DK PvP Bomb Build - Does it exist or is it possible?

Cybercore_Death

I've seen the various versions of the BombPlar/Blade builds and what they are (were) capable of and thought they could be quite a fun option for those (life myself) who dont care so much about dying and are more focused on nuking big groups / zergs.

I had an idea for a rotation of sorts but i'm not sure how practical it would be live.

I was thinking about something like this:

Buff with Molten (open to suggestions on what else to use) prior to going in.

S+B / 2H weapon dash attack > Talons (burning for the DoT) > Bar Swap > Elemental Rage / Storm (possibly even Standard and keep chaining people back in) > Talons > Eruption / Ash Cloud > Volatile Armour > Talons > Unstable Wall > Bar Swap - Shield up and try and escape or just die and respawn depending.

Again not sure how practical this would actually be in real world testing and i'm open to any suggestions or improvement.

Set wise i was thinking maybe VD / CA and a combo of Groth / Skoria / Stormfist (though the range is short).

The other option instead of this would be a set that allows massive ultigen and and just Perma Leap with a similar rotation as above but maybe execute leap first then use the rest of the rotation to try and regain ult to execute Leap again.

I'm happy for any suggestions on this build or if one already exists then a link to the existing (couldnt find one myself).

I'm aware of the 'optimal' PvP builds for a DK, i'm just looking to create something thats fun to play and a bit different from the norm.

Thanks in advance for any feedback / criticism.

ak_pvp

VD+Groth+idk some set, maybe axiom/spinners.

Duel swords, 1 nirn 1 sharp/precise.

Proxy, Empower, leap into talons spam. Depending on circumstances, use deep breath somewhere. Not as effective as an NB, also i'm not sure but leap might be miated.

Unfortunately your idea is a little too long and you would be a little dead after the assault.

Draxys

I would not do leap on that build. Not sure if it works well now, but me and another in guild used to run DW + destro back bar with spinner/VD/grothdarr for a little bit... buff up, hit eye of flame and chains in (if it decides to work), then deep breath/talons. It's harder to survive doing that as a DK due to having no means of getting out, so you'll need mist form/annulment/healing ward for any chance of making it out alive. It will never be as effective as a NB bomber, but you can still put out a lot of damage.

IcyDeadPeople

Cybercore_Death wrote: »

Set wise i was thinking maybe VD / CA and a combo of Groth / Skoria / Stormfist (though the range is short).

Have done this a bit with grothdarr, but after nerf to clever alchemist you have to either drink invis potion or be grouped with somebody who starts combat for you.

Cybercore_Death

Appreciate your input guys :-)

I knew it would be a bit of a long shot / harder to pull off cos of how DK’s work.

With the staff on the back bar I was thinking maybe use a Charged staff for extra effect, though with my lack of PvP experience I’m not sure how Charged holds up.

Also instead of CA would BSW work better given it’s pretty much a guaranteed proc plus burning?

Draxys

Cybercore_Death wrote: »

Appreciate your input guys :-)

I knew it would be a bit of a long shot / harder to pull off cos of how DK’s work.

With the staff on the back bar I was thinking maybe use a Charged staff for extra effect, though with my lack of PvP experience I’m not sure how Charged holds up.

Also instead of CA would BSW work better given it’s pretty much a guaranteed proc plus burning?

I don't really know how charged works, but I would assume that it does nothing after you swap to your front bar, which is where you want to be for maximum damage. Also, BSW does lots of damage but you'll need to proc it ahead of your bomb or during it, and both of those options could go south. Doing it ahead of time ruins the surprise, and during it means you lack damage for the first couple ticks.

kholsh

Immovable speed pots. Get in and get out. Totally plausible