Learn Spell Research
By EverQuest NexusPublished March 21, 2026beginner
Spell Research is available to all classes. You create spells, songs, tomes, and — since Ring of Scale — augmentations. Each class uses a different container, and the minimum level to begin varies by archetype.
Containers & Equipment
Your container depends on your class:
| Container | Classes |
|---|---|
| Spell Research Kit | Enchanters, Magicians, Wizards, Necromancers |
| Prayer Writing Kit | Clerics, Druids, Shaman |
| Hybrid Research Kit | Beastlords, Paladins, Rangers, Shadowknights |
| Song Writing Kit | Bards |
| Tome Binding Kit | Berserkers, Monks, Rogues, Warriors |
Stationary alternatives work for all classes:
| Container | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spell Research Table | Found in crafting halls |
| Spell Research Table (Placeable) | For housing/guild hall |
Modifier tool: Geerlok Automated Quill — adds 5% to base skill. Does not stack with trophy; only the highest modifier applies.
Minimum Levels
| Archetype | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| Casters (INT-based) | 16 |
| Melee classes | 16 |
| Priests (WIS-based) | 25 |
| Hybrids | 25 |
What You Can Make
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Spells | Class-specific spells across all level ranges |
| Songs | Bard songs |
| Tomes | Melee class abilities (Berserker, Monk, Rogue, Warrior) |
| Augmentations | Type 4, 5, and 7/8 augs (Ring of Scale+) |
Getting Started
- Get your class container — purchase from a tradeskill vendor or obtain through quests.
- Crescent Reach (recommended): Find Researcher Akila and complete the freebie quest for free skill-ups to 54.
- At skill 54, visit Event Coordinator Baublie Diggs in West Freeport to begin the Beginner Spell Research Trophy task.
Skill-Up Path Overview
| Range | Method |
|---|---|
| 0–54 | Crescent Reach freebie quest (free) |
| 55–300 | Paper/ink/thickener combines, scaling complexity |
| 301–350 | Recipe discovery system |
Skill cap: 300 base, 350 with AAs. Reaching 350 requires learning 2,570 of 4,144 total recipes — the highest recipe count of any tradeskill.
AA Requirements by Class
Not all classes reach 300 equally:
| Class Type | AA Cost to Reach 300 |
|---|---|
| INT Casters / Tanks | 13 levels of research mastery |
| Bards / Priests / Hybrids | 23 levels (approximately 40 AAs total) |
Key Recipes
The modern system uses consistent component types:
- Papers — base writing surfaces (vendor-bought)
- Inks — color-coded by spell type (vendor-bought)
- Thickeners — modify ink properties (vendor-bought)
- Quills — writing implements (vendor-bought)
- Additives — special components, some dropped (Crystallized Sulfur, Saltpeter)
Two skill-up paths exist:
- Basic Path — standard paper/ink combines, straightforward progression
- Binding Powders Path — alternate route using different component sets
Trophy Progression
- Must be equipped to evolve
- Only successful combines count
- Trophy will not evolve on recipes more than 100 trivial points above your current skill (until skill 250)
- Geerlok Automated Quill and trophy bonuses do not stack
Related Guides
- New Spell Research Basics — detailed explanation of the modern system
- Beginner's Tradeskill Guide — general crafting fundamentals
- Skilling Up 301 to 350: The Basics — endgame skill progression
- Prophecy of Ro Trophy Guide — detailed trophy quest walkthrough
- Spell Research Recipe List — complete recipe database