Mixed Class 5-man groups? What's best for buffs and stacking?

**bulvi47** · 06-25-2009, 07:58 AM

So if one were so inclined to make a mixed 5 man group and did not care about class compulation what mixed 5 man group would bring the most to the table as far as buffs, auras, and what not stacking. I know that mixed classed are harder to roll, but I've got a good week or so to research up on spell times and spec's to harmonize the group as best I can. I plan on having a Pally tank since I already know the class from having one as a main. With the goal of doing Heriocs on my on with a full group what would you guys suggest as far as a healer and DPS combos? I know some of you run mixed groups with much success so what are you rolling and what made you choose your make up?

**Enndo** · 06-25-2009, 09:01 AM

My newest team is DK tank, hunter,lock,balance druid,holy priest and I love it, I would recomend it. It takes alot of tweaking though with cast times and macro sequences but well worth it.

**Kang** · 06-25-2009, 09:41 AM

My group is DK tank, boomkin, fire mage, ele shammy, and destro lock. I wanted different classes and figured I could do serious fire damage with the improved scortch buff and destro fire buffs. To be honest I haven't really looked at how well it is stacking (if at all) but the group is fun to play and has lots of utility (teleport, summoning, water, totems, replenishment and stat buffs). I don't have a dedicated healer, but that might change. So far it hasn't been an issue if the druid and shamm heal the tank at the same time.

**Coltimar** · 06-25-2009, 10:11 AM

Enndoh, I am leveling a Hunter and Boomkin to switch into my main team and head up my second team (DK tank, rogue and resto shaman). Can you share some of your macro tricks and such for your group? Specifically the hunter. I found some nice macros here for the druid using /click and multiple /castsequence macros, but I am interested in what you are using. My hunter is MM atm because I can't get a good survival rotation. Also, any rogue suggestions would be good.

You can PM me if you want so we aren't hijacking the OPs post :/

**Enndo** · 06-25-2009, 10:33 AM

Im using basic cast sequence macros, im at work so i wont have exact info on it for like 8 more hours lol. I have a great job with alot of down time so i get to surf the forums pretty much all day, too bad my boss isnt a little more chill or id be playing wow all day from work lol.

**Ogloo** · 06-25-2009, 12:54 PM

5 class mix going on.. this is what i think..

Shaman (you need the totems)
Druid (gives you the increased crit and all that.. maybe some quick heals.. mana regen
Paladin I would go with because of the high survivablilty as a tank
Mage (increase intelllect.. slow things down. and food and water.. you would waste soooo much money making water for 5 guys 1-80 doing instances
Shaman again.. (i think the increased shaman for more totems.. most of the stack, and the double chain heal helps alot.. ) also switching on and off reincarnation with 2 guys helps :0..
(to replace the shaman).. make the druid and shaman dps ele.. and have a priest heal.. This helps because priests have a ton of buffs. especially the mana regen. and the shields, and increased stam

**pearldrake999** · 06-25-2009, 01:00 PM

Well you could try this team out.
Prot pala (BoK, aura,}
Balance Druid (13% extra damage, treants, spell haste)
Elemental shaman (totems, wrath totem, the oath talent doesn't stack with moonkin aura I heard. But im not sure)
frost Mage (Replenishment, Arcane int, Food, Portals)
Holy priest (Fort, Spirit, Fear ward)

**Ogloo** · 06-25-2009, 01:42 PM

yep it seems the
ele shaman
mage
paladin
priest
druid

is the best comp!

**Smoooth** · 06-25-2009, 01:53 PM

Similar buffs don't really stack so I chose my team by trying to get all of the caster type buffs and by having all the best utility.

buff list by type

I agree with what most people say here but I'm a huge supporter of the resto shaman for the dedicated healer. I use my priest as shadow. Mind sear is an awesome TARGETABLE aoe. Any trash group over 3 mobs and he does nice dps.