Creating new character, need help pleaseFollow

What is the the difference between an Illusionist and a Coercer?

I have always wanted to try playing a chanter but didn't like hearing "hey dood, can I get C1???".

Are the chanters close to what they were in EQ1?
Slowers
Mezzer
Buffer

If this isn't what I am thinking of I think I will remake my first character (Elodarian)as a Summoner. THis time I give him all App IV spells to start...

Didn't even know that there were different levels until he was 11th... /sigh