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Hi all,

I wanted to get feedback from other THM on Initiation. Most times I find myself having to equip Shell/Protect/Shock spikes/stoneskin. However, recently I had the chance to go after NM's and didn't have to equip them. So instead I equipped Absorb ATK/DEF/EVA/ACC along with Initiation. I was able to Successfully land the absorb spells and then transfer all of the stats to the tank. It also stacks with other ability buffs like defender. Has anyone else been using this combo and if so what do you think?

Plus as a caster you will more than likely be out of range of buffs, leaving you with four open slots to fill and transfer.

The point is that I will not need to be the DoM casting buffs, and will be far out of range from the tank/melee that are receiving the buffs. This leaves me with open slots to fill up with Absorb spells and then transfer with Initiation.

It is a moot point though, after testing protect/shell/shock spikes/stoneskin don't transfer using Initiation anyways. It will just transfer the next 4 after them.

Edited, Mar 4th 2011 11:40pm by drjones501

Question: When I have played about with this in the past I have only used one spell with Initiation and that is Abs Def. It works well and if successful the tank will get a good minute of my buff. Is the amount of time the tank gets the buff set or does it depend on when I cast Initiation and how long I have left of the buff. For example I cast Abs Def and get the buff starting at 1.30 left on my top timer bar (top of the screen icons for most people), If I cast Initiation at 1.25 and it successfully hits my target does that target get their buff starting at 1.25 as well so we are in sync? Or does their timer start at 1 minute period everytime?

On a slight tangent...

/action "Absorb Defence" <t>
/wait 1
/p Targeting <p3> - get ready for {Initiation}
/action "Initiation" <p3>

I think this would be a good macro for this, anyone agree/disagree/have a better suggestion? I was thinking of setting this up for my tank when I fight NM's.

I just finished testing the timers on transferring the Absorb spell buffs with Initiation to another player. They get the buffs for the remainder of what was left.