5 boxing combos question

[Bena]

Hi all.

I'm trying to decide which option is better. At the moment I'm leveling 3xmages, 1xlock,1xpriest. After watching some of the movies I started thinking if 4xmages or 4xlocks wouldn't be better??

Initially I was thinking of putting together a 1xwar/3xmages/1xpriest setup balanced group but with the amount of dps from casters I'm debating if I should switch to 4xcasters/1xpriest. And if I go all caster group which would work better locks or mages? Affliction locks seem to be able to last longer as they can dot/drain tank; thought can you dps a boss down quick enough with mages that lack of mana never comes up. Any tips are appreciated.

thanks
Bena

[deadarcher]

I am totally new to all of this, but here is my take:

The 1 priest/4 warlock or 1priest/4 mage combo would probably be easier to work...but I was actually thinking myself of going 1 priest, 1 warlock and 3 mages. You get all the DPS you need, a tank from the warlock, and plenty of heals.

Thats my opinion but controlling 3 different classes will be a bit more challenging i figure ;).

[Bunny]

I have 1 priest 2 mages and 2 locks and it works just fine. If I were to do it again I guess I whould do one more mage but a couple of weeks ago I was ready to drop a mage to add another lock.
I guess it's just personal preference: as soon as you decide to use both classes any combination will be fine.
Bunny

[Xzin]

Locks and Mages have SIMILAR spells - not exactly the same but I could see 3x mage 1x priest 1x lock being viable - with more utility. May not be the best for PvP though....

although the stamina boost would be nice and soulstone.....

All else the same, 3 classes is more complicated than 2 - but depending on your play style and preferences, 3 1 1 might be a viable method for you.

[pomo]

having the ability to Soulstone and rez the rest of your party works .

i havent played a mage much seeing my current project is only lvl 20 .

but mages/warlocks certain spells can me "combo'd together"


hey xzin how are the 10 zins coming i droped in on your server to see if i could /who them .

[Mannyman]

What level are your toons Bunny? I might dabble a little bit into the 5-box arena, but not with 4 of the same class. You mentioned possibly 3 locks, a priest, and mage. Just what I was thinking about this morning. Wondering if such a group could take on heroic 5 mans.

[Bena]

hmm.. I think I'll stick with leveling my 3/1/1 group but I think I'll create a few alts to fill all lock/all mage groups. Level them only when they have rested xp.
Seeing 4 locks life drain and 4 mages aoe looks like too much fun hehe

Has anyone tried any of the tcb instances with 5boxing? How was it?

[Xzin]

Locks hit 20 and the priest hit 21 last night. I have about 2 days /played but I afk or idle quite a bit so that number is not really accurate. I would say perhaps 24 - 29 hours of actually trying to level. So not too bad for 5 characters that I have never played before. I don't expect to win any fast leveling prizes though.

Names are Xyzin, Ayzin, Byzin, Cyzin, Dyzin.

It is a bit slow while I tweak my UI, macros, learn how to play locks, etc.

Fun though :)

[Mannyman]

4 locks and a priest? Do you anticipate it being easier or harder to 5 box instances vs the mages + priest?