User talk:The Emmisary/Sandbox 2

For reference

"Spike skills" generally fall into one of four categories that describe their time of application:

• Spike Prep: skills used pre-spike so that as much damage as possible goes through. Examples include Barbs, Shock, Shadow Shroud, and Shell Shock. Also, shutting down monks before a spike (KD/Shame/Diversion) can be considered spike prep.
• Spike Opener/Spike Assist: First-wave damage (generally includes Deep Wound). The "opener" is what the caller uses (e.g. Eviscerate); the "assists" are the heaviest damage that everyone else uses (e.g. Savannah Heat, Rodgort's or Strip Enchantment). These should all hit at practically the same time.
• Spike Follow-up: Second-wave heavy damage. Savannah -> Rodgort's, Eviscerate -> Agonizing, etc.
• Afterspike: Any damage available to push kills after a spike. Glowing Ice is probably the best example in play right now.

As far as Warrior spikes go, the categories can be interchangeable: a warrior may open with Body Blow and follow up with Eviscerate to apply Deep Wound later; Bull's can be an spike prep OR a spike opener, depending on how the warrior calls. Some spike skills, like Agonizing Chop and Protector's Strike, can only fit into one or two categories (Protector's Strike is always always always used as a follow up on a spike).

• Additionally, there's spike support, which generally includes any skills not used on the spike target, but with the goal of increasing the amount of damage that goes through on the spike. Nightmare Weapon, Order of Pain, condition/hex removal on spikers, etc., are all considered spike support.
  

Not sure how useful that is for you, but I hope it helps. :> — Raine Valen 3:22, 25 Sep 2010 (UTC)

Yes I was in a hurry last night so I just started the list. You are welcome to edit it and I will be sure to use the information you provided. I think perhaps I might have to split functional usage between pve and pvp due to the fact triple chop is a farming skill and is used as one but will never be found in the pvp arena. (if your sensible)--The Emmisary 16:59, 25 September 2010 (UTC)

Formatting

Try emulating the default wiki navbars, imo. I would, but I don't know how to. — Raine Valen 1:27, 27 Sep 2010 (UTC)