[Guide] Dungeons and Dragons Online (DDO) Multi-box Compendium

[z0k]

Nothing short of spectacular. I definitely have no interest in playing this game, but I like the dedication/effort you put into this.

[KnotReel]

RedSorc, awesome write up, you put a lot of time into it. I know it has been a while since this thread has been active. Yes, DDO is not for everyone, but does have a loyal following. I started with dice, pen & paper.



I’ve been multi boxing (3 instances) DDO for a while now. Did not know it had a formal name. The hint that helped me the most is the loading screen trick.



Any advice on running 3 instances on the same computer? I currently just have 3 windows open, 2 overlap. I need a bigger monitor or a 3rd one. One main character and 2 support characters. I will use the (r)un key frequently with them, but have to keep an eye on all 3 windows to make sure none go too far and engage in battle or fall off a cliff.


Here is why I usually run 3... The maximum # in a party is 6, so 3 characters & 3 hirelings. With pets you can have up to 9 toons you can control. And as many summon monsters as possible.


Char 1 – Artificer w/ Iron Defender – Main character that can range attack, disable traps & open locks

Char 2 – Wazard w/ Skel Knight – Support for buffs, AOE, summon monster, dimension door
Char 3 – Bard/Cleric/Favored Soul/Druid – Support for heal, buffs, some AOE, summon monster
Hireling 1 – Healer (Char 1)
Hireling 2 – Healer (Char 2)
Hireling 3 – Fighter or Barbarian (Char 3)


Have Skel Knight Guard (follow) Iron Defender
Have hireling 3 Guard (follow) Iron Defender

Have Hireling 2 guard (follow) Artificer



Keep support chars (2 & 3) close, but far enough away to stay out of the battle (when possible). Tell iron defender to attack, with skel knight & hireling 3 following iron defender, they act as your tank and actually do a fair amount of damage. Arti can do a lot of range damage. Healing hirelings are close by if needed. I have 8 toons to command (kind of) to complete any multi toon quests. One is usually a VIP for an opener.



Am I missing anything?