1) yes, as far as I know, I don't pve much on my HR.
2) hits at least 5, I've hit everyone on a node in pvp. In pve I've seen it crit for 5-6k without debuffs beyond plaguefire, and 10k+ during HE's. (My pow is about 5k).
3) very short cast time, nearly instant, and instant damage.
I made one during the event, never regretted it. An extra aoe encounter every 30 seconds, great if you're a class without many area encounters.
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1) Yes
2) Yes, i think its 5
3) it is instant
2) hits at least 5, I've hit everyone on a node in pvp. In pve I've seen it crit for 5-6k without debuffs beyond plaguefire, and 10k+ during HE's. (My pow is about 5k).
3) very short cast time, nearly instant, and instant damage.
I made one during the event, never regretted it. An extra aoe encounter every 30 seconds, great if you're a class without many area encounters.