Breakfast Topic: Unexpected uses
by Eliah Hecht 
Jan 4th 2007 at 8:00AM
One of the things I like about WoW is finding new, unusual ways to use old skills. For instance, I recently observed a bear druid using Feral Faerie Fire on critters. When I asked him why, he responded that it keeps him in combat, preventing rage decay. It's a very clever tactic, and one I'll be using once I get my druid high enough for it (then again, I'll probably be in cat form most of the time by then). Another classic off-schedule use is Detect Magic as a marker ("attack this mob" or whatever), though that's largely been eclipsed by raid markers. And speaking of raid markers, they're quite useful even when solo, since you can see them through walls.
What are you favorite unusual uses for skills or features?
Filed under: Tricks, Breakfast Topics, Features
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kryz Jan 4th 2007 8:20AM
Don't you need to be in a group to use raid markers?
But yes, I use detect magic to let people know which mob I'm going to sheep. Still doesn't stop the trigger happy hunter from hitting his multi shot and breaking it, but hey, at least most people get it the first or second time I say it.
Kick Jan 4th 2007 8:28AM
... like my ice block when U aoe near it :s
Luclan Jan 4th 2007 8:39AM
took me awhile to realize that iceblock can get me out of basically anything; polys, charm, virtually any slowing effect.
mmb Jan 4th 2007 8:52AM
Last night in Scholo I was healing myself between battles by killing rats in druid cat form, which frequently crits and fires the improved leader of the pack healing ability.
Duromiir Jan 4th 2007 9:08AM
For Warlocks:
Eye of Kilrogg pulls. Some groups can be split apart by summoning an Eye, moving it into their aggro radius and then quickly away. If you had targetted a mob that stayed behind (and got his buddies far enough away) you can toss insta-casts on him, pulling just him and whoever is near.
My alt lock is only 28, so im not sure if higher level mobs notice the eye, but it works well on the Gnolls in Redridge.
nea Jan 4th 2007 9:55AM
Warrior:
Killing rats on ab farm to get rage.
Using blood rage to put myself in combat to prevent sap (if berserker rage is on cooldown). Can then toggle stances to keep combat up.
Some basic stuff as de-stealthing rogues with demo shout / piercing howl, using intimidating shout as ranged "stun" etc.
Qix Jan 4th 2007 9:26AM
My Warrior friend is always using his charge skill on rabbits and the like just for the 10 foot sprint.
crsh Jan 4th 2007 9:46AM
/agree #6
Critters: fuel for warriors' travel form
Thomas Jan 4th 2007 9:58AM
Even better with Charge or Intercept - you can drop down great distances that would normally kill your character, so long as you activate Charge/Intercept on a foe before you hit the ground. I do this quite often in AB by selecting a foe, dropping down on them (Death from above!), and hitting Charge when it lights up. I take no damage and am now in combat.
Gist Jan 4th 2007 10:24AM
Speaking of seeing through walls, hitting the "V" key and putting enemies health above their heads can also be seen through walls. It's great for when you're ambushing people in BRM, or just making sure pats don't get the jump on you around a corner.
Chris McDonnald Jan 4th 2007 10:32AM
Most mages know this tactic but I thouhgt I could still share it with those that may want to role a mage in the expansion.
You can use blink near the bottom of the fall and you won't take any damage. You won't have to use nearly as many light feathers if you use blink.
Thijz Jan 4th 2007 11:02AM
Agree at #9: I can drop from any height, as long as there's a mob at the bottom I can charge at.
Matt Jan 4th 2007 3:19PM
Counterspelling Warriors. No charge for you!
The Conquest Jan 4th 2007 11:58AM
Well as a Gnome Rouge..........*Waits for /punt comments*......escape artist not only work on JUST immobilzing and slowing effects but also on those that also cuase a immolate or infection.......so if your slowed at all use your escape artist cause its a great dispel.
wootzors Jan 4th 2007 5:30PM
Earth Shield Shaman
I have a freezing band equipped to get those pesky rogues and warriors off me. When this thing procs, I just laugh at them and it has procced alot :D. We're the only class that doesnt have an incapacitating skill along with druids (unless they specc for bear charge) and you can almost say warriors but they don't count since hamstring lasts for EVER and well they do have intimidating shout (on cooldown). It doesnt really do much against casters except for +10 frost resistance maybe against mages but not too concerned since we've got earth shock and grounding totems. The + frost damage is pretty nice since I buff frostbrand on my weapon anyway.
wootzors Jan 4th 2007 5:40PM
Correction: Warriors have charge & then intercept :P