Returning to the game and need some help.

Collegekidd833 · 01-05-2008, 06:00 PM

So I've played EQ2 about 6months ago and played most of the classes. I'm planning on coming back, and starting fresh because after such a long break I've forgotten the strategy of playing. I was wondering what changes have occurred to the classes and such, and what would be your opinions on what would be the better class to select? I would like to play a good solo dps, non pet class. Which I'm assuming is either a swash or a brawler class. What do you guys think would be a good class.

Utopi · 01-07-2008, 02:31 PM

If soloing is your main plan I would go with a brawler type. Really, it all depends on your play style and what you would enjoy playing.

Denor · 01-16-2008, 12:24 PM

Indeed, it depends mostly on what you want to do in the long run, what role you want for yourself if you plan on doing anything in a group situation... or what class looks cool to you, Brawler is the king of soloing for none pet classes. Though its hard to find a spot in a raiding guild as one. Swashie can solo perfectly fine, just requires a bit more .. moving, were as brawler allows you to FD past see invis mobs ect, gank named and FD off the adds. Wizards also solo extremly well for a none pet class. Dosn't hurt being able to two shot orange mobs. :P

Amirais · 04-01-2008, 05:12 PM

For my two bits, I would take a brawler and a rogue to lvl 15 or 20 and see what you think of the mechanics. I have a monk I break out every now and again for kicks, but I can't get enough of the rogues. I have a Brigand in t8 and a Swash in t7.

Rogues ftw because...

1) DPS is none-too-shabby
2) Marginal tanking ability w/chain armor
3) Invis without losing power or mobility
4) Maxing out INT line gives you FD - very useful when Invis won't work and has a 30 sec duration with 60 sec recast
5) Speed buff with Pathfinding - add a totem and jboots, throw in a *meep meep* and you're all set
6) Safe fall makes for creative use of hills and towers (although brawlers get this, too)
7) Shift your own HOs

I just came back from some time off, as well, but I believe all of the above still holds true. Shoot me a tell in game if you're thinking of going with a rogue and I'll be more than happy to shoot the shit with you.

EDIT: I need to start checking date/timestamps before I reply to posts...