SoB didn't put out more damage then SoC, it just scaled really well with gear (ie Haste) while SoC didn't. Also with the Recoil + SA system, BE's could go with less INT on their gear and grab Leather or offset Warrior Plate (which was better itemized until Tier 6.5) without any real problems, not to mention they had less of a chance to go /oom.Originally Posted by Prentice
Mana Tap didn't hurt either.