Degeneration

Lionxoft

Degeneration

Deals <x> damage over 14.4 seconds to the target. Restores 85 health to the player and additionally restores 85 health to the player every 6 seconds. Additional 15% chance on hit with weapon attack to heal player for 115% of damage caused.

My stam NB (VR12) build has some issues with healing. It does exceptionally well in PvP but I'd like to fix it's sore spots. I rely heavily on tri-pots or marking a target killing it and moving on to the next. I attempted to use Swallow Soul however it's HoT crits for 50'ish which is really a waste of a slot on my bar. I wanted to give Degeneration a go but it seems that the proc rate is just too low for what I'd. Spellcrafting I'm sure will make a decent heal available to all but until then I'd like to figure out something.

I'm not really sure what the point of degeneration is since it's DoT is extremely weak and it rarely heals. What are the thoughts of the community on this one? I kind of feel like a buff to this ability would benefit a lot of weapon/stam based builds with some survivability. I really don't want to run around with a resto staff but I suppose I'm willing to try it with my particular build.

Spottswoode

I love Degeneration, and use it in all of my DoT builds. It's a fairly long DoT with a low cost, and it does heal, so it's fairly useful to use in a DoT rotation. Outside of a rotation, it's not particularly useful. If you have or want to make a full DoT build, I highly recommend it. As a standalone skill, you're better off looking elsewhere.
I recommend using it with a bow to max the healing effect. You're better off using another skill for melee, but I do use it with my battleaxe sometimes.

TheAmu

I've used it to some effect in a single target/boss fight.

You say you're a NB so using Degen with Haste is a good strategy. And about the only reason to use Haste. lol.