The main issue with Lightning Clap, at least for me, is that it's AOE knockback which sends enemies flying away from me, and that can be annoying. As far as whether it's worthwhile, I'd say that depends on what your primary is and what Ancillary powers you have. If you've got a way to -KB the mobs (e.g. Stone Prison) and/or you have another stun to stack with Lightning Clap, then I'd say it's worthwhile (especially if you have both). If you have neither of the above, I'd skip it and go with Power Surge or start on Earth Mastery.
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nay from me on this 1,no damage and knockback.
I looks cool. Still the KB is rather bothersome, and the stun component is only Mag 2. It's sort of an escape power, when you need to get away, but as a tank that really shouldn't be a concern. I've skipped it on two toons.
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I'm level 41 now and am going to start choosing fun power (Plenty survivable, don't really need to delve into sets too deeply) right now it's pretty much a toss up between power surge, lightning clap, or starting earth mastery for the eventual stalagmites.
A controllery power is appealing (I like knocking off toggles, instantly would be nice, sapping can keep them off after that)
Power surge looks awesome but does almost nothing at all for me (some neg energy resists and about 13% s/l, big whoop. But again, it looks awesome.
Sooo... How's lightning clap, does it provide good team damage mitigation? Is it more worthwhile than waiting until 47 for stalagmites?
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