05-23-2005, 08:15 PM
nobbie,May 23 2005, 04:10 AM Wrote:specialized characters are too group-dependent. [right][snapback]78302[/snapback][/right]
None of the classes are extremely group dependent. Some builds are slower killing than others. Protection Warriors, Holy Priests and restoration druids come to mind... but their increased healing and defensive abilities make them all that much harder to kill. That's the trade off, kill faster vs be killed slower.
Leveling wise, I do not recommend protection spec, holy spec, restoration, or any of the group dependent builds. Fury does fine holding aggro throughout all pre-raid instances. Shadow-priest can heal just fine up through 5 man LBRS (end game instance).
Side comment on druid healing: There are occasions I prefer a druid's HoT healing spells to a priest's.