The effect on both the Fugus covered great staff ( pre-nerf ) and Fungi Covered great staff ( post nerf ) Were changed 5 months ( sept 19, 2000 ) after release of kunark to be "self-only"
The Nerf was retroactive, meaning all pre-nerf staffs that dropped were changed as well.
From alla patch history September 19, 2000:
*Fungal Regrowth*
"Fungal Regrowth" is now a self-only spell. It was being used as an
offensive spell by virtue of its "snare" effect upon the target.
Furthermore, we ruled out making it "group only" as with other spells
that have this issue, due to a class-balance concern. The spell was
reducing the group's desire for classes capable of casting regenerative
magic.
I dont know if it was an accident or not, but you should still be able to snare charmed mobs until this happens. Can you cast it on normal pets and group mates?
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