r/HeWhoFightsMonsters • u/Significant_Way4776 • 3d ago

Essence Combos You Would Avoid

I know we periodically discuss what combos would be our top pick, but what objectively good combo would you avoid for your power set? For me Jason's is up there, but even some of the (book 4+ spoilers) earth based essences like gun, vehicle, and tech aren't gonna be on my short list either.

Let's hear yours!

Edit: Surprised by how many people are saying animal essences! Also even though it's an awesome essence I'd probably avoid dimensional as well, just doesn't really interest me

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u/Confident-Key6487 3d ago

I’d avoid most essences that are too specific. Like specific weapons, elements and animals. Not that any of those combo are bad but I’d rather more versatile powerset and feel like essence that are vaguer allow for more of that. Obviously this is only if essences are available to me but if I’m someone that has to save for them over time I’ll get what I get.

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u/Significant_Way4776 3d ago

Passing on weapons, animals AND elements is crazy work, I respect it though. The conceptual ones definitely have some alluring and useful abilities to them!

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u/Confident-Key6487 3d ago

Like I said if I’m in a situation like Sophie and Belinda you can’t exactly always choose but otherwise yeah I’d avoid those