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Scepter of the Meritorious

Used by those who prefer to bludgeon their enemies
Classes that can use:  CLER, HER BARD, DRU, WARD, HEAL, SHA
Partial use:  ARMS, FRI, MERC, PAL, REAV, BM, CHA, HERO, BER, SAV, SKLD, THAN, WAR
Artifact XP:  Anywhere
Type: Crush Damage 1H:  dps 15.0, spd 3.6, Unactivated screen shot
Comments on Solo, Grouped, or Battlegrouped:  This has been done with 4 people.  This does not work with battlegroups. (Also done by only 2 cave shaman.)

Artifact Level Abilities Gained
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0
 Strength +12
Dexterity +12
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2
 Matter 4%

4
 Energy 4%

6
 stat drain

8
 Bonus to hit points cap:  40

10
 Bonus to melee damage  5%
Aura of Kings
Stats

stat drain:  Decreases the target's listed stat(s), and transfers them to the caster.
    Str/Con decrease:  25
    Target:  Targetted
    Range:  1000
    Duration:  1 min
    Casting time:  instant
    Damage:  Body
    Spell has a chance of casting when this weapon strikes an enemy.

Aura of Kings:  Target has improved armor and health while within range of this aura.
    Bonus:  4%
    Target:  Self
    Duration:  5 sec
    Frequency:  5.0 sec
    Casting time:  instant
    This spell is cast when the item is used

Scepter of the Meritorious - The melee damage bonus on the Scepter was reduced by 3%. The strength and dexterity bonuses have been increased by 2.
(1.68 patch, Feb 19, 2004)

Credits: Shroomius, Juansanchez VillaLobosRamirez, DNA, Umhal GaelMaor, Vadoc, Blackjackx, Annelida, Uhno, Asinn, Aragaurn

Leveling the Artifact:

Strategy:

In Oceanus Boreal, at apx. 47k, 5k near the Haven of Stygia, there is a purple-con npc challenge giver, named Ferenc.

Upon accepting the challenge, he spawns a series of blue-oj con caster mobs. They tend to fan out and even try to kite a little bit, so this is much easier if you have a mezzer in the group. After about 5 minutes of this, the purple con attacks you. After you beat him, you get an artifact.
Do-able with 3 or 4 people if you have the right classes present.
trust me, it's very doable with 3-4 ppl if they are good players. I've farmed 5 scepters so far, for the heck of it. I just got done doing it 40 minutes ago in a group of 4 +2 bots; no deaths, not even any close calls. Of course we have overpowered fotm midgard classes (we had a Thane).
- Bigalow

Tips:

Scepter of the Meritorious is not a 100% drop. Also we did it with a Light Ment (salamander pet), Bard/Druid bot, and Mana ment.  Jul 2 2004
- Drycha

has been done by 2 mid cave shammies, by kiting & dotting and using fonts.
and they got the drop too.  Oct 24 2004
- Agust

The waves come on timers, so if you take too long to kill the current wave you will get the next wave pop while still fighting the former wave. Bring some people who can dish out damage to ensure this doesn't happen.  Feb 24
- Zato

The from which you recieve this quest insta repops on a dime. Walk up, talk to him (look around the huge pile of rubble ruins, he's there, can't miss him, in the general 33, 51 Boreal area. He's on land, yes. You know you're getting close when you start seeing many many large circular pads. Talk to him. He gives you the option of taking the challenge. After accepting, you're given ten seconds. After that, three blue casters spawn. They will DD, bolt, and mez. Take 'em out. Next, 2-5 blue/yellow will poof. Next, 2-5 yellow. Next, 2-5 yellow/orange. Next, ~7 blue/yellow/orange. Next, ~4-5 blue/yellow/orange. Next, ~5-6 yellow/orange. Finally, 3 orange. Then he'll broadcast spam you, and charge. He's a powerful caster, but you can walk up and smack him. He parries quite insanely, so get as many tanks behind him as you can. ALL of them will parry an unbelievable amount, in fact.
 
Kill him, you'll get two pieces of ROG loot, and the scepter is yours. He will instantly repop, ready to take on the next batch of adventurers. :) These were done with the following crew: 50 reaver, 50 reaver, 50 combat warden, 50 healing warden, 50 hero, 50 shaman.
- Matipzieu

Scroll pieces:  Adne's Letters

Piece 1 of 3
Naxos focused, Naxos tidal razorfins
Piece 2 of 3
Naxos suppressors, Naxos darkbringers
Piece 3 of 3
Naxos frostblades, Naxos rymesters


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