Are Cripple spells worth casting?

[Troxx]

I cripple is fairly substantial in both decreasing the damage a raid does and decreasing the damage it puts out. Extra fancy and cutting down on flurries and rampage.

As to whether it’s worth using … that depends entirely on the content. For strong raid mobs where it can land it should always be used. For groups? Nah. It’s not worthless mind you, there are just better choices for your spell bar and even with names mobs they’re gonna die too quickly for it to matter. Possibly for very select content the shaman is trying to duo/solo.


Great spell when warranted but unnecessary for most content.

[Danth]

Originally Posted by Troxx [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Possibly for very select content the shaman is trying to duo/solo.

We used cripple on Guardian Wurms on the rare occasions the wife and I duo'd those. Can't say whether it helped but we need every advantage on those things. We use it on West Wastes dragons once in awhile but it doesn't feel like it makes any difference against those, definitely not greater than RNG. Might fight one without and need no outside heals, then fight one with cripple on but need two torpors anyway.