Looking for some class advice :)

Korak1984 · #1 04-16-2015, 06:52 PM

Hi y'all, been awhile since I have played some EQ (started with Kunark and finished just after PoP or so). Anyways I am looking for some advice to start a main on.

I usually play a melee dps or tank class. I was leaning towards SK, Paly, Rogue, or Ranger but I am open to suggestions. Warriors would be fun as well, I just don't remember how hard it will be to get groups on P99.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

GinnasP99 · #2 04-17-2015, 05:37 AM

I would say that starting as a good soloing class is a decent choice. Something like necro/magician/possibly ench or shaman too. Leveling that class up to around 40-50 will earn you enough plat to comfortably start your melee of choice. However, if you do wanna just start as a melee monk isnt a terrible choice as they can do decently well with just some simple sticks and silk armor.

caldiar · #3 04-17-2015, 05:59 AM

Druid.
Easy solo class + port money. Not to mention the freedom to be anywhere on Norrath in 10 minutes flat.

Monty405 · #4 04-17-2015, 07:42 AM

If you are set on melee I have noticed that tanks have been in short supply since I started here a few months ago (blue server).

theaetatus · #5 04-17-2015, 07:47 AM

If you want to tank roll a warrior, simple enough. You'll regret it later otherwise.

Itap · #6 04-17-2015, 07:48 AM

I'm biased because of love playing my ranger, but he is also decently twinked. Still, with a set of banded, some 55hp rings, and a silver swift blade, you can manage your own. If you want to play a tank class, i would suggest paladin. The gear in relatively inexpensive and they are the best tank when it comes to group settings. Plus, dwarf barrel roll!

Korak1984 · #7 04-17-2015, 08:35 AM

Thank y'all for your advice [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I think I have started a ranger and someone was kind enough to give me a swiftblade and a set of banded armor.

I will probably just stick with my ranger for now but a Pally sounds like a good alternative if by lvl 10 my heart isn't set on the ranger anymore.

MycahDavith · #8 04-17-2015, 09:38 AM

What ever you do, don't make a Half Elf Warrior. Worst choice EVAH!

Itap · #9 04-17-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Korak1984 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Thank y'all for your advice [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I think I have started a ranger and someone was kind enough to give me a swiftblade and a set of banded armor.

I will probably just stick with my ranger for now but a Pally sounds like a good alternative if by lvl 10 my heart isn't set on the ranger anymore.

I tank just fine with my Ranger. With flame lick + snare and melee, not having trouble holding aggro at all. I'm sure my tanking value with fall off 50+ though, if not a little sooner

Swish · #10 04-17-2015, 10:45 AM

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I tank just fine with my Ranger. With flame lick + snare and melee, not having trouble holding aggro at all. I'm sure my tanking value with fall off 50+ though, if not a little sooner

As a former cleric I can confirm ranger tanks are needy! If you're going to tank in KC/Sebilis later on, be a pal and carry 1-2 stacks of peridots with you and demand a cleric puts an A+ symbol on you (not just the group one, when they get it).

I do the same for my dark elf SK, who's HP isn't anywhere near close to her troll/ogre friends of the same level.