...seems a bit much for certain things in the patch notes.

I don't think a Malm Kelp "Requires" Precision Hookset to catch it simply "Can" be caught that way.

Same with the heading on Viper/Pictomancer gear, it "Can" be used by Vipers or Pictomancers depending if that is the job you have equipped but could just as easily be used by other classes listed if other classes are listed.