sk or shm? opinions appreciated

Spud · #1 08-09-2010, 03:42 PM

Will you be raiding?

Shamans are easily one of the most sought after classes by raiding guilds, not to mention they are popular in pick up groups. Be ready to be a buff MACHINE though.

Also, Troll SK has the worst exp penalty in the game

Vigilance · #2 08-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Shamans own but I don't know how in demand they are, mainly because there seems to be a shit load of them. Also it seems like every day I see a new Troll Shadowknight alt with a mithril twohander and a Rubi BP, but how many of those are flaming out before level 20 because of the massive xp penalty? My guess is a lot.

My 2cp is be a tank, because the server always seems to be hurting for tanks, especially at higher levels.

Lowlife · #3 08-09-2010, 04:02 PM

Half Elf Paladin worship Tunare ftw tank

http://lucy.allakhazam.com/item.html?id=1209

Bubbles · #4 08-09-2010, 04:39 PM

1. ) no.. and yes. and yes... Troll SK needs like 1.68x the XP of a normal class/race combo to level. Troll SKs not nearly as sought out in groups as you might think reading this boards. Troll Shaman are. If it's your first character, life as a melee is going to be extremely rough, being gear dependent with no money is rarely fun.

2. ) You have to group as a SK, you can choose to group as a shaman.

3. ) a shaman can duo / level with any class, SK needs heals.

Based on what you're looking to do, I'd recommend the shaman.

Lowlife · #5 08-09-2010, 04:58 PM

No shit a single weapon wouldn't be the deciding factor in the choice for a class. However,
This server is lowest on tanks. SK gear/drops are more indemand than warrior or paladin gear/drops. How many raids have u been on where all the pallie loot rots? Paladins, imho, make better more versatile grouping partners. Decent healing, especially post 39, lull, root, stun, LoH can save an entire group. Flash of Light is good for aggro and keeping mobs off the robe wears.

Can you solo? Nah, not really, but you'd get snatched up for groups fairly quickly. Like a poster said above, I see more Troll SKs with rubi BPs and mith 2hs these day than pretty much any other twink, troll shaman being a close 2nd.