So I haven't really touched conquest with him, mostly since I didn't really feel like it and probably will be relearning CQ in the hunter role. I actually prefer this role because I have a better idea how to build there. and Instead of limiting myself to CQ for this I actually played him in multiple game modes. Mostly joust I believe 2 games of clash and a game assault. Since he was already quite known to me from earlier I feel like I can end his chapter now with a small overview.
To start of I love the new Demon Bag it works a lot better and still can give you the problem of running empty on it with the ult (which normally removed all the ult stacks) and dying. A welcoming change that doesn't make me wanna make me spam the VGS.
Also because of the old stacking mechanics I have pretty much undervalued Expose Evil not only did it get buffed you can now properly use the slow unless you want a longer stun (which I didn't even know got extended because you pretty much had to use the expose evil [[exorcism for stacks) or healing. Also love the buff on the damage when you do remove it.
Exorcism is still a great ability still early max if you need the healing or burst a wave quicker than the Expose Evil DoT. not much different.
Book of Demons well learned that the combo with Expose Evil gives a longer stun. also still love the basic attack buff. in smite I basic attack quite a lot more on mages than in LoL. So a small buff makes it pretty neat.
Recall Demons not a lot of special stuff apart from using it without stacks is possible, however that was known. also great you don;t lose all passive stacks on use.
Still have no clue how to build mages decently so went with a bit of an old build that still works quite decently.
For my other note have still mostly been playing assault if I play. Done some crazy thing with some of the new characters. Up next for the challange will also be an oldy: Zeus. I only can;t remember if I have ever played with updated aegis shield Zeus though. So prepare yourself when duo queueing XD. Also good builds for Zeus (and also Zhong Kui still would be nice)
I always rush Bancroft's Talon, in both roles. I love his aggressive early game and strong early heal.
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