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<blockquote data-quote="Cadfan" data-source="post: 4357125" data-attributes="member: 40961">Right, but I only grade powers in relation to other powers within the same class.&nbsp; If Power X were given to two different classes, it would probably get two different grades, one for each class.Priest's Shield is also the only cleric melee at will that provides some benefit over a standard attack even if you haven't got an ally double teaming the monster you're fighting.Re: Ray of FrostYou can't judge this power without taking it in the context of the Wintertouched and the... whatever its called I forget paragon feat.&nbsp; In that context, it is very good.&nbsp; Plus, it synergizes with other cold spells- they create areas of difficult terrain, Ray of Frost slows monsters who must then slowly traverse the difficult terrain.Re: Cloud of DaggersYes, it is a perfectly serviceable single target minion killer.&nbsp; In fact, its a perfectly serviceable single target spell, and I like it overall.&nbsp; But remember context again.&nbsp; Its part of a class that is absolutely loaded with effects which butcher minions.&nbsp; Past the first few levels, a wizard will very rarely be hurting for a way to slaughter minions.&nbsp; So while I don't disparage Cloud of Daggers, I don't think it is a must-take spell.Re: Arcane AmbushIf you hit 50% of the time, and the monster hits your friend 50% of the time, then the overall chance that the secondary effect of -2 attack will cause a miss is 50% chance of you hitting times 20% percentage of the enemy's chance of hitting that was lost = 10% chance of totally negating an enemy's attack, per attack made.&nbsp; Given typical enemy damage, this is quite serviceable.&nbsp; Its particularly nice against enemies with multiple attacks per round, ie, elites and solos, who aren't wizard's strong point otherwise.&nbsp; I consider it another serviceable spell.&nbsp; Also, synergizes great with Psychic Lock.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Cadfan, post: 4357125, member: 40961"] Right, but I only grade powers in relation to other powers within the same class. If Power X were given to two different classes, it would probably get two different grades, one for each class. Priest's Shield is also the only cleric melee at will that provides some benefit over a standard attack even if you haven't got an ally double teaming the monster you're fighting. Re: Ray of Frost You can't judge this power without taking it in the context of the Wintertouched and the... whatever its called I forget paragon feat. In that context, it is very good. Plus, it synergizes with other cold spells- they create areas of difficult terrain, Ray of Frost slows monsters who must then slowly traverse the difficult terrain. Re: Cloud of Daggers Yes, it is a perfectly serviceable single target minion killer. In fact, its a perfectly serviceable single target spell, and I like it overall. But remember context again. Its part of a class that is absolutely loaded with effects which butcher minions. Past the first few levels, a wizard will very rarely be hurting for a way to slaughter minions. So while I don't disparage Cloud of Daggers, I don't think it is a must-take spell. Re: Arcane Ambush If you hit 50% of the time, and the monster hits your friend 50% of the time, then the overall chance that the secondary effect of -2 attack will cause a miss is 50% chance of you hitting times 20% percentage of the enemy's chance of hitting that was lost = 10% chance of totally negating an enemy's attack, per attack made. Given typical enemy damage, this is quite serviceable. Its particularly nice against enemies with multiple attacks per round, ie, elites and solos, who aren't wizard's strong point otherwise. I consider it another serviceable spell. Also, synergizes great with Psychic Lock. [/QUOTE]

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