As a non pure, and assuming I was fully trained to minimum spell hinderance in MnE in augmented chain, what is generally a better choice for crowd control when camping: Major E-Wave or unfocused Sonic Disruption?
I have a script that rubs a ruby amulet, puts everything away in my hands, brings out and plays my mastered 2h instrument, casts, and then puts away instrument + gets back my sonic shield and a weapon. I can ward, but not with crazy impressive endrolls like the pures do.
I also train in MOC, so that is a factor. Assuming a successful cast on a major ewave, I could mop those prone but not dead with a 4 target unfocused mstrike. Also, if using my sonic weapon I don't have to worry about the added mana to recast 1012. I also can leave my equipment be (no need for a ruby amulet) which means I dont have the short time of having my shield down. A 1 in 10 chance to not cast and lose 35 mana is a bit painful though...