Conjurer: Swift Cast

[Lyrinn]

Here's the way I see it: a good group will not need a rez. A swiftcast will give you one more Oh-NO button whether it be for healing, or as largely intended, for a rez. But with a 3m timer, I am not in any hurry to worry about it. Chances are, if your group needs 1 rez, they'll need a few more. Might as well learn how to rez regularly since you will likely be doing that most of the time anyway.

Ideally? Yes. In reality? Unless you form a static with people you know to be good, no. There may also be one time accidents due to a mistake or an uncontrollable event (lag spike) and it's always nice to be prepared for that.

Swiftcast can be combined with a number of spells besides res, like Cure II/III or Medica I/II, Holy, or Stoneskin. It's free and it's on a short cooldown. There's no reason not to get it.

Finally, trying to res with the full casting time is just asking for a wipe. You can assess the situation and the player and determine if they're worth the mana for the raise, but leaving someone down and reducing your DPS simply because you can't be bothered to spend a couple of days leveling is equally negligent on your part.

TL;DR - Do I think it's absolutely necessary to have swiftcast? No. Do I think you're beyond silly for not having it? Yes.