Well I'm a new Necro and have a lot of questions :)

[Goodwill]

<div></div>Well I'm a new Necro and have a lot of questions <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> 1..Isen't there any stats in the pets, other than the lvl XX ? 2.. Im lvl 21 now soon 22. I really want the most cool looking Robe or armor for my Necro. What should I fo for, quest or on broker? stats are not that omportant <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> but the look are <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> 3.. Sometimes my pet loose agro. Is there an easy way to get agro back to pet? Or is the only possibility just to let the pet attack the mob/s that are on me? Thanks. Polycarpos,  Servant of the Overlord. Necromancer 21 AB <div></div>

[El Chupacabr]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Goodwill wrote:<BR> Well I'm a new Necro and have a lot of questions <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><BR><BR>1..Isen't there any stats in the pets, other than the lvl XX ?  <FONT color=#66ff00>Nope, that's it.</FONT><BR><BR>2.. Im lvl 21 now soon 22. I really want the most cool looking Robe or armor for my Necro. What should I fo for, quest or on broker? stats are not that omportant <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> but the look are <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  <FONT color=#66ff00>Look up the Bloodstained robe quest, it's a Fallen Gate quest that starts in FP... don't remember the details but that's the reward.</FONT><BR><BR>3.. Sometimes my pet loose agro. Is there an easy way to get agro back to pet? Or is the only possibility just to let the pet attack the mob/s that are on me?  <FONT color=#66ff00>Stop casting and stand there like a fool, that's the only way to get it back on the pet.  Sometimes a stun will help if you can get it off.</FONT><BR><BR>Thanks.<BR><BR>Polycarpos,  Servant of the Overlord.<BR>Necromancer 21<BR>AB<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Edit:  Concerning #3, there are ways to slough off your agro but only if you're ratonga, gnome or froglock using deagro racial traits... if not, welcome to the wonderful world of having no agro reduction <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Edit2:  The bloodstained robe quest:  <A href="http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/quests/AWizardsDemise.php" target=_blank>http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/quests/AWizardsDemise.php</A></DIV><p>Message Edited by El Chupacabras on <span class=date_text>10-13-2005</span> <span class=time_text>09:56 AM</span>

[TheFat]

<DIV>In addition to what Chup just said, you can also lower your aggro by using Tarton's Wheel but most people won't get that item till they're 40+. Just wanted to throw that in.</DIV>

[Tallika_Runwithbears]

<span><blockquote><hr> 3.. Sometimes my pet loose agro. Is there an easy way to get agro back to pet? Or is the only possibility just to let the pet attack the mob/s that are on me? <div></div><hr></blockquote>drop stun spell on the mob and take a step backward.  then the mob will switch to your pet.</span><div></div>

[Tallika_Runwithbears]

<span><blockquote><hr>TheFates wrote:<div>In addition to what Chup just said, you can also lower your aggro by using Tarton's Wheel but most people won't get that item till they're 40+. Just wanted to throw that in.</div><hr></blockquote>is </span>Tarton's Wheel a quested item?  or a spell from one of the adventure packs? <div></div>

[Urbanna]

<span><blockquote><hr>Tallika_Runwithbears wrote:<span><blockquote><hr>TheFates wrote:<div>In addition to what Chup just said, you can also lower your aggro by using Tarton's Wheel but most people won't get that item till they're 40+. Just wanted to throw that in.</div><hr></blockquote>is </span>Tarton's Wheel a quested item?  or a spell from one of the adventure packs? <div></div><hr></blockquote>It's a fairly easy quest. Really just have to get into a couple access-quest zones and do alot of running. Here's a great walkthrough: http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=quest&message.id=63835&query.id=0#M63835</span><div></div>

[gr8scott]

<P>For aggro issues, try to stay a bit away from the mob you are fighting.  Distance will help reduce your aggro.  It also gives you time to start a stun if you see the mob turn and move towards you.</P> <P> </P> <P>Stun and move away a bit will almost always get the mob to switch back to the pet if that is all you did after they first turned on you.</P> <P> </P> <P>GS</P>

[Goodwill]

<div></div><p>When I attack grps of 3 and 4.. I always get agro, even with my adept3 tank pet with off stance on.But ok I’m getting better and better on rooting the ones that go on me, and wait for my pet to come and eat them <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />My adept 3 pet heal gets me agro the moment I cast it <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <b>do we get a agro decrease spell later?</b></p>

[schrammy]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Goodwill wrote:<BR> <P>When I attack grps of 3 and 4.. I always get agro, even with my <STRONG>adept3 tank pet with off stance on</STRONG>.<BR><BR>But ok I’m getting better and better on rooting the ones that go on me, and wait for my pet to come and eat them <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><BR><BR>My adept 3 pet heal gets me agro the moment I cast it</P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P>That is your problem, right there.</P> <P>Use the defensive stance, you'll see pet holds aggro like a mofo then. <BR></P>

[Goodwill]

What? I thought that the off stance where more agro, since hitting faster and harder? But Ok I will off course try the defencive stance then <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> thanks.. <div></div>

[Tyralus]

<P>Yup when soloing I always use the defensive stance... it has a Damage Ward and helps you by not having to heal quite as much.  Try the rooting, or send in the Rats to supplement damage.  I also use a low group DOT like Blight to ensure I get credit for all the MOBS, especially in group based encounters where you may be distracted by off tanking for your regular tank.  Our weakness spell also gives us time to back off and root as it puts a snare on the MOB.  In extreme cases fear it and then root it if you are taking massive damage, just be sure you have no pets on it at the time or your fear will break as soon as the MOB takes a hit.</P> <P> </P> <P>When doing more than 1 MOB I always root and just take the damage from the others before my pet taunts them off me then you can easily regain your initial health loss by casting your Lifetap.  I am rarely out of green with regards to health even if I tackle groups of MOBS.  The same can NOT always be said for my pet though... heh... kill it and make a new one... it is faster than using mana and trying to heal it after battle.  You can then quickly suck some power from it and attack again with little downtime.</P> <P> </P> <P>Gilron</P> <P>30 Necromancer Mistmoore</P>

[Urbanna]

<span><blockquote><hr>Goodwill wrote:What? I thought that the off stance where more agro, since hitting faster and harder? But Ok I will off course try the defencive stance then <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> thanks.. <div></div><hr></blockquote>If you read the spell description, you'll notice that the def stance adds to the pet's hate and defensive capabilities (so he'll live through the hate), while the offensive just adds more DPS (which does add some hate, but it's not the same)....definitely use the defensive stance if you're trying to keep agro on your pet (especially against groups of mobs)</span><div></div>

[firewolf]

When soloing with pet, defensive stance is the way to go. My adept 1 pet can hold off 4 yellow con while I nuke, dot and ae them to dead. Usually I let my pet attack one mob while I nuke and dot one and send limited pet on another. Rarely have I ever grab agro from my pet. When you grab agro, just move closer to your pet and its ae taunt will get the mob off you. Or just direct your pet to  attack the mob that agro you. Or jusr fear  and root it. <div></div>

[Goodwill]

Thanks all for the many replies. I see the light <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <div></div>