Quote Originally Posted by Strident View Post
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True enough, tempered will is a weak cooldown compared to many others and in many cases lacks utility. But remember it also removes bind and heavy which is pretty common of an effect outside of the raiding area and can be seen from time to time in raids when you get hit (YES, get hit which as much as you wish you wouldn't HAPPENS from time to time) and potentially avoid a wipe because you're slowed and can't get out of AoE or do mechanics. It's also good for PvP as a small sidenote.

It's true it's a small silly cooldown with VERY specific usage but PLD have loads and loads of cooldowns and not all of them can be "reduce % damage" or "increase % blockrate", it would be pretty lame and boring so some of them oughta be... original?