New to game have some Healer Questions

[Konfused]

<p>Hello, im new to the game just got it the other day, i bought the complete edition came with all the expansions and 3 level packs or something like that ...anyways i want to make a healer i would love to raid end game content and was wondering what is best healer or is it a personal pref. i played WoW b4 this game i played a Priest in that game and loved it a lot aswell as a druid which used HoTS (Heals over time) anyways was just curious what is a good class/race for a healer thanks much for your time and concern...ill also be looking for a good clan/guild that can help me with newb questions i dont mind earning items myself, im no loot [Removed for Content] either i like to work for my own things, i have vent/ts/skype etc. i also have a working headset and mic..</p>

[LardLord]

<p>Templar is your safest bet, but either Shaman (Defiler or Mystic) or Inquisitor also have spots in raids.  Currently, Druids are not a good choice for someone looking to raid, but SOE tends to over-fix balance issues, meaning Druids could very easily end up the alpha-healer next expansion.  I say Templars are your safest bet because, while all the other healers seem to have their ups and downs, Templars have always been one of the two strongest healing classes.</p>

[Graywindnz]

On another note they are one of the slowest to level up. A battle priest would be a better option, a Mystic or an Inquistor, you can change the Inquistor into a Templar through a betratal later on if you want. the Battle Priests are still great healers. They have the option of having their combat spells turned into combat arts with the right amount of AA.

[Pyra Shineflame]

<p><cite>Graywindnz wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>On another note they are one of the slowest to level up. A battle priest would be a better option, a Mystic or an Inquistor, you can change the Inquistor into a Templar through a betratal later on if you want. the Battle Priests are still great healers. They have the option of having their combat spells turned into combat arts with the right amount of AA.</blockquote><p>This. The actual healing difference isn't huge, but the Mystic and Inquisitor are a lot easier to solo with than their counterparts. Both of the druids (HoT) can munch through content but given their lack of big heals in order to deal with spike damage, they aren't wanted on raids that much. My personal vote is for the inquisitor, but I am biased. You have plenty of slots, try them all out and pick your fit ^_^</p>

[Konfused]

<p>awesome thanks much guys/gals i appreciate it a lot...any particular server u guys rec. or are they all pretty much balanced....also do certain races give benefits to a certain class?</p>

[Graywindnz]

I play a Ratonga Inquistor and a Mystic so I am biased. While races each have their prefered class not much of it is going to affect the end game all that much, in regards to server, when you create a toon have a look at you play time to see which servers have the level of people you like and go there, ask in the lvl1-9 chat what its like and see what happens. (note there are some jerks in this channel so take it all in with a grain of salt) You have 7 slots to make toons fo try them out. Im on Guk and play from New Zealand in an Australian Guild.

[Konfused]

<p>^Awesome thanks much once again i appreciate all the advice...sorry for the newb questions.</p>

[Graywindnz]

Newb questions are welcome <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> also check out some of the FAQ threads: <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/forums/show.m?forum_id=2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/...ow.m?forum_id=2</a>