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Arc Beta Renegade Illusionist - useful for HRs?

caelarancaelaran Member Posts: 24 Arc User
edited January 2014 in The Wilds
Just started a HR today, and must have had some stars in my favor because I noticed the announcement of the Arc Beta Gift with the Renegade Illusionist account-wide companion.

Since this companion has both deflect and lifesteal, was thinking of using him instead of a cleric companion (or at least kept as an active companion) - any thoughts on if this is a good idea?
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  • jintortlejintortle Member Posts: 655 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Well considering you can have 3 Companions Active (you get the Boost form all 3), it doesn't really matter. Cleric for Heals first in the game is good though.
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  • obsidiancran3obsidiancran3 Member Posts: 1,823 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Actually you can have 5 Active Companions.
    Obsidian Moonlight - Paladin
    Obsidian Oath - Warlock
    A whole lot of other Obsidian toons as well.
  • kirks11kirks11 Member Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Are the http://neverwinter.gamepedia.com/ links working for you?
  • elminsterelminster Member Posts: 193 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Deflect and Life Steal are always useful, especially for a dps. That said it depends on your build. Figure you really only need about 4% Life Steal max to give yourself effective hp recovery. Whatever you get from your gear usually covers this very well. As for the deflect it depends on your preference. I like defense from my companions since my gear has a lot of deflect, but that might change later when the new PvP update goes live.
  • caelarancaelaran Member Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Sounds good, thanks for the replies all!
  • jintortlejintortle Member Posts: 655 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    obsidiancran3 wrote: »
    Actually you can have 5 Active Companions.


    Aha, new players start with 3 :) then 4 then 5 !!!

    I actually started a new HR after this thread and the Renegade Illusionist is a great pet - would love to have it as a lv 30 Companion if only it was not so $$$
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    ID: NW-DD5FLOBTJ     Cult of the Dragon Foundry Contest - Please participate and vote for your favourite - 26/6/2014 contest rating begins.

    Sir Camps A Lot. Mr SlingShot Boom. XX Phantasmagorical. Jinn Dragonfeast.
    SlingShot Boom Jr. Jocan Traders. Little Lord Forgatty, Dwarf Mean and introducing Necro Torquemada (The Warlock)
  • asmodeus451asmodeus451 Member Posts: 257 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    what I'd like to know is how his Mirror Image attack synergizes with Archery rangers.

    does it do a good job of helping to keep mobs at a distance?
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  • jintortlejintortle Member Posts: 655 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Yeah. It attracts them, so a good way to have a tank! It also spins them around so that their back shows to you.

    Another Plus is, that the actual Companion is not hit - so more survivable - that is unless swarmed with mobs and he is targeted directly.

    I also like the Blue Light's - IT looks Pretty!!!!
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