Quicksilver soldier construct questions

[James Trotta]

As I accumulate wealth I become interested in creating a few mindless golems. If I were to create a quicksilver soldier, would I need to instruct the thing in which situations it should phase certain attacks? After all, as a mindless creature it could hardly decide on its own.

I also see that the quicksilver soldier is the most popular choice for spirit storing. If I myself want to try on a fancy suit of golem armor, are there any better options than the quicksilver soldier?

May all your teeth be gold,
Moon Silvertongue

 

[phedre]

You can tell the golem simple things, like "defend yourself," but I'm not sure that they can store multiple specific instructions like what to phase.

And I have several friends and team members who have stored themselves in constructs. You are immune to many things, but vulnerable to others, and can become a danger to yourself and others if subjugated. Shatters and Destoys can also be a threat to you, as can regular old weapon damage. If you cannot defend yourself from these things, it can be a walking coffin.

There are no second chances, no life spells, and fewer ways to hide. You can make yourself a target in ways you aren't now. Quicksilver soldiers require Lightening to heal, so be sure you can have a steady supply of at least the equivalent of 6 or 8 Lightening Blasts a day (just in case), not counting wand damage. Preplanning is absolutely essential.

-Phedre Shanshi