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==Limitations==
 
==Limitations==
 
*The totem of any rank has only 5 hp; it is easily destroyed by mobs and players.
 
*The totem of any rank has only 5 hp; it is easily destroyed by mobs and players.
*Useless against high [[element|Fire resistant]] players/[[mob|mobs]].
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*Useless against high [[element|Fire resistant]] players/[[mob]]s.
 
*In certain situations, the totem might draw unwanted [[aggro]] from mobs who are not engaged in combat.
 
*In certain situations, the totem might draw unwanted [[aggro]] from mobs who are not engaged in combat.
 
*Dangerous to use when it can break a CC effect, or when it may pull an as-yet-unpulled group of creatures.
 
*Dangerous to use when it can break a CC effect, or when it may pull an as-yet-unpulled group of creatures.
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| [[Image:Spell_Nature_MoonGlow.png|32px|Totemic Focus]] || [[Totemic Focus]] || Restoration || <center>5</center> || Reduces mana cost of your totems by 5/10/15/20/25%.
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| [[Image:Spell Nature MoonGlow.png|32px|Totemic Focus]] || [[Totemic Focus]] || Restoration || <center>5</center> || Reduces mana cost of your totems by 5/10/15/20/25%.
   
 
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| [[Image:Spell_Fire_Immolation.png|32px|Call of Flame]] || [[Call of Flame]] || Elemental || <center>3</center> || Increases damage done by fire totems by 5/10/15%
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| [[Image:Spell Fire Immolation.png|32px|Call of Flame]] || [[Call of Flame]] || Elemental || <center>3</center> || Increases damage done by fire totems by 5/10/15%
 
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== Patch changes ==
 
== Patch changes ==
* {{patched|patch=3.0.8|note=Searing Totem (Rank 4) now does the proper damage for its rank.}}
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{{Shaman totems}}

Revision as of 21:11, 4 October 2009

Searing Totem
Inv misc questionmark
  • Searing Totem (10 ranks)
  • Shaman ability
  • 7% of base mana
  • Instant
  • Tools: [Fire Totem]
  • Summons a Searing Totem with 5 health at your feet for 1 min that repeatedly attacks an enemy within 20 yards for X Fire damage.
Properties
Class Shaman
School Physical
Cooldown None/Global Cooldown

[[Category:shaman abilities]][[Category:shaman abilities]]

"The wood whispered to me as I conjured it. It said that it did not fear flame." —Grennan Stormspeaker[1]

The Searing Totem is a reliable source of extra damage, and is useful in situations where the other two damage totems (Spell fire sealoffire [Fire Nova Totem] and Spell fire selfdestruct [Magma Totem]) aren't.

When dropped, the Searing Totem will randomly select an enemy within 20 yards of it and continuously attack that target until A.) the Searing Totem expires, B.) the target leaves its 20-yard radius, or C.) the target dies. If B or C occur, the totem will randomly choose another target in range and begin attacking it. If there are no targets within range, it will do nothing until an enemy comes in range. Also note that the totem will only engage hostile targets on its own; it will ignore neutral targets, unless you engage them first.

It is useful primarily in single-target, prolonged fights. You should avoid using it in situations where it could accidentally hit a target that shouldn't otherwise be hit (such as something that has been CC'd).

Limitations

  • The totem of any rank has only 5 hp; it is easily destroyed by mobs and players.
  • Useless against high Fire resistant players/mobs.
  • In certain situations, the totem might draw unwanted aggro from mobs who are not engaged in combat.
  • Dangerous to use when it can break a CC effect, or when it may pull an as-yet-unpulled group of creatures.

Rank Table

Rank Level Mana Cost Damage Cost Duration
1 10 25 9 - 11 N [10] Call of Fire 30sec.
2 20 9% 13 - 17 22s 35 sec.
3 30 9% 19 - 25 70s 40 sec.
4 40 9% 26 - 34 1g 20s 45 sec.
5 50 9% 33 - 45 2g 40s 50 sec.
6 60 9% 40 - 54 3g 40s 55 sec.
7 69 7% 56 - 74 7g 90s 60 sec.
8 71 7% 68 - 92 18g 60 sec.
9 75 7% 70 - 103 18g 60 sec.
10 80 7% 90 - 120 18g 60 sec.

Talents

Talents that can improve the totem:

Name Tree Points Effect
Totemic Focus Inv relics totemofrebirth [Totemic Focus] Restoration
5
Reduces mana cost of your totems by 5/10/15/20/25%.
Call of Flame Item sparkofragnoros [Call of Flame] Elemental
3
Increases damage done by fire totems by 5/10/15%

Tips

  • Very useful in PvP for an extra bit of consistent damage. Most players will ignore the totem, knowing it will go away when you die and not wanting to take the time to target it.
  • Always useful in a boss fight, assuming the boss doesn't have adds which get CCed, the boss is not immune to fire, and you don't need to drop a Spell frostresistancetotem 01 [Frost Resistance Totem].
  • Most of the time, if you drop the totem while you are in melee, it will start out attacking the target you have selected. This may be a function of closeness, or may be a function of who you have selected at the time. I suspect that it simply picks the closest target when it doesn't have one.
  • It can be used to effectively disrupt spellcasting, especially in conjunction with melee attacks and a fast weapon. When combined with Spell nature earthshock [Earth Shock], it can be difficult for an enemy caster to get out a spell.
  • Useful in PVP against another Shaman. Searing Totem will often target and destroy the other Shaman's totems.

Patch changes

  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): Searing Totem (Rank 4) now does the proper damage for its rank.
  1. ^ TCGHoA, #116