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The different areas of Norrath are inhabited by creatures of greatly varying level. It is usually wise to adventure in zones that are level appropriate for your character. Of course, a full group can tackle a particular dungeon or area at a lower level than a solo character. Still, one can get a general idea of the levels ranges recommended for experiencing in any given zone. ([http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/zlvlchart.html ref])
The different areas of Norrath are inhabited by creatures of greatly varying level. It is usually wise to adventure in zones that are level appropriate for your character. Of course, a full group can tackle a particular dungeon or area at a lower level than a solo character. Still, one can get a general idea of the levels ranges recommended for experiencing in any given zone. ([http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/zlvlchart.html ref])


== Faydwer ==
'''ZEM''' is the acronym used for Zone Experience Modifier.  This corresponds to the per zone boost to experience you receive over the flat, normal amount.  Note that on this scale a value of 75 represents normal. Below 75 indicates a experience penalty, and above 75 a bonus.
 
=== Antonica ===
Zones highlighted in Gray are not available yet in-game.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Continent !! Zone !! ZEM !! % XP !! XP Min || XP Max !! Note
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| Antonica || [[Cazic-Thule|Lost Temple of CazicThule]]|| 100 || 133% || ? || ? ||
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| style="background: Gray;"|<s>Antonica</s> || style="background: Gray;"|<s>[[Cazic-Thule|Accursed Temple of CazicThule]]</s> || <s>85</s> || <s>113%</s> || <s>50</s> || <s>60</s> || Zone version not in-game on EQA (see Lost Temple of Cazic Thule)
|-
| Antonica || [[The Arena|Arena]] || 75 || 100% || N/A || || No mobs
|-
| Antonica || [[Befallen]] || 160 || 213% || 5 || 20 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Blackburrow]] || 100 || 133% || 5 || 15 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[East Commonlands]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 15 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Freeport|East Freeport]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 50 || Mostly 1-5 and 30-40 (guards)
|-
| Antonica || [[Eastern Plains of Karana|East Karana]] || 75 || 100% || 10 || 35 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Erud’s Crossing]] || 75 || 100% || 5 || 15 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Everfrost Peaks]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 50 || Mostly 1-10 and 40-50 (guards/giants)
|-
| Antonica || [[The Feerrott]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 10 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Gorge of King Xorbb]] || 75 || 100% || 15 || 25 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Grobb]] || 100 || 133% || 35 || 45 || Guards
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| Antonica || [[Halas]] || 100 || 133% || 40 || 50 || Not many xp mobs
|-
| Antonica || [[High Keep]] || 150 || 200% || 20 || 40 || 20s goblins and 30s guards
|-
| Antonica || [[Highpass Hold]] || 80 || 107% || 10 || 20 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Innothule Swamp]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 10 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Jaggedpine Forest]] || 75 || 100% || 35 || 60 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Kithicor Forest]] || 75 || 100% || 30 || 40 || Undead mobs
|-
| Antonica || [[Lake Rathetear]] || 75 || 100% || 15 || 25 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Lavastorm Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 10 || 20 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Lower Guk]] || 80 || 107% || 35 || 50 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Misty Thicket]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 40 || Mostly 1-10 and 30-40 (guards)
|-
| Antonica || [[Nagafen's Lair (Sol B)|Nagafen’s Lair]] || 80 || 107% || 45 || 55 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Najena]] || 130 || 173% || 15 || 30 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Nektulos Forest]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 20 || Mostly 1-10 with some 15-20 (guards)
|-
| Antonica || [[Neriak|Neriak Commons]] || 100 || 133% || 1 || 50 || Not many xp mobs
|-
| Antonica || [[Neriak|Neriak Foreign Quarter]] || 100 || 133% || 35 || 55 || Guards and arena troll/ogre mobs
|-
| Antonica || [[Neriak|Neriak Third Gate]] || 100 || 133% || 35 || 40 || Not many xp mobs
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| Antonica || [[Freeport|North Freeport]] || 100 || 133% || 30 || 40 || Paladin guards
|-
| Antonica || [[Northern Plains of Karana|North Karana]] || 75 || 100% || 20 || 35 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Qeynos|North Qeynos]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 20 || Mostly 1-10 with some 10-20 (guards)
|-
| Antonica || [[Northern Desert of Ro|North Ro]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 20 ||
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| Antonica || [[Oasis of Marr]] || 75 || 100% || 10 || 45 || Mostly 15-20 and 30-45 (spectres)
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| Antonica || [[Oggok]] || 75 || 100% || 35 || 45 || Guards
|-
| Antonica || [[Permafrost Keep|Permafrost]] || 90 || 120% || 15 || 50 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Qeynos Hills]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 10 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Qeynos Catacombs]] || 160 || 213% || 1 || 35 || Mostly 1-15 with a few 30-35 spectres
|-
| Antonica || [[Rathe Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 15 || 45 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Rivervale]] || 100 || 133% || 30 || 40 || Guards
|-
| Antonica || [[Runnyeye Citadel|Runny Eye]] || 100 || 133% || 15 || 30 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Solusek's Eye (Sol A)|Solusek’s Eye]] || 130 || 173% || 25 || 35 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Southern Plains of Karana|South Karana]] || 75 || 100% || 15 || 30 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Southern Desert of Ro|South Ro]] || 75 || 100% || 5 || 20 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[Splitpaw|Splitpaw Lair]] || 90 || 120% || 30 || 40 ||
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| Antonica || [[Surefall Glade]] || 100 || 133% || 1 || 5 || Not many xp mobs
|-
| Antonica || [[Upper Guk]] || 150 || 200% || 5 || 30 ||
|-
| Antonica || [[West Commonlands]] || 75 || 100% || 5 || 35 || Mostly 5-15 and 30-35 (guards)
|-
| Antonica || [[Freeport|West Freeport]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 45 || Mostly 1-5 and 35-45 (guards)
|-
| Antonica || [[Western Plains of Karana|West Karana]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 30 ||
|}
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=== Faydwer ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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| Faydwer || [[Butcherblock Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 45 || Mostly 1-15 and 35-45 (guards)
| Faydwer || [[Butcherblock Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 45 || Mostly 1-15 and 35-45 (guards)
|-
|-
| Faydwer || [[Castle Mistmoore]] || 90 || 120% || 20 || 40 ||  
| Faydwer || [[Mistmoore Castle|Castle Mistmoore]] || 90 || 120% || 20 || 40 ||  
|-
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| Faydwer || [[Crushbone]] || 160 || 213% || 10 || 20 ||  
| Faydwer || [[Crushbone]] || 160 || 213% || 10 || 20 ||  
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| Faydwer || [[Steamfont Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 10
| Faydwer || [[Steamfont Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 10
|-
|-
| Faydwer || [[Estate of Unrest|Unrest]] || 130 || 173% || 10 || 35 ||  
| Faydwer || [[The Estate of Unrest|Unrest]] || 130 || 173% || 10 || 35 ||  
|}
|}
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== Odus ==
=== Odus ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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| Odus || [[The Hole]] || 100 || 133% || 45 || 60 ||  
| Odus || [[The Hole]] || 100 || 133% || 45 || 60 ||  
|-
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| Odus || [[The Warrens]] || 100 (should be 150) || 133% (should be 200%) || 5 || 20 ||  
| Odus || [[The Warrens]] || 100 (should be 150) || 133% (should be 200%) || 5 || 20 || ZEM will be updated at next server reset
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| Odus || [[Stonebrunt Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 15 || 40 ||  
| Odus || [[Stonebrunt Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 15 || 40 ||  
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== Old World Planes ==
=== Old World Planes ===
Zones highlighted in Gray are not available yet in-game.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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| Old World Planes || [[Plane of Hate]] || 75 || 100% || 46 || 60 || Not really an xp zone
| Old World Planes || [[Plane of Hate]] || 75 || 100% || 46 || 60 || Not really an xp zone
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| Old World Planes || [[Plane of Growth]] || 80 || 107% || 46 || 60 || Not really an xp zone
| style="background: Gray;"|Old World Planes || style="background: Gray;"|<s>[[Plane of Growth]]</s> || 80 || 107% || 46 || 60 || Not really an xp zone
|-
| style="background: Gray;"|Old World Planes || style="background: Gray;"|<s>[[Plane of Mischief]]</s> || 100 || 133% || 46 || 60 ||
|}
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=== Kunark ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Continent !! Zone !! ZEM !! % XP !! XP Min || XP Max !! Note
|-
| Kunark || [[Burning Wood]] || 75 || 100% || 40 || 50 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Cabilis]] || 100 || 133% || 50 || 60 || Guards (harm touch)
|-
| Kunark || [[Chardok]] || 85 || 113% || 50 || 60 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[City of Mist]] || 85 || 113% || 40 || 50 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Dalnir]] || 95 || 127% || 25 || 35 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[The Dreadlands|Dreadlands]] || 75 || 100% || 35 || 50 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Emerald Jungle]] || 75 || 100% || 35 || 45 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[The Field of Bone]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 15 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Firiona_Vie|Firiona Vie]] || 75 || 100% || 25 || 35 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Frontier Mountains]] || 75 || 100% || 25 || 35 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Howling Stones|Howling Stones/Charasis]] || 85 || 113% || 50 || 60 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Kaesora]] || 110 || 147% || 30 || 40 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Karnor's Castle]] || 85 || 113% || 45 || 50 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Kurn's_Tower|Kurn's Tower]] || 150 || 200%|| 10 || 20 ||
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| Kunark || [[Lake of Ill Omen]] || 60 || 80% || 1 || 30 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Mines of Nurga]] || 95 || 127% || 35 || 45 ||
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| Kunark || [[The Ruins of Sebilis|Old Sebilis]] || 85 || 113% || 50 || 60 ||
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| Kunark || [[The Overthere|Overthere]] || 75 || 100% || 30 || 40 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Skyfire Mountains]] || 80 || 107% || 50 || 60 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Swamp of No Hope]] || 75 || 100% || 1 || 20 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Timorous Deep]] || 75 || 100% || 20 || 50 || Mostly 20-30 and 45-50
|-
| Kunark || [[Temple of Droga]] || 95 || 127% || 35 || 45 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Trakanon's Teeth]] || 75 || 100% || 30 || 55 ||
|-
| Kunark || [[Veeshan's_Peak|Veeshan’s Peak]] || 85 || 113% || 60  || 60 || Not really an xp zone
|-
|-
| Old World Planes || [[Plane of Mischief]] || 100 || 133% || 46 || 60 ||  
| Kunark || [[Warsliks Woods]] || 75 || 100% || 15 || 30 ||  
|}
|}
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Latest revision as of 04:15, 17 December 2023

Zone Experience Multiplier (ZEM)

If all things were equal, you would receive an equal amount of XP for killing equivalent mobs in different zones. This is not the case. Some zones give a higher amount of experience than others. Some zones actually give a significantly lower amount of experience. ZEMs were put in place to encourage players to adventure in less frequented zones, as well as reward those adventuring in significantly more difficult areas. For example, dungeons typically have higher multipliers than outdoor zones.ref

In the old days of live EQ the server sent the actual ZEM values, which were recorded by studious players. These values were used as a basis for the EQEmu numbers, and so are in place on most stock EQEmu servers. These numbers were never known to have changed over the history of classic EQ live.

Recommended Level Range by Zone

The different areas of Norrath are inhabited by creatures of greatly varying level. It is usually wise to adventure in zones that are level appropriate for your character. Of course, a full group can tackle a particular dungeon or area at a lower level than a solo character. Still, one can get a general idea of the levels ranges recommended for experiencing in any given zone. (ref)

ZEM is the acronym used for Zone Experience Modifier. This corresponds to the per zone boost to experience you receive over the flat, normal amount. Note that on this scale a value of 75 represents normal. Below 75 indicates a experience penalty, and above 75 a bonus.

Antonica

Zones highlighted in Gray are not available yet in-game.

Continent Zone ZEM % XP XP Min XP Max Note
Antonica Lost Temple of CazicThule 100 133% ? ?
Antonica Accursed Temple of CazicThule 85 113% 50 60 Zone version not in-game on EQA (see Lost Temple of Cazic Thule)
Antonica Arena 75 100% N/A No mobs
Antonica Befallen 160 213% 5 20
Antonica Blackburrow 100 133% 5 15
Antonica East Commonlands 75 100% 1 15
Antonica East Freeport 75 100% 1 50 Mostly 1-5 and 30-40 (guards)
Antonica East Karana 75 100% 10 35
Antonica Erud’s Crossing 75 100% 5 15
Antonica Everfrost Peaks 75 100% 1 50 Mostly 1-10 and 40-50 (guards/giants)
Antonica The Feerrott 75 100% 1 10
Antonica Gorge of King Xorbb 75 100% 15 25
Antonica Grobb 100 133% 35 45 Guards
Antonica Halas 100 133% 40 50 Not many xp mobs
Antonica High Keep 150 200% 20 40 20s goblins and 30s guards
Antonica Highpass Hold 80 107% 10 20
Antonica Innothule Swamp 75 100% 1 10
Antonica Jaggedpine Forest 75 100% 35 60
Antonica Kithicor Forest 75 100% 30 40 Undead mobs
Antonica Lake Rathetear 75 100% 15 25
Antonica Lavastorm Mountains 75 100% 10 20
Antonica Lower Guk 80 107% 35 50
Antonica Misty Thicket 75 100% 1 40 Mostly 1-10 and 30-40 (guards)
Antonica Nagafen’s Lair 80 107% 45 55
Antonica Najena 130 173% 15 30
Antonica Nektulos Forest 75 100% 1 20 Mostly 1-10 with some 15-20 (guards)
Antonica Neriak Commons 100 133% 1 50 Not many xp mobs
Antonica Neriak Foreign Quarter 100 133% 35 55 Guards and arena troll/ogre mobs
Antonica Neriak Third Gate 100 133% 35 40 Not many xp mobs
Antonica North Freeport 100 133% 30 40 Paladin guards
Antonica North Karana 75 100% 20 35
Antonica North Qeynos 75 100% 1 20 Mostly 1-10 with some 10-20 (guards)
Antonica North Ro 75 100% 1 20
Antonica Oasis of Marr 75 100% 10 45 Mostly 15-20 and 30-45 (spectres)
Antonica Oggok 75 100% 35 45 Guards
Antonica Permafrost 90 120% 15 50
Antonica Qeynos Hills 75 100% 1 10
Antonica Qeynos Catacombs 160 213% 1 35 Mostly 1-15 with a few 30-35 spectres
Antonica Rathe Mountains 75 100% 15 45
Antonica Rivervale 100 133% 30 40 Guards
Antonica Runny Eye 100 133% 15 30
Antonica Solusek’s Eye 130 173% 25 35
Antonica South Karana 75 100% 15 30
Antonica South Ro 75 100% 5 20
Antonica Splitpaw Lair 90 120% 30 40
Antonica Surefall Glade 100 133% 1 5 Not many xp mobs
Antonica Upper Guk 150 200% 5 30
Antonica West Commonlands 75 100% 5 35 Mostly 5-15 and 30-35 (guards)
Antonica West Freeport 75 100% 1 45 Mostly 1-5 and 35-45 (guards)
Antonica West Karana 75 100% 1 30



Faydwer

Continent Zone ZEM % XP XP Min XP Max Note
Faydwer Ak'Anon 100 133% 30 40 Guards
Faydwer Butcherblock Mountains 75 100% 1 45 Mostly 1-15 and 35-45 (guards)
Faydwer Castle Mistmoore 90 120% 20 40
Faydwer Crushbone 160 213% 10 20
Faydwer Dagnor's Cauldron 75 100% 10 20
Faydwer Greater Faydark 75 100% 1 10
Faydwer Kedge Keep 100 133% 35 50
Faydwer Lesser Faydark 75 100% 10 20
Faydwer North Felwithe 100 133% 35 50 Guards
Faydwer North Kaladim 75 100% 40 50 Guards
Faydwer South Felwithe 75 100% 40 50 Guards
Faydwer South Kaladim 75 100% 40 50 Guards
Faydwer Ocean of Tears 75 100% 10 45
Faydwer Steamfont Mountains 75 100% 1 10
Faydwer Unrest 130 173% 10 35



Odus

Continent Zone ZEM % XP XP Min XP Max Note
Odus Erudin 100 133% 30 35 Guards
Odus Erudin Palace 100 133% 30 35 Guards
Odus Erud's Crossing 75 100% 5 15
Odus Kerra Isle 90 120% 10 15
Odus Paineel 75 100% 20 30 Guards
Odus Toxxulia Forest 75 100% 1 10
Odus The Hole 100 133% 45 60
Odus The Warrens 100 (should be 150) 133% (should be 200%) 5 20 ZEM will be updated at next server reset
Odus Stonebrunt Mountains 75 100% 15 40



Old World Planes

Zones highlighted in Gray are not available yet in-game.

Continent Zone ZEM % XP XP Min XP Max Note
Old World Planes Plane of Fear 75 100% 46 60 Not really an xp zone
Old World Planes Plane of Sky 75 100% 46 60 Not really an xp zone
Old World Planes Plane of Hate 75 100% 46 60 Not really an xp zone
Old World Planes Plane of Growth 80 107% 46 60 Not really an xp zone
Old World Planes Plane of Mischief 100 133% 46 60



Kunark

Continent Zone ZEM % XP XP Min XP Max Note
Kunark Burning Wood 75 100% 40 50
Kunark Cabilis 100 133% 50 60 Guards (harm touch)
Kunark Chardok 85 113% 50 60
Kunark City of Mist 85 113% 40 50
Kunark Dalnir 95 127% 25 35
Kunark Dreadlands 75 100% 35 50
Kunark Emerald Jungle 75 100% 35 45
Kunark The Field of Bone 75 100% 1 15
Kunark Firiona Vie 75 100% 25 35
Kunark Frontier Mountains 75 100% 25 35
Kunark Howling Stones/Charasis 85 113% 50 60
Kunark Kaesora 110 147% 30 40
Kunark Karnor's Castle 85 113% 45 50
Kunark Kurn's Tower 150 200% 10 20
Kunark Lake of Ill Omen 60 80% 1 30
Kunark Mines of Nurga 95 127% 35 45
Kunark Old Sebilis 85 113% 50 60
Kunark Overthere 75 100% 30 40
Kunark Skyfire Mountains 80 107% 50 60
Kunark Swamp of No Hope 75 100% 1 20
Kunark Timorous Deep 75 100% 20 50 Mostly 20-30 and 45-50
Kunark Temple of Droga 95 127% 35 45
Kunark Trakanon's Teeth 75 100% 30 55
Kunark Veeshan’s Peak 85 113% 60 60 Not really an xp zone
Kunark Warsliks Woods 75 100% 15 30



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