Deciding between Brig and Assassin, willing to help?

[SennSei]

Hey all,I'm returning from another hiatus away (Oblivion came out), and am wondering if you can give me your opinion on something. I've usually played fighter types. My main in EQ1 was a Monk and so far I've raised a Zerker to 36 and a Monk to 30 here in EQ2.However, I'm interested in trying out the Scout class, but am having a tough time deciding which subclass to pick. I've narrowed it down to the Brigand or the Assassin. Between these two which would you recommend? Is the Brigand the better soloer? Is the life of an Assassin spent beween grouping and looking for a group I like the idea of being tier 1 in DPS, but don't want to be relegated to a group only. On the flip side, is it easier to get a group being an Assassin? What's it like as an Assassin?Basically, I'm after a class with most of the survivability of the fighter (so I can solo when I want), but with improved dps and utility (so I can group when I want). I'm a bit tired of being the MT.Anyway, any tips you could give would be appreciated. Can I find these answers by just searching the boards? I couldn't find a basic FAQ.Thanks in advance,Senn<p>Message Edited by SennSei on <span class=date_text>05-29-2006</span> <span class=time_text>04:57 PM</span><p>Message Edited by SennSei on <span class=date_text>05-29-2006</span> <span class=time_text>05:03 PM</span>

[Eynki]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> SennSei wrote:<BR>Hey all,<BR><BR>I'm returning from another hiatus away (Oblivion came out), and am wondering if you can give me your opinion on something. I've usually played fighter types. My main in EQ1 was a Monk and so far I've raised a Zerker to 36 and a Monk to 30 here in EQ2.<BR><BR>However, I'm interested in trying out the Scout class, but am having a tough time deciding which subclass to pick. I've narrowed it down to the Brigand or the Assassin. Between these two which would you recommend? Is the Brigand the better soloer? Is the life of an Assassin spent beween grouping and looking for a group I like the idea of being tier 1 in DPS, but don't want to be relegated to a group only. On the flip side, is it easier to get a group being an Assassin? What's it like as an Assassin?<BR><BR>Basically, I'm after a class with most of the survivability of the fighter (so I can solo when I want), but with improved dps and utility (so I can group when I want). I'm a bit tired of being the MT.<BR><BR>Anyway, any tips you could give would be appreciated. Can I find these answers by just searching the boards? I couldn't find a basic FAQ.<BR><BR>Thanks in advance,<BR>Senn <P>Message Edited by SennSei on <SPAN class=date_text>05-29-2006</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>04:57 PM</SPAN> <P>Message Edited by SennSei on <SPAN class=date_text>05-29-2006</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>05:03 PM</SPAN><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Brigans are definatly better soloers and have more utility. they lack the dps of assassins tho. briggans will bring you very good mob debuffs as well as immunity to AE unless direct, and feign deth. they get doubble attack when using a 1 hander as well. brigans can solo better because most of their attacks do not require stealth, which means they can get off more hits when a mob is stunned then we can. they y get more stunns then we do as well. they also get an ability to repeat their last 3 CA's in rapid succession.</P> <P> </P> <P>Assassins dont really have much to offer except big dps. to do that dps tho we need to be in stealth and behind the mob which makes for some hard soloing as wel only have a few frontal attacks.</P>

[Sug]

I played a Brigand to 59 and have a 30 Assasin,  the Brigand was much more fun for some reason.<div></div>

[dj_krztoff]

Assassin ... Brigands have stupid hats.  <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><div></div>

[Lord Montague]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> dj_krztoff wrote:<BR>Assassin ... Brigands have stupid hats.  <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Robble robble!</P> <P>At any rate, I have tried both assassin and brigand at one point.  I found I liked assassin better - and dare I say...even when soloing!  Why you might say?  Because I like a challenge.  :smileytongue:</P> <P>Both are good classes in their own ways, for many of the reasons already mentioned.</P>

[Oldne]

What's so hard about soloing an Assassin?  It may be more challenging (i.e. you need to push a few more buttons in a certain order) but the payoff is worth it isn't it?  Big damage.  Yum.<div></div>

[SennSei]

Hey all,Thanks for the replies! I've decided to try out the Brigand due to greater versatility and soloability. Seems perfect for playing by one's self as well as a party.So far, I like what I've seen! Now, to pick the best race combo (I know, race doesn't matter).Thanks again all!Senn