Class help/advice
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I just came back to the game and I'm trying to decide on a class for my main. I'm torn between Armsman, Mercenary, and Paladin. I really like all 3 classes, but I want a class that is viable in PvP as well not just PvE. From what I understand that kind of rules out the Paladin? Are Arms and Merc both fine choices or does one class outweigh the rest in usefulness?
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Arms and Mercs will work well both in PvE and RvR. You will be sought after in a number of group set ups, but you aren't likely to level nearly as quickly as a Pally. Paladins will be much more sought after and valuable in PvE, but there is less demand for them in RvR. If you plan to run in a competitive 8 man group, then you might want to avoid the Pally, but they are still welcomed and desired in many RvR settings. None of the classes you are considering would be a bad choice.
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Revian - Uthgard, 50 Armsman, Legendary Armorcrafter ----Previously---- Barrin - MLF, 50 Hero Revian - MLF, 50 Enchanter |
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I normally wouldn't post just to repeat someone's opinion, but very much this. All the classes you consider playing are excellent choices. There are way too few Armsmen and Mercenaries for RvR and way too few Paladins for PvE. All these classes can be useful in both aspects of a game. In short: If you want to play in a mostly offensive role in either casual or competetive RvR, play a Mercenary. If you want to play in a more defensive or mixed role and want to participate in competetive 8vs8 fights in RvR, choose Armsman. If you want to play in a more defensive or mixed role and want to play in more casual RvR groups (or do endgame PvE), pick a Paladin. |
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Delete all your characters, choose Midgard, Skald. or Warrior. Or any class really, they are all fairly good, except maybe Bone Dancer.
Really, not one single person on this planet can, in good conscience, tell you rolling Alb is a good idea. |
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If you don't mind playing a melee class that has to carry around bag's of endurance potions that last 2 minutes alb is fine. Arms and merc are really good classes, I think arms is easier to plug into melee or caster groups maybe, the peels are really good. Anytime snare ftw
Krycek - Infiltrator
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Add to the imbalance, good mentality. ----Currently----
Revian - Uthgard, 50 Armsman, Legendary Armorcrafter ----Previously---- Barrin - MLF, 50 Hero Revian - MLF, 50 Enchanter |
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What I said stands. Having them join Alb because it benefits YOU/US at the detriment to THEMSELVES is the basic definition of evil. I bet you don't even think of yourself as evil, you monster. |
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Hilarious trolling attempt. They came here asking for advice on Alb characters. Your decision to attempt to derail that discussion and wallow in your own self-pity sounds like a personal problem. If you're having such a hard time here, just switch realms. No one is making anyone play any particular realm or class. Some of us are here because we like a particular class, are playing with friends who are playing here, want a challenge, or have not played Alb before. Have fun! ----Currently----
Revian - Uthgard, 50 Armsman, Legendary Armorcrafter ----Previously---- Barrin - MLF, 50 Hero Revian - MLF, 50 Enchanter |
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Thanks for the useful and informative posts guys. I did end up going with a Merc. As far as playing Alb goes....I chose it because it's my favorite realm. I don't care if they are the top dog at the moment or not. I have played all realms in the past and Albion is by far my favorite and always will be.
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Good on you. Really other than the end issue alb isn't as bad off as some ppl would have you believe. Just have to play to your strength's.
Krycek - Infiltrator
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The better forum for this kind of question is the Albion forum, however if you are looking for feedback from other realms I guess this section is better.
In that case i'll try to relate to other realms view of these 3 classes: Mercenary will not get killed before an Armsman in RvR, since they are a lesser threat. Mercenary Role is to kill other realm's tanks thats why you are dual wielding to bypass defenses of tanks. Armsman role is to switch between protecting your group's healer///casters and landing big slow hits on enemy healers/casters. Paladin role is to stay on your healers and caster, and occasionally trying to interrupt casting on enemies using styles that hinder movement, its role is also to use the appropriate elemental resists chant on group. Paladin is like a hibernian Warden. Paladin don't have access to Determination while Mercs and Arms do. One of the best Classic 8v8 hardcore guild was running a paladin in their group (early ToA): Paladin Armsman Cabalist or Wizard Sorcerer or Theurg Cleric Cleric Minstrel Mercenary Paladin, Armsman and Mercenary should autotrain at least Slash to be competitive. Paladin is not available to Inconnu. Paladin AF chant makes it very good against melee groups (Midgard) Paladin resists chants are of each type of spell (+20 %) [Matter, Heat, Cold, Body, Spirit, Energy] Cleric only has 3 damage type: Body, Spirit, Energy
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