hi,1. play whatever race you want, in the end game it doesn't really matter.2. no we aren't fully dependent on poison but it is part of our dps so you'll end up using it. However I didn't even bother with poison till I was in my 50's though I did have some on hand just in case I needed the extra dps for something.3. Yes, I soloed 90% of my way from 1 to 70, grouping mainly to kill nameds for AA exp.4. If your on a pve server then yeah, go with Agi/Str till your 70. Then play around with different specs, I like Agi/Int/Str or Agi/Str/Sta.5. Yes, swashy is the best class
