New angle - need help

[EQ2noob]

<p>I received a lot of good feedback on my other thread re getting into EQ2.  Based on such feedback, I"m getting EQ2 gold + AOD (for mercenaries).  Now, I would love to ask some advice for a class.I'm looking for a class that will allow me to start building up my EQ2 account - as I have nothing.  So this will need to be a class that can access some content solo.  Ultimately, I guess, I'm looking for a character that is good at farming.  The classes that have caught my eye:Monk/BruiserShadowknight(though given that a group relies on tank the most, and I don't know any encounters, I am not too excited to tank - though in other MMOs I tank very well)SwashbucklerAssassin(I question the ability of assassin to solo/farm a bit)Coercer/Illusionistor Dirge/Troubadour(It's too difficult to sort out the subtle differences between Coercer vs. Illusionist or Dirge vs. Troubadour, and it's very unclear whether these are good solo/farmers.)Again, the goal is to have a class that will be the "pillar" of the account.</p>

[redwoodtreesprite]

<p>Only the ones in the first group you list are truly good soloers.</p><p>The others can, but are more squishy and may need a mercenary to survive in some zones.</p><p>Best would be a monk/bruiser, as they can heal themselves some as well as cure status ailmemts, and get powerful attacks.  Shadowknight is an excellent soloer from all I have heard, but be prepared.  Some of an SK's attacks will cause much visual puking of your enemies.  Me, I get tired of that fast with my warlock, but if seeing your enemies throw up green goop a lot does not bother, than a shadow knight is a very good choice.</p>

[Amekoi]

<p>I've found that my shadowknight and bruiser are both pro at farming -- they can pull a lot of mobs and take them down fast with AoE's, are fairly durable, and very easy to learn and play with little skill.</p><p>A coercer/illy is very good at soloing, but will take more skill than the two fighters.</p><p>Scouts, I personally find, are tons of fun, but you're going to find it very difficult to farm and solo on a bard compared to the other classes. If you need to go with a scout, I would stick with a swashbuckler or brigand. Assassins rely too much on backstab chains and single targets, IMO, to be really as good at farming than the other two.</p><p>edit -- you mentioned getting AoD. If so, seriously consider the beastlord if you want to play extreme easy mode soloer <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Zorastiz]

<p><cite>redwoodtreesprite wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Only the ones in the first group you list are truly good soloers.</p><p>The others can, but are more squishy and may need a mercenary to survive in some zones.</p><p>Best would be a monk/bruiser, as they can heal themselves some as well as cure status ailmemts, and get powerful attacks.  Shadowknight is an excellent soloer from all I have heard, but be prepared.  Some of an SK's attacks will cause much visual puking of your enemies.  Me, I get tired of that fast with my warlock, but if seeing your enemies throw up green goop a lot does not bother, than a shadow knight is a very good choice.</p></blockquote><p>I can say my Assassin soloed like a machine, not squishy, no merc.</p>

[Chronus1]

<p>Many less powerful mobs at once SK is the best. One 24 man raid mob meant for a level 80 either brawler will be best. Current content either a brawler or maybe an inquisitor will be best.</p>

[Deago]

<p>Was sleepy and totally misread that title as "New Angler."  Was thinking of a new epic fish mob <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p><p><img src="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/146/398032677_dfab408834_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></p>