Good Class for first toon?

[projectmayhem1983]

I will be starting my first character soon on the PVE server. I was thinking of making an enchanter. I only really care about being able to join groups easily and making some friends, the best part of classic EQ. Is this a good choice? Or would another class be better suited for getting groups regularly?

[Cen]

You'll have an easy time finding groups as an Enchanter from level 16 and on. Its difficult if your not familiar with the game to play. However its one of the four most overpowered and game breaking classes, and capable of farming very well. Its a good choice.

Good starting classes that are easier like Druid will have trouble finding groups only at the very late levels.

Shamans are sort of in the middle difficulty wise (the learning curve is nice as you go), and it too is one of the overpowered classes and always loved in groups right from the getgo.

[loramin]

I strongly recommend picking a class that can solo: Bard, Druid, Enchanter, Magician, Necromancer, Shaman, or maybe Shadow Knight or Wizard ...

... unless you really want to go 100% into grouping, in which case go Cleric, Rogue, Paladin or Warrior.

One other thought: any tank or hybrid class is going to need gear a lot more than any caster (wis or int) class.

[Quinas]

Play what you want to play.

In this case what you want to play is also a class that has a steep learning curve but once you "get it" you will be very successful and will have plenty of options to solo and group at will.

To be honest even if you don't "get it" you'll still get group offers and will be semi-effective. Enchanters are that good as a class.

[Swish2]

Enchanter is a good choice. Cleric is too but enchanter has a bit more variety in what it does which will keep you from burning out <3

[elwing]

Pick what you want, ignore discussion about gear, except if you want to play warrior. Some class will level faster without gear, but you will have no problem playing sk/pal without gear, random scrounged armor and a 100p weapon from tunnel will get you a long way. It's way more important to pick a class you like.

[khandman]

Paladin.

[Foxplay]

play the class you truly desire first its a long journey to 60 (several months minimum for average player)

If your favorite class sucks at getting plat or some aspect of the game that you want to do and you feel limited on your favorite class, then at that time roll a alt to do what you lack (farm plat / pl ppl / port / rez / etc)

[Izmael]

If you want to find groups easily, I wouldn't recommend enchanter (even though it's a great class to play). There are tons of enchanters. Most of the time if you zone in Seb, you'll see at least one enchanter LFG at the zone in.

I think it's easier to find a group if you're a cleric or a shaman. Shaman also gives you a strong solo potential.

If your goal is to make friends, cleric, rogue or warrior are great choices because you will be forced to make friends to achieve anything.

[Nagoya]

All classes can group level 1-60 buddy! Welcome on the server [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
Levelling up, when you see "Looking for more" messages in the regular hot zones, like Crushbone, Oasis, Unrest, Mistmoore, City of Mist, etc. it will often be for a healer or a tank... but crowd control is another cornerstone in a group and enchanters are very popular groupmates. you might have a little bit more competition, it is true, because bad enchanters don't stack so well... but if you want to be social and make friends, this will overcome everything anyway. play what you want and what you want to look at for 1000+ hours :P