Whats better in solo hunts as ED: Ulus Frigo/Tera or Runic Mastery? (Lvl 1k)

Question

Please with a comparation of facts tell what's better on in which scenarios one option could be better than the other.

Answer 1

 Hey!

At level 1000+, Elder Druids have multiple power-spike options, and choosing between Ulus Frigo/Tera and Runic Mastery depends entirely on your playstyle, hunt setup, and financial goals.

Let’s break it down with a comparison of mechanics, cost, DPS, and utility.

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TL;DR

Feature	Ulus Frigo/Tera	Runic Mastery
DPS Output (Burst)	(5)	(3)
Consistency (Sustain)	(3)	(5)
Mana Efficiency	(2)	(5)
Cost to Use	(5) - (Expensive)	(1) - (Low)
Ease of Use	(1) - (Timing required)	(1) - (Simple rotation)
Charm Farming Speed	(4)	(5)
Best For	Boss DPS / Burst Farming	Long solo hunts / Respawn zones

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Option 1: Ulus Frigo / Ulus Tera

High Burst Magic Runes

• Mechanic: Custom runes dealing massive elemental burst.

• Pros:

  • Extremely high damage potential in short windows.

  • Ideal for bursting down mini-bosses, elite mobs, and high-risk pulls.

  • Scales very well with Imbuements + Prey + Criticals.

• Cons:

  • Very expensive to buy or craft.

  • Requires manual usage and good timing.

  • Limited by backpack space and supply.

• Best Scenario:

  • Boss solos (e.g., Falcon bosses, Dream courts).

  • Charm point farming with burst rotations.

  • EDs hunting in hybrid DPS style (glass cannon build).

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Option 2: Runic Mastery (Talent Tree Passive)

Rune Sustain & Efficiency Boost

• Mechanic: Passive bonus that improves rune creation, reduces cooldown, and boosts effect.

• Pros:

  • Zero-cost rune generation (via your own mana).

  • Unlimited supply = excellent for endless hunts.

  • Great synergy with Eranos, Strong Mana Leech, and Void Imbuements.

  • Great for charm hunting, task grinding, and team support.

• Cons:

  • Lower burst output — not ideal for killing quickly.

  • Less impactful in short hunts or burst damage situations.

• Best Scenario:

  • Long-haul solo hunts (e.g., Werelions, Rotten Golems, Falcon East).

  • AFK-style grinding, passive farming, and sustainability-focused gameplay.

  • Low-risk, high-efficiency money and XP farming.

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Final Verdict:

• Choose Ulus Frigo/Tera if you're a high-level ED doing burst-heavy content, boss soloing, or short high-risk/high-reward hunts.

• Choose Runic Mastery if you want low-cost, sustained hunting and are focusing on marathon sessions, bestiary, or task grinding.

➡️ Pro Tip: Many top-level EDs run both setups and switch based on task. Use Runic Mastery for farming, then swap to Ulus for bosses or final task push.

I hope that helps!

~Shady.