I just started on the server and have leveled a necro up to the mid 20's. I like the necro and will continue playing him, but I also want to make a trio based around a ranger as that's what I used to play back in the day. I was thinking ranger/shaman/wiz would be fun. I can hear the groans but I like playing a ranger and the wiz seems like it would be useful for evac and ports etc. I would welcome any thoughts or suggestions on how this might work or other classes to pair with the ranger.
That trio sounds fun and good, and I suspect that MGBed mana regen buffs will carry you quite far. And once you reach higher levels you’ll mesh perfectly into all the “meta” trios.
That's a great trio. If you group with people they'll likely have a cleric or druid who is better equipped for group healing and you can focus on group dps. The shaman malo will help your wiz deal more damage too.
Shaman is a Ranger's best friend. Big slows and adequate haste will take you far. Healing will be light for a while. Wizard is great low input dps.