Quote Originally Posted by 'Yixum',index.php?page=Thread&postID=208246#post20 8246
I'm also wondering WHEN I should switch from my 2-man to a 5-man. I already started a Pally/Mage duo with my current 2 accounts (only level 15). Should I keep leveling them up to a point where I can power-level up the other 3 accounts later or should I just jump in and start all 5 now?
That's really a matter of personal preference. For questing and leveling outdoors, dual-boxing is fine. Having a group of five lets you experiment with instances and with higher-level outdoor mobs and elites. I've done a mixed group (paladin/priest/mage/warlock/shaman) and it worked well but I didn't have the time or patience to continue with dungeon-running after a while. Currently I'm leveling a team that consists of a shaman with four hunters. I've taken on mobs that were 11 or 12 levels above the group (non-elite) and finished them off without a problem.

For instance running, I'd advise some sort of setup that includes a tank, healer, and three DPS with the DPS being the same class. I think it's easier to get the most out of a single DPS classes' abilities than it is to get the most out of a mix of them. But there are 5-boxers who have completed most 5-man content (normal and heroic) with mixed groups, if I'm not mistaken.

My advice would be that if you're feeling the itch to 5-box, take the plunge now. Create a group and take them through to level 20 or so, and if you're still enjoying that group, keep leveling them. Otherwise try a different combo. When I started up again I went with a group of three mages and two warlocks, but stopped at about level 21. My shaman/hunter group is level 22 and rising quickly, and I find it more fun. You won't know what's best for you until you give it a try.