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I like my Shadow Knight plenty--it's been my main character for going on four years here on P1999. However, I like the Shadow Knight for its versatility. I agree with others that the Paladin offers the more complete defensive package when viewed solely as a tank for normal experience groups. That's its specialty. The Paladin suffers in popularity because most players choose to focus on some other aspect of the game. The Warrior's the better tank for major raid named for endgame-minded players, and the Shadow Knight offers better non-tanking quality of life than either while still being a good group tank or raid off-tank. *Disease Cloud 10 mana, Clinging Darkness 20, versus Flash of Light 12 mana and Stun 35. Danth | |||
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Having played all 3 prior to live eq getting muddled up with mudflation and umpteen billion aas ... I will say that from a player's perspective:
-Warrior gets the satisfaction of being "the man" tank taking the point position for raids. Lack of aggro control made the class frustrating to play a times, but at the same time liberating in that aggro was the roll of the dice and out of your direct control other than basic gearing. Once weapon affinity aa's went live, aggro wasn't a huge problem, and it was very satisfying to be a warrior with exceptional aggro. The expectation for groups was low, so when you performed well it was noticed and appreciated. After aggro disc abilities were introduced, the lines for "snap aggro" where knights held the advantaged paved the way for knights getting defensive disciplines ... which ultimately underlining the whole point of the warrior (the net results being knights reigning king for 99% of content). For classic, they are a good balance of dps with tankability. With a group that doesn't suck and good gear, they're very rewarding to play. -SK was a blast to play. Versatile, mobile, hostile - reasonable dps and feign death was a game changer. Arguably the king of aggro (more so after terrors were added - but even in classic), but did not bring as much to a group as a paladin in other regards. For heavy hitting content (raids vs trying to single group velious lesser raid content vs named) both knights suffer for a lack of defensive compared to warriors. -Paladin was arguably the least fun to play - but very powerful and rewarding. Aggro is/was easy, healing capability really helps, but in a fast paced group there won't be a ton of extra mana available to really use this heal potential unless you're talking eras that are well beyond the scope of p99. For heavy hitting content (raids vs trying to single group velious lesser raid content vs named) both knights suffer for a lack of defensive compared to warriors. So why no pallies in p99 (or very few)? They're simply not as fun to play. They are incredibly powerful and useful in good hands, but their personal dps blows ... solo ability is terrible ... and their contributions usually aren't fully appreciated by the community at large even if played well. I'd wager it's a thankless job they do, even when done well. For eras well beyond p99 (think live once knights got defensive abilities and mudflated aa's/spells), knights really do run circles around warriors most of the time.
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Last edited by Troxx; 11-03-2015 at 01:24 PM..
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So who has a FBSS for the most magnificent Paladin of them all ?
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I soloed a paladin to mid 40's solo. Till 30 with Baton and Bronze.
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usualy best paladins will break ur mezs using regular stun then chain a 2 one with dd component . | |||
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Of course if the monk has already flopped, did not mention multiples and the mobs are already pouring into the room, then someone else has aggro. Fortunately if you are being a good pally it should be you seated meditating peacefully who gets kicked in the face first ^^ Root away! | |||
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Take that swish. Your sk dream was just that
Edit: oh wait youre sleeping right now. Healing up those sore muscles i expect. Check out the theracane for those times no one else is willing or available. | ||
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