I like to group a lot, but love group pvp > group pve so i would like to know peoples opinions of gladiator vs paladin vs warlord vs dark avenger in a PVP situation. PVE isnt an issue as i'll exp however hard i need to to hit whatever level i need just want to play a human char for looks :)
Well, it's going to be more based on your play style and the types of pvp you plan on dealing with. Each of those classes has different skills based on playstyle and pvp type.
For instance, if you are looking for longer term pvp, and i use that terminology loosely, then something which has high HP and can deal damage over a longer period of time is going to be better for you. Especially if you are looking at 1v1 pvp.
In 1v1 PvP, Gladi, Pally, and DA are all strong classes. In mass PvP, there really is no better than a Warlord. Gladi's suffer from lower hit points and lower Pdef, resulting in their demise in extended fights. Pally and DA are both decent in PvP of most types, with DA being slightly stronger, IMO, than a Pally. Pally is a bit better in mass PvP than DA IMO for the simple fact of a great healing ability after level 61 with the right gear.
Quick and Dirty 1v1: Gladi
Stand alone PvP: DA
Group PvP with support: Pally
Mass PvP: Warlord.
This is only an opinion. Please do not take my words as law, as I really have no clue outside of what I have seen.
thx for the advice ive played daoc to a high lvl in pvp and have found hammering ur enemy with overwhelming dps assists to be the strongest tactic in pvp there i dont know how that well that works here, my main was a blademaster rr10 in daoc if that means anything to anyone. i just want to be most useful in most pvp situations and i hear that raid pvp is msot common in la2 so maybe warlord or paladin would be best
I have a few personal experiences with the Glad and DA.
First, small group pvp in open field the Glad will be good for the quick damage it can deal out. If you get targeted by an archer or nuker you are done. The DA is good in small group pvp because of the dark panther and the DA can take a few hits without falling. Albeit, the panther can get erased (from what i have found, it is rare because the healers that have it usually are busy healing) you as a DA can still stand with Quick heals. Use a bow and UD and you can usually last quite some time.
Siege pvp a glad gets taken out pretty easily because of their lower (than DA) m.def and p.def. As abave, the glad gets targetd be any ranged enemy and you will be toast. I like using a bow and my cat in sieges. Send the cat in and then target with bow at range. If you lose the cat, just get another one. In sieges maximize your def and let the cat do the damage.
This is my opinion of these 2 classes.
For all around fun, I like the DA the best. There are better classes at more specialized skills, but the DA fits in anywhere.