Wizard Question- Bonds of Force vs Atol's Spectral Shackles

[Psionide]

Is there ever a reason to use Atols snare over bonds of force? I don't see the need for the extra mana usage when Bonds works fine.

[Daldaen]

Casts 0.5 seconds faster and lasts 30 seconds longer.

So it has value when you're gathering up a kite with flux staff on mobs who run fast, and also when you take more than 2 min to kill a quad.

Beyond that, no reason. For your run of the mill quad spot I don't believe you'll find any benefit in using the higher one other than to feel cool using higher level spells.

[Psionide]

Ahh didn't think about the faster casting time. That would have made it a bit easier for raptors but I was able to still kite them with just jboots and bonds. The extra time could be nice but I don't think I have ever taken that long to kill a quad.

Any advice on where to quad at 56? I got bored of raptors and it kind of slowed down a bit xp wise. I have been doing wyverns in CS but the xp is even worse but the loot is better and I figure as long as I can get some xp while also getting loot I might as well. At least until 57 cuz then they prolly will all be greens. I was thinking if it would be possible to quad KC basement?