Another duo

[MikeXG]

A buddy and I tend to make duo characters often and play together, we rarely group up with others and tend to exploit solo mechanics as well as group mechanics to get the most out of our duo teams. So far my favorite is bard shaman. Lots of fun root rotting and fear kiting. Not to mention all the other tools it has.

We were thinking of making a twinkled duo that, although it may not be the most effective pair - paladin and cleric, gears to duo and kill undead.

I figure between all the heals and tankability, a decent weapon or maybe one that procs damage to undead, and then both of us weaving in undead nukes we might be able to make up for lack of a DPS.

We are never going to raid or get epics or anything like that, or do we intend to. It’s more of a fun duo we can explore dungeons we have not done since live and slay undead, almost a role playing duo, but we won’t actually role play.

Is this viable or should we not waste the time and money and go back to one of our actual duos, bard/shaman, Druid/chanter

Thanks!

[HippoNipple]

You should be fine but there are probably some better duos if you are looking for a tank/priest duo. I assume you are set on a cleric since you have a druid and shaman already. Personally I would choose a monk or SK since they could reliably break up camps and a lot of the benefits of a paladin are already covered with the cleric.

[MikeXG]

Yea I mean we knew going in it wasnt going to be the best duo, more themstic than anything else. But didnt want to get a set of gear together and start leveling if it wasnt going to be remotely viable and not fun. But I think slaying undead in befallen, unrest, kaesora and paineel will be rewarding.

All ofnour duos until now have not had the “tank and spank” mechanic except briefly on bard shaman, but that usually was because of terrain complications etc.

I envision timed indead nukes just taking chunks of HP away with crap pally melee mixed in

[Legidias]

Early 30's might be tough, but you're set for undead heavy zones outside of that.

[miraculous]

One of the funnest and most effective duo's I've played with is the ENC/CLR.

They support each other very well. The complete heal being used on a beefed up enchanter pet is amazing. The cleric is able to help stun the pet when it breaks and root when the ench is busy doing other stuff.

Single pulling on the ench works extremely well once you figure it out.

Really would be able to do just about any camp in the game with that duo and have a good time.

[MikeXG]

We both already have enchanters and I think this time around we were lookig for somewhat gear focused classes since we wanted to twink them a bit

[Gozuk]

Sounds like a fun duo to me with lots of potential RP. Good luck

[Sage Truthbearer]

I would go for a Paladin/Druid duo instead of the Paladin/Cleric idea. The Druid has a lot of things fill the gaps that a Paladin doesn't have. It gives you guys snare, SoW, thorns, ports for transportation, a stacking HP buff, tracking ability, nukes/dots, and can off-heal.

[Raavak]

Paladin/Cleric do have quite a bit over overlap, but if you are looking to squash undead that's the way to go.

Maybe quest the cleric a Bonethunder Staff and get the Pally a Ghoulbane and you two will be set nice.

I solo'd a lot on my cleric, just on undead, for many levels.

[MikeXG]

If it isnt pally cleric than most likely would do pally or cleric. Its the anti undead factor that was appealing. And weird potential this less than great supmwould have in certain settings. Pally druid sounds great but I wouldnt roll pally if we werent trying this niche role.

But based off my research and replies thus far, it seems like it could be fun and viable even if there is overlap and some challenge when undead camps are not available.


Thanks all for your input and replies!

[Canelek]

Seems like a fun combo. Definitely load up on weapons with undead procs, if possible.

Also, depending on race/deity of cleric, get this:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Regent_Symbol_of_Innoruuk

It isn't a great snare, but it is a snare!

[Legidias]

Necro cleric?

[Toomuch]

If your whole goal is to really go at it vs undead, why not just double up on the clerics? With good timing, you could have one nuke, and the other root right after, swap, etc. I also like the previously submitted idea of necro/cleric, which would probably be a lot more efficient overall.

If you 100% want a tank class in there, AND you'll be focusing on undead, then I'd say Pally Cleric is basically your only option! Hehe

[Qtip]

Necro cleric?

[Rygar]

Not sure what this goes for nowadays: Dawnfire, Morning Star of Light (https://wiki.project1999.com/DawnFire,_Morning_Star_of_Light)

But if you get it at the later levels (procs at 40), it can be a ton of fun I bet, even with using a Ghoulbane. Kaesora may dry up by then, but the skels in Dreadlands hidden valley should be good exp and fast respawn (6 mins? I had trouble keeping everything locked down on a 51 chanter so you should be good.).

To gain access to an additional undead area, roll Cleric + Paladin as Brell worshippers (So Dwarf for Pally, Gnome or Dwarf for cleric I believe). You won't be KoS to Hole Elementals, so you can get to the undead tower super easy (just 1 rat in the way, can kill or regular invis past). You probably couldn't reliably duo those until maybe 48-50 type area, but could go to 60 there easy. Just opens up an area rarely used, you can also run to a few exit areas if you need to restock on things.

The problem is one or a few faction hits are going to make you KoS to the other stuff. Stay away from Fallen Erudites (they are skeletons but give MinionsOfUnderfoot faction hits). Just hunt the ghosts and rats (not undead, but good exp and not on the Underfoot faction) and you'll be safe.

[Jhaerik]

Chanter/Ranger.

Just think about it. :P