The three pet classes have varying degrees of ability.
Necros are probably the best at soloing. With their massive DPS dots, decent pets, undead abilities and other utility, they can go anywhere, do anything. Are also good in groups, though many don't realize it. Also used in raids, but often relegated to "twitching", or pumping mana to others (like clerics).
Mages are probably the better raiders. Decent DPS. Their pets are the best, with the most variety, but the mages themselves don't have much solo utility. Their group utility - summoned items like foci and modrods, debuffs (malo?) and Call of the Hero, make them invaluable for raiding and grouping.
BST is more middle of the road. Their pets are better than Necros, DPS worse, but utility like slow, SoW, heals, and buffs make them capable of soloing, grouping and raiding with equal ease.
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