The problem with Slash is that it is not an easily targetable attack. Since the thorns bonus only applies to the first enemy hit, if the elite you're trying to melt down has a bunch of trash around it, you're probably going to end up wasting valuable attacks on trash. Although the block chance and IAS from Punish: Celerity are nice, the major benefit is being able to specifically target exactly what you want to hit. Hope this helps. ;D
If you reach the 100% cap on block without Punish would Slash be a better option with the as bonus and aoe? If not explain why.
The problem with Slash is that it is not an easily targetable attack. Since the thorns bonus only applies to the first enemy hit, if the elite you're trying to melt down has a bunch of trash around it, you're probably going to end up wasting valuable attacks on trash. Although the block chance and IAS from Punish: Celerity are nice, the major benefit is being able to specifically target exactly what you want to hit. Hope this helps. ;D
Exactly what i was looking for thanks.