The pet is good right now for soloing with the increased hps. I havent watched other classes solo so im not sure where we fall.
I find it much easier to solo now. Dare I say I'm content with the way things are now lest we be retuned again.
Aoe hos not breaking mez is really nice. Long lasting mez is nice. Pet can do its job to solo. Int is meaningful now.
Aoe mez not mezzing self is nice. Dynamism is really nice.
If you havent tried things on test or beta I think you will be happy with how illusionist function now.