Tower of Fantasy has captivated players around the world with its gorgeous anime-inspired open world, deep character and vehicle customization systems, and thrilling action combat. As a veteran MMORPG player and gaming expert, I‘ve enjoyed uncovering the secrets hidden within this alien planet of Aida. One of the most valuable treasures I‘ve discovered is the Maglev Stalker, an incredibly rare material required to unlock the blazing fast Chaser hoverbike.
After spending over 50 hours farming the notorious Vermin Brothers boss, I‘m ready to share everything I‘ve learned to help fellow players obtain this coveted item more efficiently. In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll cover proven spawn locations, team composition tips, combat strategies, drop rate maximization, and more. Let‘s do this!
The Hunt for the Maglev Stalker
The Maglev Stalker is a vital material needed to unlock the Chaser, which boasts the highest base speed of any mount in Tower of Fantasy at a whopping 21,000. Zooming around Aida in this sleek hoverbike makes exploration incredibly fun. The feeling of freedom from zipping across the map at blinding speeds is extremely gratifying.
However, getting your hands on the Maglev Stalker is no easy task. It can only be obtained by defeating the fearsome Vermin Brothers, who have less than a 1% chance to drop it. I‘ve needed to vanquish them over 150 times before finally getting a Maglev Stalker to drop. But with the right preparation and strategies, you can significantly boost your farming efficiency.
In this guide, I‘ll share everything I‘ve learned after extensive testing to help you secure this valuable material as fast as possible. Let‘s start by examining the spawn points of these notorious bosses.
Pinpointing The Vermin Brothers‘ Spawn Locations
Through extensive exploration across Aida‘s sprawling regions, I‘ve identified a total of 4 potential spawn points for The Vermin Brothers:
- Rat‘s Den: Jed
- Rat‘s Den: Mitchell
- North of Signal Station Ruins (on the road)
- Rat‘s Den: Squeaky
Of these locations, Rat‘s Den seems to be their most frequent spawn point in my experience. Specifically, the Jed sub-region is where they appeared most often during my farming sessions.
However, their spawn does seem to be random to an extent. During one 4 hour session, they spawned 7 times in Rat‘s Den: Jed, 3 times at the Signal Station Ruins road, and didn‘t appear at all in the other two spots.
So while checking Rat‘s Den first is a good bet, be sure to also swing by the other locations periodically to catch them should they spawn elsewhere.
The Server Hop Strategy
An effective technique I‘ve used is server hopping between channel instances after each kill. This resets the 10-15 minute spawn timer, allowing you to bypass the waiting period.
I‘d recommend selecting a less crowded channel first to avoid competing with other farmers. Then once you defeat The Vermin Brothers, open your map and switch channels to quickly trigger a respawn. This tactic can dramatically shorten your per run time.
Building a Team Tailored to Crushing The Vermin Brothers
While it is possible to solo The Vermin Brothers at lower World Levels, forming a well-balanced squad is key to efficient farming at higher levels.
Through multiple team compositions tested, I‘ve found the setup below to be optimal for quickly obliterating these gigantic mechanical mice while surviving their devastating onslaught:
- 1-2 Shieldbreakers – (Shirli, Crow, etc)
- 1-2 Healers – (Cocoritter, Zero, etc.)
- 1-2 DPS – (Samir, King, Nemesis, etc.)
Here‘s how each role contributes:
Shieldbreakers – able to interrupt The Vermin Brothers‘ spinning attack combos using skills like Shirli‘s Discharge. Also provide shielding to block heavy hits.
Healers – essential for sustaining your team‘s HP against the brothers‘ relentless assaults. Cocoritter‘s healing output can nullify even their deadliest attacks.
DPS – pump out damage to swiftly burn through the bosses‘ sizable health bars. I prefer an AoE DPS like Samir to damage all 3 brothers simultaneously.
Adjust the ratio of shieldbreakers, healers, and DPS depending on your team‘s overall survivability and damage needs. But having at least one of each role is vital.
Executing Effective Combat Strategies & Techniques
While team composition is critical, mastering some key combat strategies will further enable you to decimate The Vermin Brothers swiftly and efficiently:
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Burst down brothers individually – Focus your team‘s damage on one brother at a time rather than spreading it out. This will get rid of one boss faster, reducing incoming attacks.
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Kite and keep moving – Continuously reposition between the brothers to avoid being surrounded. When low on stamina, use dash skills to create distance.
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AoE attacks – Skills that can damage all brothers simultaneously are extremely effective. Use them often when the bosses cluster together.
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Healer threat management – Have tanks with taunt abilities draw fire from healers. The brothers will shred an unprotected healer.
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Save interrupts – Try to preserve shield skill interrupts until the brothers use their devastating spinning laser attack for maximum impact.
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Leverage combo opportunities – Launching brothers during a combo will extend float time, allowing you to unleash more damage.
Mastering these strategies will enable your squad to dismantle The Vermin Brothers with surgical precision, keeping your farming runs swift and smooth.
Maximizing Your Chance of a Maglev Stalker Drop
Now for the question on every Tower of Fantasy player‘s mind – how can you maximize your odds of getting The Vermin Brothers to finally drop their ultra rare Maglev Stalker material?
While the base drop rate is painfully low at <1%, there are a few ways to tweak the gacha odds in your favor:
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Increase World Level – Higher world levels boost base drop rates for all bosses. I had better success getting the Maglev Stalker to drop at WL 5+
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Full squad bonus – Running with a full 3 person team gives a slight boost to drop rates compared to solo.
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Upgrade Crew Factory – Invest vitality to upgrade the drops module in Crew Factory for a permanent boost.
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Food buffs – Consume foods like Infinite Fries or Ice Cream that increase your odds of better loot.
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Drop rate Relics – Equip Relics like State of Zhou‘s Silver to benefit from their drop rate perks.
Also, make sure your main DPS is using their most powerful SSR weapon. Inflicting maximum damage allows you to clear runs faster, rolling the dice more times per hour.
Ultimately though, expect to grind The Vermin Brothers extensively before you finally obtain the Maglev Stalker. Based on my experience, you‘ll likely need 100+ kills, so brace yourself for a long journey and may the gacha gods be with you!
Let‘s Recap Farming The Vermin Brothers
After 50+ hours and over 150 boss kills, I‘m thrilled to have finally obtained my Maglev Stalker. Here are the key tips that helped me secure this precious material:
- Check all spawn points, but prioritize Rat‘s Den
- Server hop by switching channels to speed up respawns
- Assemble a balanced team with shields, heals, and DPS
- Master strategies like kiting, AoE damage, and burst focus
- Maximize drop rate with World Level, buffs, Relics, and full squads
- Persist through bad RNG – you‘ll eventually get it!
While the grind was long, it was absolutely worth it the moment I unlocked the Chaser hoverbike and blazed across the map at a jaw-dropping 21,000 speed. I hope these tips help slash your farming time so you can join me in zooming around Aida soon! Let me know if you have any other questions in the comments.
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