Living Bomb Improvement Suggestion
Hello fellow mages,
Since Fire Mage AoE is basically dead, I propose a simple but effective change:
Suggested Change
Make Living Bomb detonate on the target’s death—or better yet, make this effect baseline.
Why is this needed?
Currently, Living Bomb takes 10 seconds to explode, but most trash mobs die much faster. This makes it completely useless in AoE situations.
Mage AoE Issues
As a Fire Mage with 4/6-set T3, our AoE toolkit is extremely limited:
- Flamestrike – Very weak.
- Arcane Explosion – The only real AoE option.
How This Fits With the New Set Bonus
The new 4-piece Scarlet Enclave set bonus introduces:
- Frozen Orb (Frost) – 25 seconds duration.
- Arcane Blast – 10% chance to trigger Arcane Barrage.
- Fire Blast – 5-second cooldown reduction.
Adding “Living Bomb detonates when the target dies” would perfectly complement these changes and revive Fire Mage AoE viability.
Even better, this mechanic should be baseline, as it fits perfectly with the theme and name of Living Bomb!
Final Thoughts
This change would be a simple yet effective buff that aligns with the direction of the new set bonuses. Fire Mages need a reliable AoE tool, and this fix would make Living Bomb a useful spell again.
What do you all think?