Cleric vs Wisps

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

While all levels 1-60 can't be solo'd by a cleric its a viable route to 50 at least if you can suck up the first 8-9 levels.

If you play during the offpeak hours or have things going on in the background and have to be in a state of "semi-afk" its actually a good way to solo a cleric. Just pound the undead with your nukes, and do what you need to do while you med.

I'm not saying it can't be done. Just that personally, I wouldn't want to do it. I don't think it's a fun way to play EQ. It's a social game, and cleric is a class that primarily supports other classes. If you're starting anew, get in groups. You will make money and get gear. If the group isn't sharing loot with you, then establish loot rules, or find a different group. Most people on p99 are very generous, so it shouldn't be a problem. With a good, full group, you will tear through so many mobs that you won't need loot order, because everyone will be encumbered with full bags. Do what successful clerics did when EQ first came out and virtually nobody had any money or high-level alts: get in good groups and stick with them.

Guide further down the page, not a complete "you must do this"... but a few suggestions on where to solo and what to kill. You'll find when you do group and a crisis hits (extra mobs or whatever) you'll be much more alert on how to deal with it from your solo experiences. In my opinion some of the most versatile clerics in the game come from a solo background... sounds twisted I know [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I can almost always tell the difference between those who soloed their way up, and those who grouped along the way. I see people all the time who suddenly started grouping at higher levels, and now they need a lot of assistance in figuring out how to use their skills with other's skills, or performing even more basic tasks. Grouping helps develop and sharpen your skills. People who don't need this are the rare exception, and not the rule.