Epics and their relative powers

[Renault]

There are only a few epics that are truly unique and irreplaceable, a few others that make raids raiding or soloing more efficient , and then some that are totally replaceable such that you stop using them by end-Velious.

Unique and irreplaceable:
Bard epic
Wizard epic
Mage epic

Makes soloing easier due to clicks/procs:
Shaman, Druid, Shadowknight, Enchanter
Ranger, Monk (these also add +atk in a way that isn't replacable in slot)

Makes raiding easier:
Cleric, Warrior (somewhat replacable)

Replaceable:
Rogue, Paladin, Necromancer

[Ghost of Starman]

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Unique and irreplaceable:
Bard epic
Wizard epic
Mage epic

Makes soloing easier due to clicks/procs:
Shaman, Druid, Shadowknight, Enchanter
Ranger, Monk (these also add +atk in a way that isn't replacable in slot)

Makes raiding easier:
Cleric, Warrior (somewhat replacable)

Replaceable:
Rogue, Paladin, Necromancer

Rogue epic isn't replaceable, even with BIS weapons you switch it into offhand for BSes due to the +atk. Necromancer epic should also be placed into "soloing easier" as it's similar to the Shaman epic (clicky dot + snare). Paladin epic allows you to bash with 2H and thus has value as a one click swap for bashing casters.

[Snaggles]

The toughest epics are amazing but functionality wise a 60 bard, 60 mage, and 60 enchanter can still shine with moderate gear.

Quality instruments are attainable and with quick clicking a mediocre geared bard is a sight to behold.

Enchanters are just god level and most geared melees will beg for VoG if possible.

The mage water staff with a well positioned pet rivals or exceeds the dps of the epic. It’s actually pretty tanky too for a 15 min kill in Kedge Keep.

If you are good at your class and trying to gear up with EC and/or raid stuff you can still still do great things. The easy epics are hard to skip over though, especially like the rogue when you can get a turnkey quest for the price of a CoF (or less).