Quote Originally Posted by Dante_V View Post
Just an FYI, the totals aren't relevant until 60. At 53 it will likely be a dps loss, at end game it is most certainly a net gain. I wouldn't pass judgment against it until you get the rest of your abilities.
Even in concept alone it's been terribly implemented if a skill is quite literally useless when you gain it because it is a damage loss or does absolutely nothing to boost your damage or versatility.