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Shiv
  • Shiv
  • Instant
  • 5 yd range
  • 20 Energy
  • Performs an instant off-hand weapon attack that automatically applies the poison from your off-hand weapon to the target. Slower weapons require more Energy. Awards 1 combo point.
Usable by
Class Rogue
Properties
Type Offensive
School Physical
Cooldown None/Global Cooldown
Other information
Requirements Melee Weapon
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Shiv is a rogue ability, learned at level 70 for 12g 60s .

Contents

Uses

While at first glance, Shiv may seem like an underpowered attack ability, it has several unique properties that make it very useful to smart Rogues.

Poison Application

One of the most obvious advantages of Shiv, instant perfect poison application is useful in a variety of ways:

Combat Potency

Shiv attacks do proc Combat Potency. Spamming Shiv with a high-dps offhand with a speed less than 1.5 (costing 35 energy) can be very effective (given 1x 20 energy tick and a combat potency proc for another 15 energy). The high special-attack rate this skill and talent synergy has other benefits- more hits means more chance on hit procs from gear, more mace spec procs, and any other goodies you have.

Energy Cost

With its relatively lower energy cost, shiv can build combo points very quickly. Useful for fast stuns, or when you need to get Slice and Dice up.

Managing avoidance in PVP

Though it is not explicitly mentioned in the tooltip, it has been confirmed many times that Shiv cannot be dodged. It may also be unable to be parried or blocked. This makes it useful in PVP situations when your opponent is low on life and uses a temporary avoidance boost (such as Evasion or Ghostly Strike).

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