About SMN/SCH's Bane

I only noticed it when I was actively seeking the refresh proc when attacking dummies. As others have said, the 15% proc rate is too low too care about it. It's a nice cherry on top of the sundae that is Bane.

However, after you have casted your DoTs so many times that you can do them in your sleep, you begin to instinctively know when to refresh them manually and if it seems like your DoTs are lasting longer than you're used to, it is likely the refresh proc'd.

It's worth noting that the refresh effect will not trigger if their durations are already longer than their base as a result of using Contagion. Back at launch this wasn't the case and this 15% chance actually hurt SMN dps as it reset extended dots back to their base durations. It's really a pretty pointless secondary effect though as it contributes next to nothing.

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Originally Posted by Alberel

It's worth noting that the refresh effect will not trigger if their durations are already longer than their base as a result of using Contagion. Back at launch this wasn't the case and this 15% chance actually hurt SMN dps as it reset extended dots back to their base durations. It's really a pretty pointless secondary effect though as it contributes next to nothing.

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If it was more reliable, or ff we had an ability to guarantee its proc, then a specific DoT application would be required to maximize its contribution. Maybe they'll give us something in the not too distant future, and we could put all of that in a hotkey.