MagDK PvP Advice Please

gamerguy757

So I am trying to learn all classes for PvP. I prefer magic fighting...not sure why. I tried Stamina but just can't get the hang of it, so I wanted to make a MagDK for PvP, but not sure where to start. I have a StamDK that I was going to Race/Name change to a Dark Elf and fix the attributes. I was going to run 5x Shacklebreaker, 5x BSW, 2x Zaan and 1x VMA resto.
Now I am not sure what to do with weapons. I see lots of MagDK USED TO run Sword/Board but now I see them running Inferno staves.
1) Should I just race change my stamdk toon? (ESO+, years of saving Crowns )
2) Should I use a sword/shield or Inferno?

I have a PvP magic user that i LOVE. But i want to try other classes.

huschdeguddzje

1) try magdk out on your stam race before you commit to race change
2) it comes down to preference honestly, I used to run double destro but found sword and board destro to be more effective and you get that dragonKNIGHT feel.
Imo resto is not needed, burning embers is an amazing heal on top of dragonblood if you still need more healing equip cauterize.
Some magdks like to use 2h to benefit from forward momentum, I find wings to be sufficient for snare removal.

gamerguy757

huschdeguddzje wrote: »

1) try magdk out on your stam race before you commit to race change
2) it comes down to preference honestly, I used to run double destro but found sword and board destro to be more effective and you get that dragonKNIGHT feel.
Imo resto is not needed, burning embers is an amazing heal on top of dragonblood if you still need more healing equip cauterize.
Some magdks like to use 2h to benefit from forward momentum, I find wings to be sufficient for snare removal.

The main use of my Resto was for Mutagen and sustain.

My idea was to use Chains to fly in, hit embers by weaving light attacks, then fossilize and lashes.

NBrookus

I would try mDK on your existing race first. If you stick with it, race change to Dunmer or Argonian.

Combinations of destro, resto, S&B and even 2H (with or without FM; look at the passives) are viable on mDK this patch and the choice really depends on playstyle.

flacidstone

I ran a destro/resto magdk build with bsw/sun/skoria in cp cyro. The damage potential was crazy. I used resto bubble as main defense getting all of my healing through offense. Resto ult for the oh **** moments. In 1v1-3 it was great. But once that number surpassed 3 it was rough. No one expects a very offensive magdk so when you la and chain in people don’t know what to do.

Taleof2Cities

Remember ... if you’re on PC:

Download PTS and try a max level character template for free ... before committing resources to a change on Live.

JumpmanLane

Just roll a dunmer and level it up. Run Destro/restro while leveling. Then switch to double SnB as you near fifty. Run Seducer and Skoria (or Bloodspawn) at first until you get the hand of things. Try Seducer and Desert Rose.

Front bar weapons won’t really matter at first as you’ll be spamming whip, using Embers, talons, Fossilize and leap.

Get cauterize, coagulating Blood, fragmented shields, mist, and bats.

How we were taught MagDk by one of the best. Won’t name drop. Run 5 light, 1 and 1.

gamerguy757

JumpmanLane wrote: »

Just roll a dunmer and level it up. Run Destro/restro while leveling. Then switch to double SnB as you near fifty. Run Seducer and Skoria (or Bloodspawn) at first until you get the hand of things. Try Seducer and Desert Rose.

Front bar weapons won’t really matter at first as you’ll be spamming whip, using Embers, talons, Fossilize and leap.

Get cauterize, coagulating Blood, fragmented shields, mist, and bats.

How we were taught MagDk by one of the best. Won’t name drop. Run 5 light, 1 and 1.

Hmmm...nice! Now my StamDK is already max level, and i have 2 years worth of ESO+ crowns so I don't mind changing.

My idea was this:
5x Silks of the Sun (jewelry, weapon)
5x Shacklebreaker (armor)
2x Valkyn/Zaan
1x VMA resto

JumpmanLane

gamerguy757 wrote: »

JumpmanLane wrote: »

Just roll a dunmer and level it up. Run Destro/restro while leveling. Then switch to double SnB as you near fifty. Run Seducer and Skoria (or Bloodspawn) at first until you get the hand of things. Try Seducer and Desert Rose.

Front bar weapons won’t really matter at first as you’ll be spamming whip, using Embers, talons, Fossilize and leap.

Get cauterize, coagulating Blood, fragmented shields, mist, and bats.

How we were taught MagDk by one of the best. Won’t name drop. Run 5 light, 1 and 1.

Hmmm...nice! Now my StamDK is already max level, and i have 2 years worth of ESO+ crowns so I don't mind changing.

My idea was this:
5x Silks of the Sun (jewelry, weapon)
5x Shacklebreaker (armor)
2x Valkyn/Zaan
1x VMA resto

Nooo. It’s easy to level a new toon to 50. Lol. Keep your StamDK. You’ll get rewards for leveling, plus all your cp once you hit 50.

Your idea is viable (Sun, Shacklebreaker, Skoria/Zaan).

Try this combo with Skoria. Talons, whip, fossilize, powerlash Leap once Skoria procs. Good luck.