Comments on: 4 Tips on Priest Shackling Successfully http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/ Where healers come first Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:02:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Nachdenklich http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6680 Nachdenklich Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:12:07 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6680 Chadd: a HUGE thank you to you dude. Me and my guildies ran Kara tonight, and I and another priest were on shackle duty for Moroese. I did the battle in my holy gear, and although we didn't wipe, my shackle broke often, while the shadow priest's did not. I couldn't for the life of me figure out why. Now I know to bring at least 45 spell hit into a shackle battle. Thanks man! Chadd: a HUGE thank you to you dude.

Me and my guildies ran Kara tonight, and I and another priest were on shackle duty for Moroese. I did the battle in my holy gear, and although we didn’t wipe, my shackle broke often, while the shadow priest’s did not. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why. Now I know to bring at least 45 spell hit into a shackle battle. Thanks man!

]]> By: Matticus! http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6220 Matticus! Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:38:43 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6220 Molmyris: Of course! I completely forgot about Nets! Those're good fail safes to have in case something bad happens. Molmyris: Of course! I completely forgot about Nets! Those’re good fail safes to have in case something bad happens.

]]> By: Molmyris http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6217 Molmyris Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:08:37 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6217 For tailoring priests, Netherweave Nets are a savior when a Shackle breaks at the worst possible moment. It works maybe 33% of the time, and holds for a second or two, but it's just enough to recast the Shackles. It's mostly unreliable, but in "Oh Shit" situations, it can save you or another raid member from a nasty hit. For tailoring priests, Netherweave Nets are a savior when a Shackle breaks at the worst possible moment. It works maybe 33% of the time, and holds for a second or two, but it’s just enough to recast the Shackles.

It’s mostly unreliable, but in “Oh Shit” situations, it can save you or another raid member from a nasty hit.

]]> By: Resto4Life» Blog Archive » Hibernating via /focus Target http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6194 Resto4Life» Blog Archive » Hibernating via /focus Target Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:48:38 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6194 [...] posted a great article on the Priest spell, Shackle, today. Shackle is very similar to the Druid crowd control spell, [...] [...] posted a great article on the Priest spell, Shackle, today. Shackle is very similar to the Druid crowd control spell, [...]

]]> By: GirlMeetsWoW http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6193 GirlMeetsWoW Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:00:55 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6193 Just popping in to make another recommendation for focus macros. Being able to use CC without ever switching your main target is such a bonus. Just popping in to make another recommendation for focus macros. Being able to use CC without ever switching your main target is such a bonus.

]]> By: Matticus! http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6189 Matticus! Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:19:54 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6189 Amava: Fixed =). I remember those days. Back during Pre TBC, most of us were stuck running around Scholo and/or Stratholme. Parties usually consisted of Priest/Pally/Warrior/2DPS. Oof. Chadd: Yes, that's true. I've seen +hit gear help. The thing is, I don't have a whole lot of (if any) hit gear at all. I would never roll on DPS cloth gear, not even for alt stuff. I'm also not sure how much +healing I'm willing to sacrifice. That's why I usually defer to a Shadow Priest :D Malva and Lady Jess: I think the macro I use is a little dated. I'm too lazy to login and fish it out, but it targets the guy I shackle, shackles it, then it switches the target back to my previous target who I'm healing so I don't lose out. Amava: Fixed =). I remember those days. Back during Pre TBC, most of us were stuck running around Scholo and/or Stratholme. Parties usually consisted of Priest/Pally/Warrior/2DPS. Oof.

Chadd: Yes, that’s true. I’ve seen +hit gear help. The thing is, I don’t have a whole lot of (if any) hit gear at all. I would never roll on DPS cloth gear, not even for alt stuff. I’m also not sure how much +healing I’m willing to sacrifice.

That’s why I usually defer to a Shadow Priest :D

Malva and Lady Jess: I think the macro I use is a little dated. I’m too lazy to login and fish it out, but it targets the guy I shackle, shackles it, then it switches the target back to my previous target who I’m healing so I don’t lose out.

]]> By: Chadd http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6187 Chadd Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:28:26 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6187 Shackle is also dependent on your +hit. When I have to Shackle in Kara, I will put on some +hit gear. If you add about 45 +hit, it will reduce the chance to break to about 3%. After doing this, I noticed my shackles lasting the whole 45 secs. Shackle is also dependent on your +hit. When I have to Shackle in Kara, I will put on some +hit gear. If you add about 45 +hit, it will reduce the chance to break to about 3%. After doing this, I noticed my shackles lasting the whole 45 secs.

]]> By: Amava http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6185 Amava Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:04:01 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6185 Hi Matticus. Happy New Year! I like the new look. As my only exposure to playing priest is a lvl 21 alt (Stockades, FTW) I read your opening line "As Priests, we’re limited to 3 forms of crowd control" and think perhaps "blessed with" is a better choice of words than "limited to". First time I ever encountered a priestly shackling was in Scholomance. This guy was awesome, totally calm and cool, healing the party, and doing a great job controlling the mobs around us. Hi Matticus. Happy New Year! I like the new look.

As my only exposure to playing priest is a lvl 21 alt (Stockades, FTW) I read your opening line “As Priests, we’re limited to 3 forms of crowd control” and think perhaps “blessed with” is a better choice of words than “limited to”.

First time I ever encountered a priestly shackling was in Scholomance. This guy was awesome, totally calm and cool, healing the party, and doing a great job controlling the mobs around us.

]]> By: Malva http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6181 Malva Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:57:57 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6181 Love the new layout also. I also use a macro similar to Lady-Jess's. I click it once while holding down Shift and it sets the focus on my current target, then everytime I click it, it recast shackle regardless of what I currently have targetted. I don't use focus macros while healing so it's always free when I want to shackle or MC stuff (I have the exact same macro for mind control). Love the new layout also.

I also use a macro similar to Lady-Jess’s. I click it once while holding down Shift and it sets the focus on my current target, then everytime I click it, it recast shackle regardless of what I currently have targetted.

I don’t use focus macros while healing so it’s always free when I want to shackle or MC stuff (I have the exact same macro for mind control).

]]> By: Matticus! http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/comment-page-1/#comment-6177 Matticus! Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:21 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/03/4-tips-on-priest-shackling-successfully/#comment-6177 MK: All I can say is, I've had experiences when my shackles have broken after 15 seconds and as short as 5 seconds. I don't doubt for a second that all your points are valid. I'm not a mathematical player or anything like that. I tend to play by my gut and my instinct and I'm WAY more paranoid then most players. I probably cast PW: Shields 50% more often then other Priests. Between pots and other consumables, I don't suffer much loss or efficiency from shackling a little more often. Of course, no two priests are exactly the same. Use your best judgment :D MK: All I can say is, I’ve had experiences when my shackles have broken after 15 seconds and as short as 5 seconds. I don’t doubt for a second that all your points are valid. I’m not a mathematical player or anything like that. I tend to play by my gut and my instinct and I’m WAY more paranoid then most players. I probably cast PW: Shields 50% more often then other Priests. Between pots and other consumables, I don’t suffer much loss or efficiency from shackling a little more often. Of course, no two priests are exactly the same.

Use your best judgment :D

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