Level 115 Gear

Myndariel finally reached level 115 while doing some Erebor quests in Northern Mirkwood. It's been a slow and arduous journey levelling from 105 to 115 and I hope they don't make any regions like Mordor again because it wasn't fun. Northern Mirkwood, on the other hand, is beautiful and a joy to explore and quest through.

Now that I'm 115, I need new gear. So where do I get level 115 gear?

• Crafted gear
• Quests in Northern Mirkwood
• Dungeons/raids/instances
• Barter with factions
• World drops
• Auction hall

Unfortunately, skirmish camp gear only goes up to level 105 at present.

The maximum level for legendary items is still level 100.

World Drops

These scaled items have no Light of Eärendil and generally no essence slots. Item levels range from about 304 to 315. They can drop from mobs, be found in treasure caches, or for sale at the auction hall.

Quests

Some quest chains in Northern Mirkwood reward you with level 115 gear with item level 340. I got gloves from Dale, a helmet from Erebor, and boots from Felegoth.

Crafted Gear

Some crafted gear have essence slots and most have Light of Eärendil. Recipes must be purchased from barterers. Crafted gear may be for sale at the auction hall.

Conquest of Gorgoroth (Mordor)

The Quartermaster (Conquest of Gorgoroth Crafting) has Doomfold recipes for item level 323 to 326 armour, weapons, jewellery and minstrel instruments. There are also superior minstrel instrument recipes for item level 336 instruments.

The Quartermaster (Gorgoroth Crafting Vendor) has superior versions of Doomfold recipes for item level 333 to 335 weapons, armour and jewellery. Ally standing with Conquest of Gorgoroth is required to purchase recipes.

Men of Dale (Northern Mirkwood)

The Quartermaster (Men of Dale Crafting) has Doomfold recipes for item level 345 helmets, Will pocket and Will necklace. Kindred standing with the Men of Dale is required to purchase recipes.

Elves of Felegoth (Northern Mirkwood)

The Quartermaster (Elves of Felegoth Crafting) has Doomfold recipes for item level 345 helmets, Agility pocket and Agility necklace. Kindred standing with the Elves of Felegoth is required to purchase recipes.

Dwarves of Erebor (Northern Mirkwood)

The Quartermaster (Dwarves of Erebor Crafting) has Doomfold recipes for item level 345 helmets, Might pocket and Might necklace. Kindred standing with the Dwarves of Erebor is required to purchase recipes.

Barter with Factions

Gear can be earned by completing quests and tasks to impress various factions and collecting the appropriate tokens of barter.

Conquest of Gorgoroth (Mordor)

The Quartermaster (Gorgoroth Rewards Vendor) has item level 330 off-hand weapons and shields for barter. Ally standing with Conquest of Gorgoroth is required to purchase items.

The High Enchanter (Elf-smith) has item level 330 armour and jewellery for barter using Ash of Enchantment. Ally standing with Conquest of Gorgoroth is required to purchase items.

The Keeper of Mysteries (Vendor of Rare Oddities) has item level 337 armour for barter using Ash of Enchantment.

Men of Dale (Northern Mirkwood)

The Quartermaster (Men of Dale Rewards Vendor) has item level 340 light armour and jewellery for barter. Acquaintance standing with Men of Dale is required to purchase items (some items require higher levels of reputation).

Elves of Felgoth (Northern Mirkwood)

The Quartermaster (Elves of Felegoth Rewards Vendor) has item level 340 medium armour and jewellery for barter. Acquaintance standing with Elves of Felegoth is required to purchase items (some items require higher levels of reputation).

Dwarves of Erebor (Northern Mirkwood)

The Quartermaster (Dwarves of Erebor Rewards Vendor) has item level 340 heavy armour and jewellery for barter. Acquaintance standing with Dwarves of Erebor is required to purchase items (some items require higher levels of reputation).

Allegiance Halls

Quartermasters for the Court of Lothlórien, Durin's Folk, The Kingdom of Gondor, and Hobbits of the Company have item level 330 armour and jewellery for barter.

Instances (dungeons/raids/challenges etc.)

The Featured Challenge Rewards Vendor has item level 340 class sets of armour (with set bonuses) for barter.

The Plateau of Gorgoroth instances (The Court of Seregost - small fellowship, The Dungeons of Naerband - fellowship, The Abyss of Mordath - raid) are designed for level 105-115 and has gear drops with Light of Eärendil. The item level will depend on the instance level (based on preliminary data from Lotro-Wiki, it appears that at level 115 the item level will be at least 330).

Essences

You can purchase Tier 10 essences from:

• Keeper of Mysteries (Vendor of Rare Oddities)
• Quartermaster (Men of Dale Rewards) - requires Kindred standing with Men of Dale
• Quartermaster (Elves of Felegoth Rewards) - requires Kindred standing with Elves of Felegoth
• Quartermaster (Dwarves Rewards) - requires Kindred standing with Dwarves of Erebor

Crafting essences of your choice may also be an option:

Essence	Item Level	Recipe Source	Requirements
Shadow Essence	326	Conquest of Gorgoroth Crafting	...
Empowered Shadow Essence	330	Gorgoroth Crafting Vendor	Ally (Conquest of Gorgoroth)
Abyssal Essence	337	...	...
Empowered Abyssal Essence	345	...	...
Northern Stronghold Essence	345	Men of Dale Crafting Elves of Felegoth Crafting Dwarves of Erebor Crafting	Kindred (Men of Dale) Kindred (Elves of Felegoth) Kindred (Dwarves of Erebor)

I will try to update this if changes occur or I learn of other sources of level 115 gear.