Felguard Mana Issues, Help?

Stewieg · June 10, 2008, 08:35 PM

I'm having some trouble with the FG build, I'm generally fine for mana, but my Felguard is constantly on low mana, and usually can't keep aggro.

What strategies should I employ in order to keep the FG's mana topped up?

I'm using a 6/44/11 build, I was wondering if taking the point out of Imp LT and putting it into mana feed would have any affect at all?

EDIT: Argh, browsing multiple boards ftl. This doesn't belong here, should be in talent discussion, my bad.

Stew

Necronomis · June 10, 2008, 08:37 PM

one point in mana feed should be enough. You should be in group with a shadowpriest to be effective.

Pernicious · June 10, 2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Necronomis

one point in mana feed should be enough. You should be in group with a shadowpriest to be effective.

Bingo.

I tried 3/3 mana feed and it basically filled up my pets mana with one life tap. Having 1/3 as I do now still leaves my pet low when I give it free rein of all its abilities to use as it pleases, but with a spriest or even pally/shammy buff, it balances out pretty nicely.

Another trick is to simply turn off its abilities and manually use them when you need them. Often the pet will waste mana taunting mobs that are basically dead when your not likely to pull threat or one shadowbolt away from killing it. This will save you a lot of pet mana.

Stewieg · June 11, 2008, 06:28 AM

I've settled for 5/45/11, 2 points in mana feed and it seems to fix my problem.

Stew

TiaMaster · June 11, 2008, 06:44 AM

Still, turn off autocast for everything and practice manually fighting- just like practicing with the Felpup.

RomaGoth · June 11, 2008, 09:31 AM

I respecced to demonology last week. I have one point in mana feed and havent really ran into mana problems with the felguard (heh, his name is Hattom, lol). I find myself low on mana quite often though and life tapping ftw!!

Anyway, turn off his abilities and manually use them. It is good practice for raiding/instances too and it saves tons of mana. Pretty much what the others here have already said. I just feel the need to be involved in conversation

Stewieg · June 11, 2008, 11:08 AM

I've been doing a lot of PvP recently, and have found this new FG spec -very- refreshing for my Warlock. It takes a much greater deal of skill in my opinion to both micro manage your Felguard and keep yourself from being too hurt.

A lot of fun.

However, yes, I'll be looking at taking that extra point in Mana Feed out eventually, I just think it's necessary as I learn the micro-management section of the spec.

Stew

Cynic · June 11, 2008, 12:50 PM

1/3 is all you need for raiding and pvp (Cleave/Intercept) but if you're doing a lot of solo work I'd recommend 2/3 just so you can leave taunt on autocast and not worry so much about aggro.

Stewieg · June 12, 2008, 01:47 AM

Heh, that was my reasoning yeah, I was just finding it a bit tricky having to deal with manual casting of all of the FG's abilities so I'd leave them on Auto-cast which would just drain my mana slowly.

Cheers for all the help folks :D.

Stew

widgetlock · June 13, 2008, 09:38 AM

I hate to grind/farm without at least 2/3 in Mana Feed. What the point of him having a big axe if he can't swing it!

For Karazhan 1/3 is fine. Also I turn off intercept (and anguish, duh) in raids - tanks don't like it when you stun their targets.

June 10, 2008, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stewieg Lurker Character Info Stewieg 70 Blood Elf Warlock Nagrand US PvE PvP Guild: Silence Talent Spec: 6/44/11	Felguard Mana Issues, Help? I'm having some trouble with the FG build, I'm generally fine for mana, but my Felguard is constantly on low mana, and usually can't keep aggro. What strategies should I employ in order to keep the FG's mana topped up? I'm using a 6/44/11 build, I was wondering if taking the point out of Imp LT and putting it into mana feed would have any affect at all? EDIT: Argh, browsing multiple boards ftl. This doesn't belong here, should be in talent discussion, my bad. Stew

June 10, 2008, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Necronomis Member Character Info Necronomis 70 Undead Warlock Ysera US PvE Guild: Teamsters Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/21/40	Re: Felguard Mana Issues, Help? one point in mana feed should be enough. You should be in group with a shadowpriest to be effective.

June 11, 2008, 06:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stewieg Lurker Character Info Stewieg 70 Blood Elf Warlock Nagrand US PvE PvP Guild: Silence Talent Spec: 6/44/11	Re: Felguard Mana Issues, Help? I've settled for 5/45/11, 2 points in mana feed and it seems to fix my problem. Stew

June 11, 2008, 06:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
TiaMaster Subscriber Character Info Tianshaan 70 Human Warlock Terokkar US PvE Guild: Vae Victus Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 23/38/0	Re: Felguard Mana Issues, Help? Still, turn off autocast for everything and practice manually fighting- just like practicing with the Felpup.

June 11, 2008, 09:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
RomaGoth Lock of All Trades Character Info RomaGoth 70 Human Warlock Durotan US PvE Guild: Ultima Forsan Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/8/53	Re: Felguard Mana Issues, Help? I respecced to demonology last week. I have one point in mana feed and havent really ran into mana problems with the felguard (heh, his name is Hattom, lol). I find myself low on mana quite often though and life tapping ftw!! Anyway, turn off his abilities and manually use them. It is good practice for raiding/instances too and it saves tons of mana. Pretty much what the others here have already said. I just feel the need to be involved in conversation

June 11, 2008, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Stewieg Lurker Character Info Stewieg 70 Blood Elf Warlock Nagrand US PvE PvP Guild: Silence Talent Spec: 6/44/11	Re: Felguard Mana Issues, Help? I've been doing a lot of PvP recently, and have found this new FG spec -very- refreshing for my Warlock. It takes a much greater deal of skill in my opinion to both micro manage your Felguard and keep yourself from being too hurt. A lot of fun. However, yes, I'll be looking at taking that extra point in Mana Feed out eventually, I just think it's necessary as I learn the micro-management section of the spec. Stew

June 11, 2008, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cynic Member Character Info Cynicism 70 Blood Elf Warlock Kel'Thuzad US PvP Guild: Mooninites Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 27/34/0	Re: Felguard Mana Issues, Help? 1/3 is all you need for raiding and pvp (Cleave/Intercept) but if you're doing a lot of solo work I'd recommend 2/3 just so you can leave taunt on autocast and not worry so much about aggro.

June 12, 2008, 01:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stewieg Lurker Character Info Stewieg 70 Blood Elf Warlock Nagrand US PvE PvP Guild: Silence Talent Spec: 6/44/11	Re: Felguard Mana Issues, Help? Heh, that was my reasoning yeah, I was just finding it a bit tricky having to deal with manual casting of all of the FG's abilities so I'd leave them on Auto-cast which would just drain my mana slowly. Cheers for all the help folks :D. Stew

June 13, 2008, 09:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
widgetlock Registered Character Info Widgetwarior 70 Orc Warlock Kilrogg Euro PvE Guild: The Bloodhound Company Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 9/41/11	Re: Felguard Mana Issues, Help? I hate to grind/farm without at least 2/3 in Mana Feed. What the point of him having a big axe if he can't swing it! For Karazhan 1/3 is fine. Also I turn off intercept (and anguish, duh) in raids - tanks don't like it when you stun their targets.