Yesterday I provided a list of normal dungeons in Rift. Today I will now give you the list of “Tier 1″ dungeons. These dungeons are tinkered for level 50 characters and are designed much like a Shadowfang Keep or Deadmines in WoW. I wouldn’t go as far and say they are the exact same as their normal counterpart, but for the most part they have inherited their traits. Before going Rift first into these dungeons it is recommended you have as much of your gear available that you can possibly get at level 50 without running these dungeons. These dungeons are certainly not a push over and will require your group to not only have the appropriate gear but a common understanding of game mechanics and class specific roles. These dungeons are the exact same as when you leveled up but with tweaks to make the game play feel different.

Rift Expert Dungeon List (Tier 1)

• Realm of the Fae (50+) – Silverwood
• Iron Tomb (50+) – Freemarch
• The Foul Cascade (50+) – Scarlet Gorge
• King’s Breach (50+) – Scarwood Reach
• Fall of Lantern Hook (50+) – Droughtlands

If you are used to playing WoW, then you will understand the normal / heroic system. If you have not played WoW, then the version of these dungeons are tweaked to give level 50 players a bigger challenge in return for better loot. These dungeons share a 1 day lockout and have at least 3-4 bosses in each. The first time doing these expert level dungeons will take some learning. Depending on your group will determine how long it will take to complete. The great thing about these expert dungeons is they drop the items needed for you to participate in 5-man “Expert” Rifts which will give you and your party access to better loot.

My recommendation is to get as much gear as you can in the normal mode dungeons, rifts, and pvp before attempting an expert level dungeon. Gear doesn’t make the player but it certainly does help.

Two more days until Rift!  See you then!