What is the Magicka DK Master Race in v1.6?

Cuyler

Hi all,

So I've began to level a second DK to raise as a min/max magicka build so I can dedicate my Imperial DK specifically to tanking. I began him as a Dunmer but before I get to far I wanted to get some community input on what you think is now the preferred race with the removal of soft caps in 1.6. I'm debating mostly on Dunmer and High Elf but I'm up for some more experienced suggestions. Ok here are the choices:

Cuyler

Dunmer:
Dynamic - Increase magicka & stamina 6%
Flame talent - Increase spell damage with flame effects 7%
Resist Flame - Increase flame resistance. Increase max magicka 3%

Altmer:
Spell charge - Increase magicka recovery in combat 9%
Gift of Magnus - Increase max magicka 10%
Elemental talent - Increase damage with frost, fire and shock effects 4%

*Values from ESOHead Build Calculator

Comparison:
Dunmer: +3% flame effect damage, +6% stamina, +fire resist, -1% max magicka, -9% magicka recovery
Altmer: +1% max Magicka, +4% frost/shock damage, +9% magicka recovery, -6% stamina, -3% flame damage,

Snowballer23

Dunmer

I got a Breton Dk Magicka and it is a good choice for the max magicka and magicka cost reduction, but i think dunmer is the optimal race.

Obscure

Dunmer

If you intend to use Flame damage it's Dunmer all the way. If you intend to do something else (plenty of stuff that's just magic or physical damage) I'd lean Altmer for the Magicka spec, or Imperial for the stamina spec.

Generally though Dragonknight goes with Dunmer better than Penut butter goes with jelly.

Cuyler

Originally I was thinking that the max magicka from Altmer and Breton was higher. After taking a closer look it appears that they're only a 1% increase to Dunmer. The benefit really being either the magicka recovery or cost reduction respectively, which I don't need that much. It appears the Dunmer is the top with 3% fire damage above all the rest coupled with fire resist and stamina increase to boot.

Cuyler

Hey all,

I'm still looking to get a few more opinions here. I got some new alts I was going to level but want to see what everyone thinks

Bodycounter

Dunmer

PvP: Dunmer > Imperial > High Elf, Breton > rest
PvE: Dunmer > High Elf, Breton > Imperial > rest

Imperials got 22% to maximum stats, it's the best race overall in my opinion and a very good pick for most magicka builds. Except sorcerers maybe, because they want max magicka so badly currently.

Jules

Dunmer

This will never change so long as these racial passives remain the same. Dunmer will always be best.

Cody

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