Mongoose Bite (Classic)

For the new version, see [Mongoose Bite].

Mongoose Bite
Mongoose Bite (5 ranks) Level 16 hunter ability 5 yd range 3% of base mana 5 sec cooldown Instant Counterattack the enemy for X damage. Can only be performed after you dodge.
Properties
Class	Hunter
School	Physical
Cooldown	5 seconds
Other information
Level learned	16
Requirements	Requires melee weapon.
Improvements	[Savage Strikes], [Resourcefulness]

In the TCG.

Mongoose Bite is a melee-range hunter ability. It deals nice damage, but is not generally worth running close to the enemy.

Rank table

Rank	Damage	Level	Cost
1	25	16	18
2	45	30	80
3	75	44	2 60
4	115	58	4 32
5	150	70	30
6	280	80	30

Improvements

• [Savage Strikes]
• [Resourcefulness]

Trivia

• This attack does not reset the swing timer.
• In Wrath Classic, its damage is based on attack power.
• Mongoose Bite is a common hunter ability in the Trading Card Game. Its flavor text reads: "'I thought I could beat her in close-quarters combat... Boy was I wrong!' - Galway Steamwhistle"

Patch changes

• Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Removed.
  
• Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): No longer requires you to dodge in order to use this ability.
  
• Patch 1.1.0 (2004-11-07): Damage increased, mana cost increased.
  

External links

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