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Also present in SRo is a despawn/respawn mechanic which removes daytime spawns and replaces them with nighttime spawns at 9PM game time (similar to Kithicor forest). AC's PH cycle is one of these spawns. This means that the AC or his PH will spawn every EQ day at 9PM.
 
Also present in SRo is a despawn/respawn mechanic which removes daytime spawns and replaces them with nighttime spawns at 9PM game time (similar to Kithicor forest). AC's PH cycle is one of these spawns. This means that the AC or his PH will spawn every EQ day at 9PM.
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*** '''IMPORTANT NOTE''' - '''As a long time Jboot farmer, I've never seen AC up at any point other than 9pm on Blue. He either spawns or he doesn't, no PH helps or hinders this process. Very low chance of spawn anywhere in the desert. A FTE Message has also been added to the Sro AC in order to clearly show who got FTE to avoid disputes / petitions.'''''
  
 
=== Strategy ===
 
=== Strategy ===

Revision as of 14:10, 28 September 2020

an ancient cyclops
an ancient cyclops
Race: Giant/Cyclops
Class: Warrior
Level: 32
Spawn
Zone: Southern Ro
Location: ~8% @ Various


Stats
AC: 227
HP: 1344 (2)
Damage per hit: 13 - 64
Attacks per round: 2 (91%)
Special: Unstunable, See Invis, See Hide

Description

The elusive cyclops.

Known Loot

  • Ring of the Ancients
    Ring of the Ancients
    Item 563.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: WRIST
    AC: 6
    INT: +5
    WT: 2.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    (Always) [1] 1x 100% (100%)

Factions

  • None

Opposing Factions

  • None

Related Quests


SRO Spawn Table

Note: The following information about the South Ro AC is current as of 3/19/2017, following the changes in the 1/18/2014 patch.


In South Ro, the Ancient Cyclops has a unique spawn time and location mechanic based on classic Everquest. The location is randomized, and spawns only in the desert area.

The AC has a single placeholder cycle, which may be Sandgiant Husam, a sand giant, a desert madman, barbarian male A Dervish Cutthroat, or a mummy. Out of all of these, the AC has a 10% chance of spawning in any spawn event. The AC or his PH will only spawn at night (9PM to 7AM in SRo) and has a 30.6 minute respawn timer. This classic placeholder cycle was revealed by EQ Dev Prathun in 2008 and confirmed by Nilbog in 11/18/2016.

Also present in SRo is a despawn/respawn mechanic which removes daytime spawns and replaces them with nighttime spawns at 9PM game time (similar to Kithicor forest). AC's PH cycle is one of these spawns. This means that the AC or his PH will spawn every EQ day at 9PM.

      • IMPORTANT NOTE - As a long time Jboot farmer, I've never seen AC up at any point other than 9pm on Blue. He either spawns or he doesn't, no PH helps or hinders this process. Very low chance of spawn anywhere in the desert. A FTE Message has also been added to the Sro AC in order to clearly show who got FTE to avoid disputes / petitions.

Strategy

Given the above information, trackers and groups with trackers have a natural advantage to quickly locate and engage the AC. Druids also have the advantage to teleport into SRo just before 9PM game time and get a chance to claim an AC. Other classes still have some chance to be in the right spot at 9PM to grab the AC, but won't be able to quickly locate the AC when there is heavy competition. Any pet class can confirm the spawning of the AC using the pet attack or pet kill commands.


Note: Though it worked previously, the /tar # macro no longer works on Project 1999 to confirm a placeholder, as signaled by Nilbog before the 1/18/14 patch in 11/29/2013.