Help me choose right

[Cort]

<span class="postbody">Hello everyone, I am new to EQ2 and I just need a little bit of help and information to choose the right class. Back to EQ1, I was playing a Bard.  ''Twisting'' 3-4 songs, buffing my groupmates and debuffing ennemies.  While not being as important as the Tank and the Healer, I was not just another DPS class.  I was working hard to keep 4 songs up and decide which one to play in every situation.  Not a tank, not a healer, and not the one you call when you need pure damage. But a class that can turn the tide of any battle with buff and debuff.  Making the Tanks live longer, the Healer heals better/longer, and the DPSer hit harder and making the ennemies weaker. I want to be the class that people invite just because they need a last person, but once I'm in, they can't live without me <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />. Maybe a Bard or enchanter ?</span>

[Eugam]

<cite>Cortex wrote:</cite><blockquote><span class="postbody">Hello everyone, I am new to EQ2 and I just need a little bit of help and information to choose the right class. Back to EQ1, I was playing a Bard.  ''Twisting'' 3-4 songs, buffing my groupmates and debuffing ennemies.  While not being as important as the Tank and the Healer, I was not just another DPS class.  I was working hard to keep 4 songs up and decide which one to play in every situation.  Not a tank, not a healer, and not the one you call when you need pure damage. But a class that can turn the tide of any battle with buff and debuff.  Making the Tanks live longer, the Healer heals better/longer, and the DPSer hit harder and making the ennemies weaker. I want to be the class that people invite just because they need a last person, but once I'm in, they can't live without me <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />. Maybe a Bard or enchanter ?</span> </blockquote>You have to try for yourself, i am afraid. Bards wield weopons and enchanters are casters. Both have their ups and downs.I tend to say you might want to try an illusionist

[Gladiia]

<p>Bard or chanter is probably what you want - since you are new, I would also suggest illusionist out of these 4 as they are the easiest to solo.  Coercers are capable of doing things illusionists cant, but it can be a lot tougher figuring out how to pull that off.  Just about everyone wants a bard in the group - the difference between having a bard versus some other class is seriously HUGE.  But, when you solo on a bard....well, simply put it's not always pretty.  </p><p>Just like any class, all classes can solo well if you know how to play them.  But I do find that some are better first choices for new players.</p>

[Zeuhl]

Aye I agree with Gladiia. It does sound like an Illusionist would be a good fit for you but I think you should atleast try them all if you're not sure. Nothing sucks more than playing a class you don't like just so you can get a spot in a group or raid. I've played both chanter classes and they don't quite fit my style (only mage I can stand to play is my wizard),but I do have an alt troubador. Like previously stated these classes aren't the easiest to solo but it can be done. When played well any of these classes bring a lot to the table in terms of crowd control and combat support. Just play the one you enjoy and the rest will eventually fall into place.