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<blockquote data-quote="Fedifensor" data-source="post: 4729885" data-attributes="member: 7289">I would say the weakness of all swordmages (and paladins, for that matter) is that they only mark one target with their marking power.&nbsp; This changes at Paragon (when you get Double Aegis), but until then the swordmage has to use his other powers to keep a second target occupied.&nbsp; For that reason, I like Lightning Lure in the Heroic tier.&nbsp; Being able to pull a foe away from an ally and towards you can really help with your primary role.&nbsp; Swordmages work really well when teamed with Sorcerers - both have Close Blast and/or Close Burst powers (Sword Burst, Flame Cyclone, etc).&nbsp; It gets better at Paragon, especially with Shielding Swordmages.&nbsp; The sorcerer can either get temp HP or do damage at melee range when using an at-will power, and the Aegis of Defense can reduce damage while the sorcerer uses powers like Chaos Bolt (with Sorcerous Blade Channeling) or Burning Spray to hit multiple foes.&nbsp; The sorcerer is much more likely to trigger the mark because of the damage he's dishing out, and the Aegis of Defense reduces the damage before temp HP are applied.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Fedifensor, post: 4729885, member: 7289"] I would say the weakness of all swordmages (and paladins, for that matter) is that they only mark one target with their marking power. This changes at Paragon (when you get Double Aegis), but until then the swordmage has to use his other powers to keep a second target occupied. For that reason, I like Lightning Lure in the Heroic tier. Being able to pull a foe away from an ally and towards you can really help with your primary role. Swordmages work really well when teamed with Sorcerers - both have Close Blast and/or Close Burst powers (Sword Burst, Flame Cyclone, etc). It gets better at Paragon, especially with Shielding Swordmages. The sorcerer can either get temp HP or do damage at melee range when using an at-will power, and the Aegis of Defense can reduce damage while the sorcerer uses powers like Chaos Bolt (with Sorcerous Blade Channeling) or Burning Spray to hit multiple foes. The sorcerer is much more likely to trigger the mark because of the damage he's dishing out, and the Aegis of Defense reduces the damage before temp HP are applied. [/QUOTE]

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