Lets talk about Rift teams as a multiboxer.

[cichard]

Ya im running a mixed group as well. Running warrior tank cleric heals mage chloro, then a mage dps and rogue ranger dps. The buffs i get from a mixed class make instances easy and specing everyone to dps makes pvp fun. I would for sure try doing a mixed group.

[Ravenpaw]

ok, thank you for the follow ups - I appreciate all the feedback thus far and more to come.


So mixed classes is the way to go in Rift. A little more work configuring macros and keybinds I'm sure but well worth it.

so recent consensus is to multibox

PvE
warrior tank, mage dps, 1 rogue ranged, 1 cleric heals, and the 5th can be optional but sounds like another rogue ranged or mage chloro to help healsfor the 5th slot.

for PvP
same but with different builds towards pvp accordingly.

Thanks all!!! I super look forward to playing now that I have a general idea of what to do. I will worry about specific builds down the road . =)

[Ravenpaw]

as more of us boxers level up, builds and teams will be better known and I will start posting the team builds for each toon.

I was wondering, if anyone has any other suggestions of comps.

It sounds to me that :
warrior tank, cleric heals, mage, rogue, and ?? is the way to go. After the advice of others, I am thinking either two mages or two rogue. I guess it is debatable, I am still investigating builds to determine if two of X will be better than the other. If there is some kind of buff benefit to the rest of the party or have the 5th member be straight dps or warlock dots for example. or another hunter + pet or what.

I said it before, but I will say it again - I am newbie when it comes to Rift. So I apologize for anyone reading/seeking advice from the Rift multiboxer pros but I am trying to make it an effort for everyone who is considering multiboxing rift to have a good go to place for concepts, myself included.. I have hit 2200 rated arena in wow 5v5 so I know the general multiboxing and can help out. just not rift specifics

this is a whole new realm and i know a lot of people are probably wondering what's up so lets figure this out and rock it!

[keth]

With current state of game, I would go with the 2 mages if it's a tossup to you. Far more options with mages for a boxer than with rogues. I'm a die hard bard fan but they seriously need to work on their implementation of them. Chloro/Archon brings more power and is easier to manage than a bard. main reasons are the duration of motifs, the range of bard nukes(which is shorter than other classes) and them being required to do healing at all, and that it has to be in range facing target and stationary to be able to do anything at all useful. You will need the secondary healer for end game dungeons and probably want it for pvp.

That leaves your second mage free to be pure dps, and they are currently far better dps and easier to get that dps than rogues for a boxer. Still, they do have plans to buff rogues, and the game is still being balanced so, go with whats more fun for you. Just realize your one mage you'll likely end up using as chloro a lot.

The only possible down side to mage dps is most of it can't be done on the move, so if you foresee that being a problem based on your playstyle for pvp, go with the rog dps. I've found a number of uses for the autofollowing melee rogues and kiting things around, not having to have the dps stationary. There are some options for insta dps with mages but it won't be as much as rogues.

As far as pvp as a focus, that was my original plan but I've enjoyed the pve more in this game, and right now the gear is better and easier to get from pve. If you really mean to mainly focus on pvp, you could consider not using a warrior, as their range builds are pretty weak, and you'd end up needing to focus mainly on that toon to melee since there's no /stick. They do have a lot of nice tools for pvp too though if that still fits your style. Sergeant's Orders is simply awesome for everything for a boxer. Warriors are more versatile and easier to gear and set up for someone starting and for boxing as tanks I'd say as well.

Last point is, I'm rather liking 2 clerics but that could just be me as I'll be gearing one up with a guild as my main, so having a second cleric gives me a lot of flexibility when boxing in having the geared one tank, melee, etc. I really like the implementation of clerics in this game. Melee or range dps are both decent, and lots of options for a secondary healer/dps/buffs. Only downside is mana use compared to chloro or bard, but it's becoming less so with better gear.

Lol hope I haven't made this more confusing or harder to choose. There really are so many options on thiis game that can work, but there's a few basics that seem to be pretty required for groups right now.

[Gomotron]

Just an FYI here:

I've tried MB'ing a Riftstalker tank and he was really difficult to keep up on my team. Granted, I am running 4 clerics in addition to a "tank" but the Warrior (Reaver/Paladin/Warlord) was far easier to heal.

Has anyone had success tanking with a rogue in a box group in instances? The rogue was fine questing and tanking rifts, but in dungeons, he got his butt handed to him time and again.

More info:

He seemed to tank IT pretty well although he had already outleveled the instance (at 19). Tried DSM at 26 and that was when he had trouble.

[keth]

I've used riftstalker tank at 50 in dungeons. It does fine, just have to make sure to get all the shields and buffs up right away, which takes a bit more micromanaging than a warrior. Also they don't really shine until they get all their tools at higher levels.

[cichard]

my main was that i solo lvled from 1-50 was RS build is very important and your buffs but also gear. The more HP you have the less damage you take because of RG. so a 51 point build in RS is nice more points in RS the more hp you get. I run a 7 ranger/51RS/8BD and i run t2 just fine with 130 toughness and almost 11k hpself buffed.

[keth]

Are you boxing t2s?

[cichard]

Are you boxing t2s?

no not yet i started my 5mans not to long ago they are lvl 45 but thats my goal

[mooglej]

I havnt played rift since lil bit before 1.3, but played a Justicar/druid/shammy and Even justice spam was always FTW when leveling/dungeoning. Why couldn't 5 Justicar's, 1 51points Justicar, others specced to Even Justice then Druid Satyr, skipping shield type talents and wielding a 2 handers, work? The Mein of Honor on the 4 (dps healing) would stack to be sufficient enough to take the spot as a healer while Mein of Leadership keeps your mobs stacked on your fully spec'd tank Justicar? Plus Mein of honor toon's attack (dps healing) is spread across the 5 mbrs of the party, each. Not to mention your tank is doing the same thing but with slighty lesser healing, with all 5 spamming even justice for aoe spam. Each attack would hit 5 mobs, thats a potential of 25 "attacks" in 1 cooldown, as the healing stacks right?

Correct me if I am wrong, as I took a break from the game. Its what I plan on doing when I multibox the game.