Given the dates on this, not sure how well this will be seen, but I’m trying to choose between 3 professions. I’m a returning player, but didn’t have a great experience leveling up, because I was helped and feel like I missed a lot of the game.
So I’ve played around with and have interest and leveling up to ~30 to get a vague idea of how they play.
Its between Keeper, Shade and MA
Budget friendly and/or self sufficient ( I can farm “good” gear if not BiS ) as I level
I’m not in a rush with the first character and not looking for efficiency leveling. For example, I don’t mind, and may like, doing missions to fill my title token board cap. Things like that.
Low maintenance. If my implants are a bit behind, I won’t be too terribly impacted
I’m really stuck between Keeper and MA, but would I am interested in Shade feedback as well.
Shade’s are fairly cheap and easy to level up these days, but you might have to make a few stops to farm spirits now and then. Generally a good solo profession for most of the levling experience these days, especially if you grab DHQ from one of the buffbots before heading out
Keepers are really easy, but generally you dont need to do much in combat. Weapons are easy to come since most are nodrop. I consider Shades easier to solo with than Keepers these days, even the levling experience if you know your stuff is easier on Shade. If you dont know your stuff yet then Keepers will be a more streamlined option.
MA’s are great for soloing and are cheap to equip. I would consider them better at soloing until early late game. Then I actually dont know which one is the better soloer. Good damage, great evades and decent heals.
Shades are wrist-pain if you dont set up your keys later on. But they are also very engaging and rewarding to play imo.
