Nature's Grasp

For the Classic version, see [Nature's Grasp].

Nature's Grasp
Nature's Grasp Level 10 druid ability 1 min cooldown Instant While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 100% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank X). 3 charges. Lasts 45 sec.
Properties
Class	Druid
School	Nature
Cooldown	1 minute
Other information
Level learned	10
Requirements	[Entangling Roots]

Nature's Grasp is a buff that gives melee attackers a 100% chance of being afflicted with [Entangling Roots]. It is learned at level 10.

Notes

• Procs off melee only, does not proc off spells or ranged attacks.
• Entangling Roots can be resisted - so even when Nature's Grasp procs, it can fail to have an effect.

Tips and tactics

• This spell is very useful against melee attackers in PvE or against Warriors and Rogues in PvP.
• Activate this spell when running away. Often the attacker will be rooted and unable to follow.
• This spell is also useful for gaining range against a Shaman to use [Innervate].
• It is entirely impractical for raiding if the druid is not a tank, given that 1) the scariest mobs are immune, 2) the druid shouldn't aggro away from a tank, 3) the druid is not likely to survive a single hit from such a mob, and 4) a rooted mob will turn to attack other people in range, regardless of aggro, potentially killing others in addition to the casting druid.
• Can be cast in any form.

Patch changes

• Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14): Removed.
  
• Hotfix (2013-09-18): Nature's Grasp triggering Entangling Roots should no longer be incorrectly using up Nature's Swiftness.
  
• Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): Now has 1 charge, down from 3.
  
• Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): [Entangling Roots] and the equivalent spell triggered by Nature's Grasp no longer deal damage.
  
• Patch 4.0.6 (2011-02-08): Now has a PvP duration of 8 seconds.
  
• Hotfix (2011-01-18): Druids previously unable to learn Nature's Grasp will be able to learn that spell now.
  
• Patch 3.3.3 (2010-03-23): Now has 3 charges, up from 1.
  
• Patch 3.2.0 (2009-08-04): This talent will no longer be triggered spuriously by some ranged abilities such as [Heroic Throw].
  
• Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14):
  • Now a level 10 ability for Balance druids instead of a talent.
  • Can now be used and can proc indoors.
    
• Patch 2.2.0 (2007-09-25): This ability can now trigger while the Druid is sitting.
  
• Patch 2.1.0 (2007-05-22): This spell no longer costs any mana to cast.
  
• Patch 1.9.0 (2006-01-03): This spell can now trigger from special melee attacks. It will no longer be possible to cast Entangling Roots at no mana cost immediately after Nature's Grasp procs.
  

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