Which is the most fun spec/weapon for leveling a DK ?

vpy

As the question states which spec/weapon combo do you consider the best fun for leveling a Dragonknight ?

OlafdieWaldfee

Stam DK : 1HS/DW

I leveled S&B/S&B but that was way too tedious in Solo-PvE. When I started Orsinium (around 10-20 CP) I switched to S&B/DW and it was so much faster and easier!

vpy

OlafdieWaldfee wrote: »

I leveled S&B/S&B but that was way too tedious in Solo-PvE. When I started Orsinium (around 10-20 CP) I switched to S&B/DW and it was so much faster and easier!

Mate

Just curious why would you use 1HS instead of 2H or Bow.

1HS is a loss of damage right and it is good only for dungeons right ?

I could be wrong as I have 0 experience playing a DK so I am just asking to learn..tx

ghwaite

Stam DK : Bow/DW

I did Bow/DW quick for levelling then have levelled the other skill lines so that I can equip according to what I am doing.

DRXHarbinger

Mag DK : Destro / Destro

Proper Magdk's do NOT need a resto, you have Harness, Embers and Coagblood (instant 10k heal minimum) Restos are the scrubbiest set up for them as a DPS based Magdk.

For levelling one up, literally all you need to solo anything is, Embers, Blockade, Harness, Hold trigger in open world PVE.

If it's your 1st DK toon then seriously do it properly, master it without spamming *** healing ward and all that crap and you'll end up a good DK. Double destroy, Lit and Inferno. Inferno bar is your dot and whip spam, Lit bar is your range and aoe bar. So so so easy once you get into it. But be patient.

Flameheart

Mag DK : Destro / Resto

It depends on the decision how you want to play the char later after 50. A magicka char I would always play destro/restro. For stamina builds (and because of the lack of vigor in the beginning) I would maybe use 2 equip sets, one for pure damage and at best different weapon types on front and back bar and one tanky build to slowly kill harder world bosses (for some you will still need help).

I always lvl my magicka build chars in destro/restro and in gear with mixed light, medium and heavy pieces, because imho it's the most efficient method to get things done, which means learning all important skills (class, destro, resto, armor) for a magicka build char. With Destro/Resto you even get many (not all) of the world bosses done by yourself and without help.

To be even more specific for destro I use a lightning staff. While killing groups of mobs it's hard to beat some class skill ground dots maybe even with some cc (in your case eruption) followed by a heavy lightning attack.

With 4 of my 6 chars I did Cadwell's Gold and Silver and only then I learnt other skills, but still used destro/restro. 4 of my 6 chars have therefore learnt even all weapon skills to the max and most morphs even for both options. You don't need to use a weapon, just having a skill on your skill bar when killing mobs, finishing quests and running some sort of exp bonus (crown store scroll, potion) does the rest. If I ever want to switch from a magicka to a stamina build - maybe supported by a race change - I am prepared.

Master_Fluff

• MagDK Sword/Shield + Destruction Stick + Heavy Armor

vpy

ulrik.igerupb16_ESO wrote: »

• MagDK Sword/Shield + Destruction Stick + Heavy Armor

If you heavy armor you lose all the magicka passives of LA.
Also can you explain how such disparate combos (1HS and Destro) work together mate ?

Vipstaakki

MagDK: 2H/BOW

bebynnag

Mag DK : Destro / Destro

vpy wrote: »

OlafdieWaldfee wrote: »

I leveled S&B/S&B but that was way too tedious in Solo-PvE. When I started Orsinium (around 10-20 CP) I switched to S&B/DW and it was so much faster and easier!

Mate

Just curious why would you use 1HS instead of 2H or Bow.

1HS is a loss of damage right and it is good only for dungeons right ?

I could be wrong as I have 0 experience playing a DK so I am just asking to learn..tx

sword and shield is essential for tanking - which is primarily a dungeoon role but is also viable in PvP and with the right build it is far from the dps loss you assume it to be!

bebynnag

Mag DK : Destro / Destro

vpy wrote: »

ulrik.igerupb16_ESO wrote: »

• MagDK Sword/Shield + Destruction Stick + Heavy Armor

If you heavy armor you lose all the magicka passives of LA.
Also can you explain how such disparate combos (1HS and Destro) work together mate ?

many people leveling DK's are leveling tanks

tanks NEED heavy armour & sword and shield, ice staves are now a tanking tool and for vet trials the ice staff is needed

when someone is leveling a character especially an alt their deffenition of fun - is the least painfull way to level their character, and sword & shield, destro and heavy armour is the most fun way to level a tank (trust me im leveling my 3rd atm)

IcyDeadPeople

Unless it is the first time you do it, the process of leveling up a character is kinda boring, no matter what weapons you use. I don't feel anything makes this fun, other than choosing to level up in PVP or battlegrounds instead of grinding. (or quests if it is some quests you have never done before). Also helps if it is a class you have never played before.

If you are leveling by grinding, all I would suggest is just use the best magicka or stamina AOE abilities to kill stuff and keep swapping different abilities on your bar to level them up at the same time. If you want to play a tank for example, you still need to use AOE dps to kill stuff, but you can level up s&b skills by putting some on your steel tornado bar or wall of elements bar etc.

If you are leveling up by quests, your build and gear don't matter too much, just keep swapping out abilities on your bar when turning in quests, for the same purpose.

If you are leveling in PVP, you need to figure out a specific build, and maybe swap out abilities when you turn in the bounty quest. Whenever you need more skill points just go collect some skyshards and lorebooks.

Grinding will always be the fastest way to level, but these days the other options are fast enough that personally I feel no need to grind at all anymore. You can level up to 50 by quests or PVP within a week or two.

Ideally by the time you reach max level, you want to have all three armor skills and all your class abilities maxed, as well as fighter's guild, mages guild and either all the stam weapons or all the staves plus s&b, dual wield. Then you have a lot more flexibility to try different builds without having to go back and level up the skills again.

ChildOfLight

vpy wrote: »

As the question states which spec/weapon combo do you consider the best fun for leveling a Dragonknight ?

Stam Dk is kinda dead. Unless you want it to end-game tank, there is no reason to create such a character.

Pick a magDk if you feel you must have a Dk, but I would suggest to roll a MagSorc, stamNb or magTemplar if you wanna be a PvP God and almost enjoy it.

Nelson_Rebel

Mag DK : Destro / Resto

vpy wrote: »

ulrik.igerupb16_ESO wrote: »

• MagDK Sword/Shield + Destruction Stick + Heavy Armor

If you heavy armor you lose all the magicka passives of LA.
Also can you explain how such disparate combos (1HS and Destro) work together mate ?

This particular setup is purely a PvP setup for Mag Dk.

And a powerful one. But this patch I would suggest 1h&s with Resto staff on backbar for PvP. Simply due to the passives and getting major mending without having to slot that god awful igneous shield for major. Seriously that thing is shite now. Absolute garbage ability ruined by ZoS

As for overland and PvE content, Destro/Destro for sure

Nelson_Rebel

Mag DK : Destro / Resto

ChildOfLight wrote: »

vpy wrote: »

As the question states which spec/weapon combo do you consider the best fun for leveling a Dragonknight ?

Stam Dk is kinda dead. Unless you want it to end-game tank, there is no reason to create such a character.

Pick a magDk if you feel you must have a Dk, but I would suggest to roll a MagSorc, stamNb or magTemplar if you wanna be a PvP God and almost enjoy it.

Pretty much this as well.

If you're dead set on PvP'ing as a Mag Dk, you can forget Open world PvP, You'll be slaughtered by any other class unless they are just new or suck

In a 1v1, mag dk isn't horrible, but as you said. Mag Sorc is Undisputed King, followed closely by Stam NB proc stackers, and Mag Templars perma Cleansing all Forms of DOT's and debuffs.