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Rift (Rift: Planes of Telara) is a fantasy MMORPG. The focus of Rift are dynamic events like rifts and invasions by hostile NPC factions and PvP. Rift is free to play with an in-game currency type that can be purchased with real-life currency and traded among players.

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Healing macro for RIFT with mouseover and focus handled?

I am trying to create a healing macro for RIFT that does the following: If I have the mouse over a friendly target, it should heal that target If I don't have the mouse over a friendly target, and I ...
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Which is the real character level in Rift?

I'm just starting out with Rift, I can see level 18 on my character panel. But, below the portrait at top-left corner, the level shown there is 10. I'm still playing in Silverwood. Which is my ...
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RIFT Power Nodes

In the game RIFT, what are Power Nodes used for, such as: Faint Empyreal Power Node Empyreal Shoulder Power Node Empyreal Chest Armour Power Node
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Rift Gameplay - Synergy Crystal

On the Rift Gameplay "Synergy Crystal" how do I add the set bonus stats into the crystal. Been told a lot of different things but got steered in the wrong direction. Just returning back to playing ...
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Why can't I find dominator on mage class on rift?

I downloaded the game rift yesterday and it shows you can make your mage a dominator but there is no dominator option on my soul trees? Did that content get removed or something?
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Is there a way to browse the Rift store without activating the game?

I know that in Rift's main website they have a link which displays options for purchasing credits, patron, and a few other features. Inside of the game however the Rift store displays a greater amount ...
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How do I get a Synergy Crystal and what does it do?

The title says it all. I have come across a piece of armor that needs a synergy crystal for it's set bonus. I was unable to find one though. What does a Synergy Crystal do and how do I get one??
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How can I obtain King Attercop's spirit?

I'm on the quest To Catch a King and I can't seem to obtain King Attercop's spirit. If I kill him and then use the soul decanter item, nothing happens. If I use it first, then he gets a debuff ...
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How to overcome "You cannot enter another instance of this map yet"?

I'm on the quest The End of Salvarola and am attempting to go up the elevator to the throne room. I was grouped with a friend who got the message in the title while I was able to enter (see this ...
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Spend soul points in ability of your own choosing

I've just started with Rift, but I'm having some trouble spending my soul points the way I want. If I select the skill I want to put a point in, it just says: "You cannot spend any more points ...
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Steam support for Rift without re-downloading?

I downloaded Rift for my PC a few months ago. But seeing that it has been released on Steam now, I want to play it with Steam Support. Can I do this without having to re-download the game?
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Fastest way to farm platinum in Rift?

What are some of the fastest ways to farm platinum in Rift? I'm currently a level 53 cleric with 810p and need to get to about 1200p in order to purchase my first rex from other players and unlock ...
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Target Self Key - how can I make it work?

I recently started playing RIFT again, and this time I prefer playing a healing role. I had a question about the target self key you can set in Settings > Interface > Combat. I disabled Auto-...
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What happens if you die in a Warfront game in RIFT?

If you die in a Warfront game in RIFT, do I lose any money and how long do you have to wait when you respawn?
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Notoriety for tank, healer, and DPS

I know that based on the notoriety that you have for specific factions in Rift, you're able to purchase specific items. Outside of Lycini and Torvan Hunters however, what are the most useful factions ...
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How to get lower-level items for runebreaking

I've got Foraging, Apothecary, and Runecrafting as my professions in Rift. My character is about level 30 now, but I haven't worked on runecrafting as much as I should as I was leveling. When I loot ...
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Autumn Harvest Mounts

A couple days ago in Rift it was announced that the mount quest that is currently going on for the Autumn Harvest event was disabled. I've continued gathering Autumn Harvest Signets in the hopes that ...
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Freshly installed RIFT only shows a throne room

I wanted to play RIFT, but I can't get it to work. After installing it, the only thing I see is a throne room with a nice music. There's a cursor, but nothing else. No key seems to work, either. I've ...
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How does Rift's class selection system work?

Can anyone explain the class selection system present in Rift? I understand that there are 4 different classes. My main confusion lies within the "Souls". How are these souls picked? How many can we ...
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What are the best regions to farm karthite?

I'm trying to farm as much karthite as I can in Rift due to how expensive it is to purchase from other players. I've looked online to see where I can find a large amount of this material in game, ...
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Fastest method of leveling 50-60?

As the title says, what gives the most experience in Rift for Storm Legion leveling? I'm currently at level 56 and would like to reach level 60 prior to the Autumn Harvest event that starts later this ...
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Different editions of Rift

I've seen three different editions. Standard Edition Ashes of History Collector's Edition Infinity Edition The Standard Edition is pretty self evident, but what is the difference (if any) between ...
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Does Rift support user interface customisation?

What level of user interface customisation does Rift support? Is it possible to move/resize/remove individual user interface elements? Does Rift support addons, similar to the way that World of ...
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Rift Level 50 Expert Dungeon Gear Requirements

I hit 50 the day of 1.8 (healing cleric), and I'm wondering if I can do expert dungeons with my tank buddy. The Internet seems outdated on just how endgame progression works since the expert tiers ...
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Does an increase in max allowed items carry over?

If I expand my current starter dimension (the one you get for free) in item size and buy a new one, does that carry over to the new one or is that money lost?
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Should I bother with t1 dungeons

I play a mage and have obtained 100 focus via crafted items and a blue ring. Should I bother with t1s other than to experience the content or move right to t2s?
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Gearing up for RIFT end game

Currently RIFT is on the 1.7 update/event. I recently hit 50 and I was wondering what would be a good way to get geared for raids? I don't know many of the dungeons/instant adventures/etc, because I ...
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Rift vs World of Warcraft

From the ads that I've seen, Rift looks very much like a WoW-clone. (One ad's tag line was "We're not in Azeroth anymore"). What would a new player to Rift expect having come from World of Warcraft?
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Permanent weapon glow effects in Rift?

In the "Waves of Madness" world event you can get a "Vial of abyssal water" that adds a glow effect to your weapon. Like most special items in Rift the item description is less than helpfull and they ...
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Will Rift Beta Characters persist after launch?

I know that different MMOs with different Betas have done different things regarding beta characters. For Rift in particular, the beta characters have persisted across the 6 betas -- will these ...
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Dual Wielding and Rogue Poisons

Two of the roles in Rift, Warrior and Rogue, have the ability to dual-wield. Certain "souls" (effectively classes) gain buffs that grant on-hit effects to weapon attacks. For instance -- the Assassin ...
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Should I save my purple "planarite" for the next zone?

I see that in King's Retreat there is a Rare Planarite Goods vendor. I can afford the purple pants, it would use up my only purple 'planarite' (forgot what it was called, received from an invasion). ...
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Contribution in Rift: Invasions, Rifts, Footholds and other events

All of these events in Rift have a contribution meter. How exactly is contribution calculated for these? Furthermore, what might be the best way to maximize contribution per event? Some rifts I ...
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Where is the Runeguard for the Defiant faction in RIFT?

Where is the Runeguard for the Defiant faction in RIFT? The current world event requires me to find them, but doesn't exactly state where.
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How do you determine which type of Mob you have selected?

How can you tell the difference between the mobs in Rift? Basically, if I click the mob, what is the indicator that it is not a normal mob?