I did Bind first.. went into West Gate.. and bound a couple people for a plat each.. then went back and bought shock. Then more binding for plat.. then got Shielding. So.. I'd say you did fine by getting Bind first. then Shock... then lesser shielding.

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> From: Vincent Archer[SMTP:Vincent.Archer@...]
> Reply To: eq_wizards@onelist.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 12:33 AM
> To: eq_wizards@onelist.com
> Subject: Re: [eq_wizards] Level 12 spells
>
> From: Vincent Archer <Vincent.Archer@...>
>
> According to Mathieu Guillaume:
> > From: Mathieu Guillaume <mat@...>
> > I'd say Lesser Shielding, which is an upgrade over Minor Shielding.
> >
> > On Mon, 10 May 1999, Gregory Egan wrote:
> > > Could I elicit opinions as to what is the next best spell to get after
> > > Shock of Lightning and Bind Affinity? Thanks for any advice.
>
> In practice, I'd say Lesser Shielding comes *before* Bind Affinity. Affinity
> is nice, since at that level, your feet start to itch a lot, but never
> underestimate your protection first. That can save you your life (and thus a
> lot of XP).
>
> You can always find someone to bind you if you lack it. You cannot have someone
> else cast the Shielding on you (other buffs yes. But not that one).
>
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