DK Magicka DPS Build Advice

Oakclaw · April 2017

Hello,

I'm currently using a slightly modified version of this build. So far it's working pretty well but I'm looking for a way to have a little more survivability.

I don't experiment with builds too often so I'm hoping you guys can help me out. The DPS output seems to be more than enough but I die extreamly fast to hard hitting mobs, often before I have time to use a heal (tried running with Resolving Vigor) or Burning Embers. I replaced Rearming Trap/Harness Magicka with Harded Armor/Coagulating Blood but it didn't seem to help much.

I had the thought of switching my primary weapon to 2H and running with Rally, since I've used this skill before and it's extremely good. I'm worried this might effect my DPS too much, though?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

pretzl · April 2017

Both vigor and Rally are stamina-based heals and thus will be suboptimal on a magicka build. Instead, try the skill inhale. It's a very nice burst heal that also morphs to an AoE interrupt. From there, skills like Hardened armor and coagulating blood should take care of the rest

Izaki · April 2017

Keep Harness Magicka for sure. Replace Rearming Trap with Coagulating Blood. Then like pretzl said, do try out Inhale. All this and Burning Embers should be enough healing