[Classic] Good farming team?

[Apatheist]

Apatheist, you left me a tad confused since you mentioned that you would revise your original Druid/Shaman/2 Mage/1 Warlock as an ideal group in favor of melee thanks to IWT being available. However here you mention a caster group for farming. I am assuming you were considering other aspects such as PvP previously.

I had assumed previously that IWT wouldn't be available, since it wasn't in the original game, so casters would be the only viable option. With IWT available I much prefer melee. Casters are still fine though and provide a lot of utility and buffs. I will still roll a warlock group after DM releases because I think warlocks are also a strong all around pick for PvP/PvE.

With the availability of 16 debuff slots and 1.12 itemized gear from the start it seems likely casters will be in a better place DPS-wise in the early phases.

Mages AE clear larger groups of weaker enemies faster. BRD farming, for example. Warriors clear smaller groups (4-6) of stronger enemies faster such as the ogres in DM. Neither is really "better" than the other, they both have advantages. I think warriors are stronger in PvP but other people have played mages and had some success.

Largely comes down to preference. You'll be able to farm fine with either group. The convenience of having a mage for portals and being able to summon back your looter might tip the balance for you.