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What is the situation for Sorcerers in 1.5.x? are they really weak?

chongguang
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I just want to confirm is this class really getting weak and being the potential weakest class among four ? or I can say a class who is only good at group PVP fighting?
Cuz, according to what i have tested, in 1.5.1 Sors are not good at dueling if you do not choose to run away.
Their dps output abilities are also not decent compared to DK and NB, meanwhile they are not the best healers because of Templar.
All in all, sorcerers are not as shining as they are in previous version.
Anyone want to say something to it ?
  • PBpsy
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    chongguang wrote: »
    Anyone want to say something to it ?
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  • Mumyo
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    chongguang wrote: »
    I just want to confirm is this class really getting weak and being the potential weakest class among four ? or I can say a class who is only good at group PVP fighting?
    Cuz, according to what i have tested, in 1.5.1 Sors are not good at dueling if you do not choose to run away.
    Their dps output abilities are also not decent compared to DK and NB, meanwhile they are not the best healers because of Templar.
    All in all, sorcerers are not as shining as they are in previous version.
    Anyone want to say something to it ?

    Mate, they are very strong.
    Maybe you need practice or some sort of a mentor who can teach you.
  • Mauz
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    BE Sorc may be bit weaker cause more ppl will try 2h charge builds. But as long you still can stack your shields it shouldn't be a major issue. NB are bit weaker because they nerf stealth dmg in general, not only snipe. But NB will still be strong with defensive magicka build.

    Templer and DK profit most from stamina and 2h buffs in my opinion. If I would have the choice for a class for 2h I would take templer.
  • eserras7b16_ESO
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    Sorcerers are weak, they can't barely output 1k DPS if they're really damn good and got all the raid buffs while a dk outputs a lot more, balance sorcerer please, sorcerers and nightblades need upgrades.
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  • Epsilon_Echo
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    Sorcerers are weak, they can't barely output 1k DPS if they're really damn good and got all the raid buffs while a dk outputs a lot more, balance sorcerer please, sorcerers and nightblades need upgrades.

    Are we talking about single target here? Because AoE doesn't count for much since individual builds can be all over the place for AoE dps regardless of class. As far as single target, I think if you knew what you were talking about you would know that the difference between single target DPS between classes is not as much as most people think...... except NB... cause I've bursted for 2.5k single target regularly.
  • chongguang
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    Sorcerers are weak, they can't barely output 1k DPS if they're really damn good and got all the raid buffs while a dk outputs a lot more, balance sorcerer please, sorcerers and nightblades need upgrades.
    NBs' dps out put is not weak.They may not as good as DK, but i am sure NB can take the second place without exception.
  • chongguang
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    Mauz wrote: »
    BE Sorc may be bit weaker cause more ppl will try 2h charge builds. But as long you still can stack your shields it shouldn't be a major issue. NB are bit weaker because they nerf stealth dmg in general, not only snipe. But NB will still be strong with defensive magicka build.

    Templer and DK profit most from stamina and 2h buffs in my opinion. If I would have the choice for a class for 2h I would take templer.

    what is BE?
  • olsborg
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    Whats changing for sorcs post 1.5.x?

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  • smacx250
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    chongguang wrote: »
    Mauz wrote: »
    BE Sorc may be bit weaker cause more ppl will try 2h charge builds. But as long you still can stack your shields it shouldn't be a major issue. NB are bit weaker because they nerf stealth dmg in general, not only snipe. But NB will still be strong with defensive magicka build.

    Templer and DK profit most from stamina and 2h buffs in my opinion. If I would have the choice for a class for 2h I would take templer.

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  • Ommamar
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    Is that the only concern for a class? If they have the same DPS? What of survivability, CC, Mobility, and useful utility?
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    Ommamar wrote: »
    Is that the only concern for a class? If they have the same DPS? What of survivability, CC, Mobility, and useful utility?

    Wow, slow down, your asking people to think and also compare qualities that shine in different facets of the game! Some simply arnt capable of understanding that endgame PvP/pve have different builds, require balance for different reasons, and still have to coexist because all changes effect both. 90% of requests seem to be coming from only the preferred contents' perspective. Which if pure DPs is the golden rule, its obviously endgame pve.
    At least I know your thinking of actual balance.
  • chongguang
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    Ommamar wrote: »
    Is that the only concern for a class? If they have the same DPS? What of survivability, CC, Mobility, and useful utility?

    Wow, slow down, your asking people to think and also compare qualities that shine in different facets of the game! Some simply arnt capable of understanding that endgame PvP/pve have different builds, require balance for different reasons, and still have to coexist because all changes effect both. 90% of requests seem to be coming from only the preferred contents' perspective. Which if pure DPs is the golden rule, its obviously endgame pve.
    At least I know your thinking of actual balance.
    IMO, both of you may have to admit that DPS is a littile bit more important than other factors in endgame pve. Sors for dps part is fine, juts fine not weak at all but not decent.
    Same situation for PVP duel.
    BTW my original meaning is not mainly focus on pve only, PVP dueling is also what i want to talk about.
    I visited and watched videos on youtube, many 1vX videos. They are made by syhers DK and NB.
    You may argue that Sypher can not represent every/all the things, but his videos still prove some truth and facts that can not be denied. At least the potential power of NB and DK (DK may not considered as apotential one )...
    However, almost none videos show sor 1vX or decent dueling. With the 1.5 goes to live some day this week. I think....fine, I choose to stop my words about worst prediction of situation for Sors.......
    Edited by chongguang on 3 November 2014 02:24
  • Zavus
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    Honestly nothing really changed for sorcs in 1.5 besides shield stacking with harness magicka. And that affects all duelers equally since most I've seen resort to that for survivability.
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