Dungeon / group
PvE
Keep the pet on a valid target, maintain valuable effects without waste and reserve utility for mechanics.
Summoner
Pet and control focused mage for players who like pressure through companions and utility.
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The official patch notes addressed a bug where Summon: Ancient Spirit summons at level 15 or below did not activate skills properly. This is a specific skill-behavior fix, not evidence for a new class rank or best build. Read the official patch notice.
Choose Spiritmaster if you enjoy managing a companion, sustained pressure and situational utility.
Pet-and-utility identity; layered pressure; flexible answers for players willing to manage more systems.
Pet behavior and target access affect consistency; more effects and timers increase decision load.
Dungeon / group
Keep the pet on a valid target, maintain valuable effects without waste and reserve utility for mechanics.
Matchup framework
Pressure through multiple sources, limit enemy options and protect the pet and your position during resets.
Progression
Let the pet control contact, pull deliberately and use sustained effects to keep moving.
Set pet target → establish sustained effects → apply utility/control → refresh expiring effects → redirect or reset.