As self or as an avtar

eqbleachy · 07-27-2012, 08:36 AM

What is better to play in other persons Dungeons as?

I have been playing as my level 40 toon with a Merc but wondered would it be quicker if I used an avatar and if there is an AOE specialist one.

Thanks all.

Bleachy.

Mermut · 07-27-2012, 01:05 PM

In general, player characters are more powerful (and more interesting) then the avatars. Each avatar has an auto-attack and 4 arts. Depending on the avatar 1-3 of the arts are mostly useless. If you really want to play an avatar the Duhjalm Sentinel is one of the sturdier ones. It is dropped from various giants around Norrath

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msgnomer · 07-29-2012, 12:36 PM

I'd say just experiment. The devs have been periodically rebalancing playing with characters so it could still change again. It also may depend on your character's level, class, and degree of "uberness".

Last time I tried my unoptimized level 71 Berserker she was weak compared to the avatars playing alone, and strong when with her Mystic merc.

I personally get a kick out of playing the avatars. They may have only 3 or 4 usuable spells, but if I play a different class from my character then its a change of pace for me.

Freejazzlive · 07-30-2012, 10:49 PM

eqbleachy wrote:

What is better to play in other persons Dungeons as?

Which ever is more fun for you. Try them both, see what you think.

07-27-2012, 01:05 PM	#2
Mermut Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 852	In general, player characters are more powerful (and more interesting) then the avatars. Each avatar has an auto-attack and 4 arts. Depending on the avatar 1-3 of the arts are mostly useless. If you really want to play an avatar the Duhjalm Sentinel is one of the sturdier ones. It is dropped from various giants around Norrath editted for typos __________________ I'm willing to suspend my disbelief, But not hang it by the neck until dead.

07-29-2012, 12:36 PM	#3
msgnomer Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 825	I'd say just experiment. The devs have been periodically rebalancing playing with characters so it could still change again. It also may depend on your character's level, class, and degree of "uberness". Last time I tried my unoptimized level 71 Berserker she was weak compared to the avatars playing alone, and strong when with her Mystic merc. I personally get a kick out of playing the avatars. They may have only 3 or 4 usuable spells, but if I play a different class from my character then its a change of pace for me. __________________ Please visit my dungeons by Hedvika on AB: Hall of Fame: Help Feed the Dragons! (No, you won't be the food!) Look for Poet's Dungeon: The Mad Poet's Release returning soon. ---------- Aluriel's chronicle of a scavanger hunt through 50 player decorated homes and guildhalls:.... http://photobucket.com/AlurielsAdventure

07-30-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
Freejazzlive Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends Posts: 704	eqbleachy wrote: What is better to play in other persons Dungeons as? Which ever is more fun for you. Try them both, see what you think. __________________ Talechaser Tuckpaw, Troubadour of Freeport Golgi Apparati, Swashbuckler of Freeport Aheedi Adaephon, Warlock of Freeport

07-27-2012, 08:36 AM	#1
eqbleachy Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 10	What is better to play in other persons Dungeons as? I have been playing as my level 40 toon with a Merc but wondered would it be quicker if I used an avatar and if there is an AOE specialist one. Thanks all. Bleachy.