Question - Efficiency Question

[L8erGator]

So, I am just now getting back into EQ and dabbling in using MQ2 with KissAssist and I'm definitely enjoying it a lot. So thank you to all of those that have put in a lot of hard work on this, great tool.

I looked through the boards to see if I could find this, and I am also hoping that this is the right section to ask.

I'd like to know what is going to be more efficient to use and yield better results, a cleric merc or a PC cleric running KissAssist?

I currently run a SK/BRD/MAG 3 box team and I am considering adding a 4th. I am debating between adding a Wizzie for additional DPS and have been wondering if a Cleric running KissAssist would be a huge upgrade from a merc or if there would be a marginal difference. Any input can be great.

If this has already been asked and I just missed it please point me to the right spot!

 

[RallosGuy05]

So so so SO much better! Definitely go Cleric w Wiz merc.

 

[Kyle]

I have to disagree with the above, my group geared clerics were awful, but my raid geared cleric is literally better tanking than my actual tank.

Anyways, I would go with wizard with a cleric merc, before using a cleric with wizard merc, call me crazy but its just simpler for me.

 

[Razkle]

for general trash fighting a cleric merc is fine, but if you plan on named level mobs then you cannot beat a real healer, leaned that one the hard way! Also a wiz merc is stronger then MOST actual players as most people don't spend the time to properly gear/spell them so the merc is often superior.

Don't get me wrong, I run sk,chanter,cleric,wiz,wiz,wiz all the time with all being toons and it R O C K S! Cannot have enough Wizes, I just trust chanters over bards but its just me.

Currently testing War,Bard,Cleric,Wiz,Ranger,Mage to see if I like it or may swap the ranger for a thief....

 

[L8erGator]

Thanks for the response all, going to go with a cleric with a wiz for my team then . Appreciate the input.

 

[Razkle]

Keep in mind you should always have more then 1 merc slot and keep at least a wiz and a melee dps in there, you will run into things with a very high MAGIC RESISTANCE and the melee merc will earn his keep on those fights!

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[L8erGator]

Yeah I am planning on just adding the cleric and running CLR/SK/BRD/MAG have 2 healer mercs 1 wiz 1 melee merc avail. Figured that'd give me the most flexibility. I almost wanted to just add a Wiz as a 5th.. but I really don't want to try and manage 5. I'm happy enough with 4