Baking

Baking is the art of turning various items into edible food. Many of you may be thinking "but why not just buy food from the vendors?"

There are several reasons to pursue baked foods:

stats - several player-baked foods now grant statistics (gained when the item is the first food item in your inventory). These stat bonuses stack with all buffs, and can be a boon to those trying to eke out every point in a stat (or resist) that they can get

weight - this is especially true for monks, since most baked goods weigh less (0.1) than most purchased foods

duration/yield - you can make long-lasting foods (hearty meals, banquets, etc.), as well as make several of some items at a time

price - since many of the items are scrounged from mob drops, relying on baked goods can save you money in the long run

satisfaction - now, truly, which would you rather bite into, an iron ration, or a nice juicy steak off that mammoth you just killed?

If any of this has sparked your interest, or you're trying to raise your baking skill for a quest, read on! ...

• Niami's Baking Class - an in-character look at the basics of baking
• Guide to Power Baking - for those interested in raising their baking skill quickly
• Meadflower's Method (to baking skillups)
• The Baking Cannibal's Guide to People Part Drops - so, you really want to make some smoked wood elf, or some blackened tier'dal? This guide will tell you where to find the meat drops necessary for the cannibalistic recipes.
• EQTC Baking Recipes - you've got the hang of the basics, now come see all the known baking recipes
• EQTC Baking Supplies Locations - listing of known merchants that sell supplies used in baking

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