Hi Everyone!

In advance, I would like to apologize if this thread has already been posted before, I'm just looking for some fresh ideas that could help me out.

I just recently started PvP, I have been playing for a few weeks now, and needless to say, I am having a very difficult time adapting. Before, I was strictly PvE.

I am a Vet 2 Nord DK Stamina Tank. I love being a tank and helping my group out in dungeons and PvE events anytime I can. And whenever the need arose that I needed to help out with DPS, whether going solo or helping with a boss, I would use 2H to do some "less than ideal" damage, but it usually worked.

But in the PvP environment, I feel this completely shatters me. When it comes to fighting other players, I play a great defense role and can really take some damage, obvious since I am a tank. But when it comes time to try to take down a player, I feel like I am doing no damage at all. Using 2H as my primary DPS skill line, I was using engulfing flames as a debuff, then Rally into Wrecking Blow. And it seemed like health bars on players barely even moved. I was even trying to balance it with unstable flame for a good DoT, Igneous Weapons to deal some more damage with my heavy attacks, but it just seemed like nothing worked.

I know I am a tank role, and that's what I need to focus on, and I completely understand that. But is there some modifications or skill line changes I would be able to make that would help me push some more DPS when the time arises for it? Like dual wield or bow instead of 2H?

As I am new to PvP, I am sure it is most likely my inexperience that is hindering my abilities, I'm just not sure what to do for a good build that will allow me to tank and still do some decent DPS when the time comes. Any advice that anyone can give a new PvPer would be greatly appreciated Thank you everyone!!