SK AAs really look poor ??

[Danawana]

<DIV>Was thinking about playing an SK.  My main is a 70 Defiler and I really dont like what the devs put in place for their AAs, so I was really looking forward to seeing the SK ones. I have a 35 Zerker so Im starting to get the feel for theirs and they are really nice.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Boy am I underwhelmed and v disappointed with the SK ones.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Am I way off base here ?  Are they actually very good in practise ?</DIV>

[RpTheHotrod]

<DIV>The spell crit chance is our best one, hands down. It was nerfed from a max of 100% to about 60something%...though that's still good.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Not only do you get a big crit chance increase, but it's not just damage. When you lifetap and crit, the damage AND the heal amount gets critted...</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>You can get a lot of healing and dmg that way. It truly helps our large lack of DPS.  Throw in melee crit and haste lines and your DPS really goes up.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Here's something I believe:  Once every so long abilities are normally < passive abilities. In other words, I'm putting my AA into passive stuff (ie crit chances) rather than dumping them all into 1 or 2 once every few minute abilities.  I believe a consistent increase in DPS is better than a 1 shot every few minutes cool buff.</DIV><p>Message Edited by RpTheHotrod on <span class=date_text>10-03-2006</span> <span class=time_text>10:55 AM</span>

[juz]

<P>Well, if you have a Zerker, there's nothing in here like the Buckler line.</P> <P>Spell crit is very good though, even after nerf.</P>

[CHIMPNOODLE.]

<P>I'm very happy with the SK AAs. I love the STA line in particular. I found the aura to be a life/group/raid saver on so many occasions. Hammerground has been a lifesaver as well grouping and soloing. It gives that extra AOE for pulling aggro,coupled with the few seconds needed to lay out a lifetap/ward. The extra health pool is a treat as well, and has put me pretty much close to par HP wise with all the non cusader MT tanks I run into.</P>