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− | '''Horrify''' is a | + | [[File:IconHorrify.png|left]] |
+ | [[File:Horrify.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Horrify in action.]] | ||
+ | '''Horrify''' is a Defensive [[Witch Doctor skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 8. It's a sort of curse, frightening any enemies near the Witch Doctor into running away for a short time. | ||
+ | Fleeing enemies are just like characters forced to run by the [[Nightmarish]] elite modifier; moving uncontrollably away in a straight line and very vulnerable to being struck. If a monster moves into a corner while horrified, it will simply stand still, a sitting duck for any sort of damage until the duration of the skill wears off. In a way this skill can be thought of as a debuff that makes monsters vulnerable to attack, rather than a tool to actually make monsters run away. | ||
+ | Horrify works on players as well, and is a dangerous weapon in the [[Arena]]. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
− | + | The Witch Doctor frightens away any enemies in his immediate vicinity. The spell is cast from the WD; it's not something you can target at an enemy some distance away, which makes it more useful for personal defense, but useless in most tactical situations. | |
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+ | ==Skill Rune Effects== | ||
+ | Refer to the [[Horrify rune effects]] article for thorough descriptions of all five rune effects in this skill, including screenshots, videos, and strategy tips. | ||
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+ | {{skill description header}} | ||
+ | <skill subcat="Spirit spell" class="WitchDoctor">Horrify</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Phobia">Horrify</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Stalker">Horrify</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Face of Death">Horrify</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Frightening Aspect">Horrify</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Ruthless Terror">Horrify</skill> | ||
==Skill Design== | ==Skill Design== | ||
− | A useful skill if you are caught unprepared or are surrounded, buying precious time to retaliate. It can be also used to help out team mates who've been swarmed. Furthermore, players can try to take out a pack of enemies, damage them, horrify until | + | [[Image:Horrify1.jpg|thumb|300px|Horrifying some [[Ghoul]]s.]] |
+ | A useful [[skill]] if you are caught unprepared or are surrounded, buying precious time to retaliate. It can be also used to help out team mates who've been swarmed. Furthermore, players can try to take out a pack of enemies, damage them, horrify until other spells [[cooldown]] and try again. | ||
+ | Very useful for defending against melee attackers, whether monsters or in the [[Arena]]. It could be a life-saver when playing [[hardcore]]. | ||
+ | Enemies afflicted by Horrify show a glowing green skull over their heads, demonstrating why they are running. | ||
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− | + | ===Video=== | |
− | + | A video of Horrify in use can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel]. | |
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+ | <youtube>NwP1dMH4pSo</youtube> | ||
==Synergies== | ==Synergies== | ||
− | + | The following [[Witch Doctor passives]] provide a benefit to Horrify, runed or not: | |
+ | {{skill description header}} | ||
+ | <skill class="WitchDoctor">Spirit Vessel</skill> | ||
+ | <skill class="WitchDoctor">Rush of Essence</skill> | ||
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+ | ==Development== | ||
+ | '''Horrify''' was first seen in the [[WWI 2008]] build. Besides moving from the old [[Voodoo Skill Tree]] to the [[Spirit Skill Tree]], it stayed very much the same as of [[BlizzCon 2009]]. | ||
+ | It remained the same at [[BlizzCon 2010]], where it was one of the default skills on the pre-made [[Battle Arena]] Witch Doctor. It was very useful in the Arena, mostly in case of sudden encounters with Barbarians, as [[Flux]] noted:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/] | ||
− | + | <blockquote>''One that I saw used seldom, but to great effect when it was. It utterly frustrated Barbarians, since just when they had the Witch Doctor lined up... they’d go running in the other direction, unable to control their character for a couple of seconds. If the WD were smart, he could actually lure in a Barb, Horrify him, tack on a [[Grasp of the Dead]], release the [[Summon Zombie Dog|hounds]], and then and then [[Sacrifice|blow them up]]. I never saw this done, but it was fun to imagine.</blockquote> | |
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+ | ===Beta=== | ||
+ | Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Horrify became a level 8 skill. [[Flux]] tried it out again, and found it to be pretty much a panic button:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/witch-doctor-beta-skills-mega-report-part-two] | ||
− | + | <blockquote>''You’ve got to be very quick with your reactions to make this skill useful; the instant you cast it you’ve got to switch back to your attack skill and get some kills while they run away, or else run like an emo girl’s eyeliner. And even that might not work, since all the monsters move directly away from you, so you’ll probably be running right beside some of them, no matter which direction you choose.</blockquote> | |
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+ | The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Horrify was classified as a Terror skill and moved to level 9. For [[Beta Patch 15]], it was re-classified as a Defensive skill and moved to level 8. | ||
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+ | ===Previous Versions=== | ||
+ | See the [[Witch Doctor skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Horrify and other Witch Doctor skills. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Media== | ==Media== | ||
− | + | Horrify can be seen in action on video here: | |
− | * [ | + | * [[Skill Animations Videos#Witch Doctor Video|Video: August 2011 Witch Doctor Skill Animations]] |
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+ | You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery: | ||
+ | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures] | ||
+ | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Horrify&cat=all '''Horrify''' specific gallery contents] | ||
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− | + | ==References== | |
− | == | + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/witch-doctor-gameplay-report/ BlizzCon 2008 Witch Doctor Gameplay Report] |
− | + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats] | |
− | -- | + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report] |
+ | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011 | ||
+ | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/witch-doctor-beta-skills-mega-report-part-two Witch Doctor Beta Skills Mega-report: Part Two] — IncGamers 1st Oct 2011 | ||
+ | * [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/witch-doctor/active/ Witch Doctor Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site | ||
− | + | {{Skill navbox Diablo III|WD|defensive}} | |
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− | + | [[category:Witch Doctor skills]] | |
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Latest revision as of 22:43, 6 June 2012
Horrify is a Defensive Witch Doctor skill unlocked at level 8. It's a sort of curse, frightening any enemies near the Witch Doctor into running away for a short time.
Fleeing enemies are just like characters forced to run by the Nightmarish elite modifier; moving uncontrollably away in a straight line and very vulnerable to being struck. If a monster moves into a corner while horrified, it will simply stand still, a sitting duck for any sort of damage until the duration of the skill wears off. In a way this skill can be thought of as a debuff that makes monsters vulnerable to attack, rather than a tool to actually make monsters run away.
Horrify works on players as well, and is a dangerous weapon in the Arena.
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Background[edit | edit source]
The Witch Doctor frightens away any enemies in his immediate vicinity. The spell is cast from the WD; it's not something you can target at an enemy some distance away, which makes it more useful for personal defense, but useless in most tactical situations.
Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]
Refer to the Horrify rune effects article for thorough descriptions of all five rune effects in this skill, including screenshots, videos, and strategy tips.
Name | Level | Description |
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<skill subcat="Spirit spell" class="WitchDoctor">Horrify</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Phobia">Horrify</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Stalker">Horrify</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Face of Death">Horrify</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Frightening Aspect">Horrify</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor" rune="Ruthless Terror">Horrify</skill>
Skill Design[edit | edit source]
A useful skill if you are caught unprepared or are surrounded, buying precious time to retaliate. It can be also used to help out team mates who've been swarmed. Furthermore, players can try to take out a pack of enemies, damage them, horrify until other spells cooldown and try again.
Very useful for defending against melee attackers, whether monsters or in the Arena. It could be a life-saver when playing hardcore.
Enemies afflicted by Horrify show a glowing green skull over their heads, demonstrating why they are running.
Video[edit | edit source]
A video of Horrify in use can be seen below, courtesy of the DiabloInc You Tube channel.
Synergies[edit | edit source]
The following Witch Doctor passives provide a benefit to Horrify, runed or not:
Name | Level | Description |
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<skill class="WitchDoctor">Spirit Vessel</skill> <skill class="WitchDoctor">Rush of Essence</skill>
Development[edit | edit source]
Horrify was first seen in the WWI 2008 build. Besides moving from the old Voodoo Skill Tree to the Spirit Skill Tree, it stayed very much the same as of BlizzCon 2009.
It remained the same at BlizzCon 2010, where it was one of the default skills on the pre-made Battle Arena Witch Doctor. It was very useful in the Arena, mostly in case of sudden encounters with Barbarians, as Flux noted:[1]
One that I saw used seldom, but to great effect when it was. It utterly frustrated Barbarians, since just when they had the Witch Doctor lined up... they’d go running in the other direction, unable to control their character for a couple of seconds. If the WD were smart, he could actually lure in a Barb, Horrify him, tack on a Grasp of the Dead, release the hounds, and then and then blow them up. I never saw this done, but it was fun to imagine.
Beta[edit | edit source]
Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Horrify became a level 8 skill. Flux tried it out again, and found it to be pretty much a panic button:[2]
You’ve got to be very quick with your reactions to make this skill useful; the instant you cast it you’ve got to switch back to your attack skill and get some kills while they run away, or else run like an emo girl’s eyeliner. And even that might not work, since all the monsters move directly away from you, so you’ll probably be running right beside some of them, no matter which direction you choose.
The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Horrify was classified as a Terror skill and moved to level 9. For Beta Patch 15, it was re-classified as a Defensive skill and moved to level 8.
Previous Versions[edit | edit source]
See the Witch Doctor skill archive for more details on previous versions of Horrify and other Witch Doctor skills.
Media[edit | edit source]
Horrify can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
Horrify on Ghouls.
References[edit | edit source]
- BlizzCon 2008 Witch Doctor Gameplay Report
- BlizzCon 2009 Full Witch Doctor Skill Trees and Stats
- BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- Witch Doctor Beta Skills Mega-report: Part Two — IncGamers 1st Oct 2011
- Witch Doctor Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
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