Sithramir Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 TLDR : Looking for a class that equals or rivals the versatility of monks. Would a BLM, Crusader, PSI or Vamp fit the bill? Hey all. I'm still mostly away since traveling sports are still in full swing, but I've logged on a shelved char to play with a bit now and then. That got me thinking about what I want to play when I have time to devote. I really enjoyed the versatility of monks, and their ability to handle many different situations fairly well. I guess a monks bane would be a blm, bmg. I did okay vs some and owned by others. They were a bane, but not as bad as some class banes. Nothing I have played thus far has had the versatility of a monk. I have found that its not so much the class itself I enjoy, but the play style. Monks let me be defensive, offensive, and switch around without completely disengaging. Thus the class kept my interest for longer than any other. I'm wondering about BLM, and the qclasses. I've never had a qclass, and limited experience with a BLM. Do any of them offer a similar versatility? I also don't want to play something with a big peak vs some and big low vs others. I know FL is balanced around banes... I'd just like to minimize it. Thanks for any opinions you all can give. I know replies will be vague since my question involves qclasses. My guess is crusader is out (specialization), PSI might be the same?. Not sure on vamps, I've only had a handful of battles with them and its too early to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinblades713 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Having played a Crusader and a Psi I would not say they're versatile in the way you describe. Incredibly powerful, fun, and customizable, but once you pick your skills you generally have a similar gameplan across opponents. I have played a blademaster (Not a notable one) and they are so versatile it's retarded. You can be all defensive and never get lagged, or spellkill whatever you don't want your enemy to do, go all out damage, use mal game, defensive items or offensive ones... You can do whatever and probably own. Magic resist if you want to be a total c***. Vamps are very versatile. I have never played one, but having fought too many I know they can come at you from many different ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Nameless Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Nothing else plays like a monk does sadly. Cheer up though, Because lots of other classes are wicked fun to play. Psionics are one of the classes I rate highest for survivability, pk prowess, and viability on gear trips, and solo gearing (depending on what path you take). Crusaders are like an old ragged out muscle car. You get this crappy hunk of junk, sink hours of life and blood into it to get something your genuinely proud of. Vamps are like smoking weed in the bathroom. It can be awesome fun, but alot of bad can happen and it can happen very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drokmar Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Total agreement about Blademaster for versatility. It's a little tough to find sparring partners, but you can overcome that with time. If you want versatility right out of the box, try an archer. There are a few combos out there that can negate your arrows (including Blademasters), but you can create a different gameplan for several different foes with this option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Nameless Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 +1 drokmar. Werebeast ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xx Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 If you are looking for versatility and you think monks are versatile, then you should try blademasters. So versatile it's unfair (imho). Not to mention that you can completely shut some classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mya Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Try a DK. They can warrior like a warrior, cast as a mage, and leads mobs superior to a ranger/necro. And all at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Nameless Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Negative. Dks are not all that versatile with their weapon selection and combat setups. I have never as a ranger had my pet turn on me mid combat and bashlock me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xx Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Actually, I agree with Mya on the DK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibber Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Negative. Dks are not all that versatile with their weapon selection and combat setups. I have never as a ranger had my pet turn on me mid combat and bashlock me. Good DK's won't fight when there's <2 hours of charm person in their affects. Good DK's will recall immediately if there's danger in this.. 'danger zone'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Nameless Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I distinctly remember killing your dk with my pally because your warlock turned on you and I timed a flee/charge directly before it was going to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibber Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Guess I'm a horrible DK player then? How many timed did I get you, anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Nameless Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 twice pre pinn. Only person who got me pinned was Kurvikhel. And jesus he *smashed* me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aulian Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Play a druid. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tassinvegeta Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Definitely don't go sader unless you know which choices to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Nameless Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Paladin should be mentioned. About as versatile as guy can get. Can be the tank. The healer can rescue, summon. Great class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pali Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Paladin should be mentioned. About as versatile as guy can get. Can be the tank. The healer can rescue' date=' summon. Great class.[/quote'] Was just looking through this thread and wondering why it wasn't mentioned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mya Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Paladins cant lag, except with charge. Paladin spell casting is also very limited, although very powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Nameless Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Paladins don't need to lag more than charge, otherwise they would be a bit too powerful, and would probably lose cure crit, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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