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| − | * A [[weapon chain]] can be attached to a melee weapon. These |
+ | * A [[weapon chain]] can be attached to a melee weapon, reducing the duration of disarm effects, usually by 60%. These appear as a small white spark spinning around the weapon. They are considered permanent item augments, and attaching one will replace any other permanent augments currently on the weapon (including enchants). |
* Certain items (such as {{Item|Death Grips}}) have this same ability without needing to be enchanted. |
* Certain items (such as {{Item|Death Grips}}) have this same ability without needing to be enchanted. |
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* Disarm-resistance mechanics were changed in [[Patch 2.3.0]] and later in [[Patch 4.0.6]]. Previously, a number of items and some talents provided immunity to disarm. These have all been changed to reducing the duration of disarm effects by 60%. |
* Disarm-resistance mechanics were changed in [[Patch 2.3.0]] and later in [[Patch 4.0.6]]. Previously, a number of items and some talents provided immunity to disarm. These have all been changed to reducing the duration of disarm effects by 60%. |
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* Disarming is highly useful against mobs that wield weapons, which almost strictly means [[humanoid]]s and [[demons]]. The damage reduction is marked, as much as 50-70%. For soloing, the cooldown is short enough that you can use it on each mob. For grouping, it can be used in tougher battles to nullify an attacker for 10 seconds while concentrating on another. |
* Disarming is highly useful against mobs that wield weapons, which almost strictly means [[humanoid]]s and [[demons]]. The damage reduction is marked, as much as 50-70%. For soloing, the cooldown is short enough that you can use it on each mob. For grouping, it can be used in tougher battles to nullify an attacker for 10 seconds while concentrating on another. |
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* Disarming a mob will earn you its undying hatred; it will generate a high amount of threat and is likely to stay on you for the duration of the fight (provided that nobody else does anything drastic to get its attention). |
* Disarming a mob will earn you its undying hatred; it will generate a high amount of threat and is likely to stay on you for the duration of the fight (provided that nobody else does anything drastic to get its attention). |
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| + | * Disarming players can also prevent them from using many of their abilities. |
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* Disarmed hunters cannot use [[Wing Clip]] until they get their weapon back. However, being disarmed does not prevent them from fleeing or setting [[hunter trap|traps]], so it is better to use [[Hamstring]] on the initial [[Charge]]. |
* Disarmed hunters cannot use [[Wing Clip]] until they get their weapon back. However, being disarmed does not prevent them from fleeing or setting [[hunter trap|traps]], so it is better to use [[Hamstring]] on the initial [[Charge]]. |
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Revision as of 19:07, 2 May 2012
- For the warrior ability, see
[Disarm].
Disarm is a crowd control ability that removes the target's main hand weapon for a short time. This has the effect of slightly lowering a mob's damage, but usually shows a greater effect against players.
Abilities with disarming effects include 
[Psychic Horror] (Priest), [Disarm] (Warrior) and 
[Dismantle] (Rogue).
Counters
- A weapon chain can be attached to a melee weapon, reducing the duration of disarm effects, usually by 60%. These appear as a small white spark spinning around the weapon. They are considered permanent item augments, and attaching one will replace any other permanent augments currently on the weapon (including enchants).
- Certain items (such as
[Death Grips]) have this same ability without needing to be enchanted. - Disarm-resistance mechanics were changed in Patch 2.3.0 and later in Patch 4.0.6. Previously, a number of items and some talents provided immunity to disarm. These have all been changed to reducing the duration of disarm effects by 60%.
Tips and Tactics
- As stated above, you will typically see the greatest effect when used against melee players.
- Disarming is highly useful against mobs that wield weapons, which almost strictly means humanoids and demons. The damage reduction is marked, as much as 50-70%. For soloing, the cooldown is short enough that you can use it on each mob. For grouping, it can be used in tougher battles to nullify an attacker for 10 seconds while concentrating on another.
- Disarming a mob will earn you its undying hatred; it will generate a high amount of threat and is likely to stay on you for the duration of the fight (provided that nobody else does anything drastic to get its attention).
- Disarming players can also prevent them from using many of their abilities.
- Disarmed hunters cannot use [Wing Clip] until they get their weapon back. However, being disarmed does not prevent them from fleeing or setting traps, so it is better to use [Hamstring] on the initial [Charge].
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.6 (2011-02-08): All disarm reduction effects now reduce duration by 60% up from 50%. In addition, PvP trinkets will now clear disarm effects.
- Patch 2.3.0 (2007-11-13): Is now subject to diminishing returns in PvP.
