How to Farm Millions with ESO AP Train

If you've ever wanted to swim in Alliance Points (AP) like a Dragonknight in a lava pool, the AP Train farming method in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is your ticket to riches. Especially during events like Whitestrake's Mayhem, this slick PvP strategy can net you hundreds of thousands of AP without breaking a sweat—or a sword. So, what's the AP Train, how do you hop on, and what do you do with all that sweet, sweet AP? Let's break it down, Tamriel-style, with some practical tips and a dash of player perspective to keep you rolling in gold and glory.  

Picture this: you're in Cyrodiil's Quagmire campaign, and all three alliances—Ebonheart Pact, Aldmeri Dominion, and Daggerfall Covenant—are running a well-oiled machine around Black Boot Castle. The AP Train is a cooperative (yep, you heard that right) farming method where each alliance takes turns capturing the lumber mill, mine, farm, and keep in a smooth rotation. No defending, no repairing—just cap, grab your AP, and move on. The trick? Leave the walls and doors busted. If someone starts patching them up, the train derails, and the AP party slows to a crawl. Stick to the script, and you're golden.  

Now, it's not always sunshine and Nirnroot. Some players (looking at you, sneaky Pact bombers) love to crash the vibe with AoE spam or stealthy ambushes. X posts from last Mayhem event had players griping about “those jerks bombing the keep,” but the community's pretty good about rezzing you if you eat a Meteor. Equip Sentry or a flare to spot the troublemakers, and you'll keep chugging along.  

To turn this train into a freight of riches, stack some buffs before you jump in:  

Delve Boss Buff: Sprint to a Cyrodiil delve (Bloodmayne Cave's a solid pick for Aldmeri folks) and smack a boss for a 20% AP boost that lasts an hour. With Whitestrake's 100% event bonus, this pumps your gains to 120%. Worth the detour every time.  

Colovian War Torte: This rare green delicacy adds another 50% AP boost for 30 minutes. Snag it from guild traders or a crafty friend—hard to find, but oh-so-worth it. Got the recipe? Upgrade it to Molten (100%) or White-Gold (150%) versions with extra ingredients.  

Mora's Whispers: This Mythic from the Necrom DLC tacks on a 10% bonus to AP, XP, and more. Slot it if you've got it.

Stack all these, and you're looking at 180-260% extra AP per cap. I've seen guildies pull 100,000 AP in a couple of hours—enough to make a Khajiit merchant jealous.  

Finding the AP Train is easy as spotting a Zerg on your map. Load into Quagmire, type “LFG AP Train” in zone chat (it's alliance-specific, so you're only yelling at your own team), or just follow the herd of friendly dots flipping resources. The rotation's predictable—lumber, mine, farm, keep—so watch the map for your alliance's color to pop up and join the flow. No group invite needed; just tag along and cap fast. If the train's off the rails (resources aren't flipping or someone's holding the keep), chill with some town dailies and check back in 30 seconds. It usually sorts itself out.  

From a player's POV, the AP Train is genius because it's low-stress PvP. You're not sweating over leaderboards or perfect builds—just running with the pack and banking AP. Reddit threads from past events call it “mindless but addictive,” and I get it. There's something satisfying about watching those numbers climb without a 20-minute siege. That said, it's fragile—one troll with a repair kit or a bomber squad can grind it to a halt. My theory? The unspoken truce keeps it alive; everyone wants the AP, so most play nice. When it works, it's a goldmine. When it doesn't, it's a reminder Cyrodiil's still a warzone.  

So, you've got a fat stack of AP—now what? Here's how to cash it in:  

Style Pages: Grab exclusive PvP styles from Cyrodiil vendors. They're flex-worthy and sell decently at guild traders.  

Curated Sets: Buy set boxes (12,000 AP in alliance towns like Bruma vs. 20,000 elsewhere) to fill your sticker book or flip for gold. Deadly Strike, Dark Convergence—PvP staples that move fast.  

Dawn Prisms: These master writ components fetch a pretty penny at traders. Stock up during the event.  

Pots and Hakeijo: Alliance Spell Power Pots and rare runes like Hakeijo sell to PvErs. Hold off post-event for prices to rebound.  

Golden Vendor: She's around during Mayhem weekends with rings and curated goodies—check her stock!

Pro tip: If your alliance loses a town, bank your AP and swap to an alt on the winning team. AP's account-wide, so you're never locked out.  

Here's a twist—the AP Train isn't just about farming; it's a weird little social pact in a game built for conflict. Three rival factions silently agreeing to share the pie? That's rare in Cyrodiil. It's like a temporary ceasefire where greed trumps glory. I'd love to see ZOS lean into this—maybe an official “AP Rush” event with bonus rewards for clean rotations. Could be a fun way to mix up PvP without overhauling the meta.  

Gear Up: Light armor, speed buffs, and a rez skill keep you in the race.  

Timing: Hit delves at off-peak hours to avoid ganks.  

Watch the Map: If resources stall, bail and regroup later.  

Stash Gold: Stock up on War Tortes pre-event—prices spike during Mayhem.

The AP Train's a fast track to millions if you play it smart. Whether you're decking out your character or padding your gold reserves, this method's a game-changer during Whitestrake's Mayhem.  

Hope this guide gets you rolling on the AP Train! Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for more ESO tricks and updates. Keep farming, adventurers!