The Fel Armor talent says:
“When Soul Leech absorbs damage, 5% of damage taken is absorbed and spread out over 5 sec.”
But when it absorbs damage, zero damage is usually taken. Does this mean it only works when the damage recieved is greater than the absorb shield?
I’m wondering whether this talent is useful.
It’s spreading 5% of the amount of damage taken while soul leech is active over 5 seconds instead of absorbing or dealing that bit of damage to you instantly.
If something hits you for 100 damage. 5 of that damage will occur over 5 seconds instead. I believe this happens regardless if the entire shield is consumed or not but you can test it on an enemy.
You also get the damage reduction which is quite good.
You still are considered to have taken damage even if it was completely absorbed by a shield of some kind. You still got hit.
It works similarly to a brewmaster’s stagger ability, just to a much smaller degree. Having 10% (with 2 points) of damage taken being staggered might save you from an ability that just barely killed you.
But all of that aside, 3% flat damage reduction is also great.
Thank you!
That wording they had was rather confusing!
(Sorry for reply delay; I’ve not been on the forums in a while.)