I have 10 characters of all archetypes and my Illusionist is my best soloer, rivalled only by my Shadowknight; I do not have any Summoners. Killing solo monsters even +4 levels above me is very fast, simple and safe. If I get an add -- or two -- no big deal, I just mez them, finish the first one, rest a little then finish the others at my leisure. Orange monsters (+5 or +6 levels) are more challenging, due to resists, and not worth hunting unless I need them for a quest, have to get past them or am ambushed. I do not enjoy hunting heroic monsters primarily due to the time -- not the risk -- involved.
So, to answer your question, YES! :smileyvery-happy:
ps. I remember the olde days, before we had a pet, where I would run from green solo monsters if I got ambushed. Now I just wade into them taking up to three encounters at a time while chatting. /flex
pps. This was pre-LU29 (EoF release) so that may all change when I login tonight! :smileysurprised:
ppps. I have mostly Treasured gear, 1 adept III, 2 master 1's and NO Fabled so, if my frail high-elf can do it, anyone can!
Message Edited by DeathMutant on 11-14-2006 05:17 PM