Druid Pros/Cons

[Snaggles]

Originally Posted by kjs86z2 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

for some the fun kinda ends at 60 when the xp bar stops moving

i was always a fan of farming while getting xp vs bumrush to 60

To each their own. Just entering a counterpoint to why some people don’t like walking a high wire without a net.

I’m still having fun on my 10th grind to 60.

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

For others the game doesn't start until you hit 60

This. A 60 Druid had a ton more mana regen and a targeted AoE root. It’s a pretty fancy trick for spelunking.

[kjs86z2]

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

For others the game doesn't start until you hit 60

if thats the case then theres no reason to play a druid


also big con: having to read / hear loramin tell you you're wrong for not having a gobby earring

[Goregasmic]

Originally Posted by kjs86z2 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

if thats the case then theres no reason to play a druid

For some classes the better gear and new spells just opens up a lot more opportunities at 60. Doesn't mean it wasn't fun but it is barely the same game once you ding.

[bcbrown]

Originally Posted by kjs86z2 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

if thats the case then theres no reason to play a druid

Harsh but true.

Goregasmic, you said you've been working on solo artist challenges on your druid? What have you attempted? Would love to get some ideas on what to try now that I'm mostly done with Kedge.

[Snaggles]

The Druid has a ton of upside especially as one of multiple characters in your fleet. The most useful version is a level 60.

These servers are on life support. Having a class with all the ports, sow, and various ways to solo makes them more viable than ever before. It’s the best task rabbit in the game.

[Goregasmic]

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

Harsh but true.

Goregasmic, you said you've been working on solo artist challenges on your druid? What have you attempted? Would love to get some ideas on what to try now that I'm mostly done with Kedge.

Nah I'm on an ench right now. Lurking here because if there's ever a server reboot I think I'm making a druid.

I've taken a good look at the original solo artist thread and I've seen a couple druids attempt it. So far on ench the biggest challenge is either getting to the spot or doing the pull. You can't harmony indoor but I think for a lot of targets you can root rot your way in with strategic use of camp and corners. You'll have to get comfortable with mobs that summon though, if you're not already used to that.

[kjs86z2]

the most impressive druid solo ive seen is a cliff golem...and i think another druid got a named in SG somewhat recently

thats about it

[Snaggles]

Not by me but off the top of my head from videos on YouTube and witnessing my buddy:

Many things in Chardok (bridge keeper, grand herbalist, etc)
WW +4 dragons, ice burrower, Tantor and Strong Horn
A4 in PoM and some names
Cliff golem
Tsserina Sly’Tor

[sajbert]

Yeah there are definitely some high level targets and cash camps a 60 Druid can do. I'd also say that raid level gear helps out at least a bit and that isn't isn't pointless to actually gear your druid. Raiding with a Druid is p. chill too.

Only thing I don't like is that they're p. much worthless in groups.

[druidbob]

One of my favorite Druid charm camps that I haven't seen mentioned is Bloodmaw in GD. Easily the fastest xp in the early 40s, and watching 15 or so of those Kodiak die to thorns while trying to kill your 50k hp pet is hilarious.

As for the grind to 60, an option not many druids consider is the hunter/forager cycle in TT. All the mobs on the cycle are blue to 60, and since one spawns right after the other dies the only downtime is finding the next spawn, but once you've done it a few times you become familiar with the spawn points. Plus it's just fun to turn into a wolf and track your prey in the jungle sometimes. Throw in the chance to get an iksar BP or illusion mask to drop and it even becomes a decent plat camp.