Witchspire Gloamcaller Coven — class guide

Overview

Shadow-aligned casters who debuff enemy resistances. Excellent for boss melt in coordinated groups.

Signature spell

Veil Rend — Gloamcaller’s signature spell is what defines the Coven. It’s a 12-second cooldown ability that scales with both Spirit Power and Hearth level.

Strengths

• Resistance shred
• Long range
• Strong vs high-HP bosses

Weaknesses

• Frail in melee
• Slow ramp

Best Gloamcaller build (Patch 0.1.4)

The current best Gloamcaller build is called Gloamcaller Boss Shred. It focuses on the talents that scale best with Hearth level 8+ and works in both solo and 6-player co-op.

Talent priority

1. Row 1 — main stat talent: +10% Ranged DPS / Debuffer damage. Take this first.
2. Row 2 — signature enhancement: Reduces Veil Rend cooldown by 2 seconds.
3. Row 3 — Hearth bonus talent: +15% Hearth build speed and +5% Hearth level cap.
4. Row 4 — utility talent: Reduces mana cost of all spells by 10%.
5. Row 5 — ultimate passive: Unlocks at Coven rank 5. Build-defining.

Gear priority

For Gloamcaller you want gear that boosts Spirit Power and Hearth bonus. Look for the "Woven Mantle" set (drops from Bog Witch on Hard mode) and the "Brine Pearl Ring" (crafted at Hearth level 6).

How to play Gloamcaller in solo

In solo play, Gloamcaller is a strong pick. The opening combo is: cast Veil Rend → weave in your basic attack for 4 seconds → cast again. Rinse and repeat, using your broom to reposition when your mana drops below 30%.

How to play Gloamcaller in co-op

In a 6-player coven, Gloamcaller fits into the standard ranged dps / debuffer slot. Pair Gloamcaller with one Threadmaiden (for Familiar damage buff) and at least one Mirewarden (for emergency healing).

Best Familiars for Gloamcaller

The best Familiars for Gloamcaller are:

• Hearth Hound — universal tank familiar, works for every Coven.
• Gloom Imp — best DPS familiar at level 20.
• Lantern Moth — utility familiar that lights caves and reveals chests.