Quote Originally Posted by Aidorouge View Post

I know how Aetherpool works, but I'm not really sure how much I should have before trying again, and it's not terribly engaging to think I'll have to loop the first 10 floors for an unknown amount of time until I have enough, only to then loop 20 floors before I can even attempt floor 30 and so on.

I agree with most of your points, but personally enjoy PotD/HoH. Likely helped that I mostly play MCH and WAR, which along with PCT do pretty well in those dungeons.

It is a bit grindy solo, but I found the steady increase in Aetherpool to be rewarding, and the overall content to be more enjoyable than any other PvE. YMMV, of course.