6 PvP Rewards:
• There are two types of Psyches available here:
• Red Psyches (for bottom accessories)
• Purple Psyches (for top accessories)
• Since Poharan Psyches already cover top accessories, focus on buying and selling the red Psyches.
2. Selling Strategy
• These items maintain steady demand, making them an excellent way to supplement your Divine Gems income.
Crafting for Profit
Crafting is another viable way to generate Divine Gems with minimal effort.
1. Daily Crafting Box Purchases
• Every major city has a merchant selling crafting materials.
• Buy five boxes daily to accumulate materials needed for crafting.
• Each box grants materials for crafting valuable items, including weapon blueprints.
2. Crafting Guilds
• Focus on the Blacksmithing Guild (or equivalent), which allows you to craft weapon blueprints.
3. Selling High-Demand Items
• Purple Weapon Blueprints: These remain highly valuable even in Korea’s version of the game and can fetch a high price.
• Weapon Sacks: Craft and sell these regularly for consistent income.
4. Minimal Time Investment
• Unlike field boss farming, crafting requires minimal active playtime, making it perfect for casual F2P players.
Selling Loot & Dungeon Drops
1. Valuable Dungeon Drops
• Many dungeons drop highly sought-after items, including:
• Skillbooks
• Insolade Weapons (from Poharan at Level 45 Patch)
• Dungeon-exclusive accessories
2. Market Strategy
• Sell everything you don’t need immediately while prices are high.
• Buy back necessary items later when prices stabilize.
• PvP players should consider keeping key gear, but for general profit maximization, liquidate excess loot.
Conclusion
As a free-to-play player, farming Divine Gems efficiently requires a combination of methods. While field bosses, especially Profane Jiangshi, remain the most effective early on, utilizing Psyche sales, crafting, and loot flipping will provide a sustainable income stream. Make sure to leverage the field boss timer site for optimal boss cycling, communicate with teammates for efficient rotations, and take advantage of quick channel switching for maximum loot.
By implementing these strategies, you can generate a substantial amount of Divine Gems without spending real money, keeping you competitive in Blade & Soul NEO Classic. Happy farming!
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