Magicka DK Build for Wrathstone [BattleRoar 2.0] 4,500 Spell Damage, 19k Stam, Great Resists

NirnStorm

Hello everyone!

Here's my MagDK build updated for the Wrathstone patch!
Hope you'll like it

https://youtu.be/59ezGTfu_Ys
(Gameplay in the end)


Build Stats:
* 31k Mag
* 27k Health
* 19k Stam

* 3.5k Spell damage unbuffed
* 4.5k Spell damage buffed
* 40% Crit chance
* 12.5k Penetration (with eledrain)

* 26k Phys resist
* 30k Spell resist
* 3k Crit resist

Setup Info:
* 5x Rattlecage
* 5x Burning SpellWeave
* 2x Bloodspawn

* 5x light 2x heavy
* All impen, 4x triglyphs 3x mag glyphs
* 3x infused jewelry - 2x recovery glyphs 1x damage glyph

* Front bar (Nirn Inferno staff, berserk enchant):
Burning Embers / Flame Lash / Inhale / Shattering Rocks / Elemental Drain / Ferocious Leap.

* Back bar (Charged ice staff, frost enchant):
Deep Thoughts / Reflective Plate / Coagulating Blood / Blockade of Frost / Volatile Armor / Undo.


I hope you liked the build, let me know your thoughts!

EDIT:
Here's my most recent PvP vid using this build! Many more on my channel
https://youtu.be/2CdDENM_av8

Bone_Demon

Awesome video, although i have 1 thing on my mind after watching it. If i have 1 500 000 gold i don't have 2 000 000 gold.

Kheigen

NirnStorm wrote: »

Hello everyone!

Here's my MagDK build updated for the Wrathstone patch!
Hope you'll like it

https://youtu.be/59ezGTfu_Ys
(Gameplay in the end)


Build Stats:
* 31k Mag
* 27k Health
* 19k Stam

* 3.5k Spell damage unbuffed
* 4.5k Spell damage buffed
* 40% Crit chance
* 12.5k Penetration (with eledrain)

* 26k Phys resist
* 30k Spell resist
* 3k Crit resist

Setup Info:
* 5x Rattlecage
* 5x Burning SpellWeave
* 2x Bloodspawn

* 5x light 2x heavy
* All impen, 4x triglyphs 3x mag glyphs
* 3x infused jewelry - 2x recovery glyphs 1x damage glyph

* Front bar (Nirn Inferno staff, berserk enchant):
Burning Embers / Flame Lash / Inhale / Shattering Rocks / Elemental Drain / Ferocious Leap.

* Back bar (Charged ice staff, frost enchant):
Deep Thoughts / Reflective Plate / Coagulating Blood / Blockade of Frost / Volatile Armor / Undo.


I hope you liked the build, let me know your thoughts!

What's the regen? Thanks

Kheigen

Ignore the regen question. I'm on my mobile device and didn't know that was a linked video.

Mayrael

Thats pretty sick build! Awesome and thanks for sharing!

WaltherCarraway

Nice

NirnStorm

Mayrael wrote: »

Thats pretty sick build! Awesome and thanks for sharing!

Thank you!! Really glad you liked the build!

WaltherCarraway wrote: »

Nice

Thanks Walter

Kheigen wrote: »

Ignore the regen question. I'm on my mobile device and didn't know that was a linked video.

Figured I'll reply just in case, mag recovery is at 1.3k (and 1.6k with pot) but keep in mind your main sustain is from the Battleroar passive, which is the reason the build was named that!

NirnStorm

Bone_Demon wrote: »

Awesome video, although i have 1 thing on my mind after watching it. If i have 1 500 000 gold i don't have 2 000 000 gold.

Sorry, missed your comment.
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
I didn't get the reference/joke in the second part of what you said though :0

LuquidSabotage

Nicely done. What outfit is that?

Maulkin

Enjoyed the vid OP, cheers. Personally I would change BSW for Innate Axiom (in fact I have, on my DK). Let me explain why...

The only skill it doesn't buff is Blockade and the damage from that is rather small anyway, it's mostly there for Root, Snare and Maim. On my PVE DPS parses with MagDK the best uptime I've had on BSW was 58% and I average about 55%. If you manage same uptime in PvP (doubtful) you get 55% * 525 = 288.75 SD. That's how much you average for the duration of the fight and you only go down from that.

Axiom's 5th bonus is 400 SD constant which is almost as much as you get from BSW's 2nd bonus (129 SD) and 5th bonus (~288 SD) combined. It also offers the same Max Magicka and Spell Crit, making the Axiom's 1096 Stamina bonus effectively the difference between the two sets. And it's a craftable set which requires no farming or transmuting.

Admittedly BSW can create moments of higher burst when the proc is there, by about 250 sp. dmg. more. But I don't really like having to rely on that proc before dropping ults.

Comes down to preferences ultimately, but it's an alternative for those who don't want to farm/run BSW

Rhaegar75

The build is really interesting and it’s raising my hopes about going Magicka again.....plus I'm a fan of rattlecage!!
Couple of questions....

• What do you use for executing?

• How would you compare your build to StamDKs? stronger?

• do you think it would work well with 5heavy?

Thanks

md3788

Maulkin wrote: »

Enjoyed the vid OP, cheers. Personally I would change BSW for Innate Axiom (in fact I have, on my DK). Let me explain why...

The only skill it doesn't buff is Blockade and the damage from that is rather small anyway, it's mostly there for Root, Snare and Maim. On my PVE DPS parses with MagDK the best uptime I've had on BSW was 58% and I average about 55%. If you manage same uptime in PvP (doubtful) you get 55% * 525 = 288.75 SD. That's how much you average for the duration of the fight and you only go down from that.

Axiom's 5th bonus is 400 SD constant which is almost as much as you get from BSW's 2nd bonus (129 SD) and 5th bonus (~288 SD) combined. It also offers the same Max Magicka and Spell Crit, making the Axiom's 1096 Stamina bonus effectively the difference between the two sets. And it's a craftable set which requires no farming or transmuting.

Admittedly BSW can create moments of higher burst when the proc is there, by about 250 sp. dmg. more. But I don't really like having to rely on that proc before dropping ults.

Comes down to preferences ultimately, but it's an alternative for those who don't want to farm/run BSW

My biggest issue with Axiom is that it doesn't buff your light attacks, which is significant when you use a flame staff. If weaving properly its likely your highest DPS over the course of a fight

BlackMadara

Maulkin wrote: »

Enjoyed the vid OP, cheers. Personally I would change BSW for Innate Axiom (in fact I have, on my DK). Let me explain why...

The only skill it doesn't buff is Blockade and the damage from that is rather small anyway, it's mostly there for Root, Snare and Maim. On my PVE DPS parses with MagDK the best uptime I've had on BSW was 58% and I average about 55%. If you manage same uptime in PvP (doubtful) you get 55% * 525 = 288.75 SD. That's how much you average for the duration of the fight and you only go down from that.

Axiom's 5th bonus is 400 SD constant which is almost as much as you get from BSW's 2nd bonus (129 SD) and 5th bonus (~288 SD) combined. It also offers the same Max Magicka and Spell Crit, making the Axiom's 1096 Stamina bonus effectively the difference between the two sets. And it's a craftable set which requires no farming or transmuting.

Admittedly BSW can create moments of higher burst when the proc is there, by about 250 sp. dmg. more. But I don't really like having to rely on that proc before dropping ults.

Comes down to preferences ultimately, but it's an alternative for those who don't want to farm/run BSW

Another boon of BSW is that it procs a separate instance of "burning." Burning proc is a rather strong DoT. I run Embers and Engulfing, and with BSW and the normal burning proc, I can have 4 Dots ticking on opponents with the increase in SD. It is rather potent.

NirnStorm

Maulkin wrote: »

Enjoyed the vid OP, cheers. Personally I would change BSW for Innate Axiom (in fact I have, on my DK). ...

While I wouldn't argue with your math haha, there are still 3 main reasons why I choose BSW over Axiom anytime. @md3788 and @BlackMadara you guys rock, got two of them already before I even got to my phone.
Let me further explain though:

1. The absolutely most important reason is as MD said, light attacks. Those are about 30% of my overall damage in most fights and only outdamaged by a critical leap or powerlash, otherwise LAs over full fight > flame lashes over a full fight. And yeah, sadly axiom doesn't buff those.
2. As BlackMadara said, Axiom gives you another separate burning proc that can stack with your regular burning. But not only that- BSW burning can actually be applied to dunmers who are usually immune to burning, hence deactivate your Combustion passive.
The only 2 ways I know of to proc combustion against dunmers are psijic's ele weapon and being lucky to score burning effect, or bsw.
3. As you said yourself, PvP is a lot about burst. For me, being able to proc BSW just when I need to burn a person down or heal myself vs a zerg is SUPER important

However, each their own. If you like axiom better, by all means go for it! Always play what suits you, not what a guy said on YT or the forums

Rhaegar75 wrote: »

• What do you use for executing?

• How would you compare your build to StamDKs? stronger?

• do you think it would work well with 5heavy?

1. I don't have an execute, as is typical for magdk. I do however, time my dots, cc, exhale and leap together for a 70%+ combo when I can.
2. Depends. I can beat most stamdks I come across in 1v1s or 1vXs, but if I'm being completely fair I think it's just a skill gap, and a good stamdk this patch will always outmatch an equally good magdk.
3. Absolutely! A bit less damaging but tankier. It isn't my style but can definitely work if its yours!

Maulkin

md3788 wrote: »

My biggest issue with Axiom is that it doesn't buff your light attacks, which is significant when you use a flame staff. If weaving properly its likely your highest DPS over the course of a fight

BlackMadara wrote: »

Another boon of BSW is that it procs a separate instance of "burning." Burning proc is a rather strong DoT. I run Embers and Engulfing, and with BSW and the normal burning proc, I can have 4 Dots ticking on opponents with the increase in SD. It is rather potent.

Both of those are good points.

ItsNebula

Soooo meta from pre-morrowind pretty much

NirnStorm

ItsNebula wrote: »

Soooo meta from pre-morrowind pretty much

Yeah, cause everyone pre Morrowind were rocking double destros, infused jewelry and psijic skills

There's a lot more to a build than sets.

NirnStorm

LuquidSabotage wrote: »

Nicely done. What outfit is that?

It's called Priest of the Green. It's a past crown store exclusive

Rhaegar75

Fello Dragonknights...help!!

I love the idea of using Rattlecage...I'm an old fan!

For the second set I have a lot of varied and perhaps not so good ideas so I think I could do with some help. I'm not so keen on BSW as, quite honestly, can't be bothered to farm it.

Calurion: it seems to hit pretty hard....when it does!
Overwhelming: I use lots of class abilities and the extra damage seems ok
Spinner: quite a solid choice given the extra penetration
Axiom: already better than War Maiden in my opinion...I tend to use most class abilities.
Bright Throat: that would be like the build Alcast published...huge a mount of magicka pool!!
Shacklebreaker: extra magicka and a pinch of stamina
Silks of the Fire: some decent extra spell damage

One last question: in terms of damage...better to invest in a huge magicka pool or in spell damage?

Thank for any sugestions

md3788

Rhaegar75 wrote: »

Fello Dragonknights...help!!

I love the idea of using Rattlecage...I'm an old fan!

For the second set I have a lot of varied and perhaps not so good ideas so I think I could do with some help. I'm not so keen on BSW as, quite honestly, can't be bothered to farm it.

Calurion: it seems to hit pretty hard....when it does!
Overwhelming: I use lots of class abilities and the extra damage seems ok
Spinner: quite a solid choice given the extra penetration
Axiom: already better than War Maiden in my opinion...I tend to use most class abilities.
Bright Throat: that would be like the build Alcast published...huge a mount of magicka pool!!
Shacklebreaker: extra magicka and a pinch of stamina
Silks of the Fire: some decent extra spell damage

One last question: in terms of damage...better to invest in a huge magicka pool or in spell damage?

Thank for any sugestions

You'd rather farm Fang Lair than City of Ash? CoA is one of the easiest base game dungeons

ccmedaddy

Rhaegar75 wrote: »

Fello Dragonknights...help!!

I love the idea of using Rattlecage...I'm an old fan!

For the second set I have a lot of varied and perhaps not so good ideas so I think I could do with some help. I'm not so keen on BSW as, quite honestly, can't be bothered to farm it.

Calurion: it seems to hit pretty hard....when it does!
Overwhelming: I use lots of class abilities and the extra damage seems ok
Spinner: quite a solid choice given the extra penetration
Axiom: already better than War Maiden in my opinion...I tend to use most class abilities.
Bright Throat: that would be like the build Alcast published...huge a mount of magicka pool!!
Shacklebreaker: extra magicka and a pinch of stamina
Silks of the Fire: some decent extra spell damage

One last question: in terms of damage...better to invest in a huge magicka pool or in spell damage?

Thank for any sugestions

MagDK is my favorite class to use caluurion's on. With Fossilize you can pretty much force the enemy to eat the proc damage, and it's also much harder to dodge it from the melee range. Also, reflected projectiles from wings can proc it (rip wings) so occasionally you'll see a sniper die to his own snipes

I use it in no-CP though, so YMMV.

Rhaegar75

md3788 wrote: »

Rhaegar75 wrote: »

Fello Dragonknights...help!!

I love the idea of using Rattlecage...I'm an old fan!

For the second set I have a lot of varied and perhaps not so good ideas so I think I could do with some help. I'm not so keen on BSW as, quite honestly, can't be bothered to farm it.

Calurion: it seems to hit pretty hard....when it does!
Overwhelming: I use lots of class abilities and the extra damage seems ok
Spinner: quite a solid choice given the extra penetration
Axiom: already better than War Maiden in my opinion...I tend to use most class abilities.
Bright Throat: that would be like the build Alcast published...huge a mount of magicka pool!!
Shacklebreaker: extra magicka and a pinch of stamina
Silks of the Fire: some decent extra spell damage

One last question: in terms of damage...better to invest in a huge magicka pool or in spell damage?

Thank for any sugestions

You'd rather farm Fang Lair than City of Ash? CoA is one of the easiest base game dungeons

I’m a bit of a cheat: I’ve got enough Calurion gear already to build a build with it!
In all honesty I’d prefer to avoid sets like calurion, bsw or any other Proc sets....but at the same time I don’t want to gimp myself!

I guess I should riformulate the question removing all the Proc sets..

NirnStorm

Rhaegar75 wrote: »

I'm not so keen on BSW as, quite honestly, can't be bothered to farm it.

Well, the reason I love BSW so much is the amount of damage it gives you in burst pulses. You can time your bursts (or timing for heals) around BSW procs to increase those by quite a bit. In addition, it effects your PURE spell damage, so all your sources of damage and heals are effected by it. Which I found is very rare in 5th bonuses on mag sets. Examples:
Silks of the Sun: Doesn't effect heals and non fire damage.
Axiom: Doesn't effect LA weaves.
Spinners: Doesn't effect heals.
Calurion: Doesn't effect any damage or heals, just it's own proc.

Bsw effects everything, which is why I love it so much. Although yeah, it's absolutley a PAIN to farm!

NirnStorm

Decided I should add my last gameplay vid using this build too, so here it is! Enjoy
https://youtu.be/2CdDENM_av8

Davadin

how about in Elswyer with all its glorious buff for MagDK? did u try PTS with this build?

NirnStorm

Davadin wrote: »

how about in Elswyer with all its glorious buff for MagDK? did u try PTS with this build?

I have! I've changed the build around a little bit, using the same sets- and it's been so much fun! Really looking forward to Elsweyr.

I will release my updated build video once the update hits live