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They remain in their "normal" stats. In fact, they seem to have exactly the same stats as their enemy counterparts on non POTD difficulty.

Yes it's already in the works. Good points as usual, thanks. I guess I've to test Stag Carnage with Avenging Storm then to be 100% sure. Alternatives are always a good thing for possible build adaptions.

As promised, I added the last three spell levels to the Spell Guide. The entries about summoning spells now also include the stats of the summoned creatures, which was very time consuming to investigate due to the randomness of these spells. I've also written down the whole Fire Stag combo in a more detailed way. Fun fact: while testing all the summoning spells I've found out that you can immobilize all Blights by using Push effects (like from Winter Wind) for good, which is most likely a bug.

Sadly, the last time I tested it in 3.02, it wasn't a full attack. It's just a +20 Accuracy and +50% fire lash for your next attack.

I second that. It's especially good on shapeshifter druids, because they don't need to use their equipped weapon to attack physically, thus the offesive potential of the weapon is highly uninteresting. It's only purpuse in this very case is to serve them well while beeing in kith form and casting preparational stuff.

I mean that it works on the initial target. My Wizard test results: Crackling Bolt (applies to all targets) Minoletta's Bounding Missiles (applies to all targets) Minoletta's Concussive Missiles (applies to the initial target) Rolling Flame (applies to all targets) Chain Lightning (applies to all targets) Tested via items: Mind Lance (applies to all targets) Rot Skulls (applies to the initial target; only the direct damage part)

Kalakoth's Minor Blight works perfectly fine with Penetrating shot. Blast not, but that's nothing new.

Yes I tested it some time ago and retested it just to be sure. I created two druids with the same INT and same DEX (I used 4 DEX and 18 INT), one with Boar Form one with Cat Form. Then I cheated with the console (iroll20s --> nodam), engaged the wolf pack in the north of the caravan with Calisca (so that the wolves interrupt her not me), switched to slow mode, placed the druid right in front of one of the wolves, switched to the respective form and counted the times of hits/misses/etc. during the Spiritshift duration (and checked that there where no interrupts). Result: 9 (nearly 10) hits in Boar Form and 14 hits in Cat Form. I did two test runs for both forms. Cat Form attacks much faster and it's especially nice the moment you get Avenging Storm. If I learned something in this game, it's that you should not take the descriptions too seriously. Edit: And the per rest ability of the cat form is not that great, I agree. But that's not the main point of the form.

Same issue for me.

It always worked for me that way too.

Nothing really new here, but I'm glad you enjoyed your time with the paladin.

I have not used it for a long time, but now that I've tested some stuff lately, I found out that Infestation of Maggots appears to be bugged. The damage ranges from 0-3 and I tested it against different monster types. It used to be pretty nasty against some kind of monster groups like Ogres. This is now reflected in the Spell Guide, as well as the suggested Form of Delemgan and Binding Web combo. Edit: Oh, I missed that it's now even officially confirmed that Infestation of Maggots is bugged.

Okay I tested it again and CW is indeed not working at all...

Thank you. Maybe I find some time to finish the last three spell levels of the spell guide on friday.

Yeah the Fire Stag + Pull of Eora combo is a pretty nasty combo, I tested it too. Especially if you move the Stag manually back and forth, resulting in firewalls beeing everywhere, causing unmatched amounts of interrups. But without petrifying the foes it deals negligible damage. So all in all this is a very spell cost heavy combo that has it's times. Most of the time I prefer Avenging Storm over Fire Stag, at least with this build.

Nice find. I'll add it later to the spell guide.

If Wounding Shot's only were full attacks, I'd create a wannabe Drizzt Do'Urden with dual Bittercut ASAP.

A cruel approach but it is not our fault if he walks into our AoE...

Faster... but thanks for the alternative way without liying.

A Firebrand druid... I'm a bit sceptical here. How did that turned out for you? EDIT: As for Taste of the Hunt. What makes the heal go through roof is that it takes Wildstrike into consideration. You should test it with Spiritshift. Firebrand can't compete with that.

Hahah... have overlooked that one.

Very nice and atmospheric build as always. The whole double dipping thing with Reaping Knives on two ciphers is totally new for me. Amazing! One thing that could make you happy: If I remember correctly, you can even own two copies of Talisman of the Unconquerable.

As for the Sanguine Plate, yes I think it is worth to consider (and I'm glad you brought it up and I'd like to hear your opinion about it too) and I have to admit that I totally forgot about the new Sanguine Plate's Helm, but there are two things about it, that I don't like: 1) the look on a druid (okay this is rather subjective) 2) the casting speed in plate armor. The latter is not even that bad, because (I only tested it shortly once) most of the time you get hit by a critical hit very fast, so you profit from the frenzy proc for the obligatory pre-cast phase too. But then there are times when you cast some more preparational stuff, leaving you with very little frenzy uptime for the spiritshift phase. With Outlander's Frenzy you have more control over the whole thing and you can use it right before spiritshifting and jump into the frey right after. In the end, it could be a matter of play style, taste and party composition. I really have to test it some more. Maybe I'll add an alternative equipment entry, if I'm pleased with the results. As for the soulbound sceptre: I tend to use this on my support priest or on my wizard, but yes it can of course be a thing, especially if you have a party that is not that strong in the AoE damage department, which extends the combat duration a bit. In my last playthrough the fights were rarely ever long enough and the duration of Spiritshift with 22 INT is most of the time sufficient. Also getting the sceptre to proc is not exactly a reliable thing. Edit: Have you read about the whole Taste of the Hunt matter? It is really strong now. :D

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