Group Makeup

[grimiz]

I'm planning on boxing (may look into bots for support later) running heroics with 3 accounts + 3 mercs. Can anyone provide a pretty solid group makeup in general given the following constraints...

My group will have a SK (or pally if needed) tank. Please help me fill out the rest of the group. I assume boxed characters have better dps and hps potential than mercs even when boxed, but I need to work within these constraints for now.

My initial thought is to make the mercs support classes and treat them as mainly buff bots. Recommendations if you agree with this? Dirge/Troub, Brig, Extra heals?

SK Tank (char)
Warden (char)
DPS ??? (char)
??? (merc)
??? (merc)
??? (merc)

 

[macker0407]

With the greatest of kindness friend, you're asking the wrong place for advice about boxing.

 

[grimiz]

Thanks for the response Macker. I realize most of the users here do not box, but I was hoping the class cohesion part of the question was still valid. I've only played an SK in EQ2, so I'm just not familiar with what classes an optimal group should consist of.

 

[Cheesy]

Thanks for the response Macker. I realize most of the users here do not box, but I was hoping the class cohesion part of the question was still valid. I've only played an SK in EQ2, so I'm just not familiar with what classes an optimal group should consist of.

Aim for:
Tank, Healer 1, Healer 2, Bard, Chanter, Scout dps.

If using 3 toons + 3 mercs, personally:
Tank
Shaman
Coercer
Brig Merc
Inq Merc
Dirge Merc

 

[eddie43302]

To be honest your not gonna do anything worthwhile when there is merc involved.You might as well just use one merc and just do the duo zones your not gonna do heroic stuff unless you wanna take 2 hours to day 1 zone and die like 30+ times.

 

[battleaxe]

Aim for: Tank, Healer 1, Healer 2, Bard, Chanter, Scout dps.

I prefer keeping the group aligned for melee dps or spell dps

For a melee group: Tank (I prefer non-crusader), Melee Healer x2, Dirge, Coercer, Scout Dps
For a caster group: Tank (I prefer crusader), Spell Healer x2, Troub, Enchanter (merc=illy, player=coerc for charm), Mage Dps (I prefer warlock)

 

[battleaxe]

And eddie's right, mercs are good for solo zones, but I doubt they'll cut it in heroics.

 

[grimiz]

Thanks guys, this definitely helps.

I was hoping that I could basically 3 man heroics with a strong core, but I guess that would just take ungodly gear. I'll work on getting more accounts purchased and my team up.

Any recommendations on where to level 85-95 besides Seb and SS? My eyes bleed when I go to those places now.

Looking forward to learning the isx scripting language - I used to write a lot of scripts for easyUO. I enjoyed doing that more than playing most times

 

[Cheesy]

Thanks guys, this definitely helps.

I was hoping that I could basically 3 man heroics with a strong core, but I guess that would just take ungodly gear. I'll work on getting more accounts purchased and my team up.

Any recommendations on where to level 85-95 besides Seb and SS? My eyes bleed when I go to those places now.

Looking forward to learning the isx scripting language - I used to write a lot of scripts for easyUO. I enjoyed doing that more than playing most times

Outer Kael for 85-90. SS 90-95. Won't beat them really. Just be clever about them.

Or Dungeon Maker.