Swashy or Coercer?

[HetheMan]

I know, it's a silly question. Nevertheless, I've narrowed my decision down to Coercer or Swashbuckler. Aside from the fact that one's evil and one's good, I'm hoping someone can give me a little insight into which one I'd prefer. I have no patience for fighter or priest classes, and as far as mages and rogues are concerned, these are the two I've whittled it down to. So, if someone knocked you on the head and demanded you give an answer or they'd bash your brains in, which one would you recommend? I'll be reposting this in the Coercer boards as well. If you're bored and would like to argue for your class (or against it), please feel free. I'm all ears... <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><span class="postbody">edit:  I rolled a coercer to see the TD content.  I've always wanted to roll a coercer, and here's my chance.  Though, in honesty, I'm a rogue at heart.  I realize this should answer my question, but I'm stupid and need people to yell at me to make my decisions.  If I couldn't be a rogue, I'd be a mage for sure.  I've got a 50 Necro and I've taken a Swash to 30 or so.  This information probably doesn't help tremendously, but I'm a bit drunk and right now it seems pertinent.  Please, tell me what to do!  I promise I'll be grateful no matter what your input.</span>

[Dreadpatch]

I have a level 80 coercer and a level 80 swashy. I really love playing both. With the coercer updates in GU 46 though I have to say the coercer edges out a tiny bit in grouping (not solo believe it or not for me). Coercer can dps almost as high as the swashy, has sick buffs, and can mezz. But there isn't enough of a difference to have me sway you from the swashy if you want to play a rogue. I have a ton of fun with my swashy too.

[HetheMan]

Thanks for the thoughtful response!

[tass]

lol if you have the patieance to be a coercer go for it. I know I didn't. Plus it's a lonely class. I mean its interesting and for a raid ur the guy or a grp. Combined with a swash the tanks hate is secured, but I just always see coercers lfg. No one invites em to a spot when they can just grab another dps.It's an interesting class, takes patience, but it's a lonely 1. So if you do choose 1, id suggest getting in a nice guild that will take you along for places to grind and loot.

[Dreadpatch]

I have never even once had trouble getting a group on my coercer. Longest wait in history is maybe 30 mins. I don't have trouble finding a group with my swashy either, they are both sought after classes.

[Errolflynn]

When you get to the 80's every group wants a mezzer and power regen.Anyway I have a lvl 61 Coercer as well and it plays very differently to my Swashy. It all depends what mood I'm in. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />