Chages to Sap Essence (NB)

GreyRanger

While several of the changes to NBs seem desirable (e.g. ditching the worthless haste), the decision to remove the heal from Sap Essence seems like a poor design decision. NBs tend to get pigeon holed into being DPS, but with the current Sap Essence it is viable to build a draining/heals build and a tank build that are fun and viable (even if they are not as powerful as the DK-tank and Templar-heals builds).

I suspect the train has already left the station, but I would ask that the folks @ ZOS take a look as this and consider whether they they want to further narrow the NB class or if it is possible to change one of the other abilities to restore the AOE drain to heal mechanic.

I would note that both Agony and Cripple are pretty nearly worthless and could be replaced with an AOE drain/heal power to replace the old Sap Essence.

Just my 2 cents.

Kevingway

Did they remove the heal?

Sap Essence (morph): This ability now grants you the Major Spell Power buff.

That's all it says. I believe that's to imply that this morph also grants you spell power instead of the previous weapon power. If the heal were removed, I believe it would say so.

GreyRanger

Now that I look at it again, I may have over interpreted it. They didn't say they removed the heal, so hopefully it is still there.

Kevingway

If it weren't, Sap Essence sure would be one useful ability. You reduce your damage done with that ability in order to grant yourself bonus spell damage.

I think we're safe to say the heal is still there.

Wing

Kevingway wrote: »

Did they remove the heal?

Sap Essence (morph): This ability now grants you the Major Spell Power buff.

That's all it says. I believe that's to imply that this morph also grants you spell power instead of the previous weapon power. If the heal were removed, I believe it would say so.

that's how I read it too

im sad ambush is stamina now though

kieso

Gina said if its not mentioned it's still part of the ability.

timidobserver

I don't see where it says that Sap Essence is having the heal removed?