Is there any point to water pet pre 50?

[Baler]

I used earth pet buffed up till level 24, switched to fire pet chaining and never looked back. I didn't have the focus items for 50's pets so I just chained Monster Summoning II. At 56 Dyzil's Deafening Decoy is legit for soloing. Otherwise in a group I'd use a 54 Water Pet for it's back stab.

The way I look at mage is you can Plvl yourself. Why give away exp?
Find an enchanter who is willing to hit you with clarity while you both solo in nearby but separate locations. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Edit: Earth pet is the only way for the magicians to root (without 1 charge clickies)

[iruinedyourday]

7k posts and you're borderline, I'd say you made the decision long ago.

[SamwiseRed]

I like the air pet in groups, especially 50+. Don't have to worry about positioning and its a freakin monk. It will out dps most pre 55 rogues (not sure with velly gear.)

[Skosh]

The fire pet has abysmally low hit points from 4-20, even with a focus item. The earth and air pets do a better job of tanking but the water pet does the best job in that level range in my humble opinion. You can flame shield it, toss a low level nuke to pull, send this thing in to intercept, and easily do the damage you need to via spells to get full exp without the enemy ever turning on you. Until you get to the point of chain casting with the fire pet in a comfortable way, Water gets the job done best.

[azeth]

i guarantee fire is higher DPS when soloing given its innate damage shield