Correct me if I'm wrong here (I'm 80% done with the PTS), but it seems Nightblade has no access to Major Berserk, Major Force
or Major Brutality before engaging, unlike other classes.
This, coupled with the nerf to Hemorrhage actually makes sure we deal less stealth burst damage than other classes (even with the Master Assassin passive).
I picked this class specifically to play a stealth focused rogue character, but now it seems every other class is better at it.
Suggestion to ZOS: Give Nightblades access to Major Force buff through a skill or passive. No other class has it, apart from Aggressive War Horn ultimate in Assault skill line.
EDIT: PTS finally finished loading today, so I can cross some things off from this list:
Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage still has the +10% critical strike damage bonus. It has the new bonus on top of this. No complaints.
Regarding the buffs: Since Hemorrhage didn't get nerfed after all, it turns out NBs might still have a small lead with stealth burst:
Sorcs=+20% Weapon Damage (Surge)+X Heavy Attack dmg from Bound Armaments
DKs=+40% Heavy Attack dmg
NBs=+10% Weapon Damage (while stealthed), +8% dmg from Grim Focus (Minor Brutality) & +10% Critical Strike damage (Hemorrhage)
What I do feel should be changed however, is the Major Brutality buff from Momentum. I have written more about it here:
http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/148635/momentum-a-must-have-for-dw-bow-builds
That's all, have a good day.
Decimus