Wizards...what were they thinking?

[Tecmos Deception]

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

It's a shame that Everquest turned into such a melee-fest that even a pure magic damage class like the wizard became obsolete in groups by the first expansion.

Eh. A typical grinding group is only one small part of the whole of EQ.

Wizards do just fine soloing (yeah pre-snare sucks but they are still better off than any melee is for soloing, assuming no twinking), are great in AE groups at high levels, and are awesome in raids. They've got teleports and roots and stuns and snares besides some gimmicky stuff. Their toolbox isn't overflowing like a necros or enchanters, but hating on them overall just because they don't fit too well (they aren't TERRIBLE in groups, just not good) into normal xp grinding groups is wrong.