Help on Switching Instruments when AOE Kiting

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I have been trying to get the AOE kite down which is going fairly well. I am currently using the wasd keys for movement and straifing while tapping the left arrow key to keep turning with my right hand.

When doing this I find that I am having a hard time swapping out instruments.

Does anyone have a recommendation on making this instrument swap using? Do I need to use the mouse to do the instrument swap or can it be done with hotkeys?


Also, during the kiting process when do you want to switch your instruments? Before you start casting the aoe and before selo's? Where does it make sense to make the swaps?



Appreciate all the advice.