by Savanja on Sep 14, 2008
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Herder
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Guide
The Squig Herder isn't just
another pet class as many will find them more interesting than the
typical pet/master duo. Holding a common bond with many pet
classes, they can be heavily reliant upon their minion, but the Squig
Herder shines all on his own as a dominating source of damage based on
his impressive arsenal of ranged attacks. They can choose to
use their pet as a distraction or as a more deadly wave of frightening
damage, but the Herder himself will often be bouncing around in the
shadows nocking arrow after arrow before you even have a chance to see
where he came from.
"...an' dis one's Chompy!
Chompy's a right devil he is! Rip a bugger right in two! See dis scar
'ere on me arm? Dats ol' Chompy's 'andywork! I'mna go grab 'im... "
- Greenstumps, Goblin Squig Herder
One-on-one a Squig is no match for the likes of a
Hammerer or Ironbreaker, but the problem there isn't the match, it's
the numbers. The toothy embrace of a pack of Squigs has brought down
many a hearty warrior, and a Squig pack is never more effective than in
the hands of an expert Herder. Using tools ranging from pipes to goads
to bits of giblets, the Squig Herder drives his minions to a killing
frenzy while fighting safely behind the lines. The Herder's own ranged
fire combines with the attacks of his minions to challenge any foe.
Despite the nasty green grossness, the Squig Herder rules the realm
with his excellent damage abilities and his reliable pet.
These guys are very capable in whatever gameplay you participate
in. In a group, you are called upon to provide a good portion
of the group's damage and the Squig Herder certainly steps up to the
plate here. Ranged attacks are powerful and the pet adds
useful defenses that are particularly helpful in solo play as well as
group play.
Getting to know the behaviors of your pet is helpful,
but after that, let the Squig keep an enemies attention and stand back
and lob off those attacks and you will be golden!
The goal in RvR combat is to go unnoticed for as long as
possible. The steep damage that a Squig Herder can dish out
means hordes of angry Order will come charging to silence the barrage
of arrows! It's often best to allow your group to cover the
frontlines while you find quieter spots and shoot off ranged
attacks. The Squig Herder is less powerful up close in melee
combat so that distance will always be your friend.
I find the pet to be less useful in RvR combat, mostly
because he works as a big red flag that says "HEY! The damage
is coming from over here!" so if you use him, keep him moving to keep
the enemy guessing.
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