TherionSaysWhat wrote:
SnD is several extra attacks in a single rotation cycle. 20%-30% haste is nothing to scoff at. At least for my combat build. Other specs might have different results from it in a different situation. But I can't see how it would ever be useless for PvE grinding.
I've noticed that mobs are just about dying when the stun from a 2pt KS is about up. Now, that maybe just the result of my gear (probably) and might need to be adjusted for each player according to their damage output. But running dailies that's what I'm getting. They might get an attack or two after the KS is done but that's about it (specifically I'm thinking of the Naga on the Isle).
Edited, Jun 19th 2008 4:37pm by TherionSaysWhat
The thing is, a 2pt KS after SnD requires you to open with CS, then immediately pop SnD, then 2x SS, then KS ... you say the mob is dead by the time the KS wears off. The thing is, while you're popping SnD and proceeding to apply your SS's, the mob starts hitting you, ok, maybe 2 or 3 hits, but hits nevertheless. You even mention that sometimes he lands 1 or 2 hits after KS is up.
My experience, CS - SSx2 - KS - SS till dead ... generally results in not being hit at all ... it's 4 seconds from CS, and if timed right, you'll have the energy for both SS's before CS wears off (or maybe the mobs lands a single blow), after that it's another 4 seconds stun where you can pretty much finish him off.
Now all of this is for a level 46 ... at 50, KS gets a new rank which stuns for 2 seconds per point ... that changes things dramatically imo .. and would probably even quite easily allow for only 1 SS after the CS (for a 3 point KS), or yes, maybe even an SnD.
The whole point is that the OP was asking about starting the leveling process, you're talking about making use of abilities and ranks which are only obtained much later on. Not that you're wrong, and I appreciate the comments (which have made me think a bit more about play style), but I do think they need to be put in perspective.
Edited, Jun 20th 2008 3:50am by robertlofthouse