Staff #1 is a skill nobody really likes, yes it gives lf; but first it should hit. Not too easy since people adadadad and avoid every projectile. So my suggestion would be to add 1/2-1sec immob on hit. Itwould mess up the enemy strafing, and would also be useful in blocking enemy escapes.
The problem with staff is not Necrotic Grasp. It is the fact the entire rest of the skills are AoE. Staff is good like it is and there are few weapons Necromancers complain as little about as staff. It just is not the type of weapon you would like it to be.
Necromancer really does need a long range, fast weapon with a channel designed for single targets. Pistols, rifles, and bows were part of the discussion a while back. Take away the AoE, the conditions, and increase the single target dps to compensate, though dps should be less than axe and much less than dagger. The weapon should have limited utility outside of certain PvE events so CC ought to be adjusted accordingly.
I had thoughts, that the maximum the devs can come up with a number tweak. Our animation fluidity, siphons/healing revamp and other big changes will have to wait min. anoyher 6 months.
So a faster projectile on #1 is what i would recommend.
