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Leveling as Merc Heals or DPS

  • #1 Brutum_Vis

    I've Run into this problem of trying to level as heals or as Dps. I also like Healing in FP's and can't seem to do the job in Dps spec as some people from diffrent forums have recommended to do. Eventually I decided against Healing in Dps spec and just attempt leveling in heals and its slower then before but i dont have to switch inbetween specs when i want to do something diffrent. Any ideas on what i should do since i plan on healing at 50?

     

    Thanks for the Help.

  • #2 frag971

    You can spec dps and just powerlevel to 50 then switch to healer at 50

  • #3 masterzozu

    I would do this but I like doing alot of Flash Points inbetween Planets and i dont really feel like switching inbetween planets. Seems like a waste of money since respecs addd up after awhile.

  • #4 Nyth

    I started leveling as Healing Merc; but I intend to utilize the fact healers are very wanted for heroic quests and flashpoints. And also do quite some PvP.

    For questing sub-25 healing spec does just fine on dps. As a matter of fact, I feel almost more powerful with my heal spec than my IA Sniper whilst leveling. But I know for a fact that mobs past 25 get a lot tougher.

  • #5 kernschatten

    I found as medic operative, that switching out tank companion for dps companion really helped past 30.

  • #6 Razzinnator

    Once I hit level 10 and chose Mercenary as my advanced class, I decided to choose a DPS spec since I though it would be better for leveling. My friends wanted me to heal through flashpoints and heroic quests though, so I quickly respecced to Bodyguard, and stayed this way up until level 50, having no problems whatsoever when questing solo. I guess it's quite a viable option if you like healing and want to learn your role well before hitting the level cap.

    Last edited by Razzinnator on 1/28/2012 3:34:10 AM
  • #7 TehLopster

    Get Muzzle Fluting from the Arsenal tree then go up the Bodyguard tree.  9% extra aim and 6% extra damage on power-short as pre-reqs.

    You can spam powershots like a pro for damn good damage (just as good as an Arsenal specced merc in the short-term, slightly less in long-term given the ramping up nature of Arsenal damage) and still heal like a champ.

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