Melee pets and siblyant mast 2

[Woogie526]

<p>I just got level 33, and have a master copy of beguile!  For a first character that makes me happy.</p><p> Is it worth hunting down the tier 4 caster pets or using whatever is handy and a yellow con and use the master 2. will that make up the dps of the caster pet?</p><p> I haven't done any parsing to see.</p>

[WasFycksir]

<p>That's far too vague of a question for anyone to answer.</p><p>It depends on the zone, how much time you have, and any number of other factors too.  You have to decide that for yourself as each situation presents itself.</p>

[Woogie526]

What's too vague.

[Woogie526]

<p>What's too vague?  </p><p>I am 34 and hunting in EL or Zek.  From the master list of good caster pets EL seems to have some options.</p><p>The question is, would it be worth the time to hunt down one of the caster pets in EL or Zek(Zek has far fewer on the list) to grind with over a few hours, or just grab a local yellow con whatever and use sib master 2.</p><p>In general would it make up the difference?  Ala at 34 is it worth it worth getting a good caster pet or a waste of time to hunt for one?</p>

[Grol]

<cite>lalala...ignore</cite>

[Bayler_x]

If you're only doing "solo" content, then I'd say just grab the highest level yellow-con you can find, and go at it.  As a rule of thumb, at least for melee pets, level is more important than any other factor.The only time I get picky about which pet I choose is if I'm going to try taking heroic groups (while solo), or if I think I'm about to get into a pvp fight. Of course, in some zones, there are some pets that I prefer over others.  Steamfont has some lovely spiders that usually start a fight with a knockdown.  That generates a lot of agro upfront, which lets me do damage faster.

[Signal9]

<p>You could always pick up one of the yellow A_Random_Mob_01 and use him as a pet to burn through to where the good caster pets are, and then suicide yours to grab the good one?</p><p> It really is a bit vague.  It depends on what your goal is, and how much time you have.  I'd just grab the best pet that is nearby, and use it.  But if you're after Heroic mobs, melee pets fail quickly.  Depending on the caster, some really aren't worth the effort of charming at all.</p><p>Bottom line is that every coercer that posts here may give different info.  Best bet is to experiment for yourself, and see what you like.</p>

[Trepan]

<cite>Signal9 wrote:</cite><blockquote>Bottom line is that every coercer that posts here may give different info.  Best bet is to experiment for yourself, and see what you like. </blockquote>I'm a big fan of grab a 'volunteer'  (aka: First thing that attacks me) and use it until it dies to another mob.  Draft that mob.  Rinse, repeat.  When I find a mob that quits dying, thats the best one I've found.Until I find a mob that cooks, cleans, sews, mows the yard and sings "Blue Hawaii" in key, there is no pet worth wasting time trying to get to.

[Graywindnz]

<cite>Trepan wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Signal9 wrote:</cite><blockquote>Bottom line is that every coercer that posts here may give different info.  Best bet is to experiment for yourself, and see what you like. </blockquote>I'm a big fan of grab a 'volunteer'  (aka: First thing that attacks me) and use it until it dies to another mob.  Draft that mob.  Rinse, repeat.  When I find a mob that quits dying, thats the best one I've found.Until I find a mob that cooks, cleans, sews, mows the yard and sings "Blue Hawaii" in key, there is no pet worth wasting time trying to get to.</blockquote>Hehehe The Volunteer is way I go when I solo, I'm a big fan of the meatshield, use them till I lose them !

[Illine]

when I've found a great pet somewhere, if I go back in that zone, i'll hunt for this pet. Maybe it's longuer at first, but when you have it, you can slack o kill a lot faster <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />. For questing it's great.

[WasFycksir]

<cite>Woogie526 wrote:</cite><blockquote>What's too vague.</blockquote><p>1.  You didn't say if you were on PVP or PVE</p><p>2.  You didn't say if you were mostly grouped/solo/raided/duo'd.</p><p>3.  You didn't specify a zone in the OP, though you did later.</p><p>4.  Just because you have a master(II) in one spell doesn't mean you are otherwise well equipped in spells or gear.</p><p>5.  You didn't specify the amount of AA's you have to work with.</p><p>6.  You didn't specify the time you have, for instance in EL/Zek/RV the best pets are somewhat of a pain to get to, especially EL and RV.</p><p>7.  If not solo, will others you are affecting tolerate you going to get a replacement pet should the preferred one meet it's demise.</p><p>8.  Do these same people know NOT to kill your pet when it breaks?</p><p>9.  You didn't specify what you in-game goals are IE...quick kills for EXP, quest kills (heroic).</p><p>The only thing you really specified was; <i>"Is it worth hunting down the tier 4 caster pets or using whatever is handy and a yellow con and use the master 2. will that make up the dps of the caster pet?".</i></p><p>That's too vague.</p><p>I suggest you get a parser, this one is very popular-</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://home.maine.rr.com/eqaditu/ACT/" target="_blank">http://home.maine.rr.com/eqaditu/ACT/</a></p><p>EDIT-  One more thing, caster pets are not always the best either.  </p><p>In EL for example, I had the best luck with the Dirge Lamia's, especially the solo heroic ones.  I know pets drop down to nothing but it seemed those mobs in particular casted more often then the Dirges that were part of heroic encounters.</p><p>In Zek my favorite pet was a caster, the Thaumaturges (sp) on the island of Sirens, though the Templars were good too.</p><p>In RV my favorite was a Fury mob, Desecrated Vale Oaks iirc, heroic solo mobs at the BACK of the zone, ugh.</p>

[Aurumn]

<p>*tosses 2cp into the pot*</p><ol><li>If you're just trying to get from point A to point B alive... grab the nearest mean looking yellow con and go at it. Our pets are disposable. If the one you grabbed croaks, grab the one that did him in. Eventually you'll get one that survives well. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Just make sure your mezz isn't low quality for when you need it.</li><li>If you're planning to stay in the zone for a while grinding, then being more selective helps. I say this based on my experience in SS. With random pets my progress was sporadic. Once I found a good mob burner my life got a <b>lot</b> easier and I will consistently hunt for my favorite pet in that zone. </li></ol><p>Different situations call for different tactics (As <b>WasFycksir</b> illustrated it rather thoroughly). Knowing your situation and goals will help you tailor your pet selection and tactics to best accomplish your goal. </p><p>Personally I prefer to grab in EL bruisers if I can find em... the Lamias on the coast are a hoot. Just look for one with the little yin-yang buff icon up. They can be fickle but they make things dead. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Taharn]

I'd always go for a caster pet over just about anything. Easy ones to get in Zek include the warpriests right near the entrance, bracken sprites up by the druid ring, or brittle tenders a bit further in.