Symphony: Slot it Like a Blaster?

[akodorokku]

Digging through threads for info on the set, I saw commentary saying Symphony Control should be slotted like Blaster powers because of high damage. I just want to verify if that's still true, or if patches in the last year or so have changed the way one should slot Symphony.

[Wimbochismo]

Yes, it's still true. Just be aware that some of your survivability as a Controller is tied into using them as controls, as well.

 

You can definitely go for pure dmg sets if you need set bonuses. But if your secondary/build allows for it, Symph truly shines when it's procced. Just about every power is heavily proccable. Impassioned Serenade and Hymn of Dissonance turn into hard hitting single target attacks. Confounding and Dreadful are great aoe dmg.

 

Try it out!

[Argentae]

The big benefit in Symph is the focus on cones, slot them for mostly damage but don't ignore control as Wimbochismo pointed out.

Play around with the pet as you have some control of what the pet uses power wise, which can be handy. 
I really wish you could slot Will of the Controller in the pet! 🙂