Returning Players

[Retski]

<p>My wife and I just returned to EQ2 after several years of trying competing products and we really like the changes in EQ2! With that being said, my wife has been playing a pallie and I created a troubadour both lvl 22 right now. Our game play is mostly centered around quests, though I enjoy a good dungeon run every now and then. We will eventually run occasional raids with our guild but that won't be for a while. With that info, here's my question: Would we be better off with me playing a different class? I have an illusionist I could dust off, a ranger and a fury. Which class would help the most for dungeon runs? Should I make a new char? I appreciate the feedback!</p>

[Lorzus]

<p>As the usual answer, play what you enjoy <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>That being said starting groups with a tank/healer (i.e. fury) would be much easier than having to find a healer every time. For questing though, you two should be fine with whatever class combos you pick (as long as the quests aren't herioc).</p>

[Retski]

<p>Thanks for the answer. We are doing well with our current classes but I guess I am focusing more on instances/dungeons. We are currently capable of killing named mobs that are green and we've almost outleveled the dungeons.</p><p>Is there a class I could play that could improve our chances/ability to better handle these bosses?</p>

[Azekah1]

<p>a troub is good, but you could prob kill more with a more dps oriented class, or a melee specced healer.</p><p>A coercer would be a nice addition, or that illy that you have (enchanter dps has been increased a lot)</p>

[TheSpin]

<p>I think a paladin and a bard are a great combo for questing, and a good combo for groups also.  There are actually quite a few healers around.  Finding the healer is often easier than finding a good tank.</p><p>The bard's speed buffs would make life outside of grouping faster, and dps doesn't matter all that much in a small group doing solo content or even lower level heroic content.</p><p>Yes in the end the most 'effective' duo in terms of the difficulty of mobs you could handle would probably be a healer/tank but it doesn't mean you'd enjoy it the most.</p>

[Retski]

<p>From some of the research I've done I am thinking of getting my Fury back out though I don't know if we'll be lacking on the DPS side.</p><p>It seems that, if I want to play a troub most effectively, I will need to actively manage the songs and my playstyle may be a bit too lazy for that.  That also means that the illusionist might be a little too busy for me, if I remember the class right.</p><p>Any idea on how DPS between Fury and Troub might compare? Any other classes I should consider (warden maybe)?</p><p>OH, I should point out that my wife is a bit anti-social which means that its usually only the two of us. This is why it is important to find a class that I can play that provides the best odds in instances.</p>

[Katelei]

<p><cite>Retski wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>From some of the research I've done I am thinking of getting my Fury back out though I don't know if we'll be lacking on the DPS side.</p><p>It seems that, if I want to play a troub most effectively, I will need to actively manage the songs and my playstyle may be a bit too lazy for that.  That also means that the illusionist might be a little too busy for me, if I remember the class right.</p><p>Any idea on how DPS between Fury and Troub might compare? Any other classes I should consider (warden maybe)?</p><p>OH, I should point out that my wife is a bit anti-social which means that its usually only the two of us. This is why it is important to find a class that I can play that provides the best odds in instances.</p></blockquote><p>I don't have any numbers, but I'm pretty sure Fury can out DPS a Troub.  A troub's job is more utility, Troubador's also are sucky to solo with and very very slow. </p><p>I definitely would go for a healer tank combo or bringing out the Illy or betray to coercer. </p><p>Fury - Heals, Decent DPS, Invis and Run Speed/Travel</p><p>Illy - DPS, some utility, pet...</p><p>I'd lean to Fury though.</p>

[Retski]

<p>FURY it is.... thanks all</p>