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Bard a Hybrid Class

ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
in Ashes Of Creation General Discussion
  Hi,

Will it be possible that AoC has Hybrid classes without a second class needed?  And if so, will the Bard fit the role as a hybrid class (jack-of-all-trades master of none)?  With the class system Bard looks like it is on the caster side of the spectrum.  So perhaps it will be support/caster-ish type class and you will need your second class to try and make into hybrid.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I believe they said that the Summoner will be more of the jack-of-all-trades class. I think Bard will probably be more of a support.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Well enchanter is catching my eye as the class I want to try the most.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    From other games, Enchanters have been heavy cc mages, So I believe you could be correct on being a caster. Bards will enhance party members and probably have good cc while doing moderate dmg. Zastro is right they have stated that Summoner has been said to be a "jack of all Trades" So I would imagine Bards will fall farther on the support side of things.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I was an enchanter in EQ I and loved it.  I was a controller in CoH and loved it.  I like support classes, cc classes, and hybrid classes.  Especially when they all three mix together on one class.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I also come from Eq, I remember Illusionists and coercers and the dmg and control they can inflict I hope that is sort of the playstyle they have in mind. It would be really cool to see that type of gameplay again. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I believe the bard will be one of the most "slept on" and under used classes come launch. It will be quite the asset and support role for both PvE and PvP, making or breaking combat situations. The deciding factor, if you will.


  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I think what will help push me towards bard is if they can wear light armour and use swords and possibly also bows along with their music.  But I can also mix fighter instead of summoner if they cannot.  But I really hope Bards can use them on their own.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    No armor/weapon lock for gender/race/class!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    The only way I imagine a bard is either using music to control enemies or buffing allies.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Azathoth said:
    No armor/weapon lock for gender/race/class!
    Oh!  So any class can use any weapon and armor?  That’s awesome.  I’ll probably go bard than unless summoner is just too cool.
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