3 or 4 warlocks?

[fwc566]

So I want to attempt to box Demonology warlocks mainly because I think it will be fun.

The problem is I cant decide on 3 or 4 Demonology Warlocks. I will be running on 1 Machine with 2 Monitors (So I can have 1 Full screen and 2 Horizontal screens if I 3 box) How hard will it be to solo instances as 3 warlocks compared to 4? How about once I get to Outlands. Would it be better to run with 3 and when I want to do an instance just search for a Tank/Healer to fill out two spots?

Im having trouble deciding on if I want to run 3 or 4 (Currently I run warrior/shaman with 0 system LAG)

My Machine
Dual Core Processor (wanna say 2.4 gig)
4 Gigs Ram
8800 GTS

I disable sound on the non active windows because I hate the sound echo I recieve.

Also will I get too much lag running more than 2? I would think not for running at least 3 since I currently have my settings set in Keyclone to 75 FPS for main and 50 for secondary (Dont quote me on those numbers tho i just know I didnt run the default of 45/15 listed in the guide)

Thanks for any help you guys can give me.

Also would 3 or 4 Shamans have an easier time soloing the same stuff than warlocks? I didnt think so since warlocks seem to have a lot of "Oh shit" abilities and running with a group of 3 I sort of have 6 people (even tho the demons arent really another person)

[Ughmahedhurtz]

Based on my experience with 4 locks and a priest, you won't be able to do outlands instances without a healer. You could probably farm hellfire without a healer once you hit 70 but it will be rather tedious, IMO.

[fwc566]

Based on my experience with 4 locks and a priest, you won't be able to do outlands instances without a healer. You could probably farm hellfire without a healer once you hit 70 but it will be rather tedious, IMO.

So can you do it with 4 locks and your priest or do you do your 4 locks and have someone else healing?

[Majestic_Clown]

im running 4 warlocks and 1 priest, if you want to hellfire grind things you will NEED a priest

[Hippieman]

im running 4 warlocks and 1 priest, if you want to hellfire grind things you will NEED a priest Yep. Tried and failed with a pally. Just can't get in those heals fast enough or they're put in the wrong place, etc. etc.

[fwc566]

Ive changed my mind and for now have decided to box 3 shaman (i have one 60+ so i can eventually do 4 if i decide to)

Maybe I will do Warlocks some day because they sure give a whole new meaning to AoE grinding (SoC is OP when u have like 3 or 4 warlocks)

[l0de]

I disagree on not running instances, I've been able to complete everything up to crypts with the 4 locks \ priest matrix. (had to respec COH to deal with the first boss in crypts, what an asshole)

Honestly, felguards are about as good as a budget warrior tank two levels under the mob when they are equal level to the mob.

TBH I think 4x lock\ Priest is one of the most awesome combos in the game. Levelling is a breeze, and the efficiency of AOE heals with lifetap is superb.

I currently do: 3 felguard locks with one affliction lock (I'm a big fan of malediction and need the extra aoe fear)

With COEX and dots, there are no trash pulls that can't be solved through creative pulling. Similarly, while boss fights take a real creative approach, they are for the most part soloable, even if it comes down to soulstoning everyone and pingponging them. (though fights that require you to tank two separate hard-hitting mobs can be problematic).

Can you run heroics with them? Not solo, no. But if you get a druid tank to sub in for one of the locks, your horizions are limitless.