the differances of classes in pvp - Page 3

bakkily · #21 08-23-2011, 12:15 PM

yea really, i just figure i'd like to play some more of the original eq areas, but then on p99, ive lvld a few chars to 50, and its a bitch to lvl them all, played monk as a alt on live, but didnt really exactly delve into the class like the ranger or rog, but thinking i may aim for that, but i'm more of the person that only sticks to one character, so far thinking of either cleric, shaman or monk, i'd figure a ranger wouldnt be too bad at pvp lvl 30+, but below that they could easily be able to get a few kills here or there with the bow, which takes time to get archery/fletching and good arrows, the snare bow kite works on pure melees, but figure against some casters may be a bit tough but doable

Crenshinabon · #22 08-23-2011, 01:54 PM

I have always enjoyed EQ pvp. I am more of an individual kind of person so mostly utility classes like bard/chanter I think are not for me. I played a Shadowknight in classic before they had lifetaps and had a terrible experience. I ended up swapping to an enchanter and had a pretty good time but I am looking for a class with some heals this time around.

Considering that Cleric looks out of the question just since everyone and there kids are going to be stacking MR. I like the idea of a Paladin, but no levitate/speed/seeinvis seems to hurt the soloability. Also Paladin is all MR as well, so not much of a chance to CC with root/stuns that will land not very often. So this leaves me with shadowknight/druid/shaman/necromancer. Druid I have always enjoyed trying to kill and does not really look like my playstyle. I like to be a bit more buff. Necromancer is freaking awesome but I have a feeling will be most popular class.

This puts me down to Shadowknight or Shaman. Honestly if Kunark is in game I would probably go with iksar shaman. But I do not think we know if Kunark will be in yet?

Xantille · #23 08-23-2011, 02:33 PM

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This puts me down to Shadowknight or Shaman. Honestly if Kunark is in game I would probably go with iksar shaman. But I do not think we know if Kunark will be in yet?

There's no way Kunark will be in when the server starts, brah.

As for class selection, just make trios of bard, healer, DPS and you'll be A++++++.

bakkily · #24 08-24-2011, 04:39 PM

i just personally want to sort stay way from hybrids, take for ever to lvl up, but then again

i'm thinking of doing a ranger, or possibly a rog

how well does a ranger do in pvp?

dusk883 · #25 08-24-2011, 04:53 PM

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How are bards in pvp?

Just my experience. Probably had 4302 kills on Tallon Zek. 1 of which was a Bard.

(Yes, I probably died 4302 times, too)

beentheredonethat · #26 08-24-2011, 05:23 PM

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i just personally want to sort stay way from hybrids, take for ever to lvl up, but then again

i'm thinking of doing a ranger, or possibly a rog

how well does a ranger do in pvp?

it will depend on gear. on rallos zek (everyone ran naked) and with no gear and no resists casters basically ruled the game.
once melee were able to get enough mr gear, it was exact opposite.

beentheredonethat · #27 08-24-2011, 05:28 PM

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Just my experience. Probably had 4302 kills on Tallon Zek. 1 of which was a Bard.

(Yes, I probably died 4302 times, too)

what makes bards so good? I hear people talk about them, but I've never really faced one.

Kope · #28 08-24-2011, 05:33 PM

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what makes bards so good? I hear people talk about them, but I've never really faced one.

Run speed
cast while running (consumables etc...)
nullify magic
crazy resist songs
decent melee
any kind of spell while moving :P.

beentheredonethat · #29 08-24-2011, 05:45 PM

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Run speed
cast while running (consumables etc...)
nullify magic
crazy resist songs
decent melee
any kind of spell while moving :P.

wow nice!

Crenshinabon · #30 08-25-2011, 04:13 AM

Ok guys I got a question train for ya if you know your melee.

I have been obsessed looking over classes etc with the hint of red99 getting closer. I was thinking shaman at first but this is my scenario. I currently have a lvl 50 Paladin on the emu pvp server and he rocks. I have a lot of fun with him. Shamans and druids seem like np because all i do is dispell anything they throw at me and they are left using subpar nukes (i have feeling all pros will dispell a lot). I really like the paladin on vztz and I seem to outlast any class while still hitting pretty fkin hard with my mith 2hander. Level 50 I am pumping out around 140 damage. 280 on a good double swing total. Self paladin buffed.

Now my dilemma is that people say that melee damage is VERY reduced in true classic p99 code. Is this true? Am I going to be playing and then soon realize that my paladin does not rock nearly as much as I was hoping because of his lowered damage output? (which already wasnt "that" great)

Isnt a SK/paladin/ranger damage almost identicle? Sks and paladins seem like they would be very close. Both using 2hander and double attack. (Sks lifetap numbers look like their max lifetap is like 45hp? lol, ouch) Where as the ranger achieves almost the same using duel wield/double attack (also with subpar nukes)? Are all these classes suffering from the lowered damage output? If this is the case then maybe a hybrid isnt for me. I would like to be able to kill someone every now and then (not using harm touch, meh)

Maybe Ranger sounds more like my fit? They do more damage?

Thanks for any pro melee people out there giving input about classic p99!~