One, Autowake has a randomized element. Most of the time, it will wake you before you are bound, but not every time. Secondly, there are ways to break out of bind faster--it normally takes me 6-7 seconds at most, and sometimes much less.

And thirdly, there are plenty of defences against binding traps and such.

I agree, bandits are very powerful, given the recent changes. I'd argue, however, that Rangers are far moreso. Given the ability to paint an opponent against pentacle and oneself against nullify, to smokering past any defence other than hold breath, a new and improved faster doublestab (the bandits have it too, I know) and the ability to chain melee with charming, you guys are quite well off.

Battlemage Fistandantilus

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