Curse

mrbilzor · May 20, 2008, 07:29 PM // 19:29

Hey All,

I just bought Summon Spirits, have been playing around a bit.

[painful bond][anguish][bloodsong][pain][vampirism][signet of spirits][summon spirits][flesh of my flesh]

Seems to be working out alright. Not so good when there are lots of mobs, but it takes down bosses and such very nicely.

But I always wonder if there is a better way to run an SS. If the skill heals, has anyone ever tried something like...

[agony][union][wanderlust][spirit boon strike][summon spirits]

Would constant summons and boon strikes heal enough to make the 'good' spirits last longer? Or is SS pretty much to pull the standard long lifetime attack spirits?

la_cabra_de_vida · May 20, 2008, 08:45 PM // 20:45

For that first build, use offering of spirit, faster recharge and chance you'll get an HSR.

I guess you could try displacement, shelter, union with summon spirits to try to make them last longer. But its more of a move-your-spirit-army-over-here kinda spell.

horseradish · May 20, 2008, 11:28 PM // 23:28

Spirits like [Shelter] and [Displacement] tend to die quickly. SS is unable to heal fast enough, so towing attack spirits are generally best.

From what I know, defensive spirit spammers usually bring [Ritual Lord], [Soul Twisting], or [assassin's promise] along with energy management.

Defensive spirits have a long enough range to negate the use of Summon Spirits...not to mention, they die too fast anyways.

Randvek · May 21, 2008, 12:15 AM // 00:15

If you want to use Signet of Spirits, take [skill]Mantra of Inscriptions[/skill]. Worth going /Me and a few attribute points for that skill alone if you're putting importance on a signet.

Bargamer · May 21, 2008, 07:45 AM // 07:45

How long did it take you to get Summon Spirits? I was dumb and cashed in my Faction for other stuff. XP

I second going /Me for Mantra of Inscriptions. Add a few HSR mods, and you'll be golden. [Signet of Binding][Signet of Creation][Death Pact Signet][Ether Signet] are all tasty signets for a Spirit Spammer.

As for SBS and SS to keep your spirits up... I dunno. The energy investment doesn't seem to justify the trouble for the benefits you're getting. Especially since if a battle is taking more than 94 seconds, you're doing SOMETHING wrong, or it's the Big Bad End Guy.

Lhim · May 21, 2008, 10:48 AM // 10:48

The healing power of SS is just too weak to be effective for defensive spirits. They die way too fast. Like others said, it's more a spell to move your offensive spirits and have them tag along. The healing you get from it is just a bonus.

Darth Cheney · May 21, 2008, 06:08 PM // 18:08

Congratulations on your new skill! I am saving up to get it myself.
I was planning on laying the attack spirits (channeling) move to the enemy and use painful bond, then summon the spirits in and watch the fun.

Frozen Was Tara · May 22, 2008, 04:13 PM // 16:13

/agree

Summon Spirits is nice to have if u play offensive spirits! But healing power too low for defensive spirits.