Sorcerer: a worthwhile class?

[Iendan]

at lvl 30 i only saw 2 counter spells, a nullify one and a send back at the caster type one, also i think the damage has been slightly increased because it was hitting for a whole 600 on the lvl 37 6dot wyrm (thats good btw), so prolly over 1000 on reg mobs

[Eyse Gage]

just out of curiosity how does the psionicist stack up to the sorcerer damage wise?

[lunaris888]

Not as much damage by a long shot for sure, but they have MUCH better survivability. The illusion clone is a great tank.

[Eyse Gage]

How about group utilities? What does the Sorcerer have other than massive damage to offer a group? Does the Sorc have a spell to mitigate the aggro generated by their insane damage?

I'm still up in the air, Psionicist, or Sorcerer. lol. Help me!

[lunaris888]

Im assuming that sorcerers are more group friendly, since they seem to need a tank around to keep them alive, but thats just conjecture. However, I know that psionists are amazing soloers and do have some good contributions to groups. If you are suave with a keyboard and want to be a powerhouse, go sorc, if you want to play it safer, but take longer to kill, go psi. Also, psi can mez, so its great for taking care of an add or two.

[Eyse Gage]

Originally Posted by lunaris888

If you are suave with a keyboard and want to be a powerhouse, go sorc, if you want to play it safer, but take longer to kill, go psi.

I think you made up my mind for me...Sorcerer. I'm an avid fan of counter-strike and multiple button pushing is my forte, and safety really isn't my thing to be honest.

I appreciate the info. I guess if sorc doesn't work out I can re-roll.

O how about group PvP, how do you think they'll do? Do sorcerers have any kind of escape, or survivability spell/ability?

[Fyrestrom]

Originally Posted by Eyse Gage

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O how about group PvP, how do you think they'll do? Do sorcerers have any kind of escape, or survivability spell/ability?

All offensive casters have a group Evac at a pretty low level (12 I think?), which takes your group to the nearest altar.

[lunaris888]

Originally Posted by Eyse Gage

I think you made up my mind for me...Sorcerer. I'm an avid fan of counter-strike and multiple button pushing is my forte, and safety really isn't my thing to be honest.

I appreciate the info. I guess if sorc doesn't work out I can re-roll.

O how about group PvP, how do you think they'll do? Do sorcerers have any kind of escape, or survivability spell/ability?

I think sorcerers will be a better choice than psi in pvp realms. Psi have a lot of aggro modifiers and whatnot, which is really a pve only venue, and wouldnt help with surviving in pvp. Sorc will be able to nuke anything to death in seconds.

[Eyse Gage]

I was looking more for an escape from a warrior beating on my face. lol

[lunaris888]

Originally Posted by Eyse Gage

I was looking more for an escape from a warrior beating on my face. lol

Hmm, mez might help there, not sure how useful pvp mez will be. However I would say that if youre looking for an escape there, youed probably rather play a blood mage, a nice balance of dots and casting, and you can refill your health from theirs.