Mystic + Bard (which and why?)

[Schirf]

<p>My wife's new Mystic will become her new main.  I've got a low level bard that is about to betray to Qeynos to join her.  When I do so, I'll have the opportunity to rethink my Troubador/Dirge choice.  So, which bard class should I level with my wife's Mystic?</p><p>Some extra info: -- We will be using at-tier Master Crafted equipment most of the time. -- We'll be playing with the Mystic + Bard 100% of the time, and add in my son's Paladin about half of the time. -- Our playstyle will have us questing non-stop, with combat experience off.  We're not racing to end-game; we are focusing on AAs as we level.</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></p>

[Vagn]

<p>That one is easy. It's the Dirge.</p><p>Mystics are melee dps and dirges are melee buffers.</p><p>Case closed..</p>

[ecoskii]

<p>yup - no contest at all.  All their buffs and abilities are complimentary from the outset:</p><p>- dirge buffs mystic str, +skills, melee procs and can self-buff some tanking ability (parry, hate, agi)</p><p>- mystic buffs dirge str, agi, hp + a little haste with dogdog</p><p>Dps won't be very high but you will clear most content at the correct level easily enough.</p><p>Duo works better at higher levels with Cacophany of Blades and epic weapon procs but that is a long way off.</p>