Hello, I'm transferring to alb. Timer is 8 hours from complete. I haven't decided what to roll but it's a toss up between Sorc or theurgist. I understand solo is difficult but with low pop I have a feeling it will be a lot of that for both pve and PvP. My question, which one is better? They both have speed, mez, root, and if air spec, theurgist gets a stun.i would assume theurgist is better for pve solo, but what about PvP? I like the thought of the sorc for bolt range Mez, gives a lot of chances to run away from fights where you stand no chance. But with theurgist there's a third cc option for more utility. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts and opinions about the 2. I wouldn't want to solo all the time, but it's most likely going to happen more often then not so I'm trying to pick which is the best between the 2 when stuck in that position. I'm less concerned about the pve grind because it's not permenant but still a point of interest.

Thank you

Here is my opinion.

PvE - IMO the Sorcerer is going to be easier to solo with and group with. Since you'll be able to have a pet that will take some of the load off, plus as you invest in mind you get mana regen that will help solo and make your more desirable for PvE groups. Also don't under estimate confuse for PvE CC. If you let your pet attack an mob at a distance you can confuse it and nuke all dang day and it will never reach you. It may try, but it will eventually switch back to the pet.

For the Theurgist I'd probably go Ice for PvE early on. The air pet stun is unreliable and they don't do much damage. If you spread out a couple ice pets they'll really do some damage even if one is forced to melee. don't stack ice pets in PvE, cast move cast so only one get engaged. Plus you'll get the damage/snare which is nice too.

PvP - This is tough, because the Sorcerer has a ton of tools, but if you're grouped in RvR you really gotta be on your game. It's a pretty demanding class in group RvR IMO and if you can't land a good first mezz then you might as well go with the theurgist. It's still a demanding class, but not nearly as the sorcerer. Either way you'll be targeted first.

I have not long departed from Albion and made the exact two classes you are talking about (lvled both to lv10).

Can tell you hands down the theurg craps on the sorc as far as PvE goes early on (which is the bit of the game you are about to embark on). 3 lv 7 ice pets on an orange undead = dead mob. Reds can be done believe it or not with 4 or 5 pets (not power efficient but amusing).

Mithra's Tomb, spirit weak undead and go Ice spec =

Sorc as the other poster has said is a very demanding PvP class and important part of the group. All the toys are in Mind spec tho which means you will be reliant early on with an even con pet (not bad) and your unspecced body nuke. It simply is not a patch on the theurg in early PvE.

Sorc does get power regen tho, both get speed and theurg gets free haste / damage add. Both classes are important in 50 RvR / 1 as main CC and the other as main rupter.

Tbh unlike you have a crazy mezz fetish and luv all sorts of weird and wonderful pets I would go theurg imho.

GL with whatever you decide, low lv Alb lvling is dead so kill-task to 20 and go from there.

Thanks for the info. I do enjoy playing CC classes, I played PAC healer on mid prior to switching to Alb. I think I will be going with Sorc.

They've both genuinely got their uses and in late game RvR I'd say both are sought after, but I'd give a slight edge to the Sorc as they're nearly as needed as a Cleric would be in a group.

Theurgists are nice as well and can be devastating if used to good affect but if you are looking for maximum solo potential and maximum group invites, it's probably going to be a Sorc you are looking for.

Theurgists can level pretty fast solo to 50 just by investing 25 points in ice. 25 lvl ice pets are enough for fast leveling all the way to max lvl. Sorcerer is probably not as fast and will most likely require alot of grouping post 40, which has gotten easier though with the lfg channel.
For rvr sorcerer is superior to theurgist for small man, and can also solo relatively well. For groups it can go either way, depending on the active sorcerers/theurgists at the time. While there are usually more sorcerers to theurgists, groups can run without a theurgist but will still need a sorcerer and also have the option to run two sorcerers.
It all comes down to personal preference, probably u should stick to what you prefer to play.