Scorns AA: useful or harmful for allies?

[Wutzgood]

Been using scorn a lot and I love his arcane ability. Gaining 20% damage for 5 seconds in exchange for a 20% armor loss is great for my Mage.

But what about unsuspecting allies who have no control when they get this boost? Will the unexpected armor loss kill my allies more than help them?

[Sorcerie]

I can tell you that I do not care for Scorn's ability without a team who knows when and how to use it - timing and pet synching is crucial to make the most out of his AA or else it spells doom for the entire party for 5 seconds.

To be honest you're better off getting Shadowlurk.

It's happiness bonus is +20 prim, 10% dam, 100 mana, and 2% dam reduction and the arcane ability Killer Instinct grants +20% crit and +10% dam for 5 seconds.

That means he keeps you alive longer with dam reduction and if you spec'd passive dam that's a whopping +25% dam for 5 seconds with an extra +20% to crit, and to top it all off it's a party buff if you're within range of his AA - aaaand! his passive skill can ignite up to 3 targets for 3x dam. So if you cap it and he procs, that's 534 dam from a just a pet!

So I can tell you from experience that this spider is a much safer and deadly option for a party buff.

[Ishtmeet]

Lol, A mage in my party was using scorns ability On the 3rd boss of the tindrin maps. And Wariors dont need damage buff instead of armour. That boss was one hitting me. 6k hp. Thats bad pet for bosses i guess

[utpal]

it kills warrior. i hate when i.pull mobs and then one use this AA.

[Wutzgood]

I have shadow lurk also sirulian. He's a great pet. But I like the 35 int I get from scorn and his arcane ability works well for me. I'm just worried about killing my allies lol. It's tough to keep track of all my allies, while dodging red zones, and make sure I use his AA to help everyone.

I've just been using it right before I unleash 4 attack skills in a row lol. Works great for clearing mobs.

[Sorcerie]

I have shadow lurk also sirulian. He's a great pet. But I like the 35 int I get from scorn and his arcane ability works well for me. I'm just worried about killing my allies lol. It's tough to keep track of all my allies, while dodging red zones, and make sure I use his AA to help everyone.

I've just been using it right before I unleash 4 attack skills in a row lol. Works great for clearing mobs.

Lol, you're just looking at the personal int buff, which great and all - but it's not if you're killing party members seeing as how you take the aggro for their deaths and end up dead yourself if you're spamming it with no forethought. Just be careful of when you activate and be mindful of party position and aggro and you'll be alright. I have to agree that its not ideal for bosses though, the risk is just too great.

[Wutzgood]

Thanks for the info everyone. I'll only use him for mobs and remove him for bosses.

[Wutzgood]

Although the more I think about it this pet seems like perfect revenge for mana begging warriors and rogues. Beg mana from me and I'll get you killed lol.

[Sorcerie]

Although the more I think about it this pet seems like perfect revenge for mana begging warriors and rogues. Beg mana from me and I'll get you killed lol.

That's ice cold, Wutz, lol. I prefer to tell the mana peasants to hush. xDDD

[Wutzgood]

That's ice cold, Wutz, lol. I prefer to tell the mana peasants to hush. xDDD

Lol I've tried that along with telling them I carry 4 attack skills or to use potions. This seems like a great alternative lol.

[Sorcerie]

Lol I've tried that along with telling them I carry 4 attack skills or to use potions. This seems like a great alternative lol.

Lol, go ahead and keep begging and watch what happens. Haha! Feel my Scorn!

[Wutzgood]

Lol, go ahead and keep begging and watch what happens. Haha! Feel my Scorn!

Exactly lol. Would have been a much more useful pet if it was just 20% damage increase for 5 seconds. It wouldn't be much different from something like ribbit who adds 40% crit. Although I can still find uses for this armor reduction on mana beggars who drive me crazy.

This pet could be a tragedy for pvp tho. My twinks wouldn't want that armor loss especially when they have no control over when it happens.

[Zeus]

Exactly lol. Would have been a much more useful pet if it was just 20% damage increase for 5 seconds. It wouldn't be much different from something like ribbit who adds 40% crit. Although I can still find uses for this armor reduction on mana beggars who drive me crazy.

This pet could be a tragedy for pvp tho. My twinks wouldn't want that armor loss especially when they have no control over when it happens.

This is a spot blocking pet...

[Cero]

Exactly lol. Would have been a much more useful pet if it was just 20% damage increase for 5 seconds. It wouldn't be much different from something like ribbit who adds 40% crit. Although I can still find uses for this armor reduction on mana beggars who drive me crazy.

This pet could be a tragedy for pvp tho. My twinks wouldn't want that armor loss especially when they have no control over when it happens.

This is a spot blocking pet...

Lol dont give the twinks some idea:P

[uunknownn]

another mages dont know team works mean in elite haha:-P

[Derezzzed]

Get a rouge to pop shadow veil then use the AA shadow veil gives +20% dmg and armor so combine with scorn & that's plus 40% dmg

[Sceazikua]

I would say I prefer orion than scorn. His AA is increase 10% damage too, and also reduce armor and chance to panic enemies in his range. The passive is great too which further reduces armor Scorn sounds harmful more than useful comparing to orion, only int no hp like colton, no natural stun/panic either I really wouldnt want my armor to be reduced when fighting with warriors because the fireball never seems to last full 5s to warriors, so they will smash us LOL.

[Zeus]

Personally, I do not think that the AL community is mature enough to handle a pet like scorn. So, the ability should either be nerfed or changed so that it only affects yourself...not the members in the party. Perhaps, change it to something like:

Exchanges 50% of your own armor for a 20% damage boost to you and your teammates.

[Kakashis]

I've been messing around with scorn on my twink tank and the results are good. The problem is with duplicate pets, abilities don't stack so its nice to have an extra 20% damage on top of someone else's crit and damage buff. Whats the difference between 350 armor and 280 armor xD I need the other team DEAD!

[Zeus]

I've been messing around with scorn on my twink tank and the results are good. The problem is with duplicate pets, abilities don't stack so its nice to have an extra 20% damage on top of someone else's crit and damage buff. Whats the difference between 350 armor and 280 armor xD I need the other team DEAD!

It's when at end game, that -20% armor really makes a difference. Mages start hitting like rogues and tanks start hitting like mages. Rogues? They don't hit... they one shot kill. O_O