Why are my companions suicidal?

[Blaydon]

Every time someone lobs a grenade setting an area alight my companions immediately run and stand in the burning area taking damage. Are they sadomasochistic I ask myself or is their AI just unaware of the flames.

[Primus]

Yes, the companion AI has its issues. However, it is only a problem in story mode. In trials where they actually matter more, they are made invulnerable and hence problematic AI is not an issue.

[RockDoc]

My companions are not only suicidal, but homicidal as well. When I try to blow by a mob to go further they keep dragging me back, often to my death as well! I'm glad mine aren't the only ones. Marcus is also a very good shield against my attacks by standing right in front of mob or minion I'm trying to kill. More than once I've had to move to get a clear shot because of him. I'd gotten so tired of them controlling me and where I go I deactivated each one of them. Next time I did a run I got destroyed, immediately. Learned that lesson quickly. Now even though they can be a pain, I keep 3 with me at all times, although I know I don't use them as effectively as I could.

[TerryDarc]

My companions are not only suicidal, but homicidal as well. When I try to blow by a mob to go further they keep dragging me back, often to my death as well! I'm glad mine aren't the only ones. Marcus is also a very good shield against my attacks by standing right in front of mob or minion I'm trying to kill. More than once I've had to move to get a clear shot because of him. I'd gotten so tired of them controlling me and where I go I deactivated each one of them. Next time I did a run I got destroyed, immediately. Learned that lesson quickly. Now even though they can be a pain, I keep 3 with me at all times, although I know I don't use them as effectively as I could.

I'm not at all sure, but I think your fire goes right through them. The LB looked like Endar, Endar, Robin (who is Endar in drag, same stats). Eileen's good for Vortex, if only I was smart enough to realize when to use it. I'm not sure whether spending on two Endar's is worth it. Both E and R have 18758 damage which does not seem like a lot. Minions no longer die in the new build. I ditch Marcus as soon as I pick up Robin at the end of Planet 1 TBD.

Maybe if you circled around the mob or boss you're aiming at, you could miss your minions in case I'm wrong?