Back to EQ, SK questions?

[Kilil]

<p>Returning to EQ from a 4 year break <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Highest toon is a 40 Inquisitor. Been on MMO's since EQL started up.</p><p>I'm looking for a class that can do good dps and tank when called for. I know theres some changes coming up but I am seriously looking at the class.</p><p>Can a SK gear/spec for dps and compete with other dps classes? After LU51?</p><p>Can a SK AOE tank effectively?</p><p>Can a SK solo grind with little down time?</p><p>I know these questions are probably common EQ2 knowledge but like I said I'm just returning. Any info would be appreciated, please convince me not to go Berzerker <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>TYVM</p><p>Kil</p>

[DwarvesR]

<p><cite>Kilil wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Can a SK gear/spec for dps and compete with other dps classes? After LU51?</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Yes to the 1st.  N/A to the 2nd.  No changes made to SK in GU51.</span></p><p>Can a SK AOE tank effectively?</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Best AE tank there is.</span></p><p>Can a SK solo grind with little down time?</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Yes.</span></p></blockquote><p>We got some nice loving lately.  The other tanks are calling or us to be nerfed.  That should tell you how good we finally are <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Kilil]

<p>TYVM for the response. I think I will be going with the SK. I've been hearing bout DPS nerfs on the way, is that specifically for tanking stance or across the board?</p><p>Kil~</p>

[DwarvesR]

<p>Across the board, sadly.  In the (now scrapped) fighter revamp stuff, a lot of our CA's were down 15-25% damage each.  Since that was scrapped, we've escaped the nerfbat for now, but I'm sure we'll be hit with it again at some point.</p>