SPELL: CIRCLE OF PROTECTION (SHRUB)

 

Although limited in their DPS potential and unable to SOAK as effectively as Arborists, players should not underestimate the danger of Lanscapists, especially as part of a balanced team of foes. Their nuanced arsenal of spells can induce most status effects in the game, which can be especially devastating if allowed to stack. Circle Of Protection (Shrub) offers the broadest protection available to players against both direct debuffs and AOE from Landscapists. Circle Of Protection (Shrub) can be learned by Farmists, Weedonists, and Landscapists, acting as a broad check on Landscapist combos. However, its high IRRIGATION cost mean that it cannot be maintained indefinitely, so players need to judge the right moment for such defenses. Also, if facing a Xeriscapist, your defensive strategy will need to be more situational.

🥗DO: KNOW YOUR FOES

Landscapists with predictable casting patterns can be robbed of half their effectiveness if Circle Of Protection (Shrub) is cast the round before a debuff lands. For enemies with high RNG, cast Circle Of Protection (Shrub) early and focus your efforts on neutralizing Landscapists if possible.

🥀DO NOT: DRAIN YOUR TANK

While maintaining Circle Of Protection (Shrub) over multiple rounds can seem like a good way avoid crippling debuffs, it can drain your Reserve Tank over a medium-length battle without justifying its cost. This is because it ties up your Caster while leaving enemy Landscapists free to buff their allies.