Sorc vs DK

Hiringu · August 2016

Hello, i was wondering if someone with good knowledge could help me out, i was wondering which is better with magicka dps, and what set i should get, i have around 600k to get my char dungeon ready so any tips would be brilliant, thanks alot!

t.s.lane93ub17_ESO · August 2016

They're both very strong. Magicka dk use several dots that requires precise timing to be effective and are generally better at sustained dps. Sorcerers have great burst damage and access to an execute. If you have the time make one of each and try them out.
For gear i run 5 julianos, 3 willpower and 2 skoria on my dk. Destruction staffs on both bars.
5 julianos, 3 willpower and 2 kena on my sorcerer. Destruction staff on main bar and dual wield on back bar.
Probably not the best best gear but it is more than enough for pve content

Should probably add that sorcerers are ranged and dk's need to be up close to take advantage of their class abilities.

Dracane · August 2016

Dragonknights have much higher DPS. But they need to be in melee range to apply all their dots etc.
Sorcerer needs to be in melee range as well for max dps. But Sorc wouldn't reach the same damage potential even then.

It depends on your playstyle I guess

Hiringu · August 2016

Great thanks for the replies guys! Would you it's worth upgrading all the gear to gold ?

Stannum · August 2016

In pure DPS build DK has somewhat better DPS but sorcs has cheap execute skill and energy Overload ulti that helps to save and regen magika while DPSing so in avarage they have better sustain.

psychotic13 · August 2016

Hiringu wrote: »

Great thanks for the replies guys! Would you it's worth upgrading all the gear to gold ?

Only upgrade to gold when you're 100% sure you'll be using that armor for a while cause if you change your mind it can be expensive.

Panth141 · August 2016

OP

Personally I find mDK infinitely more enjoyable to play than sorc; as people have said, when used correctly it offers higher DPS.

As for upgrading gear - I would make some purple stuff and play with that for a good while - you'll need to get used to the build and playing the class. Run a load of dungeons etc., when you're happy with it all, then gold it.

AverageJo3Gam3r · August 2016

Just make the weapons and enchants gold. Everything else is fine purple.

Izaki · August 2016

They are very different. DKs stack DoTs while Sorcs have a bit of everything. Everything depends on the rotation. With the right rotation you will be able to pull 35k DPS with both classes. That's without Overload, with it Sorc is probably the best signle target DPS in the game. Overload is stronger than a meteor and is spammable, THE best DPS in the game for single target DPS races (The Possessed Manticora and Ozara in Sanctum). Now DKs can sustain their DPS pretty much indefinetly, whereas Sorcs are a bit more bursty.

Stannum · August 2016

IzakiBrotheSs wrote: »

They are very different. DKs stack DoTs while Sorcs have a bit of everything. Everything depends on the rotation. With the right rotation you will be able to pull 35k DPS with both classes. That's without Overload, with it Sorc is probably the best signle target DPS in the game. Overload is stronger than a meteor and is spammable, THE best DPS in the game for single target DPS races (The Possessed Manticora and Ozara in Sanctum). Now DKs can sustain their DPS pretty much indefinetly, whereas Sorcs are a bit more bursty.

DK has molten whipe which is instant and spammable can be easily mixed with powerfull Dk DoTs the only two points when overload is better - if you need randeg attack or if you re out of mana

ryanborror · August 2016

Dk rotation is complex and hard to master but used to be highest dps for a long time. Sorcs have mobility and shields and surge for survivability. All magic classes are well balanced atm

Dracane · August 2016

Hiringu wrote: »

Great thanks for the replies guys! Would you it's worth upgrading all the gear to gold ?

Only upgrade, when you are sure you want to go with that build.
AT LEAST always upgrade your weapons to guild when you use 160cp weapons. Because the difference will be significant. Armor can be left purple when you can't afford it.

Armitas · August 2016

OP, so that you know, if you go mDK you are going to have to rotate 5 dots on separate timers so that they are all up 100% of the time while weaving whips in between.

Stannum · August 2016

Armitas wrote: »

OP, so that you know, if you go mDK you are going to have to rotate 5 dots on separate timers so that they are all up 100% of the time while weaving whips in between.

hmm... at least 5 DoTs in some variants may be more )