4.05 patch: to 7 Fell cleaves or not 7 Fell cleaves?

[samanator13]

So if I do my math correctly..

wouldn't the 300 Potency from Upheaval + 200 from 2 Onslaughts come out to 500?

The same potency as an extra Fell Cleave?... I assume the difference being that 500 comes out in between GCDs rather than having to squeeze in another?

[ArianeEwah]

So if I do my math correctly..

wouldn't the 300 Potency from Upheaval + 200 from 2 Onslaughts come out to 500?

The same potency as an extra Fell Cleave?... I assume the difference being that 500 comes out in between GCDs rather than having to squeeze in another?

Partially right.

To fit another FC into your rotation you actually need the skill speed value for it. Not entirely sure what value/GCD, something around 2.4s.

Furthermore you can empower Upheaval by combining it with Thrill of Battle, increasing it's potency up to 360 (considering you are at full HP, overwise it might be less).

And you mentioned yourself, you need to fit in another GCD which could be a Heavy Swing (150 additional potency).

Conclusion: Upheaval + 2 Onslaught are by far better than a Fell Cleave, and you don't stay on 5 Beast Gauge points.