In the vibrant, side-scrolling world of Dragon Saga, few classes balance the line between tactical genius and raw, overwhelming power quite like the Summoner. As an advancement of the Magician class (via the Shaman), the Summoner abandons the fragility of pure spellcasting in favor of a menagerie of magical allies. However, the Summoner is not a passive observer; the class thrives on a delicate symbiosis between the player’s direct commands and autonomous creature AI. Crafting an optimal skill build for the Summoner is therefore less about selecting the highest damage numbers and more about creating a sustainable ecosystem of damage, crowd control, and survivability. This essay outlines a comprehensive PvE (Player vs. Environment) focused skill build—dubbed the "Arcane Shepherd"—that prioritizes summon longevity, elemental synergy, and burst utility.
✅ Highest DPS against single targets.
✅ Bear Spirit can stun-lock some bosses.
❌ Almost zero AoE – painful in trash mob rooms.
❌ Requires party support for healing. dragon saga summoner skill build
Gear Stats: Prioritize Intelligence (INT) and Magic Attack. Aiming for gear with Movement Speed is also helpful for kiting enemies while your summons finish them off. The Art of the Arcane Pact: An Optimal
Avoid "Stronger Summon" (0/5): Many veteran players skip this because pet AI is often unreliable for main DPS; your own character's buffed attacks are usually more efficient. Spiritual Focus: MAX (Optional but Recommended)
You are not the main DPS. You are a "Pet Controller." Your job is to spam slows, stuns, and body-block projectiles for your squishy Ranger or Warrior teammates.