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This page aims to guide players in acquiring the best non-Tallys, permanently available items in the game to help them maximize their effectiveness. Depending on whether one places greater importance on MR, SP, or NV there are different possible answers for which is "best." Each player will ultimately have to make their own judgements based on their playing style and how many ATs they have for Tallys's gear, but since some items are mutually exclusive, either to acquire or to use, it's a subject worth serious consideration.

Important notes
  • The following information is current as of April 2020.
  • The AT values listed only take into account items in Tallys's permanent collection. Tallys Limited Time Items often feature good prices on interesting items.
  • There are important bonuses that can only be acquired during limited-time events that will not be discussed here.

Weapons[]

The Shimmering Silver or Iakor's Weapons, acquired through the Runeskin saga, are very powerful from a purely MR standpoint, when combined with a strong shield. Taking into account special bonuses that only these weapons can acquire, the cheapest comparable item at Tally's Trading Post is 216 ATs.

Tzal-Toalth, when combined with high (80+) Necromancy and the amulet Ghor-Tiln's Eye, is a close second. However, the loss of a shield and lower bonuses on the amulet as compared to Snake's Head Medallion are serious handicaps to using Tzal-Toalth. It will always be inferior than the best "free" sword and shield combo (assuming both sword and shield are fully upgraded). You can get it a lot sooner however (depending on playstyle), due to not relying on a scenario with a 24 hour cooldown (See Glittering Ice Shield below). However, Tzal-Toalth does require some ATs to complete as well as a high Necromancy level to make it effective. It is up to the player's discretion as to whether or not they would like to acquire this weapon while trying to get the Glittering Ice Shield.

Historical note: Tzal-Toalth did have slightly higher MR than the combo above (at the opportunity cost of SP and NV) when Necromancy had reached 100, but that was before the effectiveness of ice shield was increased.

Specifically, it had 1 higher MR (+6 vs undead and demons, but Trielra's Staff and Demonscourge served you better, respectively)

Sometimes the best weapon is going to vary based on the type of opponent (especially in scaled scenarios, when MR is irrelevant):

Shields[]

The Glittering Ice Shield from The Cave of the Ice Troll is unquestionably the best free shield. When it's fully leveled up, the first better shield at Tallys costs 332 ATs.

Acquiring it will take a minimum of 42 real-world days, so it's best to get started ASAP.

Until then, your options are buying a Kite Shield (+3) or conjuring (requires +60 Conjuration) a Dragonscale Shield (+5).

Head[]

Choose a helm very carefully. See also Wrist and Torso armor. This topic is discussed in greater depth on the forum.

For optimizing MR and SP, the choice of helms is between the Warlord's Helm from A Haunting in Durnsig and Iakor's Crown from the Runeskin saga. Comparable helms at Tallys's start at 196 ATs.

Technically the Warlord's Helm has better stats. However, acquiring the Warlord's Helm means passing up the Dragonwing Breastplate, which is the best free torso armor in the game. As of the time of this writing, opting for the Dragonwing Breastplate and Iakor's Crown will probably offer the best overall stats.

If you miss the opportunity to acquire either of these helms, your best bets are the Helm Of Four Moons from Rhaknar's Mad and the Mask Of Vile Fortune from Untold heaps of bone.

For optimizing NV, Kozuron's Hood from Daggerspire is the way to go.

Torso[]

Choose your body armor very carefully. See also the sections on Head and Wrist armor. This topic is discussed in greater depth on the forum.

The Dragonwing Breastplate from A Haunting in Durnsig is the best free armor available. Comparable items at Tallys's start at 173 ATs. It's generally considered good enough to make up for the sacrifice of the Warlord's Helm and Iakor's Wristband for their second-best counterparts, though you'll be taking the chance that a better armor piece won't be added later.

However, if you expect to have enough ATs to acquire better armor from Tallys's (taking into account that you'll probably want to upgrade items like your Belt, Sleeves, Greaves, and maybe Boots first), you should seriously consider taking a different item from Haunting: if not the Warlord's Helm, then the Nimble Plate Boots (see below) or Varkyn's Trick Ring for the extra ATs.

If you missed the Dragonwing Breastplate or chose a different item, your next best option is the Tunic Of Starlight from Fort Ironwind. However, that's a fairly high-level quest, coming after Level 40 of Rhaknar's Mad.

In the meantime the Nightsong Breastplate and Mossy Marauder's Jerkin have just two less SP with the Mossy Marauder's Jerkin being faster to obtain and 11 encumbrance lighter.

Hands[]

The Gloomforged Gauntlets from Rhaknar's Mad are the best free gauntlets in the game, significantly.

These will take a very long time to acquire, so the sooner you can get started, the better.

For time unrestricted gauntlets, your best choices are Spikefist's Gauntlets or Plate Gauntlets (um) for +4 MR/+3 SP and +8 SP respectively)

Feet[]

The highest SP boots are the Mossy Marauder's Boots from the Mossy Marauder quest.

Alternatively one can use the Nightsong Boots from PG III. Better boots from Tallys are 198 ATs.

That said, it's worth noting that if one is willing to pass up on both the Dragonwing Breastplate AND the Warlord's Helm, there is a pair of boots with a unique ability available from A Haunting in Durnsig: the Nimble Plate Boots. The special ability is called Dodge, and it allows you to occasionally avoid an attack completely. This power can be a very valuable asset:

  • In scaled scenarios
  • When enemies are going to be 18+ no matter your MR
  • When failures are recorded, like on Proving Grounds (provided that your MR is already high enough not to be an issue)

Arms and Legs[]

The best free items for these slots are the Nightsong items. Equivalent items at Tallys's are 112 ATs each.

Alternatively for these slots the Mossy Marauder items have provide a combined of 2 less SP but weigh 10 encumbrance less and are easier to obtain.

Neck[]

The most powerful neck armor is the Snake's Head Medallion, acquired through The Joust on Saarngard Isle. The least expensive improvement at Tallys's is 172 ATs and offers no bonus to NV. The Amulet Of Quietus from Dragonwrath's Ptotector is the best choice for maximizing SP, but Diplomacy 50+ is required for that storyline.

For scaled scenarios, the best neck armor may be the Medallion Of Phase Form from PG IV. It offers occasional boosts to MR in combat, which reduces the difficulty of scaled opponents.

Wrist[]

Decide on your wrist item very carefully. See also sections about Head and Torso armor. This topic is discussed in greater depth on the forum.

For maximizing MR and SP, the options are the Assassin's Bracelet, which can be acquired through Lift the Box (at a relative "cost" of 8 ATs), and Iakor's Wristband, which can be acquired through the Runeskin saga. Iakor's Wristband technically has better stats, but taking the Assassin's Bracelet will facilitate taking Iakor's Crown and the Dragonwing Breastplate, which offer the best stats overall. In either case, you're looking at 86 ATs at Tallys's to get a better item.

For maximizing NV, the Emerald Bracelet from Gralgarak's Tomb is the best option.

Rings[]

The best non-Tally's rings for the first three slots are currently

The best of the rest for the last slot is Vyromar's Ring Of Sorcery from Vyromar's Rings but requires the completion of PG VI.

However, only Kirylda's Serpent Ring and Vyromar's Ring Of Sorcery do not require any AT to be spent to acquire them so other alternatives are:

To maximize MR and SP, your best alternatives are:

To maximize NV, your best alternatives are:

Waist[]

The free belts in the game are not very exciting. Your best bet will be either an unmatched Plate Belt for SP or maybe the Owl Wing Belt from A Dragon's Lair if you're willing to sacrifice a lot of SP for a few NV. At Tally's a similar belt to the unmatched plate goes for 58 ATs.

Back[]

The best item here is the Cloak Of The Wanderer, available from A Midnight Visitor at your residence. A better item at Tallys's: 386 ATs.

Tabards[]

Rynduil's Crimson Tabard from PG V is the only candidate in this category. Fortunately, it's a good one. Tallys's closest match is 198 ATs.

Pendants[]

The Griffon Pendant is certainly the best, with similar Tallys's items at 135 ATs, but it can only be acquired through PG VI, which you are advised not to attempt too soon. The Cane-Shaped Pendant, acquired through A Blizzard in the Hills, is second best.

Miscellaneous[]

These items are not equipped in an armor slot, but can boost your MR, SP, and/or NV anyway:

These items do not offer increased stats but are extremely valuable in tough combats:

See also: Category:Ways to alter your base stats

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