Scout Question

[murphk01]

<DIV>I am fairly new to EQ II and I was looking to start a scout archetype character. I was wondering which one best suits me. I have a few questions and was wondering if people would be kind enough to throw out there opinions. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Which class is the best to solo with?</DIV> <DIV>Which class does the most DPS?</DIV> <DIV>Which class relies the least on stealth to be effective?</DIV> <DIV>Which class is most welcomed in small groups?</DIV> <DIV>Which class is most welcomed into raiding guilds?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks in advance</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Podjumper</DIV> <DIV>26 Mystic</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[Teksun]

<div>You ask some REAL tough questions. Everyone that answers will give you a DIFFERENT answer so I'll throw in my 2cp:<blockquote><hr>murphk01 wrote:<div>I am fairly new to EQ II and I was looking to start a scout archetype character. I was wondering which one best suits me. I have a few questions and was wondering if people would be kind enough to throw out there opinions. </div> <div> </div> <div>Which class is the best to solo with?<font color="#66ff00">Any are possible. Easy depends on your play style. I solo'd my Ranger a LOT through every tier with no trouble. I also have a 30lvl Swash that has mostly solo'd. Different styles, but both very doable</font></div> <div>Which class does the most DPS?<font color="#66ff00">It will depend on gear and spells, but highest melee hit is by an Assassin.</font></div> <div>Which class relies the least on stealth to be effective?<font color="#66ff00">I know Swash doesn't rely a lot on it. I know Ranger/Assassin do... not sure about any else</font></div> <div>Which class is most welcomed in small groups?<font color="#66ff00">Depends on group. Bards probably for buffs/debuffs? Any for damage really. I don't usually group with anyone looking for anything in particular</font></div> <div>Which class is most welcomed into raiding guilds?<font color="#66ff00">Again, all are needed, it depends on what is lacking.</font></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Thanks in advance</div> <div> </div> <div>Podjumper</div> <div>26 Mystic</div> <div> </div><hr></blockquote></div>

[Ranja]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Teksun wrote:<BR> <DIV>You ask some REAL tough questions. Everyone that answers will give you a DIFFERENT answer so I'll throw in my 2cp:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> murphk01 wrote:<BR> <DIV>I am fairly new to EQ II and I was looking to start a scout archetype character. I was wondering which one best suits me. I have a few questions and was wondering if people would be kind enough to throw out there opinions. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Which class is the best to solo with?<BR><FONT color=#66ff00>Any are possible. Easy depends on your play style. I solo'd my Ranger a LOT through every tier with no trouble. I also have a 30lvl Swash that has mostly solo'd. Different styles, but both very doable</FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV>Which class does the most DPS?<BR><FONT color=#66ff00>It will depend on gear and spells, but highest melee hit is by an Assassin.</FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV>Which class relies the least on stealth to be effective?<BR><FONT color=#66ff00>I know Swash doesn't rely a lot on it. I know Ranger/Assassin do... not sure about any else</FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV>Which class is most welcomed in small groups?<BR><FONT color=#66ff00>Depends on group. Bards probably for buffs/debuffs? Any for damage really. I don't usually group with anyone looking for anything in particular</FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV>Which class is most welcomed into raiding guilds?<BR><FONT color=#66ff00>Again, all are needed, it depends on what is lacking.</FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks in advance</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Podjumper</DIV> <DIV>26 Mystic</DIV> <DIV> </DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR></DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Everything Tesun said I agree with except for his last part about raids.</P> <P>If you want to raid, as it stands right now a Troubador , Dirge or Brigand are your best bet. Rangers are not needed on raids as we are sub-par DPS compared to other classes. Assassins are a dime a dozen and Swashie are really popular too. Dirges are always needed as are Troubadors.</P> <P> </P>

[Dirtgirl]

<A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=39&message.id=32575" target=_blank><FONT color=#ffcc66>Click</FONT></A> <BR><FONT color=#ffcc66>That should help too.</FONT>