Channeling spec & Which spirit?

Hi, I started Rit as my first character in GW and it has been about a couple of weeks... I'm loving it. But still got a lot of questions.

This time it's about channeling damage build and which binding spells to bring along. I am currently bringing Bloodsong and Pain, but I am thinking of just dropping Pain and remove most of communing attribute points and put more on restoration/spawn instead.

Is Pain worth bringing for a channel spec Rit, or is it just usless? I like that it gives a bit more damage imput when you are holding ashes and can't use staff, but not really sure if it's really worth it. Besides I am often holding Attuned was Songkai and spamming Renewing Surge so maybe adding some 20 damage done by the spirit is not that big deal...?

The only problem I could think of by not bringing Pain is when my Bloodsong unfortunately gets destroyed too soon and the cooldown is not up...what to do about that? And lastly how is Vampirism combined with channel spec?

-Pain is useless for a channeling rit. Bring bloodsong, vampirism, life, recovery or recuperation. If your spirit is getting destroyed, stop pooping it out at the front of the battle and it should be fine.

-Spamming renewing surge isn't so hot, since the damage is pretty bad. I'd suggest splinter weapon, ancestor's rage, and death pact signet if they aren't already on your bar.

pain is not useful for a channeling rit. Bloodsong is much better.

I often bring Destruction though. It's 15 second recharge is very nice, and does some damage when it dies. Simply wanding ur weapon doesn't necessarily do much really...

Vampirism is like another bloodsong that heals you a little bit every once in a while....ehh

Renewing Surge is a terrible spell. Essence Strike is more helpful, and i wouldn't bring Attuned Was Songkai if i'm not bringing some energy expensive spells. I recommend Offering of Spirit. It is a great elite, and you don't have to put points into Spawning. Speccing into Restoration is very helpful as well. you become a strong support character.

For a Channeling build, Vampirism is currently my favorite spirit.

Yeah I also often bring Essence Strike, but I like that Renewing Surge recharges instantly if you are holding an item...

I can't wait to have Vampirism, seems like a perfect match with my build

I think I will add Destruction on my bar. But for Offering of Spirit I need to wait a bit as I haven't really explored NF areas yet so I don't have an access to that spell...

Thanks for the input

Channeling + Bloodsong

Remove communing completely... More effective channeling/ restoration skills is far better... dont invest too much in spawning.. unless uve got skills you REALLY need that use the spawning attribute... just throw your excess points on it. Or get a caster spear and put the excess attrib pts in spear mastery for a 2-0 dps without skills :P.

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