Nature's Grasp

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Nature's Grasp
Nature's Grasp Instant cast While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank X). Only useable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.
Usable by
Class	Druid
Properties
Type	Utility, Defensive
School	Nature
Cooldown	1 minute
Talents
Talented	Yes
Talent tree	Balance, Tier 1
Improvement talents	Improved Nature's Grasp
Other information
Ranks	6
Requirements	Equivalent rank of Entangling Roots, Nature's Grasp (talent)
Related buff
Magic Nature's Grasp Melee damage you take has a chance to entangle the enemy. Duration: 45 seconds

You can't escape it.

A buff that gives melee attackers a 35% chance of being afflicted with Entangling Roots.

Contents 1 Rank Table 2 Notes 3 Talent improvement 4 Tips and tactics 5 Past changes

Rank Table

Rank	Level	Description	Cost
1	10	While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank 1). Only usable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.	Talent
2	18	While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank 2). Only usable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.	4 75
3	28	While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank 3). Only usable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.	12 50
4	38	While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank 4). Only usable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.	30
5	48	While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank 5). Only usable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.	55
6	58	While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank 6). Only usable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.	80
7	68	While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank 5). Only usable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.	85

Notes

• This effect only works outdoors, since Entangling Roots only works outdoors.
• Each rank requires you to have Entangling Roots of the same rank.
• Procs off melee only, does not proc off spells or ranged attacks.
• Only has one charge; Can only entangle one foe per casting.
• Entangling Roots can be resisted - so even when Nature's Grasp procs, it can fail to have an effect.
• This is the only first tier talent to give a new spell for any class in the game.

Talent improvement

Spending 4 talent points on Improved Nature's Grasp raises the chance of an enemy being afflicted by Entangling Roots to 100% (assuming it is not resisted).

Tips and tactics

• This spell is very useful against melee attackers in PvE or against Warriors and Rogues in PvP.
• Activate this spell when running away. Often the attacker will be rooted and unable to follow.
• This spell is also useful for gaining range against a Shaman to use Innervate.
• The chance to proc averages to ~1 in 3 hits. The uncertainty of effect makes an un-Improved Grasp impractical for PvE. It is entirely impractical for raiding, given that 1) most raids occur indoors, 2) the scariest mobs are immune and 3) shouldn't aggro away from a tank, and 4) the Druid is not likely to survive a single hit.
• Can also be cast in Cat, Bear and Moonkin forms.

Past changes

Patch 2.1 (5/22/07): This spell no longer costs any mana to cast.

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