Sypher vs Dragonknight Emperor - (1v1 Duel)

Sypher

I was given the opportunity to duel against the current emperor of the Haderus campaign. It was an intense fight and really fun, Hope you enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72ovSiPsOSc

Xexpo

only one fight? no best of #?

Sypher

kaer426 wrote: »

only one fight? no best of #?

A few of his guild mates wanted to fight me 1v1, after finishing those fights I had to head off. Someone suggested I go against the emperor before I leave and see what happens. This was the only fight we had time to do.

Xexpo

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

kaer426 wrote: »

only one fight? no best of #?

A few of his guild mates wanted to fight me 1v1, after finishing those fights I had to head off. Someone suggested I go against the emperor before I leave and see what happens. This was the only fight we had time to do.

ahh gotcha
He looked close to killing you a couple of times, was just curious if you beat him more than once.
He seemed like he was ok until that roll dodge at 3:21
too much blocking
it went downhill quick after

Tintinabula

super good fight on both sides..one of the best Ive seen..Is his health really 5021????

Sypher

Tintinabula wrote: »

super good fight on both sides..one of the best Ive seen..Is his health really 5021????

Thanks! One of the emperor buffs is doubling your health/magicka/stamina pools. So 3k health x2 would ~5k due to soft cap.

gibous

Yeah great fight, fun vid to watch. One question: The last stun on the emp towards the end when he takes one knee - what caused that? I don't see an ability on your bar that would cause that (afaik) - something reflected off defensive stance?

Sypher

gibous wrote: »

Yeah great fight, fun vid to watch. One question: The last stun on the emp towards the end when he takes one knee - what caused that? I don't see an ability on your bar that would cause that (afaik) - something reflected off defensive stance?

I hit his reflective scales with my stone fist which bounced back off my defensive posture for a nice 3+ second stun.

Funny how easily defensive posture wrecks reflective scales. But let's not turn this into a nerf/buff thread, haha

gibous

Ahhh ok thx... that sweet double-reflect!

April

Nice fight butthead

Kaghei

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

I hit his reflective scales with my stone fist which bounced back off my defensive posture for a nice 3+ second stun.

Funny how easily defensive posture wrecks reflective scales. But let's not turn this into a nerf/buff thread, haha

is the stun from defensive posture unblockable?
if not reflective scales would have almost done the same thing, resulting in a knockdown rather than a stun

Sypher

Kaghei wrote: »

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

I hit his reflective scales with my stone fist which bounced back off my defensive posture for a nice 3+ second stun.

Funny how easily defensive posture wrecks reflective scales. But let's not turn this into a nerf/buff thread, haha

is the stun from defensive posture unblockable?
if not reflective scales would have almost done the same thing, resulting in a knockdown rather than a stun

It is blockable, he was just out of stamina. I prefer defensive posture in 1v1s over reflective scales because of how long it lasts and it's hard for your opponent to notice.

Xexpo

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

Kaghei wrote: »

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

I hit his reflective scales with my stone fist which bounced back off my defensive posture for a nice 3+ second stun.

Funny how easily defensive posture wrecks reflective scales. But let's not turn this into a nerf/buff thread, haha

is the stun from defensive posture unblockable?
if not reflective scales would have almost done the same thing, resulting in a knockdown rather than a stun

It is blockable, he was just out of stamina. I prefer defensive posture in 1v1s over reflective scales because of how long it lasts and it's hard for your opponent to notice.

Unless they are shooting arrows

Suru

Always amazing resource management

Sharee

Did you set up your quickbar specifically for this fight? I see no gap closer and no wings, you might have trouble fighting a sorcerer like that... or is def posture enough to fight off shard spam?

pmn100b16_ESO

Sharee wrote: »

Did you set up your quickbar specifically for this fight? I see no gap closer and no wings, you might have trouble fighting a sorcerer like that... or is def posture enough to fight off shard spam?

I can almost guarantee duelers have specific skill setups, and probably even specific gear setups, for fighting each class.

Soulac

pmn100b16_ESO wrote: »

Sharee wrote: »

Did you set up your quickbar specifically for this fight? I see no gap closer and no wings, you might have trouble fighting a sorcerer like that... or is def posture enough to fight off shard spam?

I can almost guarantee duelers have specific skill setups, and probably even specific gear setups, for fighting each class.

As a NB I use the same build for every kind of duel, no matter which enemy I face.
Ofc i don´t need some skills against some kind of enemys, but I am too lazy to change anything, i want a build working against everyone.
And yes, it works good, you can see my vid if you want.

Anyway, gj Sypher!

Armitas

Another awesome video.

Are you left handed?

Sypher

Sharee wrote: »

Did you set up your quickbar specifically for this fight? I see no gap closer and no wings, you might have trouble fighting a sorcerer like that... or is def posture enough to fight off shard spam?

This is the setup I use for 90% of the builds I go against. I don't like to use stamina gap closers because in my opinion stamina is the most important ability to manage in a duel. The emperor died because he ran out of stamina.

As for reflect, I only use reflective scales against bow users or a force shock rotation. I can deal with the other builds using defensive posture.

Armitas wrote: »

Another awesome video.

Are you left handed?

Yeah I am left handed.

TheLaw

Pshhhh, I could take 10 Sypher's out, blindfolded....

Sharee

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

As for reflect, I only use reflective scales against bow users or a force shock rotation. I can deal with the other builds using defensive posture.

Interesting, thanks.

WarrioroftheWind_ESO

I'll say this about Lace, he's a pretty beefy tank. Even without emp he's turned the tide of more than a few sieges. Alas (for the time being) his reign is ended.

Oughash

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

This is the setup I use for 90% of the builds I go against. I don't like to use stamina gap closers because in my opinion stamina is the most important ability to manage in a duel. The emperor died because he ran out of stamina.

I wish chains worked right.... And didn't apply cc immunity.

Erock25

Where is the Sorc 1vX sypher???!?!??? I'm titillated in anticipation.

Sypher

Erock25 wrote: »

Where is the Sorc 1vX sypher???!?!??? I'm titillated in anticipation.

I'm leveling my sorc as we speak. Sorry for the delay.

Armitas

Erock25 wrote: »

Where is the Sorc 1vX sypher???!?!??? I'm titillated in anticipation.

No video yet but I did manage to catch a screenshot of Sypher fighting a Sorc.

Cody

maybe someday i will get there... lol

i still dont know how y'all manage to keep your magicka pools up the entire battle... i understand there is the LA reduction and sets like warlock, and potions... but still

Sanct16

Cody wrote: »

maybe someday i will get there... lol

i still dont know how y'all manage to keep your magicka pools up the entire battle... i understand there is the LA reduction and sets like warlock, and potions... but still

Warlock, spamming tristat potions on cooldown with cooldown reduction enchants, heavy resto attacks.

Sypher

Sanct16 wrote: »

Cody wrote: »

maybe someday i will get there... lol

i still dont know how y'all manage to keep your magicka pools up the entire battle... i understand there is the LA reduction and sets like warlock, and potions... but still

Warlock, spamming tristat potions on cooldown with cooldown reduction enchants, heavy resto attacks.

Is cool down reduction worth it if you aren't a NB? I never liked it on my DK, I know a lot of argonian nightblades who swear by it though.

Gorthax

wonder how that fight would of went if block casting was impossible lol

Gorthax

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

gibous wrote: »

Yeah great fight, fun vid to watch. One question: The last stun on the emp towards the end when he takes one knee - what caused that? I don't see an ability on your bar that would cause that (afaik) - something reflected off defensive stance?

I hit his reflective scales with my stone fist which bounced back off my defensive posture for a nice 3+ second stun.

Funny how easily defensive posture wrecks reflective scales. But let's not turn this into a nerf/buff thread, haha

yes lets not do that :P but for the record, not everyone wants to run S&B. Nice video none the less