Post by Sokanon on Apr 15, 2011 9:31:31 GMT -5
I'm new to the game, what does Cleric offer me?
Read the "What is a Cleric?" thread.
I want to heal, is a Cleric good?
Yes, Clerics are excellent healers. Currently there are some balance issues when comparing them to a Mage's Chloromancer, but Clerics are still strong healers.
People tell me I should have rolled a DPS class instead of using my Cleric, are they mad?
Some people are jealous, yes. Clerics have the ability to do solid DPS and still manage to heal. However, a well played Rogue or Warrior can do the same thing, and it really comes down to the souls you have who will win what battle.
I heard Clerics can tank, is this true?
Yes, to an extent. In Beta, Justicar tanking was extremely good, however has since gone down hill. In a nutshell, through Devout Deflection we reach Parry cap far too early and it doesn't scale. With the current gear available to us we have less Block and Dodge than a Warrior or Rogue tank. Both of the aforementioned also have better magical mitigation and this has given them solid raid tanking positions.
Are Clerics good soloers?
Absolutely. Most of it will come down to playstyle preference when determining what kind of solo'ing you wish to do. You have the melee option or the ranged option. Most end up being able to off-heal dungeons as well.
Help me out with more common Q&A's and I will add them here.
Read the "What is a Cleric?" thread.
I want to heal, is a Cleric good?
Yes, Clerics are excellent healers. Currently there are some balance issues when comparing them to a Mage's Chloromancer, but Clerics are still strong healers.
People tell me I should have rolled a DPS class instead of using my Cleric, are they mad?
Some people are jealous, yes. Clerics have the ability to do solid DPS and still manage to heal. However, a well played Rogue or Warrior can do the same thing, and it really comes down to the souls you have who will win what battle.
I heard Clerics can tank, is this true?
Yes, to an extent. In Beta, Justicar tanking was extremely good, however has since gone down hill. In a nutshell, through Devout Deflection we reach Parry cap far too early and it doesn't scale. With the current gear available to us we have less Block and Dodge than a Warrior or Rogue tank. Both of the aforementioned also have better magical mitigation and this has given them solid raid tanking positions.
Are Clerics good soloers?
Absolutely. Most of it will come down to playstyle preference when determining what kind of solo'ing you wish to do. You have the melee option or the ranged option. Most end up being able to off-heal dungeons as well.
Help me out with more common Q&A's and I will add them here.