Thread: What should WHM 4.0 have been?

Originally Posted by Ayleth_Sunshard

- Casting Plenary Indulgence will remove all confession stacks from targets standing in the ability range and grant Absolution to them, which has the following effects:

* 10/15/20% temporary maximum hp, while restoring the amount increased, for 5/10/15 seconds, varying upon stacks consumed.
* 5/7/10% haste for 5/10/15 seconds, varying upon stacks consumed.
* 5/10/15% increase to HP recovery via healing magic cast by the WHM for 5/10/15 seconds, varying upon stacks consumed.
* No effects without stacks.

I really like this idea. I would actually combine it with my "Bubble" trait idea earlier. Have Overheal be potency based for temp HP, and PI be max HP based.

The more I think about it, the more temporary HP makes sense. Regen, Tetra, Assize, Benediction, Medica 2, hell just plain old Crits. WHM is constantly overhealing. It becoming a protective and preemptive mechanic would be perfect for the closing the skill gap SE seeks to lessen. From newbs spamming cure to vets cushioning tanks for busters (This would be great given Whm needs more ways to preempt big damage), in dungeons and raids, and in any part comp.

It would serve as a great balancing factor for the healers as well. WHM + Ast/Sch would provide ample "shielding" and superior safety, but less DPS. In this sense Whm would become what I feel Pld is gonna be. The obvious choice for progression and learning, but not meant for a farm, which I'm actually okay with, because that still means regular, wanted and appreciated use.