When I spec Ice Thorns for Thorn Shield with Bramble Shield *auto-cast when hit), I’m finding it casting on my Wolf even though I haven’t spec’d “Protector’s Briar” (node to cast Ice Thorns on Companions).
I could not detect the Wolf casting Ice Thorns when hit before I spec’d Thorn Shield, but with that I see the Wolf getting lots of Thorn Shield - I assume he is “stealing” my stacks? There is a huge difference in the stacks you get solo or with the Wolf out.
I have absolutely no icons that cast Ice Thorns so it looks to be only the interactions from the skill trees as far as I can see.
Tangentially related note: The wolves appear very fragile, particularly to environmental/aoe damage. Is it intended that companions require significant investment from my own passives to stay alive? I’m sure I’m not alone in wanting a bit of “flavour/RP” in my character and it would be nice to have a thmed pet running around with my Primalist, even if he isn’t a Beastmaster.
I would have loved a Spirit Wolf node that said “Your Wolves are Immune to AOE. Your Wolves do no damage.”
Loving the game and all these skill interactions are great fun.
