Two Shadowknights.....how different?

[GSJackalope]

Hey fellow SK's (although being a Froglok maybe <i>fellow</i> is pushing it <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" /> ).I've got a minor dilemma here.  My wife and I just came back after a long absence and she decided to play a Sarnak Defiler.  Now, the healer/tank combo has always worked for us in the past, so I am considering playing a second SK to duo with her.My question is....  How different can my two SK's be in terms of playstyle, considering the stat options, AA's, etc.  My original SK mostly solos or duos with another (friend's) SK.  The new one would be a full time partner to my wife's defiler.  So is it possible to play two SK's and not feel like you're playing two identical classes?  Wanna know before I get too far as if it comes down to it the Froglok lives and I'll try something else with the new Sarnak.Thanks all, for any help or otherwise!

[Hugsnkissums]

<p>It's very difficult to have two fo the same class and play them differently...old habits die hard. I don't solo very often, but when I do I pretty much play the same way I do when I'm in a group. </p><p>That being said, I've only heard of one other way to play an SK other then the usual solo/small group build, but it makes you a really crappy tank. Get the biggest slowest 2hd weapon you can find, push your strength as high as you can...even forgo int for str. The only real feasible way to play this way though is if you have someone else tanking. Works well in raids, but if there's any chance you can pull aggro you're really going to be missing that shield.</p>

[GSJackalope]

Thanks for the reply.Sounds like leveling a second SK would be a waste, especially after all the "adventure" of moving a Froglok to Freeport.  I can see what you mean about it being hard to actually play the two differently, I hadn't thought of that.  I'm sure that regardless of my build I would still play my SK like a SK after all. 

[Soefje]

<cite>GSJackalope wrote:</cite><blockquote>Thanks for the reply.Sounds like leveling a second SK would be a waste, especially after all the "adventure" of moving a Froglok to Freeport.  I can see what you mean about it being hard to actually play the two differently, I hadn't thought of that.  I'm sure that regardless of my build I would still play my SK like a SK after all.  </blockquote><p>One thought.  </p><p>If you really want to play a SK, play your orginal one with your wife and mentor her.  You get the advantage of having a tank with better gear than you can find at that level, she will level faster, and you and always share the quests that you did not do in the past.  You won't level very fast (well actually your level will increase with hers), but it can be fun.  </p><p> I have been doing this with my son as he levels his assassin and my nephew as he levels his bruiser.  Because of the gear, I think we can duo (or trio) mobs that we might not be able to handle if I was the leveling at the same time.</p><p> Just a thought.</p>