pin vs spin

[mollymolluskus]

As an Octopode fighter/stabber of the Wu Jian Clan, am I better off constricting an opponent, or lightly attacking by moving around them? Or is it too broad of a question, and circumstance-dependent? If that is the case, what are the considerations?

[Tumalu]

Even if you aren't an octopode, moving around an enemy to trigger Whirlwind does less damage than attacking normally- only 80% on average. Having constriction just makes staying in place even MORE superior.

Use whirlwind when you can hit multiple enemies at once or get into a better position with it, or when you need to run away. Or when Heavenly Storm is active, of course.