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Minstrel - Leveling

Last updated: U43

Overview

Minstrel leveling guide outline provided with a detailed plan. Currently there is no reason to play a blue minstrel while leveling with it’s focus purely on healing. A grouped leveling build might be worth it after level 75 when you can start adding in red traits while mainly blue. 

For leveling you’ll want to go red and pick up damage focussed trait in yellow.

Red (Recommended)

Early on you will mostly damage with ballads. The large aoe hitters will come in around level 25. Most mobs will die very quickly, but you’ll be a little squishier then for example a hunter if they do get to stun you.  A mobile warwagon with an excellent speaker setup. 

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See main note about blue minstrel leveling

LOTRO: Minstrel Red Build Starter Guide

Blue (Healer)

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The Watcher of Resolve

Red (DPS)

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The Warrior-Skald

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