Retarded, in 3.1 or something they buff the DMG for no reason (if i remember correctly), then make it so it doesnt go through absorption effects.. now we have another plain old casting direct damage spell. Boring.
http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?page=835
Chaos Bolt: Damage increased approximately 15%.
Why buff the god damn damage and make it lose its unique effect, sooo hard for blizzard to balance around different types of spells/skills oh em geee ouch jinkies
Lightning Bolt weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee