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== Overview == |
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| − | ''[[Image:Ability_Gouge.png|left|Gouge]] Gouge is a useful [[Rogue]] ability that does damage, adds a combo point |
+ | ''[[Image:Ability_Gouge.png|left|Gouge]] Gouge is a useful [[Rogue]] ability that does damage, adds a combo point and incapacitates the target, making it vulnerable to an attack (or giving you an opportunity to escape!). The move costs 45 [[Energy]] points and can first be acquired at level 6. Once a successful Gouge has been made, any attack will negate its incapacitation effect. Note that using Gouge automatically turns off autoattacks.'' |
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Revision as of 03:33, 4 December 2006
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Overview
Gouge is a useful Rogue ability that does damage, adds a combo point and incapacitates the target, making it vulnerable to an attack (or giving you an opportunity to escape!). The move costs 45 Energy points and can first be acquired at level 6. Once a successful Gouge has been made, any attack will negate its incapacitation effect. Note that using Gouge automatically turns off autoattacks.
Functionality
- Enables the Rogue to position themselves and ready a more devastating attack such as
[Backstab] - Allows a small opening for escape when a Mob has you in a tight spot
- Provides a brief respite during which the rogue can apply First Aid and regain Energy
- Can act as a short-lived and rather weak method of Crowd Control
- Adds a Combo Point
Use
- 45 Energy
- Instant cast
- Turns off attack
Limitations
- The enemy must be facing the Rogue
- Very short duration (only 4 seconds - can be increased up to 5.5 seconds by
[Improved Gouge] talent) - Longer cooldown than most attack abilities (10 seconds)
- Any further damage will break the effect of Gouge, so Gouge does not combine well with DoT attacks like Garotte or
[Rupture] - Relatively high Energy cost means that the Rogue must be near full energy to be able to follow up a gouge with another move such as [Backstab]
- Succeptible to diminishing returns and is considered an incapacitate effect
Rank Table
| Rank | Damage | Level | Cost |
| Rank 1 | 10 damage | 6 | 1 |
| Rank 2 | 20 damage | 18 | 29 |
| Rank 3 | 32 damage | 32 | 1 50 |
| Rank 4 | 55 damage | 46 | 2 80 |
| Rank 5 | 75 damage | 60 | 5 90 |
Gouge Tips
- [Backstab] is a great skill for dealing big damage, but you must be behind the Mob to use it. Gouge first, then move behind the mob to enable you to [Backstab]. You've got two combo points off the bat!
- Gouge when you're in trouble. This should give you an opportunity to apply a quick bandage before the Mob recovers, or you can run for it.
- Facing multiple enemies can be quite difficult. Simply gouge one. This will give you time to finish one of them. This will greatly reduce the amount of damage you are being dealt.
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