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CaptainCupcake · Mar 06, 2012, 02:05 AM // 02:05

So I'm thinking of running a paragon/ranger for some shenanigans, and I read that the black bear can actually take advantage of the paragon shouts due to Brutal Mauling, which under normal circumstances does nothing, but since it is technically an attack skill, will trigger the shouts and chants. My question is this: Is it worth bringing the bear, who normally does less DPS due to the activation time on Brutal Mauling but can utilize my paragon's abilities, or would I be better off just running a standard pet for the higher damage? I'm honestly leaning toward the former, if only to get some mileage out of Anthem of Flame and "Find their weakness!"

Googi · Mar 06, 2012, 02:08 AM // 02:08

4 seconds activation is awwwwwwwfully slow, I will stick to other pets instead.

CaptainCupcake · Mar 06, 2012, 02:12 AM // 02:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Googi

4 seconds activation is awwwwwwwfully slow, I will stick to other pets instead.

I agree, but pets only have a 2sec attack speed anyway, 1.50 with a 25% boost. That's 2-3 auto attacks missed, which might be worth it for things like an extra deep wound, burning, and the like. Just an idea.

turbo234 · Mar 06, 2012, 06:02 PM // 18:02

very gimmicky and not worth the hassle, but it's totally up to you on how you feel like playing.

bleh · Mar 06, 2012, 09:07 PM // 21:07

Better off with "pet attacks" and/or Never Rampage Alone i would think,

Can anyone tell me how pet attacks trigger Anthem of Envy? ( for eg)
I.e. Does it get triggered for "the pet" or since you use the "pet attack" skill does it trigger for the player? ive tested a wee bit ,but couldnt be sure.

I.e. if i used AoE -> spear attack skill-> pet attack skill
Does the pet attack get "AoE" buff as well as spear attack?

*edit*
Had too google it >_<.
turns out it was in wiki, under "pet attacks" page not the pet attacks section in pet page...

"Anthem of Fury and Zealous Anthem are the only Anthems which are triggered by pet attacks"

But pet attacks also won't trigger "ends when you hit with attack skill" .
Interesting!

**wiki link**

CaptainCupcake · Mar 10, 2012, 04:03 PM // 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by bleh

Better off with "pet attacks" and/or Never Rampage Alone i would think,

Can anyone tell me how pet attacks trigger Anthem of Envy? ( for eg)
I.e. Does it get triggered for "the pet" or since you use the "pet attack" skill does it trigger for the player? ive tested a wee bit ,but couldnt be sure.

I.e. if i used AoE -> spear attack skill-> pet attack skill
Does the pet attack get "AoE" buff as well as spear attack?

*edit*
Had too google it >_<.
turns out it was in wiki, under "pet attacks" page not the pet attacks section in pet page...

"Anthem of Fury and Zealous Anthem are the only Anthems which are triggered by pet attacks"

But pet attacks also won't trigger "ends when you hit with attack skill" .
Interesting!

**wiki link**

Yeah, that's sort of what I was talking about. The Black Bear pet actually has an attack skill called Brutal Mauling. Its the only pet that has an attack skill, and as such it can get usage out of paragon chants and shouts that no other pet can, like Anthem of Flame and such. However, it has a 4 second activation time, and because of that its usually pretty awful. My question was if it was worth it or not. I'm pretty much coming up with no though.