Hiryu Combat Characteristics

[TirNaNo'g]

I've been training up a lesser hiryu that was spawned at 96% rating. So far it is up to 700HP/150Stam/1500Mana, 700/150/370 stats, 20/5/30 regens, 120s scrolled and CHIV/AI build with the native Dismount and Grasping Claw.
Anyway, I also have a PP Nightmare with an AI/Chiv build, same regens and base stats (but less HP and mana than the Hiryu) and I've noticed that the Nightmare constantly burns all its mana during a fight and on longer fights is working from the bottom of it's mana pool around, 20-50. The hiryu however, barely uses his mana and is usually only down to 1300-1400.

I haven't done any studies of the damage dealt over time between the two pets, but I was curious if there was an obvious answer to why they are behaving so differently. Is it purely do to the AI of the two creatures? Was it a mistake to waste all the time and scrolls on the hiryu? I know its damage type isn't as good being purely physical, but otherwise I thought its high points to build from would have made it worthwhile.

Thanks for any insight from more experienced tamers.

 

[Kir]

Hmm, I'm not sure why the Lesser is not using abilities as it should be... I do have multiple lesser with different build. I "feel" lesser is easier to control overall, eg. not stray around and change target as often (I use my Chiv/AI Lesser for Invasion event, 90% of the time when it doesn't change target, I will net a book).

Have you tried using the Taming mastery, Berserk for both? (And see if it makes any difference.)

My experience with my PP nightmare was not as good, as I feel it's doing lesser damage than I want....(also feels less damage than the Lesser Hiryu...)

 

[Suetonious]

Nightmare has dragon breath, it's a mana hog.

 

[PlayerSkillFTW]

Nightmare has dragon breath, it's a mana hog.

Dragon Breath also has a cooldown, so it's not that bad of a mana hog.

The Lesser Hiryu may be opting to use Dismount, and it fails (therefore not costing Mana) because the foe isn't mounted.