New Character - What Class? Opinion?

[SirTristim]

I have thought long and hard about re-upping my account. If I were to do it, I would want to get back into something that I could do and enjoy. I like a lot of different classes. Wizard, Rogue, Bard, Barbarian, and some others. What I was wondering in the current stage of the game, which class would have little to no problem finding a leveling group and would spend the least time spinning wheels waiting for a party. Also, what about end game raids? Over from 1-16 and beyond which class seems to be the most sought after for purposes of leveling and enjoying content.

Thanks all for your opinions, I look forward to feedback.

I also forgot to mention that I do already have my 32 point buy open.

[valorik]

cleric

[Maxwell1380]

I have thought long and hard about re-upping my account. If I were to do it, I would want to get back into something that I could do and enjoy. I like a lot of different classes. Wizard, Rogue, Bard, Barbarian, and some others. What I was wondering in the current stage of the game, which class would have little to no problem finding a leveling group and would spend the least time spinning wheels waiting for a party. Also, what about end game raids? Over from 1-16 and beyond which class seems to be the most sought after for purposes of leveling and enjoying content.

Thanks all for your opinions, I look forward to feedback.

Clerics are in demand. With some of the newer raids Bards are sought after for their songs. I know it's not much to go on, hope it helps

[Thelmallen]

I agree with both of the above and the classes are a blast to play. A halfling mon2/cleric18 is a great class.

[Darth_Sizzle]

Battlebard (Warchanter)

Tons of fun to play, high in demand.


My battle bard (32 pt Human)

15 Bard/1 Barbarian

Starting Stats

18 Str
8 Dex
16 Con
8 Int
8 Wis
14 Cha

Feats

Toughness
Extend
Power Attack
Weapon Focus: Slashing
Power Critical
Improved Critical: Slashing
Skill Focus: UMD

Skills
Max UMD
Max Intimidate
& whatever else you want (I have jump/tumble/balance)

(Click on Craze link in my sig to see what he looks like capped/unbuffed)

Edit: I suppose I should add that, fully buffed with a Min II Great Axe he crits for approx 202(base)+...+...+...+...

[Kronik]

The class that can get you into groups the fastest is a Cleric, but beware. They can be quite expensive as your first character back and are also the most criticized should anything go wrong.

If you prefer a little less stress, I would recommend rolling up a Fighter or Barbarian build. Once you get the hang of it and see what’s involved with each class, I’m sure you’ll have a better idea of exactly what you want and like to play.