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#1
ChristopherRobin
May 22, 2011 4:32:41 Sorry for asking for this type of thing, but I could really use some suggestions. I'm just coming off a Blackguard, and man did I not like it. The damage numbers were good (compared to the rest of the party), but I really didn't have any options. Just Vengeance Strike every round. Even with Dread Smite, it was just something I added to my at-will.

And what I'm looking for is options. Sort of a fifth man character. I'm not really looking to do everything by role really, but more that no matter the situation I'd like to have a response. The Blackguard... when I was fighting a solo I was okay, but against minions I really wished I had an AoE, and against some flying enemies I wished I had a ranged attack. (Something better than a backup javelin, which I didn't even have). I also hated having to awkwardly run circles around enemies to constantly flank so my Dark Menace/Vice of Fury would work. I do prefer melee to ranged, though. I just feel more involved that way...

I looked at stuff like Resourceful Magician, but that's paragon. We just started at level 1, and it'll take a least half a year to reach that... I'd like something that works now.

So, can anyone help me with some ideas?
#2
rambaldi
May 22, 2011 6:42:42 It sounds to me like you are using essentials and I am not sure what the equivalents are but you could try something like a Ranger or Rogue (both PHB 1) Not sure about the Ranger but a lot of the Rogue's powers can be used with either ranged (shuriken or cross bows) or melee weapons (the usual, daggers, rapiers etc.) I don't think they have many area attacks but you could probably hook them up with a Dragonborn and go from there.
#3
Cohen95
May 22, 2011 14:18:35 If you're looking for something specific to Essentials, you'd probably enjoy the Sentinel. They're a leader subclass of a controller class, their encounter power leans heavily toward striker, and their class features can allow them to sub defender/"tank" when needed. You get access to the core Druid at-wills and dailies, giving you lots of options, and a lot of versatility.
#4
SpacyRicochet
May 24, 2011 5:39:25 The monk is also a pretty awesome melee AoE striker. Lots of movement options baked into the powers as well.

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#1 ChristopherRobin May 22, 2011 4:32:41	Sorry for asking for this type of thing, but I could really use some suggestions. I'm just coming off a Blackguard, and man did I not like it. The damage numbers were good (compared to the rest of the party), but I really didn't have any options. Just Vengeance Strike every round. Even with Dread Smite, it was just something I added to my at-will. And what I'm looking for is options. Sort of a fifth man character. I'm not really looking to do everything by role really, but more that no matter the situation I'd like to have a response. The Blackguard... when I was fighting a solo I was okay, but against minions I really wished I had an AoE, and against some flying enemies I wished I had a ranged attack. (Something better than a backup javelin, which I didn't even have). I also hated having to awkwardly run circles around enemies to constantly flank so my Dark Menace/Vice of Fury would work. I do prefer melee to ranged, though. I just feel more involved that way... I looked at stuff like Resourceful Magician, but that's paragon. We just started at level 1, and it'll take a least half a year to reach that... I'd like something that works now. So, can anyone help me with some ideas?
#2 rambaldi May 22, 2011 6:42:42	It sounds to me like you are using essentials and I am not sure what the equivalents are but you could try something like a Ranger or Rogue (both PHB 1) Not sure about the Ranger but a lot of the Rogue's powers can be used with either ranged (shuriken or cross bows) or melee weapons (the usual, daggers, rapiers etc.) I don't think they have many area attacks but you could probably hook them up with a Dragonborn and go from there.
#3 Cohen95 May 22, 2011 14:18:35	If you're looking for something specific to Essentials, you'd probably enjoy the Sentinel. They're a leader subclass of a controller class, their encounter power leans heavily toward striker, and their class features can allow them to sub defender/"tank" when needed. You get access to the core Druid at-wills and dailies, giving you lots of options, and a lot of versatility.
#4 SpacyRicochet May 24, 2011 5:39:25	The monk is also a pretty awesome melee AoE striker. Lots of movement options baked into the powers as well.