Raz_wolf wrote:
In a group situation, you'll only be asked in to do one thing, heal. If you show up as a for example an inq. And are like I can tank good. Yea...i instantly start thinking about finding an excuse to drop group. We have one like that on our server....it did not go well.
All classes in Eq2 can solo. And thus bring some dps. But stick to what your good at. Buff, heal, Support the group and let the true dps classes your supporting shine.
True, a healer's main purpose is to heal/debuff but if they can throw out extra dps without hindering their main goal there is no reason they shouldnt unless the ideas of buff/healbot are so ingrained to the individual. Some fights it can be impossible/impractical but on others it would not be detrimental. Every bit of dps helps to kill the mob that much faster, leaving less room for any sudden problems like spikes or power issues and the faster they die the less healing is required.