Whats the MAJOR role of a Templar? -Newbie Cleric :)-

extraki · 12-01-2005, 10:55 AM

Hii everyone,

Im brand new to the cleric class, and new to healers in general. My question is what is the major role of the Templar? is it to heal, buffs, or smiting the mob? This question might of been asked in the past, but im want to no for sure. Right now i have a human cleric (Good), but am debating weather or not to do the Betrayal to become an insquator (sorry..i cant spell it lol). What i want to do is be a healer, that has decently good buffs. So is Templar the Subclass for me?

Gcha · 12-01-2005, 10:57 AM

To complain ... work on getting your skill up ASAP SMILEY

kenji · 12-01-2005, 11:00 AM

Templar is a healer, thats it

smite doesnt hurt anything.

buffs every class around the same good. but difference uses.

overall easier to keep the group alive, but nothing else better

Xerxess · 12-01-2005, 11:16 AM

Hardcore XP grind group...we shine awesome in that aspect...now go out there everything and find yourself a hardcore XP grinding group!

Niburr · 12-01-2005, 05:32 PM

I hear Sanctuary works well with Porcupine! :smileysurprised:

Andu · 12-01-2005, 05:46 PM

Hi Extrakick. Ignore the posts above, they are all by tired and dejected Templars whose brains are addled by repeatedly hitting their heads against the same brick wall. Me, I’m also tired and dejected but I hope that my brain is still intact, though dwindling fast. The wall really hurts.

To answer your questions:

a) We are primarily healers and group based. We are the ones that keep all the other players in a group standing. Sure, if you have the time then cast a smite but if you ever let someone die because you were busy trying to blow things up, then you failed badly.

b) The differences between Templars and Inquisitors are marginal in reality. However, Inquisitors tend to be more offensive and concentrate more on debuffs than buffs. Templars on the other hand tend to be defensive and buff their group more and have additional abilities based on healing. There are far more Templars than Inquisitors although this is more to do with there being less evil characters than good ones more than anything else.

In summary, if you want to heal well and buff your group then yes, Templar is probably a good choice for your playstyle.

SenorPhrog · 12-01-2005, 06:44 PM

Gchang wrote:
To complain ... work on getting your skill up ASAP

Come on man...you can't jade em on day 1. At least wait until Day 7.... :smileywink:

SenorPhrog · 12-01-2005, 06:46 PM

extrakick wrote:

Hii everyone,

Im brand new to the cleric class, and new to healers in general. My question is what is the major role of the Templar? is it to heal, buffs, or smiting the mob? This question might of been asked in the past, but im want to no for sure. Right now i have a human cleric (Good), but am debating weather or not to do the Betrayal to become an insquator (sorry..i cant spell it lol). What i want to do is be a healer, that has decently good buffs. So is Templar the Subclass for me?

If you have a group of friends you group with a lot then a Templar is a good way to go. Soloing.... well there are plenty of threads on that already. I hear Inquisitors get some decent haste spells but I like my Templar and they work great in a group.

Mew · 12-02-2005, 02:32 AM

In a raid situation where the boss mob is wailing on your tank for 1k - 2k per hit or more Templars shine like the sun. In small groups they aren't really any better than any other priest class, in most cases. I find I get bored in small groups since there is little do do. Our heals generally way overpower the dps output of small group and solo mobs. Templar dps doesnt contribute all that much to taking the mob down faster. Solo Templars are slow to advance since it takes longer to drop each mob but with patience it can be done.

MadisonPark · 12-02-2005, 03:47 AM

Niburr wrote:

I hear Sanctuary works well with Porcupine! :smileysurprised:

I believe they fixed that in this live update, if not, they definately have plans to.

Gcha · 12-02-2005, 04:24 AM

Radar-X wrote:

Gchang wrote:
To complain ... work on getting your skill up ASAP

Come on man...you can't jade em on day 1. At least wait until Day 7.... :smileywink:

Start 'em young so they grown up right ... it's a tough world in this forum SMILEY

12-01-2005, 10:55 AM	#1
extraki Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Hii everyone, Im brand new to the cleric class, and new to healers in general. My question is what is the major role of the Templar? is it to heal, buffs, or smiting the mob? This question might of been asked in the past, but im want to no for sure. Right now i have a human cleric (Good), but am debating weather or not to do the Betrayal to become an insquator (sorry..i cant spell it lol). What i want to do is be a healer, that has decently good buffs. So is Templar the Subclass for me?

12-01-2005, 11:16 AM	#4
Xerxess Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 168	Hardcore XP grind group...we shine awesome in that aspect...now go out there everything and find yourself a hardcore XP grinding group! __________________ Pepi Necessary Evil 80 Swashy Max of 400 DPS!!

12-01-2005, 05:32 PM	#5
Niburr Loremaster Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 18	I hear Sanctuary works well with Porcupine! :smileysurprised: __________________

12-01-2005, 05:46 PM	#6
Andu General Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 578	Hi Extrakick. Ignore the posts above, they are all by tired and dejected Templars whose brains are addled by repeatedly hitting their heads against the same brick wall. Me, I’m also tired and dejected but I hope that my brain is still intact, though dwindling fast. The wall really hurts. To answer your questions: a) We are primarily healers and group based. We are the ones that keep all the other players in a group standing. Sure, if you have the time then cast a smite but if you ever let someone die because you were busy trying to blow things up, then you failed badly. b) The differences between Templars and Inquisitors are marginal in reality. However, Inquisitors tend to be more offensive and concentrate more on debuffs than buffs. Templars on the other hand tend to be defensive and buff their group more and have additional abilities based on healing. There are far more Templars than Inquisitors although this is more to do with there being less evil characters than good ones more than anything else. In summary, if you want to heal well and buff your group then yes, Templar is probably a good choice for your playstyle. __________________

12-01-2005, 06:44 PM	#7
SenorPhrog Ten Ton Hammer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Fourth Wall Posts: 1,041	Gchang wrote: To complain ... work on getting your skill up ASAP Come on man...you can't jade em on day 1. At least wait until Day 7.... :smileywink: __________________

12-01-2005, 10:57 AM	#2
Gcha Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 175	To complain ... work on getting your skill up ASAP

12-01-2005, 11:00 AM	#3
kenji Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 718	Templar is a healer, thats it smite doesnt hurt anything. buffs every class around the same good. but difference uses. overall easier to keep the group alive, but nothing else better

12-01-2005, 06:46 PM	#8
SenorPhrog Ten Ton Hammer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Fourth Wall Posts: 1,041	extrakick wrote: Hii everyone, Im brand new to the cleric class, and new to healers in general. My question is what is the major role of the Templar? is it to heal, buffs, or smiting the mob? This question might of been asked in the past, but im want to no for sure. Right now i have a human cleric (Good), but am debating weather or not to do the Betrayal to become an insquator (sorry..i cant spell it lol). What i want to do is be a healer, that has decently good buffs. So is Templar the Subclass for me? If you have a group of friends you group with a lot then a Templar is a good way to go. Soloing.... well there are plenty of threads on that already. I hear Inquisitors get some decent haste spells but I like my Templar and they work great in a group. __________________

12-02-2005, 02:32 AM	#9
Mew General Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 488	In a raid situation where the boss mob is wailing on your tank for 1k - 2k per hit or more Templars shine like the sun. In small groups they aren't really any better than any other priest class, in most cases. I find I get bored in small groups since there is little do do. Our heals generally way overpower the dps output of small group and solo mobs. Templar dps doesnt contribute all that much to taking the mob down faster. Solo Templars are slow to advance since it takes longer to drop each mob but with patience it can be done.

12-02-2005, 03:47 AM	#10
MadisonPark Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 888	Niburr wrote: I hear Sanctuary works well with Porcupine! :smileysurprised: I believe they fixed that in this live update, if not, they definately have plans to. __________________ Lairia- Templar on Guk

12-02-2005, 04:24 AM	#11
Gcha Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 175	Radar-X wrote: Gchang wrote: To complain ... work on getting your skill up ASAP Come on man...you can't jade em on day 1. At least wait until Day 7.... :smileywink: Start 'em young so they grown up right ... it's a tough world in this forum