What's the point in knowing will-o-wisp and foul play?

Question

Doesn't burn effectively halve foul play's damage?

Comments

It's probably for use in two separate situations. If you WoW something, chances are you don't plan on using Foul Play.

Answer 1

Foul play uses the attack stat after modifiers etc, but doesn't factor in the attack drop caused by burn. Sableye abuses this .