1st class suggestions

[ahandle]

<p>I know this is one of those topics that can go on and on because I've played so many mmorpgs, but after all this time I can summon up the most important thing to me in a toon....the ability to survive.</p><p> Which class survives the best?</p><p>Ty</p>

[Siogai]

Tradeskillers that never leave town.... unless you live in Neriak or Kelethin and fall off the edge.

[Aera]

There is no "best" class in EQ2.  All classes are able to survive just fine whether be solo, in a group, or in a raid.  Just ask yourself if you want to tank, dish out damage, or heal and then then narrow it down from there.

[StormCinder]

<p>there's no penalty for not-surviving, so what does it matter?</p><p>SC</p>

[ahandle]

<p>ok, I will rephrase the question.  If 10 mobs were to suddenly attack an equally geared member of each class, which one would survive the longest.</p>

[Norrsken]

<cite>ahandle wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>ok, I will rephrase the question.  If 10 mobs were to suddenly attack an equally geared member of each class, which one would survive the longest.</p></blockquote>a scout with evac that could just leave the scene or a sk. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Sks would kill all 10 mobs, yawn and pull another 10 (if the sk is in good gear and the mobs are low blue or green solo mobs though. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> )

[Wargod1968]

<p>For sheer survivability I will suggest:</p><p>Inquisitor or Templar - plate armor, shield, reactive heals. Can take a beating.</p><p>Paladin or Shadowknight - plate armor, reactive lifetap spell or wards, shield.</p><p>Plenty of other classes are tough, but just in terms of "can I survive being jumped", those would be my picks.</p>

[Norrsken]

<cite>Wargod1968 wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>For sheer survivability I will suggest:</p><p>Inquisitor or Templar - plate armor, shield, reactive heals. Can take a beating.</p><p>Paladin or Shadowknight - plate armor, reactive lifetap spell or wards, shield.</p><p>Plenty of other classes are tough, but just in terms of "can I survive being jumped", those would be my picks.</p></blockquote>Agree with this guy. If you want raw "I can take a beating solo" these are the classes. I'd prolly put the brawlers in there as well.

[StormCinder]

<cite>ahandle wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>ok, I will rephrase the question.  If 10 mobs were to suddenly attack an equally geared member of each class, which one would survive the longest.</p></blockquote><p> Ahh....now that you've cleared that up I'll give you the most precise answer: it depends.</p><p>There are at least 100 different factors to consider (player attitude, player experience, player goals, MOB type [MU vs melee], heroic vs non-heroic, distance from player, etc).  Heck you could have a 100 page thread discussing "<b><u>equally geared</u></b> member of each class."</p><p>So, the answer is: it depends.  Ask 100 players, you'll get <strike>16</strike> 15 (everyone knows Dirge FTL* <img src="/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />&nbsp<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> different answers for 100 different reasons.  </p><p>If you're just trolling for opinions, then fine...my vote is for SK.</p><p>SC</p><p>* jk</p>

[Lightfoot]

<p>As already mentioned above, everyone has their own opinion on class survivability.  For me it is my wizzy at this time.  There are many factors involved.</p><p>It's highly unlikely that I would all of a sudden get jumped on by 10 mobs.  I've learnt from the past to not run blindly in to an unchartered area.  I scan the area first to check for the lvl and placement of the mobs.  If they are too high for me to handle, I go to shadow form then scan again to see if any of them can see through it.</p><p>Another factor for me.  I'm also pain stakingly leveling my army of crafters ahead of her to make sure she always has the best gear and adept III spells.  I use my illy to go harvest the materials because she has her twin to watch her back.  <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>It all comes down to personal choice.  Some people like myself prefer to play casters to playing the tank/brawler types, others prefer just piling in to the mobs.  You will find that you survive better with a class that you enjoy playing because you tend to learn the class better, rather than just muddling your way through in complete confusion.</p>