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I use to play EQ1 a long time ago but then i joined the military for 5 years and now finally I'm out and am interested in starting EQ2, however late from game release. I've been doing a lot of research and still have not bought the game because before I play I like to have everything(that can be possible be done) planned out. But I can't seem to find the answer to a truly simple question.

Can any race be any class?? I know everyone knows but in the prior game trolls could only be sk,sha,and warrior. For example, could I make a troll wizard (as dumb as it may sound I like to play rarely chosen race/class combinations but in EQ1, they were rare.(gnome war, erudite pally, gnome cleric) speaking statistically these combinations are not very useful but for some reason I like this kind of disadvantage gameplay and customization.

If someone knows the answer I ask you to please take a moment and post. If there are class/race restrictions then if you could paste a URL containing the information. Thanks everyone.

There are certain races that have to start out "good" (Qeynos)or "evil." (Freeport). They can later betray and switch to the other city, but they have to start out in that city. Likewise, there are certain classes you can only play if you belong to a particular city, and those you CAN'T take with you when you betray--when you betray, you become a new class if you belong to a city-specific class.

For example, under the scout archetype, there are a couple neutral classes (troubador and dirge) which can belong to either city, and then there are a couple city-specific classes. Rangers can only belong to Qeynos, and Assassins can only belong to Freeport. They are sorta like flip sides of the coin, however--they share a lot of abilities in common, and if you betray to the opposing city, your class becomes the class that is the counterpart of your original class. If you start out as a Ranger and betray to freeport, you become an Assassin. If you start out as an Assassin and betray to Q-town, you become a Ranger.

Here's the division:

Qeynos:
Conjuror (counterpart: necromancer)
Illusionist (counterpart: coercer?)
Monk (counterpart: bruiser)
Mystic (counterpart: defiler?)
Paladin (counterpart: shadowknight)
Ranger (counterpart: Assassin)
Swashbuckler (counterpart: Brigand)
Templar (counterpart: Inquisitor)


Freeport:
Assassin (counterpart: ranger)
Brigand (counterpart: swashbuckler)
Bruiser (counterpart: monk)
Coercer (counterpart: illusionist?)
Defiler (counterpart: mystic?)
Inquisitor (counterpart: templar)
Necromancer (counterpart: conjuror)
Shadowknight (counterpart: paladin)

Either:
Berserker
Dirge
Fury
Guardian
Troubador
Warden
Warlock
Wizard

The point of this? In answer to your question, yes, any race can be any class, so long as the character is alligned with the right city for that class. For example, a dark elf (initially alligned with Freeport) cannot be a Ranger (ranger being a Qeynos class) until he or she betrays and becomes a citizen of Qeynos. So if you wanted a Dark Elf Ranger, you would initially roll up a Dark Elf Assassin, and then betray to Qeynos, at which point you would become a ranger. If you wanted a Halfling Shadowknight, you would roll up a Halfling Paladin and then betray to Freeport. I believe DSD has a Dark Elf Monk, actually, for which she had roll a Dark Elf Bruiser and then betray to Qeynos.



Edited, Jan 8th 2007 2:01am by Ambrya

I have a wood elf monk, but I did start out a dark elf swashbuckler. In order to get her to be a swashie, I originally rolled a dark elf brigand and then betrayed her. There is a line of quests you can start in order to betray. After the city you start out with throws you out you will live for a time in a neutral zone (blanking on the name as I havent had coffee yet.) From there you will work your faction of the opposing city up until they allow you to become a citizen, wherein you can then change to the class you originally wanted. Keep in mind that if you decide to betray, any spells you have bought better than what you were originally given will not roll over to your new class and all your new spells will be the ones given to you by the game. In other words, if you know you're going to betray, dont bother buying some of the better spells, like adept 3's and master spells. =)

Welcome to Norrath, 500 years later ;)

That's also very useful, I appreciate that.

On Najena I've seen very few "large-body" mages. Some folks enjoy the small initial racial INT edge that other races get. However, that initial boost is soon overcome by stat-boosting gear. So in the long run, it doesn't matter which race you pick, as long as you have fun with it! :)

When you get to Najena, look up me and my guildmates. We can help you get started with advice, guidance, and mentoring.

See you there. :)

Bah I posted a reply but it never showed up! If this is a dup you can contact my lawyers at Dewey Cheatham and Howe to sue me!

Check out www.eq2census.com to see the different race/class combos on each server!

I am gonna probably end up with like 400 posts on this, but none of my replys are showing up. So I am trying again. Wheeee

Check out www.eq2census.com to see the different race/class combos on each server!

server hiccuped. Them hamsters are still feeling the after effects of their New Year celebrations

looks like armor is at 50%. Anyone bring a repair kit?

Here is a site for all your interface needs. Here
You will see on the top left a link for eq2maps. I don't know how I was able to play without them.

Edited, Jan 9th 2007 11:56am by Zarhime

Najena is a very helpful server I am glad I pick it to start.