questions about earth/storm + Spirit builds.

[caleidis]

Just recently finished the game with a 64 Templar and now I want to try a caster class. I've been reading a lot about oracle and conjurer and I still have a very difficult time deciding which is better for my taste. I'm looking for a caster type that is able to use a pet(s) as a tank while I can cast my spells from afar. Theres been several remarks that Conjurer has its weaknesses versus fire resistant mobs and that Oracle requires more clicking/running around than conjurer. I'm also considering maybe an Elementalist could work for me, however people say crowd control is horrible with the class.

Any good advice for a stand-a-far caster class would be helpful =).

[Viper_Sweden]

Crowd Control with Elementalist is supreme. Lightning Bolt, Ice Shard, Thunderball, Squall, Flame Surge, Volcanic Orb and Eruption all work against multiple enemies. You even get an awesome tank (Core Dweller) and a resistance debuff/archer killer (Squall).

I'd go with either Lightning Bolt, Ice Shard or Volcanic Orb as main spell and Squall and Eruption for support purposes. Spell Breaker works great against bosses to.

The main issue with this class is that it needs -Recharge to really shine, but if you haven't got any you could go with Ice Shard since it has no recharge...

[caleidis]

thanks for the advice =)

[firefan43]

I have a spirit/earth character up to 36 right now. My Core Dweller is maxed out on level and skills, and the only other spell i have is the Lich King. I just run around with the core dweller on aggressive and then follow him with shots from my staff...then my lich joins in on the damage. I have only had problems with one mob, and that was the giant spider boss. When the core dweller goes down, im usually rooted by the spider so he kills me and the core dweller cant get aggro.