The Trio! - Page 2

Nagash · #11 06-12-2012, 05:16 PM

As you already have one shamy, I'd go shamy+monk+druid. Reason:
- Shaman: he's already there
- Monk: insane duo with shammy and I can't think of a single encounter a 3 persons group would be interested in that the monk couldn't tank
- Druid: a lot of utility (DS, snare, teleport, charm, buff...) + extra heal in case the shaman struggle + DPS through DoTs or DD
The only thing the group would miss is clarity, the druid will be the one sufferingg the most but hey, wouldn't that be the case with any group not including a bard or a chanty

Alternatively, if one of you is interested in carpal syndrom, you could replace the druid by a bard. Loose teleport but gain a lot of extra utility (super run speed, regen, mez, lull, charm...)

webrunner5 · #12 06-12-2012, 05:19 PM

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Sidenote - since you're starting off fresh, the more you can rely on pets and spells instead melee, the better off you are in terms of being a powerhouse. Melee DPS and tanks are great, yes, but only with great gear. But that killing machine charmed pet who has cleric buffs, shaman buffs, and enchanter buffs, who is chewing through shaman-slowed, rooted mobs one at a time while the cleric CHs him and you and your 2 buddies are able to med constantly? He doesn't give a shit if you are all carrying epics and high-end gear. You'll do just as well with your ench wearing a bunch of cheap charisma gear while the shaman sports banded and the cleric has crappy wisdom gear.

Namegen has a very good point about pet classes and pure casters. Every so many levels you are getting a new and better pet or damage spell. Sort of like getting a better Melee weapon every 4 to 6 levels. And the cost is cheap as hell. He is right about the gear also. You can be naked on a Mage or a Necro and do OK even high levels. Takes a lot less time to med also lol.

So a pet class maybe the way to go for people just starting out. Monk can do well without much also in the begining. But now there is like 2 thousand Monk Twinks here.

baub · #13 06-12-2012, 05:23 PM

I see two obvious choices

shaman, ench, druid

or

shaman, monk, cleric

either way the world will be your playground

Autotune · #14 06-12-2012, 05:30 PM

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I see two obvious choices

shaman, ench, necro

or

shaman, monk, cleric

either way the world will be your playground

fixt

Servellious · #15 06-12-2012, 05:37 PM

shm/mnk/rogue is sick

Galelor · #16 06-12-2012, 06:56 PM

What about shaman/enchanter/monk. You have a lot of versatility here, and really you are just missing rez. Could be interesting at least.

godbox · #17 06-12-2012, 07:45 PM

sham/necro/monk wins imo cuz monk necro are the best duo partners for sham already this just increases there kill speed and u got 2 classes with perfect mana sync to go nonstop from a pretty early lvl

webrunner5 · #18 06-12-2012, 08:29 PM

You know I was thinking. Looking to Velious I wonder if a Shaman is going to be able to keep up with heals in that expansion as the main healer? I remember the mobs really hitting like hell. Because Superior Healing best they get heal wise.

I know a Shaman will be great solo there but have my doubts they can keep up with a really buffed tank like a Cleric could with CH and other heals they have.

I don't think Velious is too far down the pike to come out.

mindsculptor · #19 06-12-2012, 08:34 PM

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You know I was thinking. Looking to Velious I wonder if a Shaman is going to be able to keep up with heals in that expansion as the main healer? I remember the mobs really hitting like hell. Because Superior Healing best they get heal wise.

I know a Shaman will be great solo there but have my doubts they can keep up with a really buffed tank like a Cleric could with CH and other heals they have.

I don't think Velious is too far down the pike to come out.

torpor>all

webrunner5 · #20 06-12-2012, 08:44 PM

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torpor>all

I am not too sure as a Tank I want Topar as a heal on me. Decrease Movement Speed by 100% Decrease Attack Speed by 30%. Sounds like a ugly outcome. And still only a 1200 point heal. Not 10,000 like CH.