How to use Storm Archon in Plunderstorm
Storm Archon is an offensive ability with the potential for devastating burst damage, but it requires careful planning and execution to maximize its impact.
In the high-stakes world of Plunderstorm, sometimes the key to victory lies in keeping your enemies guessing - and no ability embodies this principle better than Storm Archon.
This elemental enigma is the ultimate wild card on the battlefield, a shapeshifting tempest of destruction that can adapt to any situation and turn the tide of a fight in an instant. From its unique multi-stage cast to its surprisingly versatile utility, Storm Archon is an ability that thrives on unpredictability - but mastering this mercurial skill is no easy feat.
In this guide, we'll unravel the mysteries of Storm Archon dominance, from timing your casts to syncing with your allies and everything in between.
Offensively
The key to using Storm Archon effectively lies in understanding its unique multi-stage cast mechanic and elemental effects.
When you first activate Storm Archon, you'll unleash a frontal barrage of elemental energy, dealing moderate damage to all enemies in a line. This initial cast also grants you two recasts, each of which will call forth a different elemental effect.
Storm Archon can be effective against melee enemies for a quick burst of damage, since there is a lower chance of missing the target. But it can also be used to good effect against ranged enemies if you are able to predict their movements.
Storm Archon can be devastating from a distance if you are left with time
and space to aim it well. Ask your partner to try to hold attention in
melee range and use roots or slows such as 
Snowdrift
to make your shot easier.
Defensively
While Storm Archon is primarily an offensive ability, its elemental effects can also be used defensively in certain situations.
The main defensive potential is in drawing enemies away from your partner in duos, since a player freecasting Storm Archon from a distance can be very threatening.