AST Sect Theory

[Cynfael]

The Diurnal AST will always cast fewer spells for more returns if they do it right. The HoT ticks are what help you follow with a Benefic I rather than II, for example. And yes, being able to apply your HoT whenever you want to = on-demand. Contrast with SCH's only HoT, which is tied to a 60 second CD and a specific fairy.

I think you severely underestimate the usefulness of HoTs because you only perceive them as tacked-on overhealing rather than as a key component in your healing strategy.

[Apeiron]

The Diurnal AST will always cast fewer spells for more returns if they do it right. The HoT ticks are what help you follow with a Benefic I rather than II, for example.

I think you severely underestimate the usefulness of HoTs because you only perceive them as tacked-on overhealing rather than as a key component in your healing strategy.

I don't consider them tacked on any more than the WHM's HoT. Even with the ticks being followed by a Benefic I, they still do not match a Benefic I from Nocturast because the Noctast starts off with Benefic I, and not A. Benefic.