Nature's Grasp (Classic)

For the Wrath of the Lich King version, see [Nature's Grasp].

Nature's Grasp
Nature's Grasp Tier 1 Balance druid talent 1 min cooldown Instant While active, any time an enemy strikes the caster they have a 35% chance to become afflicted by Entangling Roots (Rank 1). Only useable outdoors. 1 charge. Lasts 45 sec.
Properties
Class	Druid
School	Nature
Cooldown	1 minute

Nature's Grasp is a tier 1 talent that gives melee attackers a chance of being afflicted with [Entangling Roots].

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 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.
  

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB