Guild Wars 2

Hi fellow rangers,

As we all wait for our pets to be viable (outside HoT) I came up with a little idea that seems easy to implement for ArenaNet.

Let’s make "underwaterF2 " a “regular F2” for two pets Reef Drake and Lashtail Devourer.

Now the drake has this clunky skill that never hits but underwater skill is :
Sonic barrier
“Create a sonic barrier that reflects projectiles.”
Duration: 5s
Combo Field: Ethereal

Same thing with the Devourer, now he has rending barbs but underwater skill is: Lashtail Venom
“Your next two attacks stun your victims.”
Stun: 1s
Venom Duration: 60s

Just a thought.

A pet Reflect skill would be pretty nice. Would also give that Drake a particular use on certain builds.

What’s the cooldown on Lashtail Venom? If its not too long, it could really be attractive for additional CC.

Euthymias.7984:

What’s the cooldown on Lashtail Venom? If its not too long, it could really be attractive for additional CC.

Lashtail Venom has 60s CD

Please do not add more reflects in the game. There are too many already.

Siwo Sowa.6982:

Lashtail Venom has 60s CD

Hmm, well cutting the cooldown to a fraction of that would probably be needed too. At least down to 25 seconds before counting the BM traitline, perhaps?

alain.1659:

Please do not add more reflects in the game. There are too many already.

I dont see an issue with it. This would just make the pet an option to address projectile defense issues when we don’t have OH Axe for Whirling Defense. or Staff 5 and its limited area of effect. More utility can make up for its lower damage compared to other options.

I love playing longbow. There are too many reflects already. Adding another would hurt really bad. Especially if it is so reachable like the second pet ability. But I think already the reflects are too much, and should be tweaked.

I’d be on-board with Sonic Barrier becoming the Reef Drake’s F2. Its current F2 is pretty underwhelming.

Lashtail Venom I’ll pass on, though. I like Rending Barbs too much. Its a nice little burst skill. Granted, it could use a bit of buffing (mostly I want it to become a physical projectile finisher), but I still like it.