Interested in your opinions on my next alt

[Ennewi]

The synergy is there. Both can invis. Both can summon pets, albeit the Druid one is in no way comparable to a Necromancer's. Druid can chloro the necro and patch heal, Necro can emergency lifetap on top of those heals. If there's a colossal train, Necro can FD and Druid can evac. Both can root/snare when pets break, plus SoW when outdoors. Charm is such a powerful spell; any class that has (even limited) access to it is in no way garbage.

Earthquake? Port to CS, succor across SG, track WW for Tantor. Can also port into South Ro and check on AC spawn. Jet over to Emerald Jungle, then zone into TT and do hunter/forager cycle together. A Warrior isn't needed for any of these targets.

Also, if wanting to complete Coldain shawl and ring quests, Druids are a massive help just by having animal charm and harmony.

[Crede]

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

The synergy is there. Both can invis. Both can summon pets, albeit the Druid one is in no way comparable to a Necromancer's. Druid can chloro the necro and patch heal, Necro can emergency lifetap on top of those heals. If there's a colossal train, Necro can FD and Druid can evac. Both can root/snare when pets break, plus SoW when outdoors. Charm is such a powerful spell; any class that has (even limited) access to it is in no way garbage.

Earthquake? Port to CS, succor across SG, track WW for Tantor. Can also port into South Ro and check on AC spawn. Jet over to Emerald Jungle, then zone into TT and do hunter/forager cycle together. A Warrior isn't needed for any of these targets.

Also, if wanting to complete Coldain shawl and ring quests, Druids are a massive help just by having animal charm and harmony.

Valid points...but mostly cute/situational ways to make this duo work and just simply can't hold a candle to War/Necro, especially since OP has a healthy budget to gear the warrior.

Obviously always play what you think you'll enjoy the most, I'm just telling you the facts on what the most powerful duo is based on the options you've provided.

[Tethler]

Necro/druid duo is great. I played necro with my brother's druid. You don't *need* to have 2 charm pets just because both classes can charm. Don't know what Crede is on about here.

[Crede]

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

Necro/druid duo is great. I played necro with my brother's druid. You don't *need* to have 2 charm pets just because both classes can charm. Don't know what Crede is on about here.

What's a druid doing 50+? Throwing in a few roots/snares here & there with bad heals begging the Necro for twitches constantly? As I already said, you can "make" any duo work if you really want to, but Necro/Druid just isn't good.

Druid/Enchanter would be 100x better, but I didn't state that as the OP has already played an Enchanter. Now that one excites me. You can both charm in animal zones, druids provides snare which Enc doesn't have, necessary patch heals to enchanter which is all they really need, and can even somewhat heal an enchanter charmed pet with c2 & slows.

[kjs86z]

I mean any competent necro is going to want to be charm killing undead.

How is a warrior more effective than a druid in this scenario?

Not trying to argue, just genuinely curious. I've played druid / necro myself and found it to be quite strong. Not A-Tier, but the necro I was with did the heavy lifting and I just made his job super easy in HS West.

[Algustus]

Back in the day my gnome necro used to hang with a gnome wizard from the Legion of little people or some such guild, but we were a scarily effective duo.

[Jimjam]

I found ranger and necro partner up nicely on many levels. Late 50s it goes into overdrive when you can buff regen, the pets attack, proc slow, self haste decently etc.

My only hesitation is it sounds like you might not have access to epics or the sky cloak?

[ScottBerta]

Jimjam that is correct. We are casual non-Raiders who use to raid. We farm pp for items now.

[Philistine]

I agree that necro and druids have great synergy. Will you both be charming all the time? No. But regen is hugely OP on a necro, the dots will stack, sow is awesome, ports are awesome, heals are awesome, added DD when needed. I love me a druid partner on my necro!

[tsuchang]

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

I agree that necro and druids have great synergy. Will you both be charming all the time? No. But regen is hugely OP on a necro, the dots will stack, sow is awesome, ports are awesome, heals are awesome, added DD when needed. I love me a druid partner on my necro!

That's what I was thinking.

But then, how about Ranger and Wizzie?