After seeing Firebats in action in the beta, I think it will be a very viable endgame short range AoE. Runed firebats hit for 156-234/s at level 60, which is virtually the same damage as runed Disintegrate (188-234/s). Throw in the "Vermin" passive (+20% to Firebats, Corpse Spiders, and Toads) and you will really do a frightening amount of damage. Compared to Disintegrate, Firebats have shorter range but a much wider AoE.
The problem with Firebats is mana cost, and taking damage while standing still to cast the Bats. Therefore: Soul Harvest (Mana Rune) - Used to restore mana to 100% and buff Attack prior to channeling Bats. Grasp of the Dead (Life Globe Rune) + Life Globe passives - After killing stuff with bats, regain lost health and mana rapidly. Zombie Dogs (Life Leech) - Used for safety, since you are likely to take lots of damage casting firebats at close range. Mass Confusion (Spawn Zombie Dogs) - Used to quickly rebuild your meatshield if the zombie dogs die. Good for safety. Leaping Spiders - Spiders have good single target DPS, in contrast with Bats which are largely a multitarget AoE.
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After seeing Firebats in action in the beta, I think it will be a very viable endgame short range AoE. Runed firebats hit for 156-234/s at level 60, which is virtually the same damage as runed Disintegrate (188-234/s). Throw in the "Vermin" passive (+20% to Firebats, Corpse Spiders, and Toads) and you will really do a frightening amount of damage. Compared to Disintegrate, Firebats have shorter range but a much wider AoE.
The problem with Firebats is mana cost, and taking damage while standing still to cast the Bats. Therefore:
Soul Harvest (Mana Rune) - Used to restore mana to 100% and buff Attack prior to channeling Bats.
Grasp of the Dead (Life Globe Rune) + Life Globe passives - After killing stuff with bats, regain lost health and mana rapidly.
Zombie Dogs (Life Leech) - Used for safety, since you are likely to take lots of damage casting firebats at close range.
Mass Confusion (Spawn Zombie Dogs) - Used to quickly rebuild your meatshield if the zombie dogs die. Good for safety.
Leaping Spiders - Spiders have good single target DPS, in contrast with Bats which are largely a multitarget AoE.