>> Michael is right - Snare is superior in effect to chains when it works, i
>> don't understand why this is being argued. There are disadvantages to

both:

>> Ensnare cost mana (big w00p, it's lvl 1 druid spell), and caster must

stand

>> still. Chains does not last very long, but the cool thing about it is you
>
>Just a minor point, but make sure your druid is using Snare, NOT Ensnare.
>Snare is a level 1 spell, Ensnare is a level 24/29/34 (forget which)
>spell. Snare lasts a set time, Ensnare is inferior -- it costs more mana
>and usually runs out in 3-9 seconds.

I just got on this list, so I missed the beginning of this conversation...
But I have a mid-30s level ranger and can say that my snare works much
better than a bard's chain, and if the monster is under the effects of a
bard's chain, my snare does not hold.

If it is of vital importance that the monster does not run away, please let
the druid or ranger snare it - snare is much better that rooting, chaining,
ensnaring, or anything else for the purpose of not letting a monster flee as
it is about to die (the other spells are good for other things, but snare is
BEST for this). Plus, if a creature is rooted and about to die, he will
still fight, but if he is snared, he'll turn is back to you and just stand
there helplessly. =)

Brin d'Allaney, 32 Rangeress on Bristlebane
Daleia d'Allaney, 8 Bard on Bristlebane