Solo char decision help

xeric · 08-27-2006, 11:39 PM

I've read posts that are similar, but want to see if someone can help me compare 3 specific classes against what I'm looking for. The classes I'm interested in are Wizard, Necro or Coercer. The criteria are:1) Solo Ability against powerful opponents2) Solo Ability for leveling quickly (keeps things interesting)On this forum, I have read some things that suggest the Wizzy is a good soloer and it appears root/burn is the way. I have created a level 9 wizzy, which I know is very low to test, but root breaks almost instantly and root/burn just doesn't seem to work so good. Now I have not upgraded root or added anything to my char, but I thought this would give me a taste of whether this tactic was the way forward. Is there another tactic, or does root get better?Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

ShadowDragon32 · 08-28-2006, 07:02 PM

Wizards are greater than the others with soloing heroics with root and monster nukes. I think Necros solo trash mobs a bit better because of less risk due to having pets. Necro's also never have to rest while grinding, because of lich. Necros have tons of eye candy, which makes them fun to play through the levels since ever few spells you get something cool. But its amazing playing a wizard and watching massive nukes. EWWWW me likes pretty lights...IMO this is the benefits of each classWizardsMonster NukesEvac can be nice on pvpNecrosHeal others only for like 1200 though in t7Fake Death Nice when grinding to save your lifeCool Pets Kinda funThis is just my opinion on things. I love all the necro's fun stuff, but theres nothing better than logging on my wizard to feel like some kinda of Diety with my massive short term DPS, well atleast until the mob hits me back.

ki sensei · 08-28-2006, 07:21 PM

Wizard is the best aginst "powerful opponets", and coercer would be the fastest solo xp (At higher levels of course).

IllusiveThoughts · 08-28-2006, 08:06 PM

xeric wrote:
I've read posts that are similar, but want to see if someone can help me compare 3 specific classes against what I'm looking for.

The classes I'm interested in are Wizard, Necro or Coercer.

The criteria are:

1) Solo Ability against powerful opponents
2) Solo Ability for leveling quickly (keeps things interesting)

On this forum, I have read some things that suggest the Wizzy is a good soloer and it appears root/burn is the way. I have created a level 9 wizzy, which I know is very low to test, but root breaks almost instantly and root/burn just doesn't seem to work so good. Now I have not upgraded root or added anything to my char, but I thought this would give me a taste of whether this tactic was the way forward. Is there another tactic, or does root get better?

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

coercer is more challenging and has better soloability if you can get a master 1 charm as you level it becomes a cakewalk.

xeric · 08-31-2006, 03:27 AM

Thank you everyone. Haven't made my decision yet, but this is most helpful.

Thola · 09-01-2006, 06:47 PM

xeric wrote:I have created a level 9 wizzy, which I know is very low to test, but root breaks almost instantly and root/burn just doesn't seem to work so good. Now I have not upgraded root or added anything to my char, but I thought this would give me a taste of whether this tactic was the way forward. Is there another tactic, or does root get better?Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

Keep in mind that ANY damage that the mob receives while rooted has a chance of breaking it. So you may want to try avoiding any dots. Just stick to big nukes. When/if root breaks make sure you put your ice shield on yourself. It often does more damage to the mob than the mob does to you. You can also stun the mob as it is moving towards you which does a lot of damage in itself and allows you to get off another big nuke before it reaches you. You can also simply re-root if you wish to play it safe.If/when you ever reach L50, your tactics change a bit with the introduction of ice comet. :smileywink:

08-28-2006, 07:02 PM	#2
ShadowDragon32 Loremaster Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 98	Wizards are greater than the others with soloing heroics with root and monster nukes. I think Necros solo trash mobs a bit better because of less risk due to having pets. Necro's also never have to rest while grinding, because of lich. Necros have tons of eye candy, which makes them fun to play through the levels since ever few spells you get something cool. But its amazing playing a wizard and watching massive nukes. EWWWW me likes pretty lights...IMO this is the benefits of each classWizardsMonster NukesEvac can be nice on pvpNecrosHeal others only for like 1200 though in t7Fake Death Nice when grinding to save your lifeCool Pets Kinda funThis is just my opinion on things. I love all the necro's fun stuff, but theres nothing better than logging on my wizard to feel like some kinda of Diety with my massive short term DPS, well atleast until the mob hits me back. __________________

08-28-2006, 08:06 PM	#4
IllusiveThoughts Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,311	xeric wrote: I've read posts that are similar, but want to see if someone can help me compare 3 specific classes against what I'm looking for. The classes I'm interested in are Wizard, Necro or Coercer. The criteria are: 1) Solo Ability against powerful opponents 2) Solo Ability for leveling quickly (keeps things interesting) On this forum, I have read some things that suggest the Wizzy is a good soloer and it appears root/burn is the way. I have created a level 9 wizzy, which I know is very low to test, but root breaks almost instantly and root/burn just doesn't seem to work so good. Now I have not upgraded root or added anything to my char, but I thought this would give me a taste of whether this tactic was the way forward. Is there another tactic, or does root get better? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks! coercer is more challenging and has better soloability if you can get a master 1 charm as you level it becomes a cakewalk. __________________ The wizards creed: __________________________________________________ _____________________________________ you will die, you will die often, you will die for no reason, you will die for a reason, you will die because soe wants you to die, did I mention you will die? Start getting used to it.

08-27-2006, 11:39 PM	#1
xeric Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 20	I've read posts that are similar, but want to see if someone can help me compare 3 specific classes against what I'm looking for. The classes I'm interested in are Wizard, Necro or Coercer. The criteria are:1) Solo Ability against powerful opponents2) Solo Ability for leveling quickly (keeps things interesting)On this forum, I have read some things that suggest the Wizzy is a good soloer and it appears root/burn is the way. I have created a level 9 wizzy, which I know is very low to test, but root breaks almost instantly and root/burn just doesn't seem to work so good. Now I have not upgraded root or added anything to my char, but I thought this would give me a taste of whether this tactic was the way forward. Is there another tactic, or does root get better?Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

08-28-2006, 07:21 PM	#3
ki sensei Loremaster Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 18	Wizard is the best aginst "powerful opponets", and coercer would be the fastest solo xp (At higher levels of course).

08-31-2006, 03:27 AM	#5
xeric Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 20	Thank you everyone. Haven't made my decision yet, but this is most helpful.

09-01-2006, 06:47 PM	#6
Thola Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 14	xeric wrote:I have created a level 9 wizzy, which I know is very low to test, but root breaks almost instantly and root/burn just doesn't seem to work so good. Now I have not upgraded root or added anything to my char, but I thought this would give me a taste of whether this tactic was the way forward. Is there another tactic, or does root get better?Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks! Keep in mind that ANY damage that the mob receives while rooted has a chance of breaking it. So you may want to try avoiding any dots. Just stick to big nukes. When/if root breaks make sure you put your ice shield on yourself. It often does more damage to the mob than the mob does to you. You can also stun the mob as it is moving towards you which does a lot of damage in itself and allows you to get off another big nuke before it reaches you. You can also simply re-root if you wish to play it safe.If/when you ever reach L50, your tactics change a bit with the introduction of ice comet. :smileywink: