I'm running Lhose as a Conjurer/Healer, and she is quite helpful with her summons. I also have a 4-Conjurer party, although I haven't played them a lot lately, as I'm focusing on my main group. A better stat line wouldn't hurt, but it's only two attribute points out of place. I would not call the Conjurers "borderline unplayable".

Originally Posted by Draco359
I consider Dimensional Bolt a crap spell even for the purpose of creating a surface, simply because of it's rng mechanic...the jab I made about Dimensional Bolt's damage was to highlight the fact that most members of the community already know that Intelect is useless for the conjurer preset because at low level (1-5) it only buffs one really bad spell. (as proven by the fact that when you read "damage" and "dimensional bolt" and thought that I may be using Dimensional Bolt for damage, you jumped to warn me that it is a bad spell for dealing damage.)


I will agree with Intellect not being that great for Summoners. (I think that's okay in principle given the high number of INT-favouring archtypes already.) Some other people have complained that Dimensional Bolt was bad because of its low damage, which is why I thought you might have also thought that way.

I'll disagree with your complaint about Dimensional Bolt's RNG. RNG is still part of the game, so I don't think it is out of place, and I like having the utility as part of the Summoner Skill set. It gives you additional control over placing micro-surfaces in specific spots. If you don't want to take the chances of getting a bad damage type you can place your summon on normal ground for the physical damage type.


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Maybe if they replaced Farsight Infusion with some support skill that shows that Conjurer has more value beyond summoning (for example ralying cry) to better justify an investment in Intelect. If I were to go in the game right now and plan for a conjurer,I would use the human race and enchanter preset,then set my wits at 14 with 10 in rest + escapist talent.Afterwards as I level up I would alternate Str and Int while pumping up Wits constantly so I can get more value from my shield.


Another buff skill wouldn't be a bad idea, but don't delete Farsight Infusion, that's very useful for the ranged attack it grants.