Description
If you are looking for an indepth Warden Guide or other EQ2 class guide you can find them at Everquest 2 Class Guides.

The Warden is an amazing class with a fantastic array of abilities. They are primarily known for their fantastic healing ability; however they have have more talents that get less credit then they deserve.

Their heals do a fairly large burst heal, Then afterward they continue to mend wounds for several second after the initial heal has landed.

Other abilities consist of impressive defensive buffs, and damage shields. On top of the previous stated abilities, they also get competent damage spells, which will make them a very formidable class.

Solo-Play

The Warden takes moderate to low damage. With their impressive heals they can take enough damage to be a very effective solo. First buff up with all of your buffs, Damage shield included. On larger encounters with multiple creatures, the damage shield can be a very useful source of damage.

Pull a creature you wish to kill then start nuking away. When you hit around 60% hp toss yourself a couple of heals. The large burst heal, mixed with the regeneration afterward can keep you alive for quite a while.

Usings your snares will give you the ability to kite a creature. Snare them hit them with a nuke or 2, run away, then nuke some more; This is a very useful way to gain exp solo. At level 9 you get a pretty large nuke upgrade, which will greatly improve your solo ability.

Group-Play

The warden is highly sought after for group play because of their unique abilities. Primarily used for their heals, the warden can keep up with most groups.

They warden can also be effective for their nukes. While they might not be as effective as a Wizard or Warlock in their damage they can still hold their own as a damage class in a group.

Keeping your group buffed is an important part of being a Warden. The powerful defensive buffs are vital to keeping your group lasting on the harder targets. While the Damage Shields are good to use to keep damage up on larger encounters.

Summary

The Warden is effective in any style game play. Relying on your heals is important to being a productive Warden. Also utilizing the rest of your abilities will maximize your potential. Being a lazy Warden will not only ruin your game play but can hold back the progress of you and your group. So have fun, and play to have fun.