Gold summoner here, having trouble with assassins.

[MetaMessiah]

Can anyone give me advice on what to spec or how to play for in order to stand a chance against assassins. No matter if I spec into my pet or my skills the assassin just counters and stealths and I watch my HP bar disappear.

 

I know people say summoner doesn't require skill but if anything, it'll take skills for ANY class to beat their counters.

[Niklas1830]

Fear not! I have just made a guide that will help you out! 

 

 

 

[Vreezi]

You realize that the summoner vs assassin matchup is completely built from the ground up to be 100% in the summoners favor right? Unless you're not max level or close to it, I honestly have no clue how you're having trouble. 

 

And yes, I am a sin player. Peaked at a little over 1900 so no, I'm not some bomani crying for nerfs either. Honestly I hate saying this generally, but maybe just get better and spar against sins (ie: git gud).

[Lyxolf]

Apply DoT, wait.