This is my first Shadow knight.

[Chakoty]

<DIV>hiyas i decided to try a SK and gonna betray between pally and sk who's better str and spell wise? also i'm gonna be upgrading my Spells today but not sure what we use. Do we use Essence? i dont wann craft the wrong spells consiering i may be betraying and there's no broker i heard on Haven. Any input be appreciated.</DIV>

[Kazander13]

<DIV><A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=10&message.id=7852" target=_blank>http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=10&message.id=7852</A></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>That's a link to the Paladin spell compilation thread. OUrs is at the top of the forums under sticky, or here:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=9&message.id=18736" target=_blank>http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=9&message.id=18736</A></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>In short, there's not one spell that I can think of off the top of my head that crosses between crusaders except the adventure pack abilities. And from what I understand when you betray, all your skills start at the bottom. (Could be wrong on this, if I am someone will correct me). I have been gone for a long time but I'm pretty sure that's how it works.</DIV>

[Mmaster]

Not to flame or anything BUT, I really think it is best decided on your own. The basics between pallies and SK's are that SK's do more dps, pallies have a max hitpoint buff, sk's use health taps and damage shields, pallies have direct heals a rez, and a simple ward. I cant tell you much about aggro as it has to do a lot more with the person than the class, but I can tell you I have no aggro problems in groups or raids whatsoever. Just go by your gut and have fun, dont push towards the most uber class out of the subclasses you wont find it(unless you are a necro) My opinions are almost always different from others, I know my class exceptionally well as I have to, or I will let down my 23 friends. <div></div>

[Ramglob]

I have a 45 Pally and a 56 SK.  My thoughts are as follows.  1 on 1 I have never beaten a SK as a Pally.  As a SK I have never lost to a Pally.  Take it as you may.......although I do play my SK a lot more than my Pally and I understand his str and weaknesses better. <div></div>

[Chakoty]

<DIV>well i cant betray yet on Test so i guess ill play my sk he's lvl 14 and having fun with him.. When i upgrade his spells do they use Essence? and if so anyone got a link to the Crafting for the list of our spells to craft?</DIV>