Bard mez/charm benefit from instrument?

[monkybunk]

Songs like mez, charm, and lull are tagged as string or wind or whatever, but do they actually benefit from using an instrument?

[Tann]

Songs like mez, charm, and lull are tagged as string or wind or whatever, but do they actually benefit from using an instrument?

No, No, Yes!

There is a notable difference in aggro radius reduction when using a lute. Higher charisma benefits all 3, at least resist wise, if you're looking for something all encompassing.

[Sage Truthbearer]

If a mez also decreases target's MR (i.e. Crimson's Pixie Strike) does equipping a flute affect the MR debuff?

[Troxx]

If a mez also decreases target's MR (i.e. Crimson's Pixie Strike) does equipping a flute affect the MR debuff?

Yes