Quote (Humility @ Apr 13 2021 03:52am)
I'd like to get into this ladder slasher thing.
Looks like people have pointed you in the right direction.
I noticed you have 1 HC and 1 SC character... I would suggest to make 2 characters (mules) for each core (6 in total) leaving 2 spare to create later on when you have chosen the core you prefer to play.
SC has more player base and economy there is brighter because of it.
HC less player base, more Solo, but still decent.
I personally have changed my tune about buying level 1 up in gear and leaving MQ for last... you may as well buy junk shrine level 55 items and build from there... at least you will have items for those levels when you get there... the slog up will get you other gear if you have not bought decent TierIII / IV (skip the V) and get VI (lvl15) and work in 10 levels up from here... VIII (25), X (35), XII (45) and of course XIV (55). Your choice though, you can see in the bufcore thread that people only use self found gear to give you some idea of the game and how you may want to play the game.
Good luck either way, there are plenty of people that will aid you with either advice or options.