This game is BS!

[grgurius]

What, sorcerers can solo? Since when. It even says on the creation screen solo ability: challenging.

[Alrik_Fassbauer]

I am so sick of my friends leveling up multiple chars past 20 and I can't level the character I started way back when they first started.

Slow down.

The same thing is currently happening with me in my own guild - and they know it - but they take care of me. They are even now holding levels of some of their recently TRed alts because I couldn't play for 3 weeks.

Do they really care for you ? If they would, they would wait for you - or at least help you.

Get yourself a hireling. They're cheap. Use a Cleric, my favourite ones are those who can summon a monster, too.

Best tip : Use a Warforged Hireling, because you as a Wizsrd have Reconstruction. Ue a Warforged Cleric, if possible. Or Favoured Soul. Or Paladin. Those can heal, too. I don't know whether Bard Hirelings can heal as well.

Get up your UMD a bit, at least so much that you'll be able to use the unlimited wand (I always want to write "staff") of cure minor woulds which you can get from the Catacombs quest chain as end reward.
It cures only minor wounds - but it is unlimited. Which is imho a huge plus.

If you manage to get your UMD high enough, then you'll be able to use the limited wands of cure middle wounds (err, what's the right word ?)
which you can get by trading in collectables at Kipling Vranch in the Marketplace (close to the air ships entrance).

You can solo quite a lot - with pacience. And a summoned monster, too. Wizards can, I know it. One of my alts is a wizard, too.

Especially with a wizard : DO NOT ZERG ! You'll get into worst trouble, then.

Instead, learn to rely on the so-called "crowd control" spells. They begin at level 9, I think, and then things become more fun, imho. But I can't judge too much, I must admit, since my wizard is now still at level 9.

Learn to PUG. You'll get bad experiences, good experiences - be prepared that you will not ever know in advance what kind of grop you'll get.

But with a good group, PUGging can be SO much fun ! - And make sure that you put the ones who helped you most get into your friends list. And stick to them (meanwhile trying not to create the image of someone who PUGs only with them because it's a Free Help thing. Try to be helpful yourself !)

In PUGs, casters like wizards are often wwelcomed - depending on the quest. Enemies are vulnerable aganst fire ? Equip a fire spell and you can show that you're valuable in a group ! The so-called "crowd control" spells are a real relief for melees. They'll appreciate your honest help.

Slow down - Playing a Wizard is rather a challenge. Be prepared that you'll need hours for quests for which Zergers need minutes or so. But in the end - the feeling of an accomplishment will be there. Plus the loot and the experience points.

And don't care about the speed of the others. At one point they'll most likely TR and then they'll be at a lower level than you are right now ...

Bah! Real Wizards wear plate mail, carry a big sword, and go around wearing Madstone boots all the time.

I actually do carry swords with my wizard - "Master'sTouch" is a real nice spell.
Next thing I'll try out is "Tenser's Transformation".

But plate mail and boots ... Uh ...

[Azithoth]

At least it is not as bad as the Packer/ Seahawk game.

that was almost as bad as my worst pug...... almost

[Entwhistle]

Invisibility is king in my opinion ... ... That's how i see it.

Then you're not invisible....

[Antiguo]

Wizards can't solo. Sorcerers can, and they are fundamentally a wizard. I know because my friend plays one and solos way more than I am able to. I am so sick of my friends leveling up multiple chars past 20 and I can't level the character I started way back when they first started. They solo or they pair up. That's all i do as well but for some BS reason I can't accomplish much of anything on my own with just hirelings. I'm effing ****ed!

Hi, welcome to the DDO forums, it's nice to have a new troll here whit us, but try to be a little less obvious next troll thread you open please.

[BitkaCK2]

I'm sorry, what's a wizard?

It's like a Magic User with a cooler hat.

bitkaCK2

[Pape_27]

Wizards can't solo.

wait. does this mean i have to give back all the xp i earned soloing in my 2nd life as a wiz?

[5chinoble]

Wizards can't solo. Sorcerers can, and they are fundamentally a wizard. I know because my friend plays one and solos way more than I am able to. I am so sick of my friends leveling up multiple chars past 20 and I can't level the character I started way back when they first started. They solo or they pair up. That's all i do as well but for some BS reason I can't accomplish much of anything on my own with just hirelings. I'm effing ****ed!

maybe a wizard aint for you ?

they're not the easiest class to play.....

or another idea, get a great axe, cast masters touch... haste displacement, web or any CC and melee away... wizard smash...

[cdbd3rd]

Grats on your first post, sounds like you need some new friends.

Looks more like the friends are doing okay, and the issue may be closer to the OP's home.

[florela41]

Bah! Real Wizards wear plate mail, carry a big sword, and go around wearing Madstone boots all the time.

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[grgurius]

i dont have a wiz,but was told clerics cant solo,but aha,yes they can.they are considered by ddo one of the best classes to solo.however,there are some/most quests that simply cannot be soloed,especially past norm difficulty.

You have much to learn, young padawan.

[Grimdiegn]

Wizards can't solo. Sorcerers can, and they are fundamentally a wizard. I know because my friend plays one and solos way more than I am able to. I am so sick of my friends leveling up multiple chars past 20 and I can't level the character I started way back when they first started. They solo or they pair up. That's all i do as well but for some BS reason I can't accomplish much of anything on my own with just hirelings. I'm effing ****ed!

You're doing it wrong...

[florela41]

Bah! Real Wizards wear plate mail, carry a big sword, and go around wearing Madstone boots all the time.

was just wondering if you were aware that instiein couldnt tie his own shoes,or dress himself,or feed himself? he was good at one thing only...mathematics.so..he deffinetly wouldnt be able to post a thread or play ddo...just food for thought,refrence to him was moot.

[florela41]

You're doing it wrong...

FINALLY!! now that was funny.

[Brennie]

was just wondering if you were aware that instiein couldnt tie his own shoes,or dress himself,or feed himself? he was good at one thing only...mathematics.so..he deffinetly wouldnt be able to post a thread or play ddo...just food for thought,refrence to him was moot.

Wat.

You know you're replying to someones signature, which doesn't show up in quotes, and is completely unrelated to the thread in all ways, right? Or are we just turning this into the official troll thread now?

[gallantian]

wait. does this mean i have to give back all the xp i earned soloing in my 2nd life as a wiz?

[locus]

Get yourself a hireling. They're cheap.

I'm pretty sure the soloing being discussed is with a hireling

[Gkar]

Wizards can't solo. Sorcerers can, and they are fundamentally a wizard. I know because my friend plays one and solos way more than I am able to. I am so sick of my friends leveling up multiple chars past 20 and I can't level the character I started way back when they first started. They solo or they pair up. That's all i do as well but for some BS reason I can't accomplish much of anything on my own with just hirelings. I'm effing ****ed!

After 3 years you make your first post and this is it? lol

DDO doesn't suck because your skill isn't up to your friend's skill level.

I'm calling someone trolling on their mule account

[Pape_27]

Oh noes

[Chilldude]

In my opinion, soloing bites. I can't stand to solo anymore, if I can't find someone to at least duo it with, I don't do it at all. It's a social game, make more friends. You can make friends in PuGs or you might want to join a different guild. Everything is easier with a group, faster too. A lot of PuGs are almost as boring as soloing, but at least there is a chance to meet someone you might become friends with, and more likely than not the extra people will make the quest easier and faster than soloing it.

That being said, if you are dead set on soloing, solo on normal. Bravery bonus is nice, but for a first lifer it's nothing to concern yourself with in the least. A TR can pretty much solo hard on just about anything, and that'll get you the hard streaks. Soloing elite streaks is more trouble than it's worth if you ask me.

Finally, if you are having trouble with your wizard then you are probably playing it wrong. Wizards are best at insta kills, which require high DCs, ESPECIALLY on elite. Get your necro DC up as high as possible with INT, focus feats, and focus items and then crush your foes with your finger.