Necro, how do you not choose Iksar?

[Psionide]

You pick Dark Elf because they are the true OG masters of Necromancy.

[Shjade]

Old thread, but what the heck:

Why (assuming this is what was meant, as "how" is...well, obvious - you click a different button) do I not choose Iksar?

I can't stand playing Iksar.

It's really that simple. I've tried. I REALLY wanted to make an Iksar monk and do all the punching things with the cool regen and everything, but I really can't stand them at all. Cabilis is ugly and bland and blech, I loathe all the Kunark starting areas despite how everyone else seems to think they're the best (which I still don't understand, outside of Kurn's), the models and sounds they make are unappealing...they're just no fun for me to play. Way too much to sacrifice just to have HP tick up faster. And that's before even getting into the faction issues, which I have plenty of as an evil-as-fuck Dark Elf anyway.

Up to level 51 now, and yeah, it's really apparent how good Iksar regen is when I group up with an Iksar necro for something and compare how fast I'm bleeding out while their bar barely dips in the same period of time. It's definitely significant, and I'd love to have it...but I don't want it badly enough to put up with playing an Iksar to get it.

Besides, I have a feeling I'd play a lot sloppier if I had such a huge buffer on my hp->mana conversion rate. That's not saying anyone else who plays Iksar plays sloppy (some do, but come on, some of every race/class combo play sloppy...MOST of every race/class combo plays sloppy; don't even get me started on bards who don't twist songs oh my god just don't), just saying that I, personally, would probably play sloppier, just knowing my own inclinations. Having a lower margin for error means I play better, focus more. Just the way I am; I operate best under pressure. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Here endeth the ramble no one cares about~

[Kevynne]

Originally Posted by ctre [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you want to level the fastest. >>> (Gnome is the overall fastest)
If you want the strongest level 60 race >>> (Iksar is the overall strongest)

The rest is all debatable.. as all have there good/bad sides.

gnome isnt fastest

[zeo1987]

Originally Posted by Psionide [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You pick Dark Elf because they are the true OG masters of Necromancy.

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yea, but seriously. Dark elf or Gnome for pre kunark minmax, and iksar for lategame minmax.. w/e i just play Dark elf. dont care about the detailed math, I understand it. but i prefer my classy Dark elf.

Plus you've got Nektulos, Lavastorm, Najena, EC, and Befallen all within running distance and within level 10.

I want some Classic style starter quests. like maybe a quest for a rogue to get a full set of leather, or patchwork. maybe a weapon or something other than the Buckler of the Ebon hand.

lol but im just saying

[ctre]

Originally Posted by Kevynne [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

gnome isnt fastest

Before Velious .. def Gnome by a long shot. (ref Tinkering).

Now with holgresh Elder beads.. mehh.. you work it out.

[Galvatar]

Dark Elf, if you need that Iksar regen you suck anyway.

[Whoop]

Non ikaar necro is more challenging, juggeling mana/hp is fun and class related imo.

[Ferenczy]

I am considering loading this game back up and rebuilding my old necro. I came in late at the beginning of SoD, so i missed a good amount of the content yall are familiar with. But AoN was a ruthless solo kite tool when i played. Clicking it stopped mount overrun time so you could cast without waiting for your mount to stop. But for all i know there might not be mounts yet, shrug. Either way, looking forward to getting this running...

[Pyrion]

There won't ever be mounts here. Get used to that idea.

[baalzy]

With Velious out, the iksar regen isn't as big of a bonus. 10th ring + Zland heart = 15hp /tick regen.

If you ever get the necro clicky staff from VP then all iksar regen bonus becomes moot if you have holgresh beads.

That said, I like my iksar necro still for the more balanced stats and it looks cooler. My gnome is still super useful as an old world dungeon farmer because i can see through walls with him tho.