SK dps - roles

[hablabba]

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

I agree with all but the last part quoted above. Rogues are much better DPS than a mage. Also, I dare say in classic... or at least on this server monks are probably the most OP for 4 reasons:

Their DPS is not mana dependent.
Their DPS is not quite so directionally dependent (compared to a rogue).
They have a panic button (get out of death free card).
They can actually solo for EXP (under optimal conditions).

Monks are definitely a phenomenal class with amazing dps. Really any well played monk/rog/mage is gonna fill that DPS spot well.

Just to qualify my statement above, I am in the mid 30s here so perhaps the gap widens at 50 but from what I have seen I've never torn apart more mobs in a chain pulling group than when I had 2 mages as dps (done 1 mage / 1 monk, 1 rog / 1 monk, 2 monks, iirc). Have a semi permanent group of SK/cleric/ench/druid so we just pick 2 dps and go with it.

[Taluvill]

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

Their DPS is not mana dependent.
Their DPS is not quite so directionally dependent (compared to a rogue).
They have a panic button (get out of death free card).
They can actually solo for EXP (under optimal conditions).

Unless it was changed, max your mend and pull to a zone line and constantly mend fight. its got some insane solo on it.

[guineapig]

Aye, sorry... you never said best DPS, you just said really good DPS and mage is indeed really good DPS..

I kind of got sidetracked. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Brawk]

I do want to play the tank role but was hoping sk dps was decent enough that groups would consider inviting for dps slot as well.

Thanks for the info.

[Nakara]

The dps gap between classes isn't so great in classic that an SK couldn't fit a dps role if needed. This all changes with kunark though.

[audacity]

IMO I would take a tank + an Sk though at certain times, being on +3GMT it's hard as fuck to find one tank...and when I seem to, they generally leave shortly after getting the group.

So you'd kinda be my silver medal, like my wife.

[Kaboombastic]

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

IMO I would take a tank + an Sk though at certain times, being on +3GMT it's hard as fuck to find one tank...and when I seem to, they generally leave shortly after getting the group.

So you'd kinda be my silver medal, like my wife.

+3 GMT!? At least you're probably in a country with cheap, state-sponsored health care. I haven't seen a dentist in a year! lol Thank god for tooth paste.

As for the issue at hand, I'm not sure... I think an SK as DPS would be awesome... In a PvP server, because of all the mean tricks, the pet, etc. For a strictly PvE server, however, I think it's just in your best interest to learn tanking/aggro and learn it well.

[jeffd]

the 'dps' and 'tank' roles in everquest are mutually exclusive.

[Estu]

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

the 'dps' and 'tank' roles in everquest are mutually exclusive.

A well-geared monk in the lower levels can be an effective tank, I think.

[Nakara]

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

the 'dps' and 'tank' roles in everquest are mutually exclusive.

not at all, especially in classic where the dps gap is small anyways