This is my kind of spec! Love blowing stuff up.
I was NOT expecting this. A melee spec? Firestone is actually decent? What?!?!? 
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Firestone isn’t exactly decent, but it can equal a wand maybe.
Multidotting is for when there are 2 or more targets, but no more than 3 can be hit at the same time by the same AoE.
2 targets? Multidot.
4 targets, but they’re being tanked by two tanks 30 yards from each other? Multidot.
You just have to know how long the targets are going to last.
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Firestone by itself isn’t that great and that was my first reaction - why is this even in the game and why is there a talent to improve it?
But remember that a wand cannot have enchants or chance on hit procs - my experience with this spec was with a thrash blade (double attack proc) and fiery enchant (under 20g) along with improved firestone. There was always something proccing, and always had corruption, a curse and pet melee going
Also consider that with melee, you can move around and swing and melee swings do not trigger global cool down like wand, making applying dots or starting spells much easier (think popping out an instant death coil or nightfall SB right after a double attack proc with some nice white dmg or fire procs)
Also improved firestone makes a big difference and the proc responds to spell power, succubus +10% dmg, Soul Link 3% more dmg, curse of elements and the firestone and fiery enchant can both crit
Given I did not have a decent wand to compare the numbers, but I personally hate auto shoot wand mechanics since I have less control over spell timing and can’t move and still do damage
Boils down to preference until someone actually compares the numbers, but I will say that changing to a melee playstyle was a very welcome break from the normal grind and I highly encourage giving it a try!