Druid Pros/Cons

[Goregasmic]

Originally Posted by kjs86z2 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

if thats the case then theres no reason to play a druid

For some classes the better gear and new spells just opens up a lot more opportunities at 60. Doesn't mean it wasn't fun but it is barely the same game once you ding.

[bcbrown]

Originally Posted by kjs86z2 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

if thats the case then theres no reason to play a druid

Harsh but true.

Goregasmic, you said you've been working on solo artist challenges on your druid? What have you attempted? Would love to get some ideas on what to try now that I'm mostly done with Kedge.

[Snaggles]

Originally Posted by kjs86z2 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

for some the fun kinda ends at 60 when the xp bar stops moving

i was always a fan of farming while getting xp vs bumrush to 60

To each their own. Just entering a counterpoint to why some people don’t like walking a high wire without a net.

I’m still having fun on my 10th grind to 60.

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

For others the game doesn't start until you hit 60

This. A 60 Druid had a ton more mana regen and a targeted AoE root. It’s a pretty fancy trick for spelunking.

[Snaggles]

The Druid has a ton of upside especially as one of multiple characters in your fleet. The most useful version is a level 60.

These servers are on life support. Having a class with all the ports, sow, and various ways to solo makes them more viable than ever before. It’s the best task rabbit in the game.

[kjs86z2]

the most impressive druid solo ive seen is a cliff golem...and i think another druid got a named in SG somewhat recently

thats about it

[Snaggles]

Not by me but off the top of my head from videos on YouTube and witnessing my buddy:

Many things in Chardok (bridge keeper, grand herbalist, etc)
WW +4 dragons, ice burrower, Tantor and Strong Horn
A4 in PoM and some names
Cliff golem
Tsserina Sly’Tor

[sajbert]

Yeah there are definitely some high level targets and cash camps a 60 Druid can do. I'd also say that raid level gear helps out at least a bit and that isn't isn't pointless to actually gear your druid. Raiding with a Druid is p. chill too.

Only thing I don't like is that they're p. much worthless in groups.

[druidbob]

One of my favorite Druid charm camps that I haven't seen mentioned is Bloodmaw in GD. Easily the fastest xp in the early 40s, and watching 15 or so of those Kodiak die to thorns while trying to kill your 50k hp pet is hilarious.

As for the grind to 60, an option not many druids consider is the hunter/forager cycle in TT. All the mobs on the cycle are blue to 60, and since one spawns right after the other dies the only downtime is finding the next spawn, but once you've done it a few times you become familiar with the spawn points. Plus it's just fun to turn into a wolf and track your prey in the jungle sometimes. Throw in the chance to get an iksar BP or illusion mask to drop and it even becomes a decent plat camp.

[WarpathEQ]

There was a druid on green that used to hang out on Hill Giant hill in rathe, he would charm and spirit of scale petrifin, it was hilarious (and a total pucker moment) to see petrifin running around at super speed stunning and killing all the trash and then crushing the HGs. Would be a good cash/exp camp and a ton of fun on druid (plus track helps you grab the HGs when they spawn before any competitors on the hill).

[bcbrown]

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

One of my favorite Druid charm camps that I haven't seen mentioned is Bloodmaw in GD. Easily the fastest xp in the early 40s, and watching 15 or so of those Kodiak die to thorns while trying to kill your 50k hp pet is hilarious.

My favorite thing to do with Bloodmaw is charm and send him against Vluudeen. The first time I did was amazing. I used Tunare's Request for the charm, gave him the best DS, then rooted/epic-snared/dotted Vluudeen. Charm randomly broke when Vluudeen was at 10% and Bloodmaw was at 50%, and he just slowly walked back to his spawn as if he knew he'd done his job and it was time to go home.

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

There was a druid on green that used to hang out on Hill Giant hill in rathe, he would charm and spirit of scale petrifin, it was hilarious (and a total pucker moment) to see petrifin running around at super speed stunning and killing all the trash and then crushing the HGs. Would be a good cash/exp camp and a ton of fun on druid (plus track helps you grab the HGs when they spawn before any competitors on the hill).

That sounds like a lot of fun, now I want to try that.