You cant warn of impending danger 10 minutes from now.
Let 1 point in Shout give 190% Defense for 10 seconds. You should use it when there’s actual danger - aka when you’re about to Leap Attack into a pack.
Current Shout
Shout
Warns of impending danger and
improves the defense
rating of you and your party.
Mana Cost: 6
Current Skill Level: 20
Defense %: 290 [Base 90]
Duration (seconds): 210
Shout Receives Bonuses From:
Battle Orders +5 Seconds per Level
Battle Command +5 Seconds per Level
New Shout
Holla and Shout
Warns of impending danger and
improves the defense
rating of you and your party
60 second minimum with synergies, would need that long at least for melee pvp. Having shout wear off in the middle of a heated duel would destroy conc barbs. But I’ll take the extra ED% anyday.