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There are five primary roles in a typical EverQuest group: tank, healer, puller, damage mitigator, and DPS. | There are five primary roles in a typical EverQuest group: tank, healer, puller, damage mitigator, and DPS. | ||
| − | '''Tanks''' ([[Paladin]], [[Shadow Knight]], [[Warrior]]) focus on two things: keeping the monsters' attention on them, and not dying. The two Knights classes ([[ | + | '''Tanks''' ([[Paladin]], [[Shadow Knight]], [[Warrior]]) focus on two things: keeping the monsters' attention on them, and not dying. The two Knights classes ([[Paladin]]s and [[Shadow Knight]])s and [[Warrior]]s avoid dying with spells and disciplines, as well as by wearing plate armor. The knights use spells to keep the monsters' attacking them ("keeping agro"), while Warriors keep agro mainly through the "procs" (spells cast by) their magical weapons. Against some monsters [[Monk]]s and [[Ranger]]s can also tank. |
| − | '''Healers''' ([[Cleric]]s, [[Druid]]s, [[Shaman]]) have one role: keeping the party alive by casting healing spells. [[Cleric]]s are by far the best healers, while [[Druid]]s are generally second and [[Shaman]] third. [[ | + | '''Healers''' ([[Cleric]]s, [[Druid]]s, [[Shaman]]) have one role: keeping the party alive by casting healing spells. [[Cleric]]s are by far the best healers, while [[Druid]]s are generally second and [[Shaman]] third. [[Necromancer]]s, [[Paladin]]s |
'''Pullers''' ([[Monk]] or [[Shadowknight]]). Since monsters are often found in clumps, but are easier to fight one at a time, a puller's role is to bring individual mobs back to the group to fight. [[Monk]]s and [[Shadow Knight]]s do this by using their Feign Death to do this particularly well, but [[Necromancers]] (while less hardy) can also Feign Death, [[Cleric]]s and [[Enchanters]] can use [[Pacify]] to pull, and (outdoors) [[Ranger]]s and [[Druid]]s can pull using [[Harmony]]. | '''Pullers''' ([[Monk]] or [[Shadowknight]]). Since monsters are often found in clumps, but are easier to fight one at a time, a puller's role is to bring individual mobs back to the group to fight. [[Monk]]s and [[Shadow Knight]]s do this by using their Feign Death to do this particularly well, but [[Necromancers]] (while less hardy) can also Feign Death, [[Cleric]]s and [[Enchanters]] can use [[Pacify]] to pull, and (outdoors) [[Ranger]]s and [[Druid]]s can pull using [[Harmony]]. | ||
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'''Damage mitigators''' ([[Enchanter]] or [[Shaman]]) reduce the amount of damage done by monsters in one of two ways. [[Enchanter]]s, [[Shaman]], and to a lesser extent [[Bard]]s can "slow" a monster's attacks, making them do less damage. [[Enchanters]] can also provide "crowd control" by using their mezmerization spells to temporarily disable some monsters so that the party can focus on just one (eg. when the puller accidentally brings back multiple monsters). Many classes also have a "root" spell: unlike mezmerization spells root spells allow the monster to keep fighting, but because they prevent the monster from moving they can be used to control crowds by rooting extra monsters away from the party. | '''Damage mitigators''' ([[Enchanter]] or [[Shaman]]) reduce the amount of damage done by monsters in one of two ways. [[Enchanter]]s, [[Shaman]], and to a lesser extent [[Bard]]s can "slow" a monster's attacks, making them do less damage. [[Enchanters]] can also provide "crowd control" by using their mezmerization spells to temporarily disable some monsters so that the party can focus on just one (eg. when the puller accidentally brings back multiple monsters). Many classes also have a "root" spell: unlike mezmerization spells root spells allow the monster to keep fighting, but because they prevent the monster from moving they can be used to control crowds by rooting extra monsters away from the party. | ||
| − | '''DPS''' (many). DPS classes help the party kill monsters faster by providing more "damage per second". [[Rogue]]s and [[Ranger]]s do this primarily through melee damage, while [[Druid]]s, [[Wizard]]s, and [[Magician]]s cast spells which do damage, and [[Necromancers]] and [[ | + | '''DPS''' (many). DPS classes help the party kill monsters faster by providing more "damage per second". [[Rogue]]s and [[Ranger]]s do this primarily through melee damage, while [[Druid]]s, [[Wizard]]s, and [[Magician]]s cast spells which do damage, and [[Necromancers]] and [[Magician]]s can summon pets which fight and do additional damage. [[Enchanter]]s can also charm pets to fight for them. Finally [[Druid]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Shaman]] get DoT ("damage over time") spells, which are usually too slow to use in full groups, but which can help add damage when soloing or in small groups. |
== Player Considerations == | == Player Considerations == | ||
Coming soon. | Coming soon. | ||
Revision as of 19:22, 26 December 2017
Everquest has fourteen different classes, which can be overwhelming when picking the class of your first character. To help make that decision easier this page summarizes the strengths and weaknesses of each class, with two sections.
The first section summarizes the classes, class groupings, and roles that different classes fill. The second section provides an overview of considerations which might make a class better or worse for a particular player (eg. solo ability, raid popularity, etc.)
Because "which class is better" conversations can easily become subjective, this page attempts to only present completely objective information, or at least information that the vast majority of players would agree with. For more subjective (but also more useful in some ways) opinions see Loraen's Class Selection Guide or the various class selections threads in the Project 1999 forums.
Contents |
Basics
Class Groupings
Classes in EverQuest are divided in to four groupings, each with varying level of melee/spell-casting ability:
| Group | Close Combat | Spell-Casting |
|---|---|---|
| Melee | Very Strong | Very Weak |
| Hybrid | Strong | Weak |
| Wisdom Caster | Weak | Strong |
| Intelligence Caster | Very Weak | Very Strong |
- Melee: Monk, Rogue, Warrior
- Close Combat: Very strong
- Spell-casting: None
- Melee classes get no spells (or songs) and are defined primarily by their ability to fight in close combat
- Hybrid: Strong melee ability, weak casting ability
- Bard, Paladin, Ranger, Shadow Knight
- Hybrid classes are somewhat similar to melee classes, but lack the raw melee power of those classes. Instead, hybrid classes are able to cast spells (or in the case of Bards, songs), albeit a lesser amount than "full" casters. This makes hybrids less focused (they can't melee or cast as well as other classes) but more versatile.
- Wisdom Casters: Strong casting ability, weak melee ability
- Intelligence Casters: virtually no melee ability, very strong casting ability
- Enchanter, Magician, Necromancer, Wizard
- While they can only wear cloth armor and wield weak weapons, intelligence casters have access to the most powerful offensive magic in the game.
Roles
There are five primary roles in a typical EverQuest group: tank, healer, puller, damage mitigator, and DPS.
Tanks (Paladin, Shadow Knight, Warrior) focus on two things: keeping the monsters' attention on them, and not dying. The two Knights classes (Paladins and Shadow Knight)s and Warriors avoid dying with spells and disciplines, as well as by wearing plate armor. The knights use spells to keep the monsters' attacking them ("keeping agro"), while Warriors keep agro mainly through the "procs" (spells cast by) their magical weapons. Against some monsters Monks and Rangers can also tank.
Healers (Clerics, Druids, Shaman) have one role: keeping the party alive by casting healing spells. Clerics are by far the best healers, while Druids are generally second and Shaman third. Necromancers, Paladins
Pullers (Monk or Shadowknight). Since monsters are often found in clumps, but are easier to fight one at a time, a puller's role is to bring individual mobs back to the group to fight. Monks and Shadow Knights do this by using their Feign Death to do this particularly well, but Necromancers (while less hardy) can also Feign Death, Clerics and Enchanters can use Pacify to pull, and (outdoors) Rangers and Druids can pull using Harmony.
Damage mitigators (Enchanter or Shaman) reduce the amount of damage done by monsters in one of two ways. Enchanters, Shaman, and to a lesser extent Bards can "slow" a monster's attacks, making them do less damage. Enchanters can also provide "crowd control" by using their mezmerization spells to temporarily disable some monsters so that the party can focus on just one (eg. when the puller accidentally brings back multiple monsters). Many classes also have a "root" spell: unlike mezmerization spells root spells allow the monster to keep fighting, but because they prevent the monster from moving they can be used to control crowds by rooting extra monsters away from the party.
DPS (many). DPS classes help the party kill monsters faster by providing more "damage per second". Rogues and Rangers do this primarily through melee damage, while Druids, Wizards, and Magicians cast spells which do damage, and Necromancers and Magicians can summon pets which fight and do additional damage. Enchanters can also charm pets to fight for them. Finally Druids, Necromancers, and Shaman get DoT ("damage over time") spells, which are usually too slow to use in full groups, but which can help add damage when soloing or in small groups.
Player Considerations
Coming soon.
