ToME: the Tales of Maj'Eyal

My current character is a Yeek Summoner, which is actually quite fun. However, summoners have few use for their weapon slot, so I would like to ask those who played a few of them what they used it for.

I'm personally using a sling that give me +15% physical damage (which should help the Minotaur), and to get some pot-shots at enemies between summons.

So, what do you put in your summoner hands?

Sling + shield is absolutely the way to go.

I regards to this, How do you actually use them.

Using the current release, and any time I equip a sling/bow, I do not get the shoot ability. Playing on Roguelike if that makes a difference.

You have to purchase training with missile weapons from the weapons master in Last Hope, then you'll have the shoot skill available.