[PvE] SoS Ritualist

Vampirism is bad. Don't use it. Maybe divide some points to Communing -> Pain or even Agony at the current e-management I think o:

Summon spirits really isnt needed in builds like these.

The only time I use it is when I need to relocate my spirits mid battle, not for moving them around with me, its too inconvenient. It is very convenient if the next group of enemies is within earshot range. Relocating your spirits also allows you to recast your spirits when needed, not just recast them everytime you encounter a new enemy.

The build looks alot better now btw, Im running something similar

Vampirism is bad. Don't use it. can you tell me why it is bad? It only costs 10 and does 19 life steal/ heal and
lasts a long time (140 seconds)

The AI targets lowest Armor and Health, but those one take precedence over the other? Afaik the AI targets the enemy they can kill the fastest. +10 armor reduces the damage by ~16%, or in other words increase your effective health by ~19%; in general that's more than the +health form the Survivor insignia.

I am considering replacing Boom of Creation with Ebon Assassin Support. Its an extra meat shield that deals decent damage. Comments? Do it. EBAS nets you a kd with painful bond which at times can be really useful, especially when you are going for survivor. I'd listen to desert rose and change boon for ss as well, since boon can be stripped and has an abysmal recharge.

It wastes a pve slot, deals a lot less damage than the other offensive spirits, and its effect is selfish yet unbeneficial to the team.
And while communing, a much better offensive spirit such as Shadowsong is just as beneficial, if not, more. Without wasting a pve slot either.

That said, if you want a better summon or meatshield, you should be using that precious pve slot on an Assassin summon. That is because vampirism is a tanking spirit, not so much a damage spirit.

That said, if you want a better summon or meatshield, you should be using that precious pve slot on an Assassin summon. I would argue that in a spirit spam build Vampy would be better than EVAS.


My only interest is why the heck the love for Spawning?
Now I do get wasting points on Spawning when your bar is full, so you just go for the passive effect, but when you still have slots to waste - I do not see any reason to go there.
You want heals?
12 in resto with WoW and Mend or Spirit Light.
This will be a much better choice since it will prevent your party even getting to the point where you might need to feast on the spirits, plus feasting in times of emergency isn't my favourite thing to do, since by doing so you remove the targets the foes should go for, putting yourself in even bigger danger. And not only that - you need to stand by the sprits who should be the priority targets, whereas you can spam the resto heals from anywhere in the earshot.

I would argue that in a spirit spam build Vampy would be better than EVAS.


My only interest is why the heck the love for Spawning?
Now I do get wasting points on Spawning when your bar is full, so you just go for the passive effect, but when you still have slots to waste - I do not see any reason to go there.
You want heals?
12 in resto with WoW and Mend or Spirit Light.
This will be a much better choice since it will prevent your party even getting to the point where you might need to feast on the spirits, plus feasting in times of emergency isn't my favourite thing to do, since by doing so you remove the targets the foes should go for, putting yourself in even bigger danger. And not only that - you need to stand by the sprits who should be the priority targets, whereas you can spam the resto heals from anywhere in the earshot. Now, I am no expert, but wouldn't reducing Spawning Power and Increasing Restoration Magic decrease spirit survivability? I mean, sure Feast of Spirits isn't ideal, as it does destroy several targets that could potentially soak-up damage, but Spirit Light cannot be cast in 1/4 of a second and heal every party member for 400+ health. Also with Summon Spirits I do not need to stand by them, they can be anywhere I am at once.

Now, I am no expert, but wouldn't reducing Spawning Power and Increasing Restoration Magic decrease spirit survivability? I mean, sure Feast of Spirits isn't ideal, as it does destroy several targets that could potentially soak-up damage, but Spirit Light cannot be cast in 1/4 of a second and heal every party member for 400+ health. Also with Summon Spirits I do not need to stand by them, they can be anywhere I am at once. That is because you already have armor of unfeeling which reduces damage on your spirits by half. Since you also carry Pain, you might as well pump up your communning to 11+1 for the break point and put the rest to Spawning Power.

Vampirism is ok, but if you dont like it, you can bring Shadowsong instead of Feast because Feast kind of defeats the purpose of summon spirits. You should also replace Boon, which is strippable, with Spirit Siphon. I find having an energy management skill to still be useful to handle tough situations in HM.

If you want to go restore healing with SoS, I rather use a more dedicated build like this:

[build prof=Rt/? res=12 cha=12 spa=3][Signet of Spirits][Weapon of Warding][Mend Body and Soul][Spirit Light][Spirit Transfer][Spirit Siphon][Protective Was Kaolai][Soothing Memories][/build]

Now, I am no expert, but wouldn't reducing Spawning Power and Increasing Restoration Magic decrease spirit survivability? I mean, sure Feast of Spirits isn't ideal, as it does destroy several targets that could potentially soak-up damage, but Spirit Light cannot be cast in 1/4 of a second and heal every party member for 400+ health. Also with Summon Spirits I do not need to stand by them, they can be anywhere I am at once. Are you using them instead of the minion wall?
If so, then I guess you could run Spawning.

If on the other hand you are just running them for damage, I'd go with no Spawning and not even AoU. There is absolutely no need for it in NM.

Are you using them instead of the minion wall?
If so, then I guess you could run Spawning.

If on the other hand you are just running them for damage, I'd go with no Spawning and not even AoU. There is absolutely no need for it in NM. Even though it is overkill in NM, I would still recommend putting points into communing over spawning for a spirit spammer. If you need your spirits to tank better, bring AoU, otherwise bring other spirits in communing. Having points in communing allows you both options of defense vs offense and how you want to balance them.

Oh, I though putting points in Spawning was an overkill (and not in Com). Well, as much as investing into something useless can be an overkill.
When I run a spammer I normally go with 14 in Chan and 13 in Com. In NM or HM. With no AoU. I believe I have mentioned that the last three skills are purposely for overkill and precautions to prevent my Legendary Survivor to be Ritualist from getting spiked without a quick means of healing. As for them being overkill, I agree, I also agree that I have two free PvE spots that i would like to fill, but until I become more experience --and judging from the positive to neutral feedback I've been receiving-- I'll be running this build.