Okay, lets try to summarize:
Shield changes are nerf in PVE - while pretty much everyone pointed out, that the healers being not so desirable are nothing to do with shields - and slight (okay, undecided level) nerf in PVP, with some potential abuse of the new shields in heavy armour.
(Bear in mind, that in the last pain point classnotes they explicitly said they wanted to make medium and light armour better in pvp).
Okay, slight(ish) nerf to dark deal...okay, its PVP again, since the skill in the current form - khmm, casttime, khmm - not really suitable for PVE, but again i refer to the repnotes/painpoints: sorcerer sustain was identified as one. So, WTF?
Pet buffs - still dumb as hell, but now they are invulnerable in trials and to be honest, the whole pet idea is not well received imho in this hame. So, meh.
No bound armor buff/making it more worthwhile (dont get me wit the block thing... meh again), still cramped skillbars and with the OL change, even more cramped skillbars...
Oh, overload change... okay, now with the general direction i have no problems, but the numbers should be modified further, passive effects should sorted out (DW passives f.e.) and as a stamsorc, a new morph would be welcome - and of course, since the third bar is gone, a general reshuffling of skill, passives buffs and debuffs (in other words: a general class overhaul) is in dire need.
But, in the current form this patch for sorcerers offered mainly nerfs and thats all.
Correct me if im wrong in my assessment (or the facts - i may have overlooked something).
paulsimonps wrote: »Yeah, that's how I see em now - they function almost exactly like health - but with the benefit of being proactive and non-debuffable - and it seems the cost of not benefitting from block..
The synergies still aren't quite there.
@Biro123
Actually you just brought up a really interesting point there "non-debuffable". Shields either scale of your max health or are capped by a % of your max health. I and probably others tend to forget that Minor Mangle is a thing. That could actually lower shield amount now if they are at the 40/50% cap or if its a health based shield. I need to go test this now and see if it really does
Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets.
Valera Progib wrote: »Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets.
Calm down Satan
Sadly no fixes in Hardened to test the shields further... meaning this PTS4 is mostly like another step to the finals, not requesting any feedback at all. I can safely delete PTS from the drive, no point wasting space.
Personally, I'm no fan of "your pets die here but not there". It doesn't make sense. Why the same enemies deal damage in the open world, but not in trials or dungeons? What's the "lore" behind it?
It's a poor decision. I understand why it's there, but it's a band aid fix more than an upgrade to pets. Unless this is stated in the tooltip, new players will be puzzled why their pets are dying / not dying.
Valera Progib wrote: »Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets.
Calm down Satan
Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different AoE abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? There are tons that would help you. Also - you resto skill line? Where's stamina healing skill line?
Ever heard of hist sap set for example?
Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets and weapons right? Ah well...
(Oh yeah and btw my main is a Sorc, not a NB)
joaaocaampos wrote: »@Tasear @ZOS_GinaBruno @ZOS_RobGarrett
What I expect from next PTS Patch (4.2.4 or 4.2.5)!
Light Armor > Annulment > Dampen Magic:
- This morph now also increases the shield cap to 50% of your Max Health, previously 40%.
- This morph now also increases the shield cap by 2% of your Max Health for each piece of light armor worn, previously 40%.
Champion Points > Bastion:
- Increases the effectiveness of damage absorbing effects by [0-25]%. (This effect is useless now)
- Reduces damage taken while using a damage shield ability by [0-25]%.
Sorcerer > Daedric Summoning > Daedric Protection (Passive):
- Increases your Health Recovery, Stamina Recovery and Magicka Recovery by X% when a Daedric Summoning ability is slotted.
Done!
Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different AoE abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? There are tons that would help you. Also - you resto skill line? Where's stamina healing skill line?
Ever heard of hist sap set for example?
Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets and weapons right? Ah well...
(Oh yeah and btw my main is a Sorc, not a NB)
.Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different AoE abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? There are tons that would help you. Also - you resto skill line? Where's stamina healing skill line?
Ever heard of hist sap set for example?
Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets and weapons right? Ah well...
(Oh yeah and btw my main is a Sorc, not a NB)
um are you serious?
what sorc who has any clue what their doing is running dual dmg sets? literally none, there wearing shackle and lich, thats already an investment into survivability
dual weapons.... yes i would VERY much like to run dual dmg weapons like most other classes but unfortunately cant cuz of how bad sorc heals are. and with the healing ward losing its upfront heal even the guaranteed heal from that is gone.
stamina has heals pretty much build into everything they do
rally, forward momentum, blood thirst, blood crazy, vigor
dk has dragons blood
templars have everything
wardens again has everything
nb, mag blade has a heal as its spammanle, stam at least has leaching and the heal from mark
stamsorc has heals better then mag with surge being usable with there aoe's
Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different AoE abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? There are tons that would help you. Also - you resto skill line? Where's stamina healing skill line?
Ever heard of hist sap set for example?
Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets and weapons right? Ah well...
(Oh yeah and btw my main is a Sorc, not a NB)
If you were Sorc main you would know that this doesnt work, it's exactly the opposite. You need at least one full sustain set and then some, 2 dmg sets...lol.
Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different AoE abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? There are tons that would help you. Also - you resto skill line? Where's stamina healing skill line?
Ever heard of hist sap set for example?
Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets and weapons right? Ah well...
(Oh yeah and btw my main is a Sorc, not a NB)
If you were Sorc main you would know that this doesnt work, it's exactly the opposite. You need at least one full sustain set and then some, 2 dmg sets...lol.
Execpt I use non meta builds on all my classes inlcuding sorc, not using the shields everyone is complaining about at all. Why do I even bother with people here if you're just going to assume your own things.
.Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different AoE abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? There are tons that would help you. Also - you resto skill line? Where's stamina healing skill line?
Ever heard of hist sap set for example?
Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets and weapons right? Ah well...
(Oh yeah and btw my main is a Sorc, not a NB)
um are you serious?
what sorc who has any clue what their doing is running dual dmg sets? literally none, there wearing shackle and lich, thats already an investment into survivability
dual weapons.... yes i would VERY much like to run dual dmg weapons like most other classes but unfortunately cant cuz of how bad sorc heals are. and with the healing ward losing its upfront heal even the guaranteed heal from that is gone.
stamina has heals pretty much build into everything they do
rally, forward momentum, blood thirst, blood crazy, vigor
dk has dragons blood
templars have everything
wardens again has everything
nb, mag blade has a heal as its spammanle, stam at least has leaching and the heal from mark
stamsorc has heals better then mag with surge being usable with there aoe's
Repentence (templar) and mark (nb) require an enemy to die to be useful, therefore arent so reliable unless in a ball group. Unless you want a stam morph of bol or healing ritual
Valera Progib wrote: »Hello,
For starters I'd like to say that what you've done to damage shields is wonderful for balance, and you should stick with your changes. Hardened Ward and Harness Magicka should be used pre-engagement, and Healing Ward (an instant cast) should be used as a life saving maneuver.
Now that we've finally addressed shields we need to address sorcs. Their arsenal isn't very well equipped for survival without the use of shields so before these changes go live I would like to see two things happen:
1) Blood Magic passive - have it so you are healed for a % of damage done by all class abilities. Not sure what number would be balanced; that would require testing.
2) Bolt Escape - make this ability behave like dodge rolling in the sense that it breaks roots, and most importantly you can streak in any direction without changing your character's direction. Meaning you can continuously Bolt Escape backwards. This would greatly improve their ability to stay at range.
I'm all for the damage shield nerfs, but magsorcs do need something to improve their survivability.
P.S. Also make Crystal Blast proc like Frags please.
Yes, please keep listening to the nightblades and balance sorc like this. Then the subscription losses will continue until the layoffs start. I have to wonder, how much money have you lost since yesterday, and how much more will you lose?
When it comes to balance, damage shields is a topic that you and I are simply not going to agree on (it's like politics lol), but I would like to focus on the areas that we could agree on instead. Do you not like the suggestions I gave?
Sure, they're great. That 800 heal I get from blood magic is going to save me from your 10K incap crit and defile while I'm busy recasting shield.
You'll never kill me in two and a half seconds!
The shield cast time is such a great idea, they should put it on cloak too!
Sure I'll take 1 second cast on cloak. If you give me access to 17 different abilities that completely remove all your defensives, dispel your shields, drop any player's block and make them unable to use any burst heal/oh crap ultimate.
You want it fair, yes? Shields let you heal. How you get those heals is up to you. Perhaps invest into sets that provide healing/give you a ton of defense, like any other class in the game? Oh but wait... you want to keep your dual damage sets.
Calm down Satan
Only after Hell freezes over and gets covered in snow, thank you.
phileunderx2 wrote: »Pet sorcs are really going to be bad when Murkmire drops. They still die in dungeons. My scamp died to the second boss of Crypt of Hearts and in overland pve content they are very difficult to keep alive when fighting against any substantual monster. I went in Sunhold public dungeon and the Turtle boss on the dock his poison aoe one shots the scamp. The shield does nothing to protect him.
Many casual players have pet sorcs and they are going to be wondering what is going on and why their pets are dieing all the time. So yeah zos this isn't a good thing you guys are doing. Lol
lucky_dutch wrote: »Magsorc are absolutely fine on PTS now. Arguably stronger with the improved LA passives.
You can’t face-tank unlimited amounts of damage anymore but forgive me for my limited sympathy on that front.
The fact that a glass cannon Stamblade or Stamden could wail on you non-stop for over a minute without breaking through the shields was a little bit ridiculous.