I’m currently using a solo sorcerer build with Hyperioxes HA, and I’m curious about which companion and companion build would pair best with it. I’ve only unlocked Bastian so far, who offers a useful HA and LA buff. I was considering focusing on Quickened trait gear, but I’m unsure about the gear type and other abilities that would be effective. Should I equip Bastian with heavy armor and a long-range weapon to keep him alive? How do companions perform in different roles, and do any of you have other suggestions? Also, is there a better companion choice for a HA solo build? I’ve heard that the Arcanist can also be effective in challenging solo content—would Bastian provide the same level of support for that?
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I’ve had great success with Isobel. She’s got a taunt and four healing/shield abilities, and I use her in medium armor with full cooldown reduction. That way, her shield skills really shine! But I get your concern about armor types too. The survivability difference between heavy and medium is noticeable; heavier armor might keep her alive better, but medium can offer more agility.
I run Isobel in heavy/max health for the shield ability since they scale off her max health. I switched from Bulwark to Vanish for a better result! Medium has its perks though; how would you rate her survivability compared to heavy?