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Hidden Relic
May Member 2014

Hidden Relic

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No seriously, someone check the math. I don't think there's any other ability, Ultimate or not, that's capable of dealing the same amount of damage, but I'd not be surprised if I'm forgetting something.

SO I guess the obvious question is HOW?

Put simply , a combination of things adding up.

First, we start "Base" Combust.

Pretty straight forward. 5 hits of 20%-37% damage over 6 seconds for a total of 100-188% of active spell damage, which doubles to 200%-376% if the target moves. A good solid ability.

Next, lets add Exsanguinate, or rather Wrack & Ruin for an extra 2 hits.

7 hits of 20%-37% damage over 6 seconds for a total of 140%-228%, which doubles to 280%-456% if the target moves.

THEN we add Lunging into the mix.

7 hits of 36% - 67% damage over 6 seconds for a total of 252% - 469% which increase by a further 50% to 378% - 704% if the target moves.

FINALLY We get a flat 25% damage boost to Combust from out newest addition, Kerapac's wrist wraps, "Whilst worn, for six seconds after using the Dragonbreath ability, the Combust ability will deal 25% more damage - and deal it instantly."

This means in the end, we have an ability that does 7 hits of 45% - 84% damage, or 315% - 588% damage instantly, increased further to 473% - 882% damage if the target moves.

Duuuuuuude, Someone tell me if my Math is right, or if I'm totally wrong here.

Honestly, It sounds like I might be wrong, because that's Crazy for a Basic ability.

That would put a Basic ability at a higher overall Damage output than even some Ultimates like Massacre. RuneLabs Mini-Quest/Task Set, Journey to the East. (Task Set Pocket Item)

25-Jul-2021 03:41:16

Senior Chief
Feb Member 2014

Senior Chief

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Since the damage is dealing instantly, how will it matter if the target moves or not? Am I now missing something or did I capture it correctly? Combust if hit instantly, will not double as the wrist wraps will make it just a single hit ability, hence making movement of target irrelevant.

26-Jul-2021 06:04:09

Dilbert2001
Jun Member 2006

Dilbert2001

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Remember, we have only seen the first of four fronts of the EGW. There are going to be plenty of new items/spells/code/buffs etc coming out soon. I have a feeling we will see better spells as usually the BiS stuff comes at or near the end of the expansion.

Even for now, AOE spells like corruption blast/shot still deal far more DPS, especially when the target moves and corrupts more on its way. What if we see Greater Corruption Blast next? WoW!!! :)

27-Jul-2021 19:39:35

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