New player as a conqueror, no idea what im doing.

[Diesel Breath]

Hey guys, looking for some help. I did try to find a guide on here, such as the classes and game play guides, and couldn't find anything to help me. I've made a conqueror but some things aren't quite making sense to me.

How do these formations and disciplines work? I can see that its a buff and lasts 4 hours or so, but I can also see the buffs that alter these such as the plant banner and grand technique.

I've used both but I'm unsure of the purpose of these. The formation description says it applies to myself and my party, so whats the purpose of using the banner? Same idea for grand technique.

Also, secondly, I've seen online the comparisons between brute and carnage. Whats strange is when I see the descriptions online, people claim that *both* of these subclasses can be used as a back up tank and/or dps, as well as provide light healing. So... whats the difference between them other than their weapon of choice...?

Also, no one seems to bring up the General subclass online, either, though I've noticed their skill tree looks much more limiting. Is it supposed to be used in tandem with one of the others? Is there any subclass anyone would prefer in their party over the others?

Thanks in advance.

[LeRoot]

2 Handed Edged = Brute = Tanking Tree
1 Handed Edged = Carnage = Dps Tree

The Conqueror class is a tanking class so just focus on the Brute spec. Most tank builds will put the majority of their points in Brute and the rest in the General part of the tree. (General btw is the same for all tank classes. All archetypes like tanks, Rogues, Mages and Healers have their own General tree).

Now for the Disciplines and Formations (a,k.a: banners). They are essentially buffs for you and/or your group.
Conquerors have two basic buffs. Disciplines and Formations. Formations can be used to plant a Banner which will do various effects based on the Conqueror's active Formation (basically makes it stronger for a short period of time). Disciplines can be used to further increase the Conqueror's own abilities, usually providing a temporary stronger version of the active Discipline, only applying to the Conqueror.

Conquerors will often be expected to off tank, usually letting a Dark Templar or Guardian be the main tank. The class is especially appreciated in groups and raids for the buffs he brings with his banners, but also because of his unique ability to resurrect a dead teammate during combat.

That pretty much covers the basics. The only advice I can give you is to just play your character. Level him up to 80 and learn how to use him. Then you can join a guild and you'll have plenty of friendly fellow players to help you learn how to play your character in 6-man dungeons and raids.

[NavFamG]

If you want guides or builds go over to the official age of conan forums at:

https://forums.funcom.com/c/age-of-conan/12

The game doesn't have a lot of post activity here on steam. Once you're on the forums if you don't find any Conq stuff, look for the link to the archive old AoC forums and they'll be stuff there.

As always google is your friend: https://forums-archive.ageofconan.com/showthread.php?182768-Conq-Solo-Build

[Diesel Breath]

Awesome, appreciate it gents