How bad is the xp penalty as SK?

[Duncon]

The hybrid penalty is not so bad. At least in the levels I have played. Other things will impact your leveling rate more than the penalty. You will notice bigger changes in xp rate between a decent group and a bad one, or getting in a sweet spot and not so sweet spot, than with or without a hybrid penalty.

I don’t think you should avoid playing a character you are interested in just because of penalty.

[fishingme]

I can tell you that ranger penalty is terrible. Partnered with a cleric yesterday in unrest and every 1-2 orange I got, he got a level.

[Swish]

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

I can tell you that ranger penalty is terrible. Partnered with a cleric yesterday in unrest and every 1-2 orange I got, he got a level.

Didnt read all the responses but an iksar monk has a 44% penalty compared to a ranger's 40%, yet theres a ton of them around and people are either ignorant to it or figure its worthwhile.

I switched from an iksar SK to a dark elf one because of the silly amout of difficulty to get a group on my iksar one (40% v 68%)...so min/max players are real, out there and a thorn in every hybrid's side. The best way to level a hybrid is to become the person who makes/leads the group. If you get friendly with a cleric you'll have people flocking to join you [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

...just dont be picky and become a min/max player in the process who wont invite a wizard/ranger/etc [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[tanknspank]

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

Didnt read all the responses but an iksar monk has a 44% penalty compared to a ranger's 40%, yet theres a ton of them around and people are either ignorant to it or figure its worthwhile.

The regen and extra AC make a better monk. The ranger is worse than inviting the specialized class for whatever role you'd use them for.

[Swish]

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

The regen and extra AC make a better monk. The ranger is worse than inviting the specialized class for whatever role you'd use them for.

Rangers are good pullers tho... better than some monks

[holsteinrx7]

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

Didnt read all the responses but an iksar monk has a 44% penalty compared to a ranger's 40%, yet theres a ton of them around and people are either ignorant to it or figure its worthwhile.

I switched from an iksar SK to a dark elf one because of the silly amout of difficulty to get a group on my iksar one (40% v 68%)...so min/max players are real, out there and a thorn in every hybrid's side. The best way to level a hybrid is to become the person who makes/leads the group. If you get friendly with a cleric you'll have people flocking to join you [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

...just dont be picky and become a min/max player in the process who wont invite a wizard/ranger/etc [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

you switched to a DE because its easier to get a group? only the SK penalty applies to group xp, the racial xp pen is personal. facepalm fail.

[Kender]

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

I can tell you that ranger penalty is terrible. Partnered with a cleric yesterday in unrest and every 1-2 orange I got, he got a level.

lies. if you were grouped he shared the penalty