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Screech is an ability for Hunters to teach their pets. It can be taught to Carrion Birds, Owls, and Bats. It does physical damage to a single target and lowers the attack power of all nearby enemies. Screech is the most powerful pet ability for aggro management - 2 usages of Screech equals 1 usage of 
[Growl]. A pet is able to use Screech 8 times during a 15 second fight. Another use for Screech is gluing multiple mobs to the pet - Screech is an AOE ability so after 4 applications of Screech, nearby targets can be shot with a Hunter's 
[Multi-Shot] without getting aggro.
There are four ranks of Screech. They all use 20 Focus, have a 5 yard range, and are instant. Effect lasts 4 sec.
| Rank / Level | Damage | Attack Power reduced |
| Rank 1 - Level 8 | 7 to 9 | 25 |
| Rank 2 - Level 24 | 12 to 16 | 50 |
| Rank 3 - Level 40 | 19 to 25 | 75 |
| Rank 4 - Level 56 | 26 to 46 | 100 |
Note: Causes extra aggro to pet (pet version of demo shout) Same as 
[Furious Howl]
Usability
This ability is highly important in End Game raids, though many do not appreciate it. It can cut some 8% of the *melee* damage from the mob on the warrior. In "End Game Raids" this ability can be powerful. It is strongly advised that a hunter apply this on bosses that are beaten through on heavy melee damage.
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