In the dynamic world of Diablo 4, strategic use of companions can significantly impact your gameplay experience. For those seeking an effective bot to act as a taunt or aggro relief for their PenShot rogue, careful experimentation has revealed some promising combos. While the initial instinct might be to pair a ranged character with a melee bot, this approach may not yield the desired results, particularly with the Mockery tuning stone.
After hours of experimentation, a combination of skills and tuning stones emerged as particularly effective in the realm of taunt and aggro management. The standout tuning stone in this context is the Arcing stone, and it’s crucial to have it at a reasonably high level for optimal results (around level 5 or higher).
Here are the tested combos listed in order of effectiveness:
1, Lightning Bolt -> Mockery + Arcing + Multishot
2, Focus Fire -> Mockery + Arcing + Swift
3, Focus Fire -> Mockery + Arcing
4, Lightning Bolt -> Mockery + Arcing
The Lightning Bolt combo with Mockery, Arcing, and Multishot stands out as the most efficient in swiftly applying taunt to multiple enemies. The Focus Fire combo with Mockery, Arcing, and Swift closely follows in effectiveness, providing a slightly slower but still potent approach. Options 3 and 4 are also viable, offering variations that may cater to different playstyles.
While on paper, the Lightning Bolt combo with Arcing should outperform the Focus Fire combo, practical testing yielded surprising results. In real combat scenarios against large monster packs, the Focus Fire combo consistently covered more enemies faster than its Lightning Bolt counterpart. Despite Lightning Bolt’s higher attack speed, the combination with Arcing seemed more impactful with Focus Fire.
An additional point of interest is the suggestion of using Tempest for taunt, a skill not personally tested but mentioned by others. Tempest, however, is only available on WT4, making it a later-game option. In contrast, the combos listed above can be utilized earlier in the game.
In practice, the Focus Fire combo with Mockery and Arcing (option 3) emerged as a favored choice. This combo successfully draws more than half of a monster pack’s attention away from the rogue, creating an organized gathering around the bot and maximizing PenShot coverage. While it may not be as speedy as option 1 or 2, the slight difference in effectiveness is compensated by the flexibility it provides for an additional tuning stone – in this case, Fortify.
It’s worth noting that these combos can be adapted for applying various status effects. Simply replace Mockery with the desired effect (poison, chill, etc.) or combine it with Mockery for a versatile approach, allowing players to tailor their strategy to different encounters and challenges.
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