can i get a class rec?

[magnetaress]

All classes played well have comparatively similar APM.

Wiz. Clr. Mage is what you are looking for.

You can play an ench this way. However groups have come to expect more than C2 haste and the occasional cc.

Melees typically have to pull and therefore handle mechanics. So they can be extremely high APM and very active. Even rogues. Although it's like a two button rotation with macros.

Shms requires canni dancing and constant overwatch of buffs so just as bad as bards.

Solo a druid can get by on a low APM afk ish play style.

Don't be afraid to solo on a wiz with long afks. You can get a lot done irl this way. Or literally kill a few mobs. Nap. Kill a few more when you wake up.

You can even play a necro this way. Just life tap tanking or nuking mobs with a dot and pet out. And afking afterwards.

Wizard solo exp is pretty awesome if you just don't feel like putting in the effort for groups. You can literally zoom. Past. Epicced rogues this way by just consistently killing mobs.

[sixteenmiles]

thanks for all the recs. i guess i'll roll up a shaman or a mage... i just had an impression mages weren't very wanted in groups. but maybe it turns out that's wizards? who'd have known

[Cen]

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

thanks for all the recs. i guess i'll roll up a shaman or a mage... i just had an impression mages weren't very wanted in groups. but maybe it turns out that's wizards? who'd have known

Yeah wizards have a low DPS but they are artillery, they are better then people think but they aren't high in DPS.

Mages nuke slightly less but get the pet with great DPS and are popular in groups

[Encroaching Death]

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

thanks for all the recs. i guess i'll roll up a shaman or a mage... i just had an impression mages weren't very wanted in groups. but maybe it turns out that's wizards? who'd have known

People tend to like reliable and consistent damage in groups. Mages are that. Wizards are more bursty and can cause issues with aggro

[Stroboo]

mage or cleric are least active overall but still wanted in grps imo. mages are very much wanted in grp, between ds and pets they can sustain decent dps, even before spells, just very limited beyond that...

[sixteenmiles]

i'm gonna try mage and shaman for a few levels each and see which one catches me. but when it comes to shaman, is getting faction for an iksar a real slog? i love iksar aesthetic but i'll bite the bullet and make a barbarian if it saves me 1000 hours of game time.

[Encroaching Death]

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

i'm gonna try mage and shaman for a few levels each and see which one catches me. but when it comes to shaman, is getting faction for an iksar a real slog? i love iksar aesthetic but i'll bite the bullet and make a barbarian if it saves me 1000 hours of game time.

The thing about iksar shamans is...if you want to level up a lot in the old world, going back and forth to get your spells is going to be a pain in the ass.

That said, leveling up in HighPass from 19 to 22ish, collecting gnoll scalps might make you dubious or apprehensive.

I just did this with an SK and I want to say I started at Scowling and went to Apprehensive by handing in 100 scalps. Some factions are easier to level, like Dark Elves only require like 32p worth of Red Wine to go from scowling to dubious or whatever

[Toxigen]

cleric or mage

[Trelaboon]

If you want a chill, relaxed play style I don’t recommend a shaman at all. It’s one of the most active classes, but not in a fun way in my opinion. The constant canni dancing drives me nuts. Your best bet is Cleric if you wanna heal, Mage If you want to play a caster DPS, or Rogue if you want to be a melee DPS.

I personally love the rogue for this very reason. They aren’t expected to do anything but throw out great DPS. No pulling and no tanking (unless the group is desperate). You just stand there and chat, then basically auto attack and hit backstab on pulls. Extremely easy but fulfilling.

[Tradersix]

Your best options for a chill class, IMO, are wizard or necro. Both bring utility, while also providing you with the option of significant solo capabilities when groups aren't available, or your playtime that session doesn't allow for it.