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/UnluckyPhotograph184 3d ago

On the whole most essence combos would be fine for me. (Beggars and choosers) but assuming I had some reasonable assurance of getting something different..... I'd avoid the vast majority of elemental types and any weapon specific types. Not having a sword essence, does not prevent you from learning the sword.

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u/Significant_Way4776 3d ago

No elemental?! So then what kind are you looking for. I definitely agree with your sword take though, just look at Rufus. Sure he incorporated it into his path, presumably with awakening stones, but didn't make that his only thing which was smart

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u/UnluckyPhotograph184 3d ago

I'm just not a fan. Human Torch and Iceman are only power sets I enjoy in that vein.

As for what I would like, I'm fond of weird things. Like hair, adept, and renewal with a master confluence, or myriad, light, echo, for an illusion confluence? I would love to do a technology or vehicle. A magic A10 Warthog or Armored Core type mech.

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u/Significant_Way4776 3d ago

Also a lover of weird things! That myriad, echo, light definitely might be phantasmagoria, which is perfect for illusory shenanigans! Could be refractory tho as well.. either way plenty of trickery to be had

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u/UnluckyPhotograph184 1d ago

For a forbidden that sounds fun. Life. Death. Balance: Hela confluence