It _is_ possible to quite effectively fight (as a caster) while blind. You
just need to use hotkeys for everything. Spells on the hotkey panel, F2-F6
to target party members (you did write down the order, right?), assist on a
hotkey (to nuke the mob your tank is fighting, say), and if you're soloing
or dueling, use tab to toggle between your target and you if you need to
heal yourself. The main thing is to keep your head, not fumble the keys, and
use the HP/Mana bar information you could see up until the point you were
blinded.

If you're fighting something that blinds, e.g. an evil eye, it's funny to
regain your sight and see dead mobs at your feet _and_ your party healed
:-). Like, what happened folks?

I just keep heal on a hotkey, but I would certainly put more spells on
hotkeys if I were going into a duel. Having said that, you're right, I'd
imagine Flash of Light is a good spell to use on an unprepared opponent
(I've never duelled).

Elbeno∩┐╜

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin Dailey [mailto:kevin_dailey@...]
> Sent: 03 September 1999 16:12
> To: 'EQ-Clerics@onelist.com'
> Subject: RE: [EQ-Clerics] PvP strategies for clerics
>
> I think Flash of Light would yield better results. It lasts
> much longer
> (12-18 seconds, I think), and he cannot cast while blinded.
> If you want
> to confuse your opponent even more, cast Fear on him after you've
> blinded him. He'll never know what hit him.
>