The Decision 2013: Ench or Nec

[dscar23]

Since I consider my level of importance akin to LeBron James, I thought it only fitting to make a post with this title. Anyways I took a hiatus from EQ and I'm looking to return and debating between the aforementioned classes. I am experienced with EQ in general, so I know the basics of every classes functions, but only til roughly 40-45, as that is what my main was. Here's a little info about me:

- Have roughly 50k to spend on gear (any must have gear choices on the class you recommend would be great!)

- Have played a chanter to 30ish, can competently charm, only have experience to low teens on necro

- Looking to primarily solo so if you could tell me which class is the most efficient soloer, or which situations the respective classes excel at, that'd be great!

- Also may consider raiding one day (though if I understand how the raid scene works here, that may be out of the question) which would you say is funner to raid with or more valuable (assuming chanters)? I can understand why enchanters are with buffs, debuffs, but is there anything else they do? Maybe give me a typical rundown of a raid situation? (I've never raided on EQ).

-Lastly, could I get a general idea of the ench/nec population 40+? At times I do like to switch it up and group, and on my previous enchanter I noticed 20-30 range there was a substantial amount of enchanters.

Thanks in advance for any responses!