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	The [[venomancer]], being a very versatile class, is able to take a variety of roles in a team.		The [[venomancer]], being a very versatile class, is able to take a variety of roles in a team.

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Survival Skills

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	'''Sage:''' has a chance to consume one spark, chaotic chance increased to 95% '''Demon:''' makes enemies receive 30% more damage, chaotic chance increased to 95%		'''Sage:''' has a chance to consume one spark, chaotic chance increased to 95% '''Demon:''' makes enemies receive 30% more damage, chaotic chance increased to 95%

	It's really useful when you want to quickly immobilize a large number of mobs or enemies in PvP~~. I suggest using it in combination with Zooming Powder due to~~ the ~~channeling required or while being under Feral Concentration/Ironguard Powder/Sutra to avoid being vulnerable during casting it~~.		It's really useful when you want to quickly immobilize a large number of mobs or enemies in PvP, bonus points if you're Demon and debuff the enemies too. I wouldn't recommend using the lvl10 version very often due to the low chance of stunlocking.
	I wouldn't recommend using the lvl10 version very often due to the low chance of stunlocking.


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	*'''Badge of Courage:''' has a chance to remove stun.		*'''Badge of Courage:''' has a chance to remove stun.
	*'''Fortify:''' makes you immune to movement debuffs.		*'''Fortify:''' makes you immune to movement debuffs.


	== Using your pet in critical PvE situations ==		== Using your pet in critical PvE situations ==

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Debuffer

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	'''Sage:''' 5m AoE purge. '''Demon:''' shorter cooldown by 5 sec, 25s cooldown.		'''Sage:''' 5m AoE purge. '''Demon:''' shorter cooldown by 5 sec, 25s cooldown.

	Some bosses have self buffs and sometimes those self buffs can hurt a lot. A venomancer purging those self buffs is essential to make the squad's life easier and the risk of deaths smaller. Instances that usually require purge: TT2-2, TT2-3, TT3-X, Nirvana, Caster Nirvana, FCC, Rebirth (Delta, Gamma, etc.), faction base Trials bosses, Warsong bosses.		Some bosses have self buffs and sometimes those self buffs can hurt a lot. A venomancer purging those self buffs is essential to make the squad's life easier and the risk of deaths smaller. Instances that usually require purge: TT2-2, TT2-3, TT3-X, Nirvana, Caster Nirvana, FCC, Rebirth (Delta, Gamma, etc.), faction base Trials bosses, Warsong bosses, Flowsilver Palace bosses, Undercurrent Hall fire path boss.
	It's essential in PvP in order to get rid of the opponent's buffs; that can turn your opponent from a tough enemy to an easy kill.		It's essential in PvP in order to get rid of the opponent's buffs; that can turn your opponent from a tough enemy to an easy kill.

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	;Ironwood Scarab (level 9): Reduces enemy's physical defense by 30% for 10 seconds.		;Ironwood Scarab (level 9): Reduces enemy's physical defense by 30% for 10 seconds.
	'''Sage:''' reduces the physical defense by 40% for 20 seconds. '''Demon:''' has 20% chance to reduce the physical defense to 0.		'''Sage:''' reduces the physical defense by 40% for 20 seconds. '''Demon:''' has 20% chance to reduce the physical defense to 0.
			See New Horizons updates to this skill [http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=1654931 here].

	A very useful skill for classes that deal physical damage as well as your pets. Remember that it costs some chi so be careful on how you manage it. Demon version is most effective when it is used a lot along with Myriad Rainbow (see below). It is recommended to spam this (along with Myriad) to be effective, especially in instances like Nirvana. It's also one of the venomancer's biggest nuke skills so use it as often as possible.		A very useful skill for classes that deal physical damage as well as your pets. Remember that it costs some chi so be careful on how you manage it. Demon version is most effective when it is used a lot along with Myriad Rainbow (see below). It is recommended to spam this (along with Myriad) to be effective, especially in instances like Nirvana. It's also one of the venomancer's biggest nuke skills so use it as often as possible.
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	*'''Shaodu Cub''' (level 20)		*'''Shaodu Cub''' (level 20)
	*'''Armored Bear''' (level 80)		*'''Armored Bear''' (level 80)
	*'''Eldergoth Marksman''' (level 43, ranged tanking)


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	*'''Celestial Plumpfish''' (level 80)		*'''Celestial Plumpfish''' (level 80)
	*'''Asgard Plumpfish'''(level 85)		*'''Asgard Plumpfish'''(level 85)

			'''Ranged Tanking'''
			*'''Eldergoth Marksman''' (level 43)
			*'''Harpy / Empyrean Harpy''' (level 1, 10000 Harpy Feathers)

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	;Befuddling Mist (level 19) + Leech (level 39): reduces the target's accuracy by 70% for 8 seconds + has an 80% chance to steal 600 HP.		;Befuddling Mist (level 19) + Leech (level 39): reduces the target's accuracy by 70% for 8 seconds + has an 80% chance to steal 600 HP.
			See New Horizons changes to these skills [http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=1659841 here] and [http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=1672681 here].

	Not really an emergency life saver but the combination can be quite useful sometimes. First you lower the enemy's accuracy and then you steal some HP back. Demon Befuddling Mist also reduces target's speed by 30% for 3 seconds and increases the HP restored to 800 HP. Sage Befuddling Mist hits harder and Sage Leech has 100% chance to steal HP back.		Not really an emergency life saver but the combination can be quite useful sometimes. First you lower the enemy's accuracy and then you steal some HP back. Demon Befuddling Mist also reduces target's speed by 30% for 3 seconds and increases the HP restored to 800 HP. Sage Befuddling Mist hits harder and Sage Leech has 100% chance to steal HP back.
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	;Stunning Blow (level 29): inflicts base physical damage plus 2332.3. A successful hit freezes the enemy for 8.0 seconds.		;Stunning Blow (level 29): inflicts base physical damage plus 2332.3. A successful hit freezes the enemy for 8.0 seconds.
	'''Sage:''' has a 25% chance to cast without consuming Spark. '''Demon:''' has a 50% chance to stun the enemy for 3 seconds.		'''Sage:''' has a 25% chance to cast without consuming Spark. '''Demon:''' has a 50% chance to stun the enemy for 3 seconds.
			See additional information, New Horizons change on Malefic Crush [http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=1678051 here].

	Another useful skill that will probably save your life a few times. Stunning blow will freeze the monster for 8.0 seconds. That is enough time for you to run away from it or run, transform back into human form and use Lucky Scarab and/or Demon Frost Scarab to keep the monster in place without touching you. Keep in mind, however, that it costs one spark.		Another useful skill that will probably save your life a few times. Stunning blow will freeze the monster for 8.0 seconds. That is enough time for you to run away from it or run, transform back into human form and use Lucky Scarab and/or Demon Frost Scarab to keep the monster in place without touching you. Keep in mind, however, that it costs one spark.

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	In PvP, Soul Degeneration has limited uses but it's very essential to use it on the enemy faction crystal (in TW). Sage version is handy for enemies pulling catapults whereas the demon version is handy against classes with natural high evasion (such as assassins and archers).		In PvP, Soul Degeneration has limited uses but it's very essential to use it on the enemy faction crystal (in TW). Sage version is handy for enemies pulling catapults whereas the demon version is handy against classes with natural high evasion (such as assassins and archers).


	;Ironwood Scarab (level 9): Reduces enemy's physical defense by 30% for 10 seconds.		;Ironwood Scarab (level 9): Reduces enemy's physical defense by 30% for 10 seconds.

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	== Debuffer ==		== Debuffer ==
	Venomancers have a lot of debuff and DOT (damage over time) skills which makes them the most ~~powerful~~ debuffers in the game. While every class has a few debuffs, the venomancer have the largest number of debuffs, including the pets, as well as the strongest ones.		Venomancers have a lot of debuff and DOT (damage over time) skills which makes them the most versatile debuffers in the game. While every class has a few debuffs, the venomancer have the largest number of debuffs, including the pets, as well as some of the strongest ones.


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	'''Sage:''' 5m AoE purge. '''Demon:''' shorter cooldown by 5 sec, 25s cooldown.		'''Sage:''' 5m AoE purge. '''Demon:''' shorter cooldown by 5 sec, 25s cooldown.

	Some bosses have self buffs and sometimes those self buffs can hurt a lot. A venomancer purging those self buffs is essential to make the squad's life easier and the risk of deaths smaller. Instances that usually require purge: TT2-2, TT2-3, TT3-X, Nirvana, Caster Nirvana, FCC, Rebirth (Delta, Gamma, etc.), faction base Trials bosses, Warsong bosses.		Some bosses have self buffs and sometimes those self buffs can hurt a lot. A venomancer purging those self buffs is essential to make the squad's life easier and the risk of deaths smaller. Instances that usually require purge: TT2-2, TT2-3, TT3-X, Nirvana, Caster Nirvana, FCC, Rebirth (Delta, Gamma, etc.), faction base Trials bosses, Warsong bosses. It's also very essential in PvP in order to get rid of the opponent's buffs; that can turn your opponent from a tough enemy to an easy kill.


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	'''Sage:''' damage taken increased to 30%. '''Demon:''' damage taken increased to 25%, duration increased to 26 seconds.		'''Sage:''' damage taken increased to 30%. '''Demon:''' damage taken increased to 25%, duration increased to 26 seconds.

	This is the reason the other classes love us. Amplify Damage will make the monsters and the bosses receive more damage resulting in faster killing. Try timing it with the blademaster's Heaven's Flame (the dragons) and the genie skill Extreme Poison for even greater results. It is questioned which one is better but the answer is; they are equal for they shine in different areas. Sage version shines best in short boss fights (eg. normal aps nirvana) whereas demon version is best in longer fights (eg. caster nirvana bosses)		This is the reason the other classes love us in squads. Amplify Damage will make the monsters and the bosses receive more damage resulting in faster killing. Try timing it with the blademaster's Heaven's Flame (the dragons) and the genie skill Extreme Poison for even greater results. It is questioned which one is better but the answer is; they are equal for they shine in different areas. Sage version shines best in short boss fights (eg. normal aps nirvana) whereas demon version is best in longer fights (eg. caster nirvana bosses). It is quite useful on opponents in PvP as well but the situations vary.


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	This particular skill is not very useful but sometimes it may be handy on bosses that have a high regeneration rate such as the Phoenix boss in FCC or bosses that are immune to Amplify Damage in Nirvana. It is rather handy in Caster Nirvana as some bosses spawn guards (most noticeable the third boss) and the squad's focus switches onto them. During that time, the boss is usually left with no damage dealers on it and it regenerates its HP that only adds more time to the killing. Keep in mind that Soul Degeneration will cancel Amplify Damage and vice versa. This skill is mainly wanted for the sage version of it which saves up a lot of time by removing 20% of the HP of the boss (it also reduces experience gained so it should not be used in FCC). While Amplify Damage will cancel Soul Degeneration's curse, the HP reduction will not be canceled so it is recommended to start with Soul Degeneration and follow with Amplify Damage. Note that as of now, all bosses in Caster can be cursed with Amplify Damage. This skill is also handy in the new Advanced Endless Universe at the creation of the pills. You can use it to prevent one of the fires from regenerating its HP.		This particular skill is not very useful but sometimes it may be handy on bosses that have a high regeneration rate such as the Phoenix boss in FCC or bosses that are immune to Amplify Damage in Nirvana. It is rather handy in Caster Nirvana as some bosses spawn guards (most noticeable the third boss) and the squad's focus switches onto them. During that time, the boss is usually left with no damage dealers on it and it regenerates its HP that only adds more time to the killing. Keep in mind that Soul Degeneration will cancel Amplify Damage and vice versa. This skill is mainly wanted for the sage version of it which saves up a lot of time by removing 20% of the HP of the boss (it also reduces experience gained so it should not be used in FCC). While Amplify Damage will cancel Soul Degeneration's curse, the HP reduction will not be canceled so it is recommended to start with Soul Degeneration and follow with Amplify Damage. Note that as of now, all bosses in Caster can be cursed with Amplify Damage. This skill is also handy in the new Advanced Endless Universe at the creation of the pills. You can use it to prevent one of the fires from regenerating its HP.

			In PvP, Soul Degeneration has limited uses but it's very essential to use it on the enemy faction crystal (in TW). Sage version is handy for enemies pulling catapults whereas the demon version is handy against classes with natural high evasion (such as assassins and archers).

	;Ironwood Scarab (level 9): Reduces enemy's physical defense by 30% for 10 seconds.		;Ironwood Scarab (level 9): Reduces enemy's physical defense by 30% for 10 seconds.
	'''Sage:''' reduces the physical defense by 40% for 20 seconds. '''Demon:''' has 20% chance to reduce the physical defense to 0.		'''Sage:''' reduces the physical defense by 40% for 20 seconds. '''Demon:''' has 20% chance to reduce the physical defense to 0.

	A very useful skill for classes that deal physical damage as well as your pets. Remember that it costs some chi so be careful on how you manage it. Demon version is most effective when it is used a lot along with Myriad Rainbow (see below). It is recommended to spam this (along with Myriad) to be effective, especially in instances like Nirvana.		A very useful skill for classes that deal physical damage as well as your pets. Remember that it costs some chi so be careful on how you manage it. Demon version is most effective when it is used a lot along with Myriad Rainbow (see below). It is recommended to spam this (along with Myriad) to be effective, especially in instances like Nirvana. It's also one of the venomancer's biggest nuke skills so use it as often as possible.


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	:Lasts 9 seconds.		:Lasts 9 seconds.

	~~The chance of the DOTs is higher than the chance of the breaks. Perhaps the first has a chance of 50% and the latter has a chance of 20% (just theoretical numbers).~~ It may not be reliable but it's an extra debuff we can add, so why not? Remember that it costs 800MP and some chi so be prepared to burn some MP while using them. Their major advantage is that they are instant and therefore they can be cast quickly and easily.		It may not be reliable but it's an extra debuff we can add, so why not? Remember that it costs 800MP and some chi so be prepared to burn some MP while using them. Their major advantage is that they are instant and therefore they can be cast quickly and easily. Essential skills in PvP as well.


	;Demon Venomous Scarab (level 89): Reduces target's Wood resistance by 30% for 6 seconds.		;Demon Venomous Scarab (level 89): Reduces target's Wood resistance by 30% for 6 seconds.

	A skill that increases your skills' power as well as the mystic's and ~~barbs~~ using Poisonous Fang. It should be used as an opener followed, usually, by Ironwood Scarab.		A skill that increases your skills' power as well as the mystic's and barbarians using Poisonous Fang. It should be used as an opener followed, usually, by Ironwood Scarab.


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	consumes up to 100 chi.		consumes up to 100 chi.

	The description speaks for itself. If you don't have time to cast Metabolic Boost and you have no chi for Bramble Hood, start running away and use Soul Transfusion. With this skill, your MP bar equals a second HP bar. Note that it does not require chi to be used but it is going to burn 100 chi when you use it.		The description speaks for itself. If you don't have time to cast Metabolic Boost and you have no chi for Bramble Hood, start running away and use Soul Transfusion. With this skill, your MP bar equals a second HP bar. Note that it does not require chi to be used but it is going to burn 100 chi when you use it, regardless.


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	;Feral Concentration + Absolute Domain/Demon Summer Sprint/Natural Synergy (level 79): Grants invincibility for 10 seconds but stuns you. (useable in both forms)		;Feral Concentration + Absolute Domain/Forify/Demon Summer Sprint/Natural Synergy (level 79): Grants invincibility for 10 seconds but stuns you. (useable in both forms)

	With Feral Concentration you will become immune to any type of damage but the major drawback is that it stuns you. In order to avoid the stun Absolute Domain/Fortify (genie skill) or Demon Summer Sprint can be used. It consumes one spark. As of the Descent expansion, venomancers can use Natural Synergy in combination of Feral Concentration. The new skill grants a 10 second anti-stun. However, keep in mind that Natural Synergy itself consumes one spark so if you want to use this combination you need at least two sparks.		With Feral Concentration you will become immune to any type of damage but the major drawback is that it stuns you. In order to avoid the stun Absolute Domain/Fortify (genie skill) or Demon Summer Sprint can be used. It consumes one spark. As of the Descent expansion, venomancers can use Natural Synergy in combination of Feral Concentration. The new skill grants a 10 second anti-stun. However, keep in mind that Natural Synergy itself consumes one spark so if you want to use this combination you need at least two sparks.

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	;Feral Concentration + Absolute Domain/Demon Summer Sprint/Natural Synergy (level 79): Grants invincibility for 10 seconds but stuns you.		;Feral Concentration + Absolute Domain/Demon Summer Sprint/Natural Synergy (level 79): Grants invincibility for 10 seconds but stuns you. (useable in both forms)

	With Feral Concentration you will become immune to any type of damage but the major drawback~~, apart from the 3 second channeling,~~ is that it stuns you. In order to avoid the stun Absolute Domain (genie skill) or Demon Summer Sprint can be used. It consumes one spark. As of the Descent expansion, venomancers can use Natural Synergy in combination of Feral Concentration. The new skill grants a 10 second anti-stun. However, keep in mind that Natural Synergy itself consumes one spark so if you want to use this combination you need at least two sparks.		With Feral Concentration you will become immune to any type of damage but the major drawback is that it stuns you. In order to avoid the stun Absolute Domain/Fortify (genie skill) or Demon Summer Sprint can be used. It consumes one spark. As of the Descent expansion, venomancers can use Natural Synergy in combination of Feral Concentration. The new skill grants a 10 second anti-stun. However, keep in mind that Natural Synergy itself consumes one spark so if you want to use this combination you need at least two sparks.

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	'''Tips for debuffing. ~~Combinations and tricks!~~'''		'''Tips for debuffing.'''
	*'''1.''' Amplify Damage has the same cooldown as the blademaster's Heaven's Flame so it's possible to time both skills all the time. Amplify Damage should be cast first, not the opposite as the Heaven's Flame debuff is shorter in duration.		*'''1.''' Amplify Damage has the same cooldown as the blademaster's Heaven's Flame so it's possible to time both skills all the time. Amplify Damage should be cast first, not the opposite as the Heaven's Flame debuff is shorter in duration.
	*'''2.''' The typical combination/order of debuffs is: (Sage Soul Degeneration)/(Demon Crush Vigor) -> Amplify Damage -> (Extreme Poison) -> (Tangling Mire)-> Myriad Rainbow Fox Form -> Myriad Rainbow Human Form -> (Demon Venomous Scarab) -> Ironwood Scarab -> Howl (Pet) -> Pierce (Pet - if you are demon and Ironwood/Myriad didn't proc) -> repeat.		*'''2.''' The typical combination/order of debuffs is: (Sage Soul Degeneration)/(Demon Crush Vigor) -> Amplify Damage -> (Extreme Poison) -> (Tangling Mire)-> Myriad Rainbow Fox Form -> Myriad Rainbow Human Form -> (Demon Venomous Scarab) -> Ironwood Scarab -> Howl (Pet) -> Pierce (Pet - if you are demon and Ironwood/Myriad didn't proc) -> repeat.
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	Another useful skill that will probably save your life a few times. Stunning blow will freeze the monster for 8.0 seconds. That is enough time for you to run away from it or run, transform back into human form and use Lucky Scarab and/or Demon Frost Scarab to keep the monster in place without touching you. Keep in mind, however, that it costs one spark.		Another useful skill that will probably save your life a few times. Stunning blow will freeze the monster for 8.0 seconds. That is enough time for you to run away from it or run, transform back into human form and use Lucky Scarab and/or Demon Frost Scarab to keep the monster in place without touching you. Keep in mind, however, that it costs one spark.


			;Fossilized Curse (level 100): reduces target's accuracy by 300% and attack rate by 100%, also removes magic buffs.

			This is the venomancer's strongest debuff against physical mobs and bosses. It is quite handy but it consumes one spark and it has a 60 second cool down so it may be situational. It's nice to use against hard hitting bosses.


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	*'''Second Wind:''' instantly restores some HP.		*'''Second Wind:''' instantly restores some HP.
	*'''Holy Path:''' increases movement speed to 15.0 m/s.		*'''Holy Path:''' increases movement speed to 15.0 m/s.
	*'''Absolute Domain:''' makes yourself ~~and squad members within 5 meters~~ immune to all damage for 4.0 seconds and immune to immobilization for 2 seconds afterwards.		*'''Absolute Domain:''' makes yourself immune to all damage for 4.0 seconds and immune to immobilization for 2 seconds afterwards.
	*'''Bramble Rage:''' causes 4261.2 Earth and Wood damage to all enemies within 15 meters and interrupts their spell channeling.		*'''Bramble Rage:''' causes 4261.2 Earth and Wood damage to all enemies within 15 meters and interrupts their spell channeling.
	*'''Expel:''' causes the target to be silenced but also grants immunity to physical damage for 9.0 seconds.		*'''Expel:''' causes the target to be silenced but also grants immunity to physical damage for 9.0 seconds.
	*'''Earthquake:''' deals damage, interrupts channeling, and knocks back. (Close range)		*'''Earthquake:''' deals damage, interrupts channeling, and knocks back. (Close range)
	*'''Lightning Chaser:''' deals lightning damage and interrupts channeling. (Long range)		*'''Lightning Chaser:''' deals lightning damage and interrupts channeling. (Long range)
	*'''Weakness:''' decreases target's attack speed.
	*'''Badge of Courage:''' has a chance to remove stun.		*'''Badge of Courage:''' has a chance to remove stun.
			*'''Fortify:''' makes you immune to movement debuffs.


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	The venomancer has only one buff '''Bramble Guard (level 16)''' which reflects 60% of damage received for 10 minutes (Sage: lasts 20 minutes, Demon: returns 75%). This should be cast on the tank of the squad (who is usually a barbarian or a blademaster). Reflects not only helps the tank "deal" more damage but also helps him generate more aggro.		The venomancer has only one buff '''Bramble Guard (level 16)''' which reflects 60% of damage received for 10 minutes (Sage: lasts 20 minutes, Demon: returns 75%). This should be cast on the tank of the squad (who is usually a barbarian or a blademaster). Reflects not only helps the tank "deal" more damage but also helps him generate more aggro.

	Remember that Bramble Guard generates aggro when the person with it is attacked, thus it generally should not be cast on classes that ~~have to~~ stay away from monsters, such as ~~wizards, psychics, archers,~~ mystics~~, and clerics~~ (unless one of those classes are tanking). If you would like to offer them the buff, general consensus is to ask first. Just having bramble cast on you alone will not generate aggro. Bramble simply adds to the aggro you '''already have''' when a mob attacks you with a melee attack. The amount of aggro generated from bramble is very small in comparison with player skills. If a mob is beating on a character who shouldn't have aggro long enough that bramble actually makes a difference, it's not the fault of bramble, there's something else wrong with the squad.		Remember that Bramble Guard generates aggro when the person with it is attacked, thus it generally should not be cast on classes that generally should stay away from monsters, such as clerics and mystics (unless one of those classes are tanking). If you would like to offer them the buff, general consensus is to ask first. Just having bramble cast on you alone will not generate aggro. Bramble simply adds to the aggro you '''already have''' when a mob attacks you with a melee attack. The amount of aggro generated from bramble is very small in comparison with player skills. If a mob is beating on a character who shouldn't have aggro long enough that bramble actually makes a difference, it's not the fault of bramble, there's something else wrong with the squad.

	Another essential skill of the venomancer is '''Lending Hand (level 46)''' which passes a spark to a friendly target (Sage: has 25% chance to cast without consuming a spark, Demon: has 25% chance to transfer two sparks. Please note that both versions have a significant cooldown reduction which makes Lending Hand more spammable). Demon venomancers can use Cloud Eruption, they can also learn the demon version of Crush Vigor which has 50% change to give a spark, it's a nice opener before Amplify Damage if you lack chi (but make sure you're not too late with your amp!). Sage venomancers have several skills who grant them extra chi but they could still be benefited by a genie chi skill.		Another essential skill of the venomancer is '''Lending Hand (level 46)''' which passes a spark to a friendly target (Sage: has 25% chance to cast without consuming a spark, Demon: has 25% chance to transfer two sparks. Please note that both versions have a significant cooldown reduction which makes Lending Hand more spammable). Demon venomancers can use Cloud Eruption, they can also learn the demon version of Crush Vigor which has 50% change to give a spark, it's a nice opener before Amplify Damage if you lack chi (but make sure you're not too late with your amp!). Sage venomancers have several skills who grant them extra chi but they could still be benefited by a genie chi skill.

	Sparks should be passed to the tank, barbarians especially need chi for their main aggro skill Flesh Ream. You can also pass a spark to the barbarian after he uses Invoke (which ~~eats~~ 2 sparks) or after they use Spark Eruption. ~~In FCC, sparks~~ should be passed to clerics after they use Regeneration Aura (BB). In Caster Nirvana, make sure the cleric(s) always have enough chi for BB, it's very essential there. The same applies to Warsong. In normal Nirvana, spark may be passed to the blademaster(s) for more frequent Heaven's Flame. Never hesitate to ask your squad whether they need a spark or not. Communication is the key.		Sparks should be passed to the tank, barbarians especially need chi for their main aggro skill Flesh Ream. You can also pass a spark to the barbarian after he uses Invoke (which consumes 2 sparks) or after they use Spark Eruption. Sparks should also be passed to clerics after they use Regeneration Aura (BB). Never hesitate to ask your squad whether they need a spark or not. Communication is the key.
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