TL;DR: Stakato Nest is a level 70-80 insectoid dungeon and one of the best high-level group grind spots. Mobs hit hard and share social aggro, so a full party with A-grade gear (S-grade for comfort) is the way to farm it. Rewards: A/S-grade materials, recipes and set parts.

Overview

Stakato Nest is a level 70-80 underground dungeon on the Scryde server. The stakato are a race of intelligent insects organized into a colony with a strict hierarchy. The nest is home to several subtypes: Stakato Drone, Stakato Worker, Stakato Soldier, Stakato Captain and Stakato Chief. It is one of the best zones for high-level group leveling, offering an excellent mix of XP and drops.

Stats & Drops

Stakato Nest mobs have high HP and are aggressive. They drop A-grade and S-grade materials such as Enria, Asofe, Mold Hardener and Metallic Fiber, along with A-grade weapon and armor recipes. Stakato Chief (level 78-80) drops the most valuable items, including S-grade set parts. Spoil yields Crystal (A-grade), Gemstone (A) and other crafting components. XP per kill is high, on par with other zones of a similar level.

MobLevelNotable drops / spoil
Stakato Drone / Worker70-73A-grade materials, recipes
Stakato Soldier74-77Enria, Asofe, Crystal (A)
Stakato Captain76-79Mold Hardener, Metallic Fiber, Gemstone (A)
Stakato Chief78-80S-grade set parts, top-tier recipes

Tactics

Stakato Nest is a full 9-player party zone. A tank, healer and DD line-up is mandatory. The mobs have social aggro: hit one stakato and nearby ones join the fight. A-grade equipment is the minimum, and S-grade makes farming far smoother. The puller should drag mobs in carefully, one or two at a time, to avoid a mass pull. Deeper in the dungeon the mobs are tougher, but the loot is better. AoE farming is possible, but it demands an experienced party with strong healing.

Location

Stakato Nest sits in the Rune territory, south of Rune Castle Town. The entrance is on the surface, marked by a distinctive anthill-style opening. The dungeon has several depth levels: the upper floors hold level 70-73 mobs, the lower ones 76-80. The nearest teleport is from Rune town. Several other high-level zones lie nearby, so you can rotate farming spots without traveling far.