Build:Rt/any Defensive Spirits

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This build has been designed for the following use:

PvE
general

Simple build that uses powerful defensive spirits, along with skills to keep these spirits alive, for a versatile and efficient support character.

Attributes and Skills

The Ritual Lord

→ Makes stronger spirits, does not give instant recharge however

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Optional
- A resurrection skill such as [[Flesh of my Flesh@3] or [[Death Pact Signet@3] or [[Rebirth@3]
- Any other skill you see fit (eg. PvE only skills)

The Soul Twister

→ Gives an instant recharge and lessens the cost of your rituals

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Optional

A resurrection skill such as Flesh of My Flesh or Death Pact Signet or Rebirth
Any other skill you see fit (eg. PvE only skills)

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Equipment

Just camp a shield set. If you want to, take a 40/40 communing set to spam Dulled Weapon.
If you want to overdo it, go with a 10/10 wand and focus for all attributes for spamming Summon Spirits.

Usage

Stay within Spirit-range of your allies. Keep your foes outside Earshot-range.
Maintain Armor of Unfeeling. Your spirits last longer.
Heal or draw your spirits with Summon Spirits.
Use your spirits depending on what sort of foes you face.

If an encounter involves a relatively large concentration of enemies that primarily deals physical damage.

→ Only Displacemenet should be used.

If an encounter involves your enemies dealing massive heavy direct-damage to your party.

→ Only Shelter should be used.

If an encounter involves the party receiving a constant-stream of AoE/DoT -- but in relatively small packets.

→ Only Union should be used.

Counters

Allied minions will make your spirits explode.
Hex removal.
AoE will blow your spirits up unless you're being careful.

Notes

-=DO NOT=- Use this when you have a MM in your party → The minions will eat away at your spirit's health really fast.