[Avenstar]

The Sea Caves and the Rapax Castle are two other good zones for high level equipment, though the chests are pretty much a one time shot, with no easy access point to go for reloads.

For monster drops, you have a few choices:

1)Rapax - The various types of Rapax can drop some nice mid to upper end items, such as Cat'o Nine Tails, Chamail, Winged Boots, Philosopher's Shield, and the various enchanted Chain and Platemail, as well as books of magic.

2)Rattkin - The archers can drop all arrow types up to Peacemakers. All types of Rattkin can drop Ankh of Dexterity, Lithe Buckler, Ring of the Road, Tinker's Carryall Bracers, Blarneystone Amulet, and Ring of Beasts.

3)Higardi - Drop most pieces of the Bard equipment. Ariel's Slippers, Prospero's Cloak, Puck's Cap, and Mercucio's Blade.

4)Umpani - Any regular Umpani can drop the Sword of Hearts. Named Umpani can drop the Musket, Blunder Buss, Bracers of Defense, and Sword of 4 Winds.

5)Sprites - Low level sprites can drop the Sprite's Dagger, and the upper level ones can drop the Fey Ring, Rod of Sprites, and Faerie's Cap.

6)Geo/Hydro/Pyro/Aero-mancers can drop a ring that increases resistance and magical ability for their respective magic skill, such as an Aeromancer's Ring: +1, Air Magic +10, 5% Resistance vs. Air Magic

7)The "Flying Snake" line of monsters can drop the Serpent's Tooth.

8)Some Ascension Peak mobs can drop, particularly the Ironwood Elders found along the Life(Trynnie) path. They come in pairs and are mean casters, but they usually drop a bag of 6-10 mid-to-upper end items.