New player here wanting to play a support class.

[tavitael]

I want to be able to do stuff alone, but when I'm in a group I really want to be all about helping the team. I'm mostly considering necromancer or shaman. Will I be able to do what I want as one of those classes? Why should I play one over the other? (other class suggestions are also welcome) :)

[Mystero]

Groups might be easier to find as a shamy for utility slow, buffs, and heals. Down time grind bolth are good all on what you prefer. Having sow deff helps when traveling! Does seam necro may be faster solo grinding. They do have some faction issues, but thats just from my grinds. A barb shamy if you can get past first few lvls in starting area a little tuff, but then seams a better options for bank / shopping. Just from my what I have noticed over the years. Never realy embraced the dark side trying it now and having to watch which faction hits I get so dont limit my banking lol.

[Gustoo]

Necromancer and Shaman are also popular solo classes.

If you want to be a really supporty class, be a cleric.

[Fammaden]

Define support. Gustoo said cleric is a support class but I'd consider it a main heal class. Shaman, bard, and enchanter are the ultimate support classes here IMO, but necro definitely fits the role in groups. You'll get many more group invites as a sham/bard/chanter than a necro though.

[Gustoo]

Maybe I am just dumb as far as what support means and OP is fully correct.

[Nikkei]

I would also suggest Shaman, what server will you be playing on?
Shamans are great in a group and can solo, or even better duo really well.

[greenspectre]

I'mma echo the majority vote here and say Shaman. I have been playing my shammy since green launch and love him. In early levels you can play ANY group role- main tank, healer, or use dot's to DPS, or just focus on buffing/debuffing. You can also solo whenever you want. Melee early, root-rot in late teens to early 30's, and once you get your pet all sorts of options open up.

I like to say that shamans are the "bards" of casters- they really can do a bit of everything. And every group, even ones that already have a shaman, will welcome you.

[tavitael]

I would also suggest Shaman, what server will you be playing on?
Shamans are great in a group and can solo, or even better duo really well.

Probably green because it is the biggest... IDK, I'm a total noob to both p1999 and Everquest. I'm only 19 years old XD

[tavitael]

I'mma echo the majority vote here and say Shaman. I have been playing my shammy since green launch and love him. In early levels you can play ANY group role- main tank, healer, or use dot's to DPS, or just focus on buffing/debuffing. You can also solo whenever you want. Melee early, root-rot in late teens to early 30's, and once you get your pet all sorts of options open up.

I like to say that shamans are the "bards" of casters- they really can do a bit of everything. And every group, even ones that already have a shaman, will welcome you.

Sounds cool! But so does bard now that I look into them LOL. How to decide between the two?

[Naonak]

Shaman's are a great solo class, as well very sort after in duo/trio/group content, in higher levels. Where necros will solo/duo more at higher levels.

[enjchanter]

bard isnt really a support class as much as it is a class thats good for farming golem FTE dkp and ring war dkp

bards dont really shine in any situation where running fast isnt a concern

[Videri]

Bards are fun. I recommend them if you like variety but only have time to play one character. Sometimes barding is manasonging...sometimes it's edge-of-the-seat CCing...sometimes it's the pulling mini-game. This class will occupy the active mind.

Clerics are also fun! Healing can be intense. There's also a good amount of downtime for chatting and browsing the Wiki or the Tunnelquest discord. And if you think they can only heal and buff, hoo boy...they have other spells too.

[LuffyP99]

Enchanter or shaman fit what you’re looking for. Enchanter is harder to play well, so perhaps shaman.

[Stonewallx39]

I’d recommend enchanter as I think it’s the best fit for your young (elastic) brain and will play more like a modern mmo speed and fun wise.

Enchanter has major upside but can be a very stressful class, in that if you have a pet charmed you’re always on and can’t walk away for a break. However charming gives you incredible power and best DPS in the game. This can be used in group or solo you’ll have a charmed, hasted pet with a torch so that it quads (dual worlds and double attacks for 4 hits per round) tearing up anything you come across. Solo is a bit different but there are good videos on the strategy.

You’ll also have huge group utility in that your mana regenerating and attack speed (haste) buffs are the best in the game. You also can do the best crowd control and slow monsters attacks. I think enchanter will feel most like more modern games in the fast pace and tools. Just remember this game doesn’t have the efficiency of some of the new ones in the UI space, so you will need to do weird things like open your spell book mid combat to grab a different spell. Just part of the challenge and skill you’ll need to develop.

Don’t forget to spend time exploring and talking with NPCs, reading books, completing quests. Talk to other players! Ask them what they’re doing, see if they’ll group. This game will not compare to some you’ve probably played in the game play arena, but has more depth and lore than anything that has come sense. The culture on both servers is amazing people love to teach and share, especially if your new to the game.

Take your time at low levels. You will be weak and struggle. You will feel the fear of really losing something, and you will feel kinship and come together with others to conquer these fears.

[Swish]

Clerics are undead wizards too. It may not be quick solo but if you just aren't feeling that group vibe or only have an hour session to play, there's usually something in range to go and sit/camp/nuke at :)

[axisofebola]

First, there is no such thing as a true support class in EQ. Every class has a general role they play in grouping.

The chance you stick with your first picked class for the long haul is virtually zero.

Right now you don't know what you mean by support most likely, and certainly none of us know what you mean. I would recommend you play a druid up to at least 19 for ports. This character will be useful to all your other characters as a delivery/errand boy of sorts. They are a better support class in those levels than any other class in the game, too (but it doesn't stay that way).



After 19 and you have better understanding of how EQ works/plays you will have a better idea what you might want to stick to for the long haul. Then decide(and perhaps ask again in the forum), but not now.