jewelry traits

Swimguy

anyone test the new execute trait on stamdk in PvP? Im wondering if I can drop 2k stam for 2 traits and drop reverse slash for wings/meditate. Then I get the 5k block shield too

Vapirko

Swimguy wrote: »

anyone test the new execute trait on stamdk in PvP? Im wondering if I can drop 2k stam for 2 traits and drop reverse slash for wings/meditate. Then I get the 5k block shield too

Idk about the jewlery trait but I do not think that bloodthirsty will be a good replacement for reverse slice which starts scaling at 50% health and has splash damge. Next to mages wrath, reverse slice might be the best execute in the game. It’s incredibly helpful for multiple opponents which is why you would run it anyway. Id say that maybe on a dueling build that the single target morph and bloodthirsty could potentially work, but that open world on a stam DK that infused might be more useful.

Swimguy

Vapirko wrote: »

Swimguy wrote: »

anyone test the new execute trait on stamdk in PvP? Im wondering if I can drop 2k stam for 2 traits and drop reverse slash for wings/meditate. Then I get the 5k block shield too

Idk about the jewlery trait but I do not think that bloodthirsty will be a good replacement for reverse slice which starts scaling at 50% health and has splash damge. Next to mages wrath, reverse slice might be the best execute in the game. It’s incredibly helpful for multiple opponents which is why you would run it anyway. Id say that maybe on a dueling build that the single target morph and bloodthirsty could potentially work, but that open world on a stam DK that infused might be more useful.

thanks, im trying to run medium armor SnB w/ spijic order skill somewhere but its not working out

Vapirko

If you’re gonna go SB on a stamina DK, I’d prob go something like Reverb bash and heroic slash front bar with poison claw and or corrosive breath, and then backbar run the 2H with reverse slice. It’s not easy to play especially if you’re ping isn’t good or you’re lagging.

Swimguy

Vapirko wrote: »

If you’re gonna go SB on a stamina DK, I’d prob go something like Reverb bash and heroic slash front bar with poison claw and or corrosive breath, and then backbar run the 2H with reverse slice. It’s not easy to play especially if you’re ping isn’t good or you’re lagging.

yeah im running the 2h bar as kinda a buff bar with a infused wep enchant. I have vigor and wings on my sword n board

kaithuzar

3x blood thirst or whatever it's called on executes scaling @ 50% is the new meta, all stam builds & magplar w/radiant should be rejoicing

Aztlan

In PvP? I thought that was just in PvE.

Swimguy

kaithuzar wrote: »

3x blood thirst or whatever it's called on executes scaling @ 50% is the new meta, all stam builds & magplar w/radiant should be rejoicing

lol what....

Siliziumdioxid

To give a short answer to this question: bloodthirsty is not a good trait for pvp at all.

Without an execute ability your doing less overall damage than without this trait.(Pve players already know that)
With an execute ability however:
Let's say if your enemy has only 5k health left it doesn't matter if your reverse slice hits for 10k or 11k.
I'd rather have some more pre-execute damage to bring the enemies health deeper into execute range (so reverse slice scales better, or mages wrath is more likely to explode). Executing is easy in this game bringing people into execute range that's the complicated part.

Not to mention that bloodthirsty only gives you a damage increase (and not even that necessarily) while robust arcane and infused also apply to healing, shields or give you better stats in general.

idk

Vapirko wrote: »

Swimguy wrote: »

anyone test the new execute trait on stamdk in PvP? Im wondering if I can drop 2k stam for 2 traits and drop reverse slash for wings/meditate. Then I get the 5k block shield too

Idk about the jewlery trait but I do not think that bloodthirsty will be a good replacement for reverse slice which starts scaling at 50% health and has splash damge. Next to mages wrath, reverse slice might be the best execute in the game. It’s incredibly helpful for multiple opponents which is why you would run it anyway. Id say that maybe on a dueling build that the single target morph and bloodthirsty could potentially work, but that open world on a stam DK that infused might be more useful.

I do not think jewelry traits replace the use of actual skills.

Of course I am not suggesting Bloodthirsty would be the best choice though I understand the difference between it and some of the other top choices are pretty small.

fred4

Siliziumdioxid wrote: »

To give a short answer to this question: bloodthirsty is not a good trait for pvp at all.

Without an execute ability your doing less overall damage than without this trait.(Pve players already know that)
With an execute ability however:
Let's say if your enemy has only 5k health left it doesn't matter if your reverse slice hits for 10k or 11k.
I'd rather have some more pre-execute damage to bring the enemies health deeper into execute range (so reverse slice scales better, or mages wrath is more likely to explode). Executing is easy in this game bringing people into execute range that's the complicated part.

Not to mention that bloodthirsty only gives you a damage increase (and not even that necessarily) while robust arcane and infused also apply to healing, shields or give you better stats in general.

I agree with everything. Very accurately argued.

Swimguy

Siliziumdioxid wrote: »

To give a short answer to this question: bloodthirsty is not a good trait for pvp at all.

Without an execute ability your doing less overall damage than without this trait.(Pve players already know that)
With an execute ability however:
Let's say if your enemy has only 5k health left it doesn't matter if your reverse slice hits for 10k or 11k.
I'd rather have some more pre-execute damage to bring the enemies health deeper into execute range (so reverse slice scales better, or mages wrath is more likely to explode). Executing is easy in this game bringing people into execute range that's the complicated part.

Not to mention that bloodthirsty only gives you a damage increase (and not even that necessarily) while robust arcane and infused also apply to healing, shields or give you better stats in general.

thanks for the insight, Should I run infused then? As a stamdk I guess i shouldnt even be expecting results like my stamblade ive heard

fred4

I believe Infused weapon damage is ahead of Robust, but only barely so. Unless you are crafting or running a Pelinal's build, I wouldn't waste my transmute crystals. Having the higher stam pool is nice. My personal favorite is Swift, but you're right, stam DK struggles for damage (at least my Nord).

rimmidimdim

fred4 wrote: »

I believe Infused weapon damage is ahead of Robust, but only barely so. Unless you are crafting or running a Pelinal's build, I wouldn't waste my transmute crystals. Having the higher stam pool is nice. My personal favorite is Swift, but you're right, stam DK struggles for damage (at least my Nord).

I think this is right on. Infused is probably better but not worth it. If you use heavy armour I would say triune. But, try swift, I did and love it, but I never use a gap closer. Swift is alot of fun. Especially chancing down those pesky mag sorcs and stam rolly Polly's. Cheers.