Quote Originally Posted by Kahlua View Post
hmm question. Why waste amplify pain BEFORE the match? Is this assuming you're going to be able to attack within 5 seconds? Because amplify pain lasts hardly any time at all. Also, wouldn't it be beneficial to have the attack fired AT the opponent, since it lowers armor?
It boosts your damage, thus allowing your skills to hit harder. Then, when you're attacking, it's already up again, allowing you to "stack" the effect.

I believe I also explained why right after saying to fire up amplify pain before the match, in the post regarding how to approach various classes.