A few thoughts on mind spike vs SW:I
Keep in mind these numbers are estimates.
- With T2, 50% pvp power and 65% res targets my mind flay ticks for 7.5k and mind spike hits for 23.5k with proc.
- SW:I does 2x mind flay damage ticking for 15k
- SW:I benifits from mastery. At 28% I should do on average 28% more or 19.2k averaged.
- In 3 ticks SW:I should do around 57.6k damage which is enough time to get 2x mind spikes for 46.5k damage.
- Both spells have equal chance to crit.
In practice here are some pros for each:
Mind Spike Pro:
- Instant cast allows you to use while being trained. Cannot be interupted.
- Front loaded damage hits at the start of your global, not the end for higher burst.
- Larget RNG serries of procs can lead to kills.
- Using the glyph you can get instant mind blast.
SW:I Pro:
- Controled burst. Can be used any time you have an orb and dots up. Always up for 3 point dp.
- Higher max burst than mind spike.
- Ensures high starting match burst with only 1 orb instead of waiting for 3 orbs and procs.
Overall I'm looking forward to trying SW:I on live. Biggest problems are getting cced when 3 dots are up or kicked on channel, but at least you know you have high burst with your DP instead of hoping for procs. Thoughts and comments are welcome.