Aoe Smiter (Zealots Fire/Air of Enchantment etc)

does anyone consider the AoE Smiter zealots fire etc build to be nerfed? i know its definitly gonna be tougher. My experience in AB has shown me that much since the update

I haven't tested it yet, but does AoE reduce the +1e cost from zfire?

Assuming it doesn't, you should still be fine under channeling.

Update: Well, I tested it, and AoE does *not* seem to reduce the -1e from zfire. Your energy depletes twice while casting under zfire and AoE. Your energy will deplete by 1 (assuming a 5e skill) when first cast, as per the AoE description, and then you will lose -1e when the spell completes, as per the zfire description.