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    Post by IV_Mark_VI Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:50 pm

    Hey guys,

    So, just as the topic says:

    What are some really useless spells out there? I'm talking about the spells that are so situational they're never equipped, or so underpowered.

    Ones that I know about:
    Acid Surge
    Undead Rapport
    Poison mist
    Homeward Bound
    Great Heal Excerpt
    Seek Guidance (except for mapping out new areas)
    Hush
    Resist Curse

    I've never really used any of these. I've tried them out, but there is always something better to equip.

    What do you guys think? Do you equip any of these? If so, why? Is it just for the lolz?
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    Post by Revoltage Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:51 pm

    I use acid surge and poison mist for crowd control if I have several phantoms coming at me. It makes them keep their distance most of the time, or at least manages to separate them.


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    Post by LordRevan Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:52 pm

    Homeward I use all the time for PvE
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    Post by StarScarJenova Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:56 pm

    I use the mists on my pestilence build AND they function as they're advertised. I would think maybe undead rapport.


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    Post by Forum Pirate Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:59 pm

    The mists also work well for hiding a different cast, its tough to dodge a css if you can't see it coming until it comes flying out of a purple cloud.
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    Post by Noob-of-Artorias Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:02 pm

    Great Heal Excerpt isn't useless either, it only get's one cast, but the shorter cast time invaluable when you're being chased by a ganker and his 2 phantoms.
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    Post by kiwi_commander Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:08 pm

    IV_Mark_VI wrote:Hey guys,

    So, just as the topic says:

    What are some really useless spells out there? I'm talking about the spells that are so situational they're never equipped, or so underpowered.

    Ones that I know about:
    Acid Surge
    Undead Rapport
    Poison mist
    Homeward Bound
    Great Heal Excerpt
    Seek Guidance (except for mapping out new areas)
    Hush
    Resist Curse

    I've never really used any of these. I've tried them out, but there is always something better to equip.

    What do you guys think? Do you equip any of these? If so, why? Is it just for the lolz?

    I love Seek Guidance, especially useful for new players. Hush is also pretty good if you don't want to carry a ring, and undead report is just lolzy.

    Undead Raport FTW!
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    Post by Azran Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:24 pm

    Homeward is excellent for PvE. Resist Curse is handy if for some stupid reason you forgot your Curse Stones? Hush saves you a ring slot. Undead Rapport is funny during invasions.

    Acid Surge is just trolling

    I'd say pretty much all of them have a use - some aren't just useful all the time.
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    Post by ICEFANG Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:30 pm

    Even that one that makes a sound can kill and invader in Lost Izalith if you use it close enough to a Demon(s) and it (they) tramples them, its ironically harder now that they have much shorter LOS.
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    Post by StarScarJenova Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:37 pm

    ICEFANG wrote:Even that one that makes a sound can kill and invader in Lost Izalith if you use it close enough to a Demon(s) and it (they) tramples them, its ironically harder now that they have much shorter LOS.

    The mobs can hurt invaders?
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    Post by Noob-of-Artorias Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:43 pm

    StarScarJenova wrote:
    ICEFANG wrote:Even that one that makes a sound can kill and invader in Lost Izalith if you use it close enough to a Demon(s) and it (they) tramples them, its ironically harder now that they have much shorter LOS.

    The mobs can hurt invaders?
    Yes, as a matter of fact, I've been killed by the dragon in the burg because the host aggroed the dragon and then blocked the way down the stairs....I got roasted...
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    Post by IV_Mark_VI Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:13 pm

    I've never used any of these spells; I should try them out a bit more then, but honestly, it always feel like it could be better used by another spell.
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    Post by lextune Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:34 pm

    The Mist spells are great.

    They can be used to great effect...

    ....here's just one example.
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    Post by IV_Mark_VI Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:40 pm

    In that video, what's the point of turning into a barrel?

    Edit: is it to prevent lock ons?
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    Post by Bamjam Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:49 pm

    ^its to prevent lockon and to hide what your next move will be. It works pretty damn well if you get a bit used to it happy.
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    Post by Jester's Tears Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:56 pm

    Poison and Toxic mist are usefull if you need to heal. Cast (Breath) it under you and they will STAY THE FU*K away from you...
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    Post by Bamjam Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:00 pm

    Also what some other people here sayd, the mist spells are pretty nice to cover your castings. I cant wait to get my hands on the new Dark fog spell from the PTDE. I dont got place for a pyro hand in my build, but a fog spell that can be cast with my catalyst would be sweeeeeeeet.
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    Post by SunlightCrusader Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:43 pm

    Hey spoiler tag that. Some people don't want to know anything about the dlc. However I don't think it was worth a down rep whoever gave it to him.
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    Post by WandererReece Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:27 pm

    I love using seek guidence when I try to get the blue slab, because I can see the stupid curved invisible pathway.
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    Post by IV_Mark_VI Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:31 pm

    Seek guidance shows the invisible paths? Awesome! Didn't know that.
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    Post by StarScarJenova Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:34 pm

    Noob-of-Artorias wrote:
    StarScarJenova wrote:
    ICEFANG wrote:Even that one that makes a sound can kill and invader in Lost Izalith if you use it close enough to a Demon(s) and it (they) tramples them, its ironically harder now that they have much shorter LOS.

    The mobs can hurt invaders?
    Yes, as a matter of fact, I've been killed by the dragon in the burg because the host aggroed the dragon and then blocked the way down the stairs....I got roasted...

    Wish I totally didn't know this!
    I learn something everyday! big grin
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    Post by WandererReece Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:44 pm

    IV_Mark_VI wrote:Seek guidance shows the invisible paths? Awesome! Didn't know that.

    No, Actually it shows more messages, which makes it easier to see the paths.

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