Halfling warrior.. bad idea?

[Ele]

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

Halfling warriors are nice because they can sneak pull.

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[Jigawatts]

I echo the play whatever you want sentiment.

But mechanically I would say Halfings are one of the best non-large warrior races. Ogre, then Troll, then Barbarian (slam is just really nice to have on a tank that doesn't use shields), then either halfling or dwarf. Dwarves have the better stats, but halfings have all the perks.

[sox7d]

1999-2001: "I'll be a barbarian warrior because they look cool"
2014: "I don't like spell casters but if I want to to be adequately geared and maximize my efficiency, I should decide between a druid, shaman, enchanter, necro or magician to get to farm and solo to 60 so I can then make my warrior and decide between iksar for the armor bonus come velious or ogre for the stun immunity. Lord knows this game isn't worth playing without a fungi."


Fuck it, make a dark elf rogue.

[Jimjam]

Originally Posted by webrunner5 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I am not fond of the idea. Short races are hard to be able to see over other group members, even mobs to pull them or target to try to agro them. I made a Gnome one once, talk about a Horror Show. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I would not recommend it. I know a lot of Pallys are Dwarfs but they are not as short, and they are like a Ogre to Warriors, just the best choice. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

There is a reason short races stand on hills in groups and raids lol.

set a button to cycle through closest NPCs. It's easier to EQ with keyboard most the time.

Also halflings start with a tonne of dex which is fun. Their str/sta isn't too bad if you compare to elves/humans instead of against big guys.

[Aaramis]

Originally Posted by webrunner5 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

There is a reason short races stand on hills in groups and raids lol.

Trust me, when you have Tormax or Yelinak cornered with their back to the raid and facing you, it doesn't matter what race you are - you're going to be tiny in comparison. It only makes a minor difference in groups, but then casters should be targeting you via any means other than mouse clicking; and group members should be /assist'ing you.

There's also something satisfying about seeing a tiny warrior 'zerking for hundreds of damage [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Raev]

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

Halfling warriors are nice because they can sneak pull.

Do not roll a halfling for sneak pulls; at some point we should get classic 'sneak drops on ranged attack' again.

[DrKvothe]

When I saw this was already into 2 pages on the same day as the OP, I thought "Oh lord, a bunch of people telling a new player to min/max." But I'm happy that most people seem to feel the same way I do, that you should play what you like. I like short races, and I like fast exp.

But halflings are freaking hideous. Ugh.

[GSZ]

I've got a gnome warrior at level 30 and it's my favorite character by far. Play what you want [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Jedson]

cheers for all positive feedback, im just grinding, collecting pelts, silk and bat wings to get some plat, then get myself to crushbone haha, name of nobbie

[jolanar]

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

But halflings are freaking hideous. Ugh.

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