5 boxing instances/heroics? Make-up?

[Vodka]

I have recently set up trial accounts to run a 5-box on my computer. Right now I have a hunter, warlock, mage, Paladin(will be prot) and Druid(will be restoration.) Later on I can switch the druid out for my priest which is 70 if need be.

My question is, is it feasible to 5 box 5 different classes? I figure the lead will be the Paladin, with macros set up to heal the paladin directly and alt-tab over to the druid if need be for group healing. I want to be able to eventually run 70 instances and heroics (Though I think shattered halls is a bit out of the question... =P )

If this ISN'T a good set up, do you have suggestions on your own class make-up? Like, I have a 67 BE(f) warlock that I made when I was completely out of it or something, and want to roll an Orc(m) or UD(m) Warlock instead. But I don't think I want to roll 4 warlocks, it just seems redundant to me. I was also tossing the idea around for 2 hunters and 2 warlocks, but can pets tank heroics? Will I have enough time for my HoTs to tick before the Felguard or Boar eats the dirt?

Thanks for hitting this up guys =D

[kalih]

My question is, is it feasible to 5 box 5 different classes?


I do 4, so I don't see why not. Mine is Pa/Pr/M/M/Wa. What it really comes down to is you have three "classes". Your main is your tank. Your healer. And your dps. Can you effectively use a warlock/mage/hunter and do decent dps close to each classes potential.

You are going to be playing a simplified version of each class, at least until you get a substantial amount of practice... and so what really matters is how simple and at the same time effective can you make them.



I was also tossing the idea around for 2 hunters and 2 warlocks, but can pets tank heroics?

Paladin/Warrior/Druid spec'd and geared is required for tanking heroics.

[Majestic_Clown]

heres a question....

Can you get 4 warlocks and 4 void walkers tanking with 1 healer

is that doable?

[kalih]

heres a question....

Can you get 4 warlocks and 4 void walkers tanking with 1 healer

is that doable?



Paladin/Warrior/Druid spec'd and geared is required for tanking heroics.


The general consensus has been a resounding no... pets won't tank heroics. I don't know of anyone who has seriously tried but there are plenty of people with 70 warlock groups who all seem to be in agreement.

The options are the three classes above or not tanking at all (kiting).

[wardak]

I working on a 1x paladin, 4x priest group and plan to try out heroics at some point. Its a long way off, but I'm going to give it a try when i get there, I'll let you know how it goes. :D

[Otlecs]

It's "possible" to box pretty much as many classes as you're willing to put the time into learning to manage.

There's a quickly dimishing return as you add melee to the mix, but all types of ranged DPS can be forced to synergise, one way or another!

One of my teams (currently spread between level 61-64 due to occasional solo play with them) is: 1xTankadin, 1xHoly Priest, 1xMM Hunter, 1xFrost Mage and 1xFire Mage.

I play the tankadin "hands on", use an XKeys pro for the Priest, and castsequences for the mages + hunter bound to the same keys.

It works amazingly well.

In fact, my newest team is Feral Druid, Balance Druid(!), 2 x Elemental Shammies and Holy Priest. It's early days yet, but it's a real blast. I have to force myself to stop once they're out of rested bonus and get on with "finishing" (if there is such a concept!) my higher level teams.


1x paladin, 4x priest group and plan to try out heroics at some point. Its a long way off, but I'm going to give it a try when i get there, I'll let you know how it goes

I'm really tempted by this setup too. Holy nukers ftw (or something...) :)

Not just yet though. As things stand now, I think I'll have all my current teams at 70 and enough characters sufficiently well equipped to start looking at Heroics just as the next "start all over again" expansion hits :roll: