Wizard Race - New Player

[Expediency]

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

After creating a wizard (Etrys) and getting him to level 2! You guys are making me second guess my decision to be a wiz during Velious era.

I'm looking for a mindless class that's needed and underpopulated [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Are rogues overpopulated? rangers? What's useful in velious that's not a cleric/enchanter and I don't need a brain for?

People love rogues for grouping. I woulnt call them underpopulated but most 6 man exp groups have a rogue or two in them.

[isoka]

needed in groups ? needed in raids ? both ?

[Vallanor]

Just play your wizard for a while and see if it fits you. It's not for everyone, but I have a pretty good time on mine.

[Shodo]

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

After creating a wizard (Etrys) and getting him to level 2! You guys are making me second guess my decision to be a wiz during Velious era.

I'm looking for a mindless class that's needed and underpopulated [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Are rogues overpopulated? rangers? What's useful in velious that's not a cleric/enchanter and I don't need a brain for?

Really it just depends on what you want to do and what your playstyle is. If you want to group a lot, wizard might not be for you - getting groups is by no means impossible, but you'll have to work for it when other classes might get sent unsolicited invitations. If you want to raid a lot, you'll be in better shape - Wizards perform much better in that area, and in fact are required for Plane of Fear and Plane of Sky raids (in order to port there).

As for leveling, if you don't mind soloing and leveling slowly for the first 29-34 levels, wizards are wonderful for leveling while 90% afk. Nuke a mob from 100% to dead in 30 seconds or less, then go watch Netflix/read/work on homework etc for 6-10 minutes while you get mana back. Camps with single mobs on 6 minute timers (check out the 6-minute bard diet guide) or two mobs on 15ish minute timers are perfect for this.

[Necabo]

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

After creating a wizard (Etrys) and getting him to level 2! You guys are making me second guess my decision to be a wiz during Velious era.

I'm looking for a mindless class that's needed and underpopulated [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Are rogues overpopulated? rangers? What's useful in velious that's not a cleric/enchanter and I don't need a brain for?

The path of Solusek is one of great pain, hardship, and frustration. If found getting to the end of his path to be quite rewarding.

On looking for something mindless, look elsewhere. A wizard that isn't mindful of their surroundings or the limits of their power will be slain far before he or she ever gains enough power to consider taking on the raptors of Timorous Deep or attempting Solomen's quest.

[Amyas]

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

After creating a wizard (Etrys) and getting him to level 2! You guys are making me second guess my decision to be a wiz during Velious era.

I'm looking for a mindless class that's needed and underpopulated [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Are rogues overpopulated? rangers? What's useful in velious that's not a cleric/enchanter and I don't need a brain for?

Mages are amazing imo. You can solo farm like a mofo.

[Naethyn]

Wizards are essential to raiding on blue in Velious.

• The Dragonbane and Giantbane spells are the gem of wizard pve content.
• Velious encounters last longer and a wizard can easily dump all mana for dps.
• TL to bind is used for many pulls.
• Has a wide range of caster loot to pick from.
• Plane of Growth robe is A+ fashion.

[Etris]

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

Mages are amazing imo. You can solo farm like a mofo.

Aren't mages frowned upon in groups? xp penalty and such? Also their dps is less than Wiz and Melee in velious?

[Shodo]

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

Aren't mages frowned upon in groups? xp penalty and such? Also their dps is less than Wiz and Melee in velious?

Basically... no. Everything you said is incorrect. Mages, while doing less damage than (geared) melee, are generally preferred over wizards because of the consistent, mostly mana-free dps provided by their pet. They are still less sought after than many other classes, however. Also they have no exp penalty. You may be thinking of the fact that, when solo, they split xp with their pet if they deal less than 50% of the damage, but in a group this mechanic is not used, and pets do not count as a "party member."

[Etris]

Good deal - thanks Shodo and everyone! Seems like there's a few newbie starting up as well, on these forums. Maybe I'll run into them. Ak'Anon here I come!