Oath Spirits

Party Defense and Utility - Oath Spirits

Explanation: This build utilizes the traditional ST Ritualist defensive spirits, but uses Oath Shot to recharge them rather than Soul Twisting. It brings Quickening Zephyr to provide potent cooldown support for the party (and to bring the recharge of Oath Shot down to be able to provide the same speed of spirit replacement as a ST Ritualist), and Energizing Wind to reduce energy costs and counterbalance Quickening Zephr. The final slot can be Asuran Scan if you are nervous about landing your Oath Shot, Edge of Extinction for offensive spirit support, or Armor of Unfeeling to keep your Ritualist spirits up longer. Gear:

• A +5 energy ("I Have the Power!" inscription) bow of the Necromancer for Oath Shot and to camp on for energy gain while your party kills. Wintergreen Bow is nice for this, as you have no Marskmanship. Any Recurve bow will help your Oath Shot land due to the fastest flight time.
• An Insightful staff of the Ritualist with a "Hale and Hearty" inscription for casting spirits (the extra spawning power will increase their health and improve their durability).
• A high energy wand/focus set of the Elementalist for emergencies.
• Armor as above.

Usage: Cast Quickening Zephyr followed by Energizing Wind. Follow the party using Summon Spirits to keep spirits with you. Use the Ritualist defensive spirits when the party starts a fight, then immediately Oath Shot to recharge them. Refresh Ranger and Ritualist spirits as needed prior to expiration so that the recharge and energy reduction benefits apply.