What toon to level up first?

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Jan 01 2021, 09:36 PM
Just_One_Dude

What toon to level up first?

Hi All,

I'm sort of new. I played for a bit back in 2012 and recently returned. I was on Windfola so all my old toons are stuck there and am starting over from scratch. So far I have gotten several toons up to around level 20, but really want to focus on moving one through the expansions and levels. I won't be using a valar, so making the wrong choice isn't that big of a deal, but I hate wasting time. My favorite toons so far are a Captain, Warden, and Loremaster. I also have a Burglar, Champion, and Runekeeper. Any thoughts on which one to take through the content first? At some point I'll want to join a kinship and be useful. Thanks for your thoughts.
Jan 01 2021, 10:35 PM
WeirdJedi

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Originally Posted by Just_One_Dude

Hi All,

I'm sort of new. I played for a bit back in 2012 and recently returned. I was on Windfola so all my old toons are stuck there and am starting over from scratch. So far I have gotten several toons up to around level 20, but really want to focus on moving one through the expansions and levels. I won't be using a valar, so making the wrong choice isn't that big of a deal, but I hate wasting time. My favorite toons so far are a Captain, Warden, and Loremaster. I also have a Burglar, Champion, and Runekeeper. Any thoughts on which one to take through the content first? At some point I'll want to join a kinship and be useful. Thanks for your thoughts.

I'm surprised you didn't choose a hunter. It is the fastest and easiest one to get through the content. Once upon a time the captain was the slowest class to level. It has improved since the class revamp, but it still "feels" slow to many. I've also heard that Wardens and Loremasters are tough classes to master with all of their situational abilities. The other three classes are all nice, but I think the Runekeeper is always a keeper with its ability to be a damage dealer or be a healer in group content.

However, we always suggest you play the one that you have fun playing with. Every class is a fun class to the right person. Captain, Hunter, and Minstrel will always be my favorite trio.
Jan 01 2021, 11:26 PM
Just_One_Dude

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Originally Posted by WeirdJedi

I'm surprised you didn't choose a hunter. It is the fastest and easiest one to get through the content. Once upon a time the captain was the slowest class to level. It has improved since the class revamp, but it still "feels" slow to many. I've also heard that Wardens and Loremasters are tough classes to master with all of their situational abilities. The other three classes are all nice, but I think the Runekeeper is always a keeper with its ability to be a damage dealer or be a healer in group content.

However, we always suggest you play the one that you have fun playing with. Every class is a fun class to the right person. Captain, Hunter, and Minstrel will always be my favorite trio.

I didn't really like the hunter. Maybe it's because I prefer a challenge? I don't know. My main thing is that I want to be useful later on. So far, I'm really enjoying my Warden, Captain, and Loremaster, so I'll probably go with one of those since I agree about playing what you enjoy. I just didn't know, of the three, which will be most in demand later on.
Jan 02 2021, 06:49 AM
StinkyGreene

It is impossible to know what will be in demand when you reach the end. I imagine in the 2 or 3 years it takes to reach the end with all deeds done, things may have changed.
Jan 02 2021, 03:19 PM
Nouri

Captains and LMs will always be in demand.
Jan 02 2021, 03:48 PM
Just_One_Dude

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Originally Posted by Nouri

Captains and LMs will always be in demand.

Thank you. That helps. I'll focus on leveling those and see which I like better.
Jan 06 2021, 01:41 PM
Froyo_K_Baggins

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Originally Posted by Nouri

Captains and LMs will always be in demand.

Actually, no. Over the years, I've seen each class be considered "useless" for raiding for periods of time. The cappie wasn't always an overpowered tank. There were times the RK was far preferred to the LM. Things change.

Start a bunch of toons. Work them through Eriador. See which you like to play. Progress your favorite first. It's a game and there are no absolute answers. Have fun, and that's an order! :cool:
Jan 07 2021, 01:01 PM
Halphast

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Originally Posted by Froyo_K_Baggins

...Start a bunch of toons. Work them through Eriador. See which you like to play. Progress your favorite first. It's a game and there are no absolute answers. Have fun, and that's an order! :cool:

Best advice yet! "In-demand" classes for endgame content change like the wind depending on whose numbers are highest. A good kin will find a use for anyone who wants to be useful. Do what you enjoy most :)
Jan 09 2021, 02:35 PM
Just_One_Dude

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Originally Posted by Froyo_K_Baggins

Atart a bunch of toons. Work them through Eriador. See which you like to play. Progress your favorite first. It's a game and there are no absolute answers. Have fun, and that's an order! :cool:

If you had read my post, you'd know that's what I'm doing. I just wanted to focus a little and was looking for some advice. Happily, some was given.