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Deterrence

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Deterrence
  • Deterrence
  • Instant cast
  • When activated, increases parry chance by 100% and grants a 100% chance to deflect spells. While Deterrence is active, you cannot attack. Lasts 5 seconds.
Usable by
ClassHunter
Properties
TypeDefensive
SchoolPhysical
Cooldown1 min
Talents
TalentedNo
Related buff
  • Deterrence
  • Parry chance increased by 100%, 100% chance to deflect spells, and unable to attack.
  • Duration: 5 seconds

Deterrence increases a hunter's parry and chance to deflect spells by 100% for 5 seconds, but makes the hunter unable to attack for the duration.

Notes

  • This helps a hunter survive in melee combat.

Patch changes

  • Patch 3.3.0 (PTR): Now also increases the chance for ranged attacks to miss the hunter by 100% while under its effect.
  • Patch 3.2.0 (2009-08-04): This ability now allows the hunter to parry spells and attacks from behind as well as in front. Now has a new visual spell effect.
  • Patch 3.0.8 (2009-01-20): Design changed to grant 100% parry and 100% chance to "deflect" spells coming from the front, but prevents the Hunter from attacking. Lasts 5 sec. 60 sec. cooldown.
  • Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Cooldown reduced to 3 minutes, and now also increases your chance to resist spells by 60%. Now has a new spell effect.
  • Patch 1.7 (2005-09-22): Will now increase parry chance when using Fist Weapons.

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