Quote Originally Posted by Thunda_Cat_SMASH View Post
Oh, I agree that shadow flare should be used for damage! I was disagreeing with the notion that Shadow flare is effective mitigation, since any players that might pick up a tank could get the wrong impression. Namely, "Shadow flare up! I don't need CD- Why'd I go splat."
your point is valid, I agree. But I would also like to point out, the best way to mitigate damage is killing off the source of said damage. In that term, it fulfill it job wonderfully