Hello. It's been awhile since I've played Arms and while going through the Icy Veins guide I've compiled a bunch of questions I have that I'd really appreciate some answers to.
Test of Might
1. I'm assuming test of might stacks?
2. Are multiple traits of ToM required to make Bladestorming outside of CS better than in CS or is 1 trait enough?
3. Is it recommended to BS during CS in the opener even if you have test of might? With Test of Might I try to spend as much rage as possible in CS but the results of bladestorming during ToS are nowhere near as good simply using BS in CS on the opener.
4. I'm having a really hard time understanding this line on Icy Veins. I can't yet figure out the reasoning for missing out Mortal Strike, especially when it seems to imply that filler should only ever be used above 60 rage even when CS has a long cooldown left. 'When using Test of Might, Rage should only be spent on Slam or Whirlwind when above 60 Rage or during Colossus Smash.
My best guess right now is that the line above in bold doesn't change anything about CS, the aim is still to dump as much rage as possible. However outside of CS you should only use whirlwind or slam when above 60 rage. Is the point of the line meant to be that it lessens the chance of rage starving and not being able to mortal strike on cd?
Execute
5. I expected to see something on Icy Veins about the 20-40 rage range of execute and maybe saving execute for 40 rage max damage but I couldn't find anything. Do you execute no matter your rage?
Skull Splitter
6. Why is it said to only use Skill Splitter when under 60 rage? My guess would be it has something to do with not overcapping but skullsplitter only gives 20 rage meaning if you used it at around 60 you'd only go to 80.
Mortal Strike
7. Is it correct to use MS on cooldown even if it overlaps deepwounds?
Overpower/Seismic Wave
8. Are 3/3 traits of SW needed for it to be worthwile swapping out other traits like test for might?
Optional
9. Does anyone know a macro or a trick I could use to only use one keybind by having something swap slam for whirlwind when I have fervor for battle talented?
Thanks a lot for any help.