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Why is Nightblade now the worst Class for Stealth Burst?

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DDuke
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Correct me if I'm wrong here (I'm 80% done with the PTS), but it seems Nightblade has no access to Major Berserk, Major Force or Major Brutality before engaging, unlike other classes.

This, coupled with the nerf to Hemorrhage actually makes sure we deal less stealth burst damage than other classes (even with the Master Assassin passive).

I picked this class specifically to play a stealth focused rogue character, but now it seems every other class is better at it.


Suggestion to ZOS: Give Nightblades access to Major Force buff through a skill or passive. No other class has it, apart from Aggressive War Horn ultimate in Assault skill line.

EDIT: PTS finally finished loading today, so I can cross some things off from this list:

Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage still has the +10% critical strike damage bonus. It has the new bonus on top of this. No complaints.


Regarding the buffs: Since Hemorrhage didn't get nerfed after all, it turns out NBs might still have a small lead with stealth burst:

Sorcs=+20% Weapon Damage (Surge)+X Heavy Attack dmg from Bound Armaments
DKs=+40% Heavy Attack dmg
NBs=+10% Weapon Damage (while stealthed), +8% dmg from Grim Focus (Minor Brutality) & +10% Critical Strike damage (Hemorrhage)


What I do feel should be changed however, is the Major Brutality buff from Momentum. I have written more about it here: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/148635/momentum-a-must-have-for-dw-bow-builds


That's all, have a good day.


Decimus
Edited by DDuke on January 28, 2015 11:14PM
  • whiteshadow711jppreub18_ESO
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    I second this, :smiley:
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  • kaorunandrak
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    Two hand night blade, rally + stealth+ invis + wrecking blow = Massive burst from stealth. So it's possible but you probably just don't want to do it.
    Edited by kaorunandrak on January 28, 2015 11:05PM
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  • kaorunandrak
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    you can also use a weapon power or spell power potion as well.
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  • DDuke
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    PTS finally finished loading today, so I can cross some things off from this list:

    Hemorrhage
    Hemorrhage still has the +10% critical strike damage bonus. It has the new bonus on top of this. No complaints.


    Regarding the buffs: Since Hemorrhage didn't get nerfed after all, it turns out NBs might still have a small lead with stealth burst:

    Sorcs=+20% Weapon Damage (Surge)+X Heavy Attack dmg from Bound Armaments
    DKs=+40% Heavy Attack dmg
    NBs=+10% Weapon Damage (while stealthed), +8% dmg from Grim Focus (Minor Brutality) & +10% Critical Strike damage (Hemorrhage)

    It is quite close however. Editing the original post with this information.


    What I do feel should be changed however, is the Major Brutality buff from Momentum. I have written more about it here: http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/148635/momentum-a-must-have-for-dw-bow-builds
  • DDuke
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    kaorunandrak wrote: »
    Two hand night blade, rally + stealth+ invis + wrecking blow = Massive burst from stealth. So it's possible but you probably just don't want to do it.

    While I'm not in favor of Momentum/Rally applying to all physical skills (not just 2H) due to the pigeonholing of stamina builds as a cause of this, I'd be happy to see it still buffing all the 2H skills.
    Edited by DDuke on January 28, 2015 11:17PM
  • kaorunandrak
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    Further if they make reapers mark not UN-stealth you.......... then yeah wrecking blow will be raining body parts from stealth on a night blade. Don't know if it's bugged or working as intended but reapers has been flagging me something awful.
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  • DDuke
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    kaorunandrak wrote: »
    Further if they make reapers mark not UN-stealth you.......... then yeah wrecking blow will be raining body parts from stealth on a night blade. Don't know if it's bugged or working as intended but reapers has been flagging me something awful.

    It doesn't reveal you in live, so maybe they've broken stealth in yet another way...

    Remember that it's only 40% reduction after 1.6, not 75%.
    And I've found it fairly useless on live server, as people just start blocking & stacking shields if they get marked.
  • kaorunandrak
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    was meaning more for pve
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  • olemanwinter
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    DDuke wrote: »
    maybe they've broken stealth in yet another way...

    Absolutely they have, in ways not even being discussed.

    I don't even know how to describe it. I just recorded it. Going to post it soon.

    It's absurd.
  • whiteshadow711jppreub18_ESO
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    I used Blur last night in the PTS, the double take Morph with the 40% more speed for 4 secs, and when I cast it in sneak, it does not break the sneak. I just thought I would point that out.
    Edited by whiteshadow711jppreub18_ESO on January 29, 2015 12:51AM
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  • whiteshadow711jppreub18_ESO
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    Oh yeah, Flawless Dawnbreaker is also a let down now, only get 8% more weapon damage with it slotted in the Ultimate slot..
    Signed, Kotaro Atani.PS5 NA
    VR16/ CP 160 Khajiit Nightblade of the Aldmeri Dominion, Guildmaster and Assassin of the Queen's Hand guild on NA PC. PvP Officer in the WOLF guild on NA PS5, and of course Master Thief. Currently 3120 CP out of 3600 CP on NA PS5. Currently 810 CP on NA PC (used for PTS testing purposes only). On PS5 I am also a Master Crafter, all traits done and learned, Jewelry crafting done. all Motifs learned on PS5 except for maybe two-three Motifs. Both Companions are Max level as are their Skills.Warrior, Lover, Thief.... Nightblade. Aldmeri Dominion For Life! For the Queen!! Go Dominion or go home ! "I have no hatred for the races of Man, but they are young. Like all children, they are driven by emotion. They lack the wisdom that comes with age. I would sooner place an Altmer infant on the Ruby Throne than surrender Tamriel to their capricious whims. The Altmer, the Bosmer and the Khajiit share the common traits of intelligence, patience and reason. We do not seek riches or plunder. Domination is not our goal, nor is the acclamation of power for its own sake. Today we make our stand. Today we take back the Ruby Throne, which is ours by ancient right and the blessings of the Divines. Stand with us." ―Your Queen Commands, Ayrenn Arana Aldmeri.(All 18 characters are AD only! This one is a AD Loyalist)Member of ESO Since January 29, 2014, started early Access 3/30/14 on PC, currently subbed on NA PS5 and on NA PC. Note- I only use PC for PTS testing purposes, the PS5 is my dedicated Game Platform.Note- for those that don't know how to say Kotaro Atani it's "Ko tar row Ah ta ni" (Ko with a Oh sound, tar which sounds like the sticky black tar stuff, row like rowing a boat, Ah with a AHHHH sound, Ta with a Tahhh sound, Neeee which sounds like knee)"The blowing sands of time wipe clean the footprints of the past...""Moonsugar may be the key to paradise, but it is through a false door...""A perfect society is always elsewhere..."- Unknown book of Khajiiti proverbs.
  • Darkonflare15
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    olemanwinter wrote: »
    DDuke wrote: »
    maybe they've broken stealth in yet another way...

    Absolutely they have, in ways not even being discussed.

    I don't even know how to describe it. I just recorded it. Going to post it soon.

    It's absurd.

    Yeah reaper's mark breaks stealth in pve.
  • TheBucket
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    Wait. So rally works for all weapon types now?
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