You Just Hit Level 80 - Now What? (Community Driven 2026 Edition)

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:link: This thread is shared in the Facebook group:

Age of Conan Unchained

There are many veterans and long-time players in that group with deep knowledge of systems, optimization routes, currencies, raid progression, and historical changes.

This thread is created to collect that knowledge in ONE place.

I will continuously edit this post as veterans reply, so new players don’t have to dig through 20 pages of comments to find the correct answer.

This is NOT a one-day project.
This is a long-term community knowledge build.

:bullseye: Why This Thread Exists

Today, when people start a game, they:

  • Search YouTube

  • Search Google

  • Look for “Most Optimal Route 2026”

  • Look for Updated Tier Guides

Unfortunately, Age of Conan does not have many updated guides, and many of the existing videos are 10–12 years old.

It can be hard for new players to know:

  • Is this still viable?

  • Has this changed?

  • Is this outdated?

Since I regularly share YouTube creators in the Facebook group, I also want to give them a place to:

  • Discover missing content topics

  • See most frequently asked questions

  • Potentially create updated 2026 guides

  • Identify gaps in information

:robot: AI Is Allowed (Yes, Really)

We now have AI tools.

That means:

  • Veterans don’t have to write rushed, short replies

  • They can structure detailed answers

  • They can expand properly on systems

  • They can avoid missing important details

If you use AI to help structure your knowledge — that is welcome here.

The goal is not ego.
The goal is quality and clarity.

:world_map: The Level 80 Roadmap (Needs Veteran Input)

Below are the main topics we need fully explained.

When replying, please go into detail.

If you say:

“Currency X is for T2.”

Please also explain:

  • Where exactly do you use it (City / Zone / Vendor name)

  • Where is it farmed most optimally?

  • Solo or group?

  • Daily / Weekly lockout?

  • Is it still worth farming in 2026?

We want depth, not short answers.

:one: Optimization Routes (T0 → T6)

  • Where should a fresh 80 start?

  • Northern Grasslands first?

  • Solo dungeons?

  • 6-mans?

  • Raids?

  • Khitai progression?

  • What is the realistic time expectation?

What is currently the fastest path from:
Starter 80 → Raid viable → T4+ ready?

:two: Speed Clearing Dungeons

  • Which dungeons are worth speed farming?

  • Which classes shine?

  • What is considered “efficient time per reward”?

  • Is it better to spam 6-mans or mix with solo content?

:three: Monthly World Bosses

Explain clearly:

  • Where do they spawn?

  • How often?

  • 12-month rotation cycle?

  • What do they drop?

  • Is it worth prioritizing?

  • Group size required?

:four: Currencies (Full Breakdown Needed)

Explain ALL currencies:

  • What are they for?

  • Where do you farm them?

  • Which vendors use them?

  • Are they for Tier gear, faction gear, vanity, crafting?

  • Which ones are obsolete?

  • Which are mandatory?

:five: Vendors

Difference between:

  • Faction Vendors

  • Tier Gear Vendors

  • Raid Vendors

  • PvP Vendors

  • Event Vendors

Please specify:

  • Exact location

  • City or zone

  • What tier they relate to

:six: Factions

  • What faction should you pick depending on class?

  • Which are mandatory?

  • Which are “good to have”?

  • What mistakes do new players make?

  • Is it realistic to max multiple?

:seven: Expansions

Must Have:

  • Which expansions are required for real progression?

Good to Have:

  • Which improve quality of life?

  • Which unlock important zones?

:eight: Solo Content

  • Which solo dungeons are worth doing?

  • Daily reset?

  • Lockout system?

  • Best classes for solo farming?

:nine: Gear Optimization

  • Stat priorities per role

  • PvE vs PvP gear difference

  • When does PvP gear become relevant?

  • When is legendary gear realistic?

  • When should you go for Star Metal Weapons?

  • Where do you get Star Metal rewards?

:ten: Raiding

  • How often can you raid?

  • Lockout timers?

  • How quickly can a new 80 realistically progress?

  • Is pug raiding viable in 2026?

:one::one: Real Money Spending

If you choose to spend:

  • What is worth it?

  • What is NOT worth it?

  • What is bait?

  • What actually improves progression?

:one::two: Alts & Efficiency

  • Fastest leveling route for alts

  • Account-wide benefits?

  • Shared currencies?

  • Efficient multi-character strategy?

:movie_camera: Content Creators

If you create content:

Look at the gaps in this thread.

If something is poorly explained — that is an opportunity for a 2026 guide.

:crossed_swords: Final Note

This thread is not about:

  • “I’ve played since 2008 so I know best”

  • Short answers

  • Gatekeeping

This thread is about:

Building the most complete 2026 Level 80 roadmap possible for Age of Conan: Unchained.

If you read this far — thank you.

If you reply — go deep.

If you correct something — explain why.

Let’s build something useful.

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