Are Druids Useless for Groups and Raids?

[Hamahakki]

Druids are far from useless but in general they aren't one of the better classes for exp grouping.

Druids are a versatile class with lots of strengths, the main ones are:

- Druids are early bloomers; they are quite strong below about level 35. Thorns especially are very powerful at lower levels. From 35-60, shamans, clerics and melee classes improve a lot more than druids do.
- Druids are so versatile there is always SOMETHING you can do. You aren't the best at healing, dps, or CC but you can do it. Any group can put a druid to good use, unlike say an enchanter which is not very useful in a group that already has an enchanter.
- Porting is a legitimately strong exp group ability. Putting together your own group is easier for a druid than most other classes because you can pick people up. Some classes might do more damage in the 6th group spot than a druid, but that doesn't matter if the group never gets off the ground. Evac is a useful ability too. Some dungeons require ports (hole, HS).
- In areas where charming is possible, your DPS can be extremely high.

- You can always solo, druids are great at it.