Tartarus Sorceror
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Joined: Thursday, 31st May 2012, 15:45
Higher-Level Summoning Spells
Shadow Creatures
Since it draws from the current branch’s monster list, it’s better some places than others. Where does it shine and where is it disappointing?
Monstrous Menagerie
If you get a Sphinx, its paralysis will be great. Otherwise, less useful. The batty harpies won't help your positioning tactics any. Are these beefy enough to last in combat?
Haunt
Smite-targeted, seems like it does a good job taking out single targets. I expect too that it would do a good job of clogging the targets LOS for its ranged attacks against you. Dual-school.
Malign Gateway
Continues to fight out of LOS. Chaos-branded attack. Seems really strong, but it is dual school.
Spellforged Servitor
This seems to me to be best when you have a limited conjurations spellset. Weak and or purely elemental conjurations don’t seem to be very effective. I’m not sure how well it plays with other summons, probably better with beam attacks than with clouds, bolts, or OoD. Dual school.
Summon Greater Demon
If you have Abjuration, good but still dicey. If you don’t, you’ll eventually really regret casting it.
Summon Hydra
Best for massive damage to low-AC targets. Because of short duration, wait until the target is close to you to summon it.
XXX
If you want several brutes on your side, this is it.
Dragon’s Call
This seems to be a level 9 spell actually worth learning. Lots of melee damage for extended fights.
[edit: forgot monstrous Menagerie]