It's been a long time so one simple question. Stam build or Magicka build?

Zyrlux

I've read some comments from friends that one got nerfed into the ground. Currently I run a bow NB and a...well an assorted DK (I change him every few levels cause his survivability sucks. I'm having trouble finding a way of reliably healing myself outside of just having a friend tag along.)

So yeah. Thoughts?

FerrumnCutem

In MY experience. Magicka NB is more sustained dmg+survival and stam NB is more burst and quick fights.
Same with templars.
Never played sorc.
Magicka dk is shield stacking and good dmg overall.
Stam dk is also very powerfull when build correctly.
Also depends on what type of player you are, as in what position you want on the battlefields.
Magicka for more supporting power and sustained dmging ability.
Stamina for more all up in their face dmg bit when not playing stam dk you're gonna need some healers for long fights.
Imo they are both good choices, but if you wanna life long solo play, choose magicka.

Zyrlux

Solo. Almost always solo unless finding groups has been/will be made better. I'm not antisocial, but I get super awkward with voice chat. I usually just back out of it because I don't care for it much. (Console btw) I had rolled around an idea about a dark knight oriented build using two handers and life sucking spells but without an extensive knowledge of changes and stuff, I can't say it will go well.

I used a two handed sword and Siphon tree from NB and it's currently pretty lackluster...at level 4. XD It's something I like the idea of but idk if it would turn out well.

Cously

PVE Magicka and Stamina are pretty balanced now, you can pull high dps with both.
PVP Magicka if you after a defensive playstyle and Stamina if you after a offensive playstyle.

When my DK is on Stamina mode I have several killing blows solo and I find much easier to dish damage. But I die a lot too due lack of defensive abilities (spam wing or shields cost magicka). Might be because my latency is bad and lack of skill.

When my DK is on Magicka mode it becomes really hard to kill skilled players, usually it's a long tactical battle enduring and outlasting the opponent long enough to build ultimate. That said he is a monster of survivability with all defensive skills (magicka based) and I only die under overwhelming numbers of enemies.

I believe that's true for other classes as well. So you have to decide what kind of playstyle you prefer then pick a resource pool.

Zyrlux

Cously wrote: »

PVE Magicka and Stamina are pretty balanced now, you can pull high dps with both.
PVP Magicka if you after a defensive playstyle and Stamina if you after a offensive playstyle.

When my DK is on Stamina mode I have several killing blows solo and I find much easier to dish damage. But I die a lot too due lack of defensive abilities (spam wing or shields cost magicka). Might be because my latency is bad and lack of skill.

When my DK is on Magicka mode it becomes really hard to kill skilled players, usually it's a long tactical battle enduring and outlasting the opponent long enough to build ultimate. That said he is a monster of survivability with all defensive skills (magicka based) and I only die under overwhelming numbers of enemies.

I believe that's true for other classes as well. So you have to decide what kind of playstyle you prefer then pick a resource pool.

Maybe the reason my DK dies so often is cause I always viewed Stam DKs as the tanks XD

I might do stam and go wolf as well. I loved my wolf on my NB and I'd like to have it on my DK too. Originally, my first DK was a fire oriented build so I made him D. Elf. Any opinion on if that's a viable goal now? Stacking lingering burn damage and such? Recommendations on magicka or stam build for that end goal?

Zyrlux

I kinda wish I could see the tree options in game before leveling them up >.>

Cously

Zyrlux wrote: »

Cously wrote: »

PVE Magicka and Stamina are pretty balanced now, you can pull high dps with both.
PVP Magicka if you after a defensive playstyle and Stamina if you after a offensive playstyle.

When my DK is on Stamina mode I have several killing blows solo and I find much easier to dish damage. But I die a lot too due lack of defensive abilities (spam wing or shields cost magicka). Might be because my latency is bad and lack of skill.

When my DK is on Magicka mode it becomes really hard to kill skilled players, usually it's a long tactical battle enduring and outlasting the opponent long enough to build ultimate. That said he is a monster of survivability with all defensive skills (magicka based) and I only die under overwhelming numbers of enemies.

I believe that's true for other classes as well. So you have to decide what kind of playstyle you prefer then pick a resource pool.

Maybe the reason my DK dies so often is cause I always viewed Stam DKs as the tanks XD

I might do stam and go wolf as well. I loved my wolf on my NB and I'd like to have it on my DK too. Originally, my first DK was a fire oriented build so I made him D. Elf. Any opinion on if that's a viable goal now? Stacking lingering burn damage and such? Recommendations on magicka or stam build for that end goal?

I believe bosmer and redguard werewolves can be absolute monsters in PVP. My wolf is a breton DK when I spec it for stamina and tanky, it cannot be killed, not even with dawnbreaker, of course it sucks it lasts too little and you can't really stop to feed when facing multiple players.

As far as I know, dunmer trash aren't good stam dks anymore because their fire crap doesn't apply. It's time to unsheath the curved sword.

khele23eb17_ESO

Cously wrote: »

PVE Magicka and Stamina are pretty balanced now, you can pull high dps with both.

Stam DKs can. StamNB and Stam SRCs not so much. Its IS enough to do the content but pales in comparison to what some mag builds can do.

Zyrlux

So I rebuilt my NB to mag and I've gotta say it feels powerful but it has no synergy with weapons. If I run out of magicka, that's it. Like I'm pretty much just using light attacks that do nothing lol.

ValkynSketha

For players that don't pvp magicka builds is better, specially magicka NB, thats because it does not require you to grind AP to have vigor for healing and caltrops, as magicka builds have class skills that cover this.

Ep1kMalware

I prefer stamina builds, but alot of the harder content is biased toward magica builds.

stamina has better multitarget dps, but magica players have much better single target dps.