Suggest a fix for Shadow Wasp Strike (Ranger Attack 3)

[Nareau]

As has been pointed out in a couple of places, the Ranger Attack 3 power "Shadow Wasp Strike" is strictly worse than the Ranger Attack 1 power "Evasive Strike". Can you suggest a balanced houserule for how to fix SWS?

Nareau

 

[kouk]

I agree in a straight comparison the level 1 ability is better because it has additional effects, but I think there is still a place for the level 3 ability as it is the only one with 2[w] damage at that level.

If you like dealing big damage, you would take the level 1 and the level 3. If you wanted a different level 1 (such as the tasty Dire Wolverine Strike), then wanted a power that did 2[w] you could take the level 3 one.

 

[amysrevenge]

Miss: Half damage.

 

[Ander00]

So, what about Steel Serpent Strike and Dance of Steel? Has that been errata'd, or is it still a case of the higher level power doing less than the lower level power, in addition to being more limited in the choice of weaponry?


cheers

 

[underfoot007]

Why do you need a house rule? If you do not like the power, choose another power instead. There are Three other level 3 power to choose.

I think house rules are fine to fix problems, but I think you can just not pick that power.

 

[keterys]

While I agree with Underfoot, part of me did wonder if they meant for it to be like a minor action based on the wording. Minor action 2W is too strong, though, so maybe it got fixed but not fixed all the way, or whatever.

 

[Mort_Q]

The fact that is specifically only works when you target your quarry should... mean something... it's like the Effect: or Miss: was accidentally deleted or something...

... or maybe the quarry mechanic worked differently before, and like the fighter Containing Strike power, it didn't get edited properly.

 

[keterys]

Actually, that suggests one possible fix - it could make the target your quarry as a special pre-hit. That would give it a purpose in quarry-ing a far off target more easily.

 

[Mort_Q]

• Marks your quarry until the end of your next turn.
• Maximizes Hunter's Quarry damage.
• You have Combat Advantage against your quarry until the end or your next turn.

??????

 

[Stalker0]

Actually, that suggests one possible fix - it could make the target your quarry as a special pre-hit. That would give it a purpose in quarry-ing a far off target more easily.

I like that.