Ashes of Creation: Summoner Archetype

The long-awaited Ashes of Creation Summoner has finally entered testing, giving players their first real look at one of the most versatile and dynamic archetypes in the game. As part of the ongoing Alpha updates, Intrepid Studios has opened access to this long-anticipated class, showcasing its deep summoning system and powerful control over magical companions. The AoC Summoner stands out for its ability to call forth different entities that adapt to combat roles – from elemental guardians to mystical beasts – making it one of the most customizable playstyles in the upcoming MMORPG. With Summoner Archetype testing now live, fans can finally experience firsthand how summoning strategy reshapes the battlefield in Ashes of Creation.

Ashes of Creation Summoner Testing Begins

About the Summoner Archetype

The Ashes of Creation Summoner is one of the most versatile and creative archetypes in the game, built around commanding magical entities called vessels. These summoned companions can fulfill various combat roles – from tanking and dealing damage to healing and providing support. What makes the Summoner Archetype truly unique is its adaptability: players can switch between roles depending on their group’s needs, turning the Summoner into an essential team-oriented class.

At its core, the AoC Summoner focuses on strategy and synergy. Players generate Essence through weapon combos and vessel attacks, then channel this resource to unleash devastating abilities. Whether you’re summoning an elemental guardian to absorb enemy strikes or conjuring arcane spirits to rain down damage, every vessel responds dynamically to your chosen secondary archetype. This dual-archetype system allows Summoners to blend tanking, healing, and DPS roles seamlessly, making them one of the most flexible and rewarding options in Ashes of Creation.

Now available for public testing, Ashes of Creation Summoner Testing Begins introduces a new layer of tactical gameplay where mastering positioning, timing, and pet control is the key to success. With a focus on cooperation and creative build paths, Summoners are poised to become one of the defining archetypes of the world of Verra.

Role and Abilities of the Summoner

The Summoner Archetype in Ashes of Creation stands apart from traditional roles such as Tanks, Clerics, and Damage Dealers. Instead of being locked into a single function, Summoners act as versatile hybrids capable of adapting to any party composition. They can fill gaps by summoning entities specialized in tanking, healing, or dealing damage – making them one of the most flexible archetypes in the game.

The Role of a Summoner

Summoners are true masters of versatility. While most classes in Ashes of Creation stick to a defined role, Summoners can transform based on the party’s needs. Through the use of various Summoner Class Combinations, players can adjust their playstyle – from powerful single-target burst summoning to healing or crowd control support. This adaptability makes them invaluable in both solo adventures and coordinated party content.

Summoner Abilities

A Summoner can command up to three summoned creatures simultaneously, each with unique skills and behavior patterns. Players can mix between fewer but stronger summons or a larger number of weaker ones. These summoned entities act as extensions of the player, performing attacks and abilities that mirror or enhance the Summoner’s own skill set.

Many of the Summoner’s skills channel through their summons, creating a symbiotic relationship where both entities share power and abilities. Players can also invest skill points to enhance their summons rather than their personal abilities, adding further customization to their combat approach.

Skill	Icon	Description
Command: Eviscerate		Orders your Spirit Hunter to deal powerful single-target damage. Deals extra damage when attacking from behind.
Command: Recreate		Commands your Spirit Mystic to heal an ally. Can trigger a group heal under special conditions.
Command: Stomp		Sends your Spirit Guardian to slam the ground, dealing AoE damage and generating threat toward enemies.
Extract Vessel		Draws health from your active vessel to heal yourself in the midst of battle.
Hex		Curses enemies with a ticking debuff that detonates upon expiration, dealing massive damage.
Mortal Blast		Unleashes a devastating AoE explosion that spreads Spirit Shred to nearby targets.
Siphon Vessel		Transfers mana from your vessel to replenish your energy reserves.
Spirit Shred		Applies damage over time to a single target while generating Essence, the Summoner’s main resource.
Summon: Spirit Guardian		Calls forth a defensive spirit to aid in battle, capable of shielding allies and drawing aggro.
Summon: Spirit Hunter		Summons a lethal Spirit Hunter to strike enemies with swift melee and ranged attacks.
Summon: Spirit Mystic		Brings forth a Spirit Mystic that heals, shields, and enhances nearby allies with restorative energy.

Types of Summons

Depending on the chosen secondary archetype and augments, Summoners can call forth various types of creatures. These summons differ not only in appearance but also in tactical application – some excel at tanking and disruption, while others provide buffs, healing, or elemental damage.

• Animals – Loyal beasts used for physical attacks and disruption.
• Spirits – Ethereal allies that enhance Essence generation and magical synergy.
• Zombies and Undead – Durable and relentless minions summoned by dark magic.
• Corpses – Reanimated bodies serving as tanks or heavy melee units.
• Shadows – Stealthy entities specialized in ambushes and critical hits.
• Elementals and Quasi-Elementals – Arcane manifestations dealing powerful elemental damage.

Special Summons and Siege Mechanics

In large-scale battles, Summoners can unite their powers to create devastating Siege Summons. When eight Summoners form a group, they can channel their combined Essence to summon a colossal entity designed to dominate sieges and fortifications.

Even if fewer than eight Summoners are present, partial combinations can still bring forth larger or hybrid summons, depending on the party composition and the Summoner leading the group. This mechanic highlights their strategic potential in guild wars and castle sieges.

Summoner Class Combinations

The Summoner Archetype in Ashes of Creation offers eight unique class combinations, each blending the art of summoning with a secondary archetype to create entirely new playstyles. These hybrid builds define how a Summoner interacts with their vessels, altering combat roles, elemental affinities, and support potential. Whether you prefer commanding undead armies or taming beasts, each variant brings a distinct flavor to gameplay and team synergy.

Each of these combinations enhances the core mechanics of the AoC Summoner, letting players adapt to different party needs and experiment with creative strategies. From the defensive Brood Warden to the offensive Spellmancer, every version of the Summoner archetype reshapes the way you control the battlefield in Ashes of Creation.

Learning the Summoner’s Kit

The Summoner Archetype in Ashes of Creation offers a unique playstyle that revolves around commanding spirit companions and utilizing their power in combat. Each Summoner can specialize in various abilities that emphasize damage, support, or control, making the class one of the most flexible in the game. Players can manipulate spiritual energy, called Essence, to unleash powerful attacks and sustain their summoned allies during battle.

Core Abilities

• Spirit Shred – Inflicts damage over time on a single enemy while generating Essence, the Summoner’s primary resource.
• Mortal Blast – A destructive AoE ability that spreads the effects of Spirit Shred to nearby enemies.
• Hex – Curses opponents, causing them to take massive damage when the curse expires. The higher your damage output, the faster it triggers.
• Extract Vessel – Absorbs energy from your summoned spirits to restore your own health.
• Siphon Vessel – Reclaims mana from spirit allies, keeping your resources flowing for extended encounters.

Spirit Companions

A Summoner is never alone in battle. They can command up to three different Spirit Vessels, each with its own unique purpose and skill set. These companions define your combat strategy and adapt to your chosen playstyle.

• The Guardian – A durable protector designed to draw enemy attention, absorb damage, and control the battlefield. Its Stomp attack slams the ground, dealing AoE damage and generating threat.
• The Hunter – A fast and agile attacker capable of switching between melee and ranged assaults. With its Eviscerate ability, it deals devastating single-target damage when striking from behind.
• The Mystic – A supportive vessel that heals, shields, and deals ranged AoE damage. Its Recreate ability restores an ally’s health and can trigger powerful group heals under specific conditions.

With this intricate mix of offense, defense, and support, the Summoner stands out as a highly adaptable archetype capable of filling multiple roles within a party. Whether leading with powerful summons or reinforcing allies with strategic support, this class captures the essence of balance and versatility in Ashes of Creation.

Conclusion

The Ashes of Creation Summoner stands out as one of the most flexible and creative archetypes in the game. With the ability to summon powerful vessels that can heal, protect, or devastate enemies, the Summoner allows players to adapt to any combat situation. Its reliance on Essence gives it a unique rhythm of play – balancing resource management with precise timing for commanding summons. Whether you prefer the brute force of a Spirit Guardian, the agility of a Hunter, or the supportive power of a Mystic, this archetype offers endless strategic depth. As Summoner Testing Begins, players can finally experience firsthand how this versatile class reshapes the balance of power in Verra.

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• 08.10.2025 - Ashes of Creation: Summoner Archetype published.