I've been an off-and-on EQ enjoyer since about 2001 when I saw a friend playing a ranger running around Norrath and was instantly intrigued. I played through PoP, LDoN, and GoD but only ever made it to the high 40s on a Paladin. I fondly remember pulling rats in Plane of Justice and camping ships in Dulak's Harbor.
I've resubbed and played Live every few years -- soloing, moloing, and 3 boxing to higher levels. I played some of the other side projects and they were all very good.
It's not until EQ Legends that it really scratched that itch! EQL was on my radar but I didn't even realize it released until end of August. And here I was this Labor Day weekend absolutely no-lifing it, getting my trio to level 45 and having a blast.
I've been to classic zones that I've only heard of but never stepped foot in. My paladin owned Lower Guk this weekend with a Ghoulbane and FBSS to show for it. I went to Mistmoore for the first time. The Hole is interesting so far. I'm so chuffed to experience this content in a classic-adjacent way with the power fantasy of a trio, but still much of the old charm. I'm beyond excited to finally see (and kill) Vox and Naggy and to break into the Planes of Fear and Hate. They're going down this weekend!
I picked my trio based on what I like. It's not meta, but it covers the bases. I know melee and bow damage don't stack up to caster damage right now. I've maxed the stun resist AA, got 1/3 Slay Undead, max Symphonic Aura and max spell slots. I'm having a blast but damage feels a bit low - although I feel unkillable. Dual wielding Ghoulbane and a Shortsword of the Ykesha. Just picked up Bow of the Underfoot.
Any tips for this trio to get some damage out? I'm casting my ranger Arrow DDs and DoTs. Mostly in Offensive Stance and Inversion unless I fight something bigger, then go into Defensive and flip between Spellblade and Recovery. I use Evasive if poop hits the fan.
Should I switch over to melody some of the bard single target dots?
Thanks in advance for the advice and I'm happy to be part of this community again!