Does anyone know?

Sunburnt_Penguin wrote: »

No idea, but if you're using it in PvP then there's really no point.

why?

With KB, you get ~2.5K base damage plus an additional ~7.5k [edited from 10k due to call error ]when they're at below 25% health due to the additional 300% buff.

Given that the majority of players are either DPS, Healers or hybrid Tanks and so have ~25k health with food, when they're at 25% health (6.25k remaining) you're simply going to overkill them. With health Tanks who have ~40k health, 25% will be 10k so you're still going to overkill somewhat.

Ambush and Surprise attack both deal around 5k each - so without any sort of execute - whenever an enemy is on 25% it's gonna be difficult for them to stay alive, unless they use a shield of sorts - of course - however even then KB will fail.

Granted, you'll get 20% of your health back on a kill when using KB but if you're ganking then this isn't required and if you're in group fights then there's more efficient ways of regaining health (Piercing Mark for 40%, potions, Rally, a healer) and preventing health loss (immovable, bone shield, cloak & surprise attack for shadow passives)

Personally, I find Reverse Slice as a much better execute ability than KB as it does more damage and gives an additional 300% damage at 50% health, rather than 25%. Albeit costing double but still relatively cheap at 2k. If you're not 2H then I'd argue Steel Tornado or Ambush + Surprise Attack are still better than KB.

If you're spamming KB for the low cost I'd recommend spamming Surprise Attack or Cloak + Surprise Attack as that grants 5k physical resistance (+ 25% extra for each heavy piece worn) due to the Shadow passive and also reduces their physical resistance by 5k