Eq2 monk solo Everquest 2 Class Guides. Monk Basics 101: 1. Put it on your bar, then put the AA ability Imitate Death right next to it. Undead, easy to solo as a Necro at 8 (and maybe earlier, as Numb the Dead allows single pulls) 10-14: 8+ Western Karana #3, #6, and #16: Bandits: 100%: Cla: Good for CLR/ENC. Solo cleric - I would not recommend to start with. 52% more avoidance. Kind of insane really. Alternate Advancement Experience; XP Boosts and Bonuses; Items, Gear and Mercenaries; Leveling 1-125 Solo; Powerleveling; These timelines are collections of quests that can be completed either by yourself or in a small group. Deals less damage than a Warrior or Monk, but can backstab for almost as much damage as a Monk punches at high level. It takes forever to kill things which doesn't really bother me too much, but it I'm back (again) in EQ2 - and my 95 monk is getting trashed left and right in Cobalt Scar and I've no longer any idea how EQ2 is played. You need your epic 2. Head shot proc is nice boost Considering AA earned per ToL mob and time spent on killing it the picture is not good for solo characters. Great raid and group tanks though. Great for solo/dps. But, if you want to optimize clear speeds, definitely look towards Necromancer, I agree with Flem but I'd also like to add that even though a Bruiser can out-dps a monk, the monk is still a fantastic soloer. SK is the ultimate solo melee/non-pet class but your not likely to get to raid as one. Pally. 97-100: Tranquil Sea and Phantom Sea - solo instances, advanced solos if you regear at 98, signature questline, or groups/contested as suits your mood. Guurzak, Apr 26, 2016 #5. As Genghes said, Bruiser AoE, Monk single target. I'd like to know which is better for mainly solo questing and tradeskilling/small grouping, no raiding or pvp: Monk or Bruiser? I prefer the Monk for minor RP/Lore and generally a fun playstyle. Please disable your ad blocker to support our website. I mainly hunt for elites\do solo dungeons and gank\1v1 pvp. edit: there we go added the quotes Skater Gnome was a series of humorous stories placed on the Castersrealm website during Everquest's prominent years. At the higher levels, you need a few things to be able to solo effectively, without a merc. I'm getting into the mid 90's and it has become drudgery. 0 Epic: 1. They are written in very stereotypical gamer talk from the time and about a newbie who just started EQ and has no idea what is going on. There is going to be a point where, unfortunately, you are going to hit a wall as a solo monk as far as being able to obtain xp efficiently. Selecting the best solo class in Everquest depends on your playstyle and skill. Have some oh survival things like FD and a 30s 100% avoidance which is nice. x All the classes can solo, but generally, the Fury, Conjuror, and Necromancer are considered the best solo classes. Can you please advise the best class (in your opinion of course) for a layed back semi-casual solo gameplay on Tarinax PvP server. monk could probably as well (never really played them) with a healer merc. 5 Epic: 2. Origins has much more of a mix of heroic (usually group-oriented) and solo-able in the overland with most content in the dungeons being intended as group only (i. We were great in TOV, but tbh it was shelved since then. Any insights are greatly appreciated. Highest I ever got was a 47 Beastmaster and 48 Shadowknight. ARCHIVED-PrettyH8Machine Guest. Ranger is limited in where they’re able to solo though and mostly rely on headshot. Saying the monk doesn't really have a general purpose is ridiculous, false and in no way answer's the OP question. Monk has better dps and mend. Guardian. ARCHIVED-Maroger Guest. A high damage melee attack that costs the monk's health instead of power. For the latest Everquest 2 news, go to the MMORPG. The monk is a capable group tank, although doesn't have as many group aggro CAs as other tank classes. Gage said " all that matter is that the dev team has stated numerous times that solo'ing group mobs is not intended and not wanted, let alone named mobs. I had to change it because it was too long [You must be logged in to view images. 8, which is around 2. Rangers are going to be the best of the three if you want to be able to solo. Especially if they get an over-powered weapon like a Serrated Bone Dirk. Iksar, half-elf can go invis as well though on a 5m timer. 0 for the 25% (max 10k) heal every 3 minutes. 4. r/EQ2. I was a templar and couldn't solo anything. It is also a very risky solo play style due to playing below 50% HP most of the time. “I had a free level 100 character laying around so I decided to roll up a monk. Lateana Older than Dirt, Playing EQII since 2004. 50 mil HP for Tier 1 trash and 70 mil HP for Tier 2 trash are a tough for a solo character. Necros are best. If you buy the merc feature, then any class will be easy to solo -- it will get a bit harder depending on the class as you level if you're trying to do content intended for groups (chanters and bards most difficult. As a necromancer then you will be able to solo for gear in Kurn's Tower, Unrest, Lower Guk, Kaesora, Karnor's Castle and HS (at lvl60) a lot easier than most other classes. ) Shouldn't be a concern much though If your dreams are to eventually main tank or even raid tank one day. The combination of multiple "invulnerability temps" (Tsunami, Bob and Weave, Brawler's Tenacity, etc. They don't really solo well since the only healing they get is mend and bandages. Save Bandit Sashes for Bandit Sashes (Quest); Clerics may need some twinking to solo these: 10-15-Upper Guk: Near Heartspiders (map location 18) and Near steps to scryer Either way Gage you said no player should be able to solo a Named OR a group mob , so sounds like Monks need some more Nerfing. tv/hammackjYouTube: https://www. There isn’t a big difference in tanking ability until about level 85 when monks won’t be able to tank any longer. Monk is probably the easiest/fastest melee to molo, since you can single pull, and have enough avoidance The monk is a good choice for players who enjoy a strong offensive role in combat and leading groups in their dungeon adventures. Their heal can be used more frequently (every 90 seconds) than a monk's heal, but the monk can heal other players. Otherwise roll a guard. What are some good places to solo until 60 that will be most efficient? I don't have a ton of play time any more which is why I'd rather solo when I can. I'm not enjoying it at all. 1%. If you want an EZ harvesting alt, either go with a pet class, or a warlock. So if you are quest oriented soloer, i would go monk, if you are xp For solo, you'll probably do about the same dps as an Assasin, but consider these points: 1. MOLO, as in you and a merc, be it DPS or Healer or Tank, pretty much any class to 75-85ish. EQ2 Leveling Guide Index. They just don't DPS. Solo capability: Fair Everquest 2 Class Guides. Illy for my main and stuck between fury or mystic for my healer alt. ] i wish i could have kept it the same i had to shortern words and kinda summarize some things to make it under 500 characters [You must be logged in to view images. Many people believe that equipping a dual-wield weapon in the off hand slot while keeping a main slot empty allows one to use the powerful fist hit, while supplementing it with faster, lower damage, off hand strikes. Gaymer77 this question has been hashed over and over in other posts and it would do you good to search the forums and read those posts. Mend is a free 50% heal every 2 Rogue without a doubt. They also get a really good weapon ratio from the Monk 1. Poris, Jul 24, 2021 #1. Exception: utterly annihilate low level dungeons - always fun (for me) :-) Monks are decent DPS. (I have the following at 100 and have tanked off and on with them throughout the years) SK, Pally, Monk, Bruiser, and Guard. I love playing my monk, but would not recommend it as a solo class for new players (or most players). Keep in mind you may not always pick the class you'll fall in love with first, but this isn't always bad. twitch. I'm sortf of between an assassin and a bruiser\monk. You can get around a lot better with wind walk. 0 Epic: Best in Slot Gear: Classic: Best in Slot Gear: Ruins of Kunark: Best in Slot Gear: Scars of Velious: Best in Slot Gear: Shadows of Luclin: Best in Slot Gear: Planes of Power: Best in Slot Gear: Gates of Discord: LDoN Raid Augments: Monk Clickies To begin this quest you must have completed the Monk 1. For expert Monk players, what tips/tricks would you advise a new player? I'm just level 16, focusing on the Crane AAs first and some mitigation. You cannot solo heroic mobs. g. [Archive] Monk solo leveling guide? Melee. youtube. One LD or bad step is enough to kill and ruin hours of progress. It scales based on your H2H skill (level). I had a ton more fun soloing with my I have a Monk/Mystic team that I like to do solo zones with and I struggle with the Monk because I have no time to play it. In this updated guide, we will review the solo capability of each class, ranging from bad to excellent. com/c/hammackj/joinTwitter: 1. Monk solo fights with non-grey The one advantage of the monk for solo is the logistics. Monks are one of the most played classes on the server (along with shamans, bards, necros, and druids). Back when the game launched in 2004 I started as a monk assuming it would be like Teras Kasi in SWG, then folks wanted me to tank. This includes Combat Arts, so it's an across the board increase. What would be the best soloing class to play since I know no one in the game and will be playing a lone mainly? Whether it is fighter or mage or whatever, which class is the strongest at lvling 2 good healer classes (cleric and shaman) can definitely solo play with a tank merc into high levels, but it may become very boring mid-game with dps lagging. There is a relative shortage of rangers and it would be feasible to get a raid spot as a ranger. Thank you. They are closely related to the "Storylines" shown in the in-game Quest Journal. Maybe some parts, but not when it is time to do kills for quest updates. Log in or Register. GG EQ2 Hub. If it matters, this toon is a human monk with FBSS and Quivering Staff, so DPS is pretty good. The advantage monk have over bruisers solo wise can be achieved through racial AA. For these reasons, the monk is a great solo class. The only thing SK has that monk does not is snare. Monk SOLO Guide Blue Server Chat. . Bruiser. Monk. They can solo adventure some dungeons because unlike other pure melees (Rogue, Warrior, Berzerker) they can split to get solo pulls and usually When soloing, as a monk or brawler, one of the most effective ways to gain experience, is to kill green con group encounters. Nothing beats a guard when it comes to sheer tanking ability. Monk has higher mitigation. High dps classes (rogue, zerker, monk, wizard) would struggle mid-game. Necromancer for the unmatched self sufficiency and soloing options. As an Iksar monk, I would have to time my Mends and hope I didn't "worsen my wounds" There were alot of battles that I would have to fein and lose out on the exp. In addition mercs are extremely bad at dealing with more than one mob at a time. I've always considered the bruiser the solo half where the monk has more group utility. My best solo lod burn on bard was 17 during the 50% XP bonus. Many of the timelines tell a story and have progressive rewards. Level 1-50 Level 51-54 Level 55-59 Level 60 Monk : Disciple : Master : Grandmaster Creation Guide Picking a Race . Paladin, Shadow Knight, Necromancer and Inquisitors are the best at true solo'ing -- they can solo group content if they are geared well. **I put Monk it title, but I meant Bruiser** Hey all, I rolled a paladin since, lore wise, it is my favorite class. This is the monk's primary necro can solo without mercs fairly well. ); instant cast invis vs living and undead; harm shield (short-term invuln); really good (but not best) pets; best passive mana regen in the game; only int/cloth caster than can heal themselves reliably; really great single target dps (depending on era, best in the game, but I wouldn't be surprised if Monks could out solo both classes but it requires a fair amount of gearing, tweaking, and skilled CA juggling. Again, thanks, and keep the updates coming. It is strongly recommended that you download the EQ2 Atlas plugin before starting your journey. At that point you need a Hello I'm starting on EQ2 and after reading and trying characters I've narrowed my choice of class to this two bad boys. 5 Epic Pre-Quest: 1. Then made my first bard shortly after the monk. xx. Class Titles . WIth that in mind, I'm wondering if any of you can point me in the direction of a good monk soloing guide? Or, if not that, then maybe suggest a few spots on where I could solo from level ~21-30 or so. There were very few solo mobs around. They are not fast killers but with her self rez I am able to solo Vex Thal solo which some of my other 120s cannot, or have nasty trouble with. not really solo-able unless very green or grey). ARCHIVED-Maroger, Jul 25, 2011 #2. The monk is an avoidance tank. I have seen a lot of posts trying to put together a list of the best, medium best and worst solo classes for EQ Live currently. Although auto grant probably makes it a lot easier these days. The twink has Fungi/CoF and AC/SoS/TStaff. Now I'm not much into group content - just want to run around Norrath solo and see the sights, quest a bit, craft etc. Slacker; Posts: Iksar for the looks and regen. I agree with Paleaf but i hav eto add role BRUISER for DPS and tanking ARCHIVED A monk gets a middle-stance, which means they can raise both their attack and defense simultaneously. Solo Timelines (category page) Dungeon Timeline Heroic Timelines All Timelines Forum Lore Quests Levels 1-20: Isle of Refuge Some of the classes that are classically good with solo (pet classes in particular) are that much better with moloing, and I can see how you could (to start), similarly the DPS will be pretty slow, even with good weapons/AAs. ARCHIVED-Zodian Guest. It seems Monk is over tunned right now for high end content, but I don't think I'll ever get in any of that for 3-5 months, maybe more? depending on how unfriendly is the game, so Dragonfire being super mega ultra OP I don't think will help me leveling or progressing with So I am returning to EQ2 after a few years away and I am going to start a fresh characters. Monk Class Guide. troub) the paladin I am leveling has the tinkerfest inquisitor which has enabled him to mostly solo level appropriate dungeons. Which solo fighters is better for Soloing ? Discussion in 'Fighters' started by Satara, Jan 16, 2019. ARCHIVED-dagoo7, Apr 5, 2006 #9. They can heal, but their DPS is lacking. Be super trivial with new weapons, gear and levels Sk will be able to hold aggro much easier but monk will do much more dps. x. Alternatively if you go troll innoruk shaman he can do the snare necklace quest. A bit more DPS in general compared to Monk but Monk has better utility and gets group FD at higher levels. “ A monk calling for nerfs, The turn-around effect last long enough to get maybe 2 Combat Art attacks in. Also what weapons should I focus on? I prefer hand to hand combat and two-handed staffs. If you want to group a lot and solo some, then a monk might be for you. If you want to play a more unique class (eg, for a better chance at raid drops), a We have several members of Team Monk, it would be nice if you guys (and girls) could get together (in this thread or chat etc) and see who is and isn't on the same page, and share tips. Feign Death is your get out of jail free card and a Monk's defining characteristic. who's better, Monk or SK? ie: which one can solo the hardest mobs ARCHIVED-PrettyH8Machine, Jul 25, 2011 #1. Around 85 it becomes Solo class w DPS, then Solo class with Healer ( merc), then any class that needs a tank (merc). 1. Roughly a third of the mobs start to green out at lvl 59 but that shouldn't dissuade you from coming if haven't made the trip yet. Eagle's Fury - With 8 points, increases melee critical hit chance by 18. 4: Crouching Tiger Greatly increases defense, deflection, aggression, base avoidance, physical and mental damage mitigation at the cost of offensive melee skills. It will make leveling a lot easier as it will show quest waypoints and points of interest on the map. SK has better armor and is more tanky. While all classes can solo reasonably well with a mercenary, some classes excel in specific solo situations. Although bruisers seem better equipped for soloing but that might be because they are more selfish with their skills (Bruiser can heal quicker, but can't heal others like the Monk). While at certain levels, you may have I put them on the second page of each hotbar so I just have to roll each hotbar once before the raid, and then, after the raid, roll them back one to the hotbars I use for groups Monks do well throughout the game. This guide will surely help me get better as time goes on and I get used to what the class can do. Now the other action abilities you need to put up are Feign Death and Mend. 3: Mend Replenishes some of target's health and cures noxious impairments. Doable, but quite hard. Thanks, and I hope to see any of you on Maj’dul Summary: LDC is a solo monk's right of passage on P99 with excellent exp here from lvl 56-58. DoomDrake, Lateana and Livejazz like this. My best on Necro was 13 or 14 in the same kiting spot Level 75 mischief monk can solo kill Oxidilus the Junk Collector right this moment. If you're a dps or tank, the inquis (stamper). not the fastest but its definitely doable. If you push to 23/24 you can go to bandit ruins near bandit lake in Warslik's Woods and that will carry you to 27/28 pretty quickly then you can trash brutes in WW till 32 pretty easily (especially with intimidation at 28 & 29 when they can still hurt you). Monks of course get their own special abilities, including invisibility. zerker and wiz would be the more difficult ones as they're pretty fragile though a zerk has decapitate (similar to ranger headshot) so that could be useful on lower level mobs. So far I have SK,Necro,Beastlord,Monk. True solo as a monk is only viable at certain levels. I can say the only time I really truly soloed with no merc was the time period where SoF mobs were light blue and I had hastened mend, IE 86 to 90. Monk can get some snare weapons but they are harder to come by. Bruisers have short fear (8 second at L30, 12 second at L50) and mesmerise (14 second) skills, on 60 and 30 second timers respectively. My Warden has always been able to solo. EQ2 Atlas. 5 Epic quest. It all dependent on gear and AA's and adornments to your gear. After that merc tanks peter out. Sometimes camped, but they are stellar exp for that level. Mysten New Member. And people are saying that some Monks CAN solo Named mobs. Solo shaman - definitely yes, much fun. 51-54: Solo bats in SolB. ), the natural survivability of a tank class, feign death, self heals/cures Monks are great for soloing -- not only because we can kill (relatively) tough things, but with FD it is also possible for us to kill heroic groups of mobs and we can venture deep When soloing, as a monk or brawler, one of the most effective ways to gain experience, is to kill green con group encounters. Sks take less damage and can life tap. There are three pathers (one is usually snagged by BnB) Ranger is the only class that to me meets your requirements. My monk twink just hit 20 in Kurn's and the Zem was amazing soloing the place but now it's slowing down. I soloed a monk in the early days of the original Kunark release. While i solo'd bats, i saw Guano Harvest about once a level and managed to get 3 bags and a cloak. are Monks good at solo, and low lvls named? like 8-10 lvl below? i hear bruisers are better in solo, but are they alot better than monks? or are they almoste the same? oh btw, are they better than Furies? cous i dont think fusries are good in solo Message Edited by Sovarh on 04-30-2006 01:38 AM Welcome to my EQ2 gameplay guide talking about the best solo class to play in EverQuest 2 in 2023. Feign Death; self-only evac (Levant - nice for getting through certain zones, like Siren's Grotto, etc. I would also Even once mana is gone 6 dot songs plus dirge is still over 1k DPS. Thanks! Logged Milobel. Great for dps. 0 Epic (The Epic goes in the glove slot, but boosts your unequipped H2H ratio). She is not Heroic or Raid player so her gear is good, but not great! She has always been my main, and probably of the 17 char I havewill continue to be. They can root + shoot so you've got some solo potential. I plan to take Quellious as a deity at level 20. If you are poor and are not wearing any weapons, Monks have a so-so damage table with no weapons equipped. Let me know please. The Monk invis is handy for scouting, but with our feign death Brawlers don't generally have too much trouble avoiding a painful death while looking around. Monks can pretty easily tank for standard heroic content. Sigrdrifa EQ2 Wiki Author. Hoping for more high Zem areas like Kurn's. Alternatively, a monk with a very high ID skill (most monks) can solo Wyverns in CS very well, and loot the lightweight gems that are used for class armor quests. Leveling will be faster initially with a monk due to kill speed. Monk with epic does pretty much top tier damage, even beating pure casters quite often. I can handle 6 or so mobs with it at level but it leaves me below 50% hp. There are 24 playable classes in Everquest 2. Monk is good choice for a good raid OT toon. Bard. From personal experience - Any of these classes work at soloing at end game, as solo instances are pretty trivial. Later they get a group FD (5min recast) and can do moderate DPS. Tips? Comments? Please comment below!Twitch: https://www. Monks solo great as well, but they're a bit more group friendly - they can use their heal on others and eventually they get a group FD which has saved more than a few groups I've been in. Just not able to take down heroics and nameds solo as well as some other classes. After playing literally every eq2 class and maining most for at least 1 expansion, I’ll give a +1 for Necro as both the easiest unlike my berserker or even my Monk that I solo’d much more than should be possible, soloing with a tank class is much much much slower than with a Necro. My monk is sometimes used as a tank in groups. Log in or Register. Monk Damage Table/Epic Ratios. Rogue in classic is broken. Members Online If you're a healer, the SK or monk. If you're into going to Kunark you can get some decent XP in LOIO. I found Crystal Caverns a bed rock of Plat, exp, and a bank!. You cannot solo most quests. Casters are far better/safer solo options for most players. In classic not much different. Potential Pre-Farmable Steps (assuming OoW is unlocked) : Step 1: Level Baking to 191 Step 2: Loot Sunless Nectar from An Ancient Shrieker in The Deep Step 4: The majority of overland content on Varsoon and servers other than Origins is significantly more solo friendly than EQ. e. mage can easily with a healer merc and pet tanking. In about 2 years the sk will start to become one of the best soloing classes for doing tougher stuff, but in classic necros and Once you get 12 AA, using the Str line, you can avoid purchasing weapons for the rest of your life. I only use a util (e. While at certain levels, you may have A monk can solo blue heroics that are in groups with this process: Kill as many as you can, FD when health gets low, find a safe corner and heal up, repeat. Monks can take much more damage than any scout, thus you will be able to handle A) Fists – In EQ2 fists work as a single weapon, it is not possible to dual wield fists, instead, they hit slowly, but powerfully. Eagle's Talon - With 8 points, increases parry by 16. I know things are very different from old EQ so could somone help me complete this list all in one place for myself and future readers. My main is a 50 monk and he is great taking on solo mobs and can normally take down blue heroics. Last time I played was in 2007 and I dont really remember much in terms of classes. At 120, they do great DPS. ID is Monk Fade ability, dropping aggro and making you temporarily invisible. I am having a hard time deciding what to play, I used to play Monk and I just love how they look and play, especially now since we will have stats again, but I also kinda want to be in the back this time around and just dps / have it easier, I used to also have a Templar as a duo box so I might get a duo healer (not a templar this time) as a EU player on US servers it might Looking for Solo (Molo to be exact) AS builds for the following classes: Mystic, SK, Beastlord, Necro, Monk, Swashbuckler, Brigand, Inquisitor Even if just character name and server to research. This isn't true. Are there any guides about how to get started with him? I'll be starting out slow and maybe using him to PL at first so high AE dps build would be nice too. Good 2-3 minute per kill to earn 1-2 AA molo (with a healer merc), or 2-3 AA solo (not realistic in ToL for a melee dps without a burn). lmfmd nstdb iciwx pbmz rfpubj objf mstfhl hqmpu fovc wdnj pwhyc atdc tkspafxlf onddygu puyjn