Shaman/monk duo, am I doing this right.

[Toxigen]

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

Might not even bother rooting something; you can alternately stand and take a few hits while the monk peels it off. That saves the running around and hassle. As a shaman you'll want to make sure you level your defense skill anyway.

thats a really solid point, totally forgot about that

[Treefall]

We got the hand wraps, we switched back to an area with mostly blues and it has been amazing. This is even before I have regen or canni.

Trying to find a good spot 22 to 24, seems most places have a mix of whites/yellows and dark blues in kurns are getting to be too sparse for a duo.

Thanks again everyone! Night and day with your advice.

[Toxigen]

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

Trying to find a good spot 22 to 24, seems most places have a mix of whites/yellows and dark blues in kurns are getting to be too sparse for a duo.

You're both Iksar right? Probably trying to stay close to Cab?

[Treefall]

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

You're both Iksar right? Probably trying to stay close to Cab?

Yes, I was debating soloing up a troll for JBB to swap out for my iks, but not sure I'll have the motivation for that.

[DeathsSilkyMist]

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

Yes, I was debating soloing up a troll for JBB to swap out for my iks, but not sure I'll have the motivation for that.

JBB is very good for leveling, but you are already duoing with your wife. It's better for when you are soloing. Unless you really think you can gain those 20ish levels back quickly, I wouldn't worry at this point. If you were only level 10 I would say it may be worth rerolling.

That being said, if you do decide to roll Troll, it isn't too difficult to be an Iksar outside of Kunark. You can get wolf form in EC when your wife needs to train new monk skills, and a troll will be able to buy stuff for both of you since they aren't as hated. Monks can also sneak behind merchants and buy/sell.

[Crede]

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

Yes, I was debating soloing up a troll for JBB to swap out for my iks, but not sure I'll have the motivation for that.

Reroll if you want. Jbb is a cool toy to have. I’ve rerolled in the 50s. It’s really not a big deal. There’s no rush, get as much enjoyment as you can along the way. As a troll you can just hang near ec/wc and get Druids to buff you then just plow through the levels in befallen.

Also trolls get the clicky snare necklace which will come in handy since you have a monk with you.

[Treefall]

I probably will reroll troll, not a huge issue as was said before with EC buffs and I could have her help sometimes too with fd dps.

Amazing community as always.

[Toxigen]

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

Yes, I was debating soloing up a troll for JBB to swap out for my iks, but not sure I'll have the motivation for that.

Don't re-roll. That is god awful advice you're getting and shame on these veterans for steering you in that direction. You have a monk as a static duo there is no need for a JBB.

Save the money and upgrade your wife's weapon (IFS), haste (RBG / RBB), and HP / str gear. You'll get WAY more bang for your buck doing that than a stupid JBB you'll only want to click in niche situations.

I don't know of a good place near Cab for your level...but if you're willing to empty your inventory (bring some spells for future levels) you could bring the wife to Unrest. Its a great beginner friendly, classic dungeon.

I'd try to bring her around to as many dungeons as possible, honestly. Keeps things fresh and challenging (having to learn new areas).

I'm still shocked these guys were seriously recommending re-roll for a 20k item you have utterly ZERO need for. /facepalm

[Danth]

I agree with Toxigen. Changing characters is unsound unless the individual was thinking of doing it anyway. In that duo a jaundice bracer would take a very long time making up the time lost re-leveling to the 20's, assuming they get to 45 at all (and assuming they have the money for it). The dreariest part of a shaman's life is the low level range and re-doing that part when the player's on the cusp of escaping it also seems questionable. The object is to have fun, not get stuck in an endless re-roll loop in pursuit of some perceived advantage. A monk/shaman duo gets more fun the higher level it gets as the characters become more capable. The world's practically theirs for the taking at 60. I've watched relatively casual players get stuck in re-roll loops before, never quite settle on a character, and quit before even making mid-levels, much less upper. It's better to settle on something then stick with it.

Maybe the troll might be worth making if he plays more than his gal does and he catches it up in his spare time. It's not worth delaying their duo for it.

Danth

[ithaqua]

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

We got the hand wraps, we switched back to an area with mostly blues and it has been amazing. This is even before I have regen or canni.

Trying to find a good spot 22 to 24, seems most places have a mix of whites/yellows and dark blues in kurns are getting to be too sparse for a duo.

Thanks again everyone! Night and day with your advice.

Do giants in warslik woods, decent pp drops and loops for the shaman if lucky. Brutes in the caves leading to dalnir is also good, drops lots of low gems and research mats.

When you hit 30+ try Dalnir for some crescent armor and sarnak ears for the monk, can be pretty deadly but nothing see’s invis so not that hard to recover. Snare neck would be handy to stop runners but liberal use of root works too