[Miller]

I'm pretty sure we're all on the same page when it comes to the HP cost being lower or removed. Ofc, like I mentioned, if we are going to lower/remove the cost, giving it a CD would balance it out. So we don't have another BOI situation.

And yes, given what Miller shown, that is correct however, once you factor the HP cost, let's say, 10% of 800, than the HP you lost that turn is 43 + 80, a lot more than the 119 you would have taken lol.

The situation it's decent are large group fights, if you manage to mark each individual (And hope they don't just ignore you), or an evade base build that's standing in punishment range (1v1).

The post was more so to illustrate that rank 4 painproof works and provides 60% DR as described in my prior post; so the bit of 'a lot more than the 119 you would've taken' is a bit disingenuous considering average base damage numbers often range in 250-300 and sometimes hit you twice or three times in a turn instead of a small 126 damage hit for the sole purpose of proving something.

This skill has a lot of situational value, large group fights and evasive builds having an edge with it are one of the most notable ones yes; but this skill has enough value to reduce all damage below 300~ to zero with almost no defensive stat investment whatsoever with certain set ups. While I don't think it's enough to elevate it to a 'great' skill given the cost; it's incredibly undervalued as a situational DR that excels with multiple attacks thrown at the wielder in either a group fight, against a summoner or certain classes with solid 1m damage options. (Engineer)

If I want to give my honest opinion, this skill more so needs a rework rather than a buff; Ghost really doesn't need another less situational damage reduction button while wraithguard is one of the most potent forms of DR in the game and armor exists in its current state of applying at the end of calc. But if it had to be buffed and remain functionally the same? An HP cost reduction(still total) and CD of 2 rounds is the way to go.