Some thoughts on the Grim focus changes

Haza_212

On the Grim Focus (relentless morph) change.

First and foremost i speak from the perspective of a solo stamblade player.

I am of the opinion that the Nightblade class is on that operates as a solo class, one that is self reliant and selfish in its play style, like a rouge or assassin would be. And as such i feel that the ability for the Nightblade to provide its self with a wide array of self buffs but offer less in team play is part of the classes identity.

The removal of the minor berserk buff is obviously a sore point for those of us that play Nightblade solo (which i assume most of us would) and removes what i feel is something unique to the Nightblade class. Only one other class has minor berserk easily on demand, and that is the Warden. The warden also has the bonus damage from slotting Animal Companions skills on bar.

How about, rather than removing the buff altogether, have it give the buff while slotted, and drop the minor endurance to compensate. Then require the skill to be activated to build up the 5 light attacks.

I feel removing both Minor Endurance and Minor Berserk is a bit much to do in one blow.

In terms of the heal for the bow attack, this is easily negated by dodging the attack, which is now easier to do after the delay and increase in travel time of the attack.

Other changes like the surprise attack change, and fear changes I can understand.

As for Magblade, much more help is needed there in PvP from what iv'e read, however i don't really play the class in pvp.

dazee

Maybe make the spectral arrow proc every 3 light attacks instead of 5. then it wouldn't be woefully bad without the buff.

Haza_212

dazee wrote: »

Maybe make the spectral arrow proc every 3 light attacks instead of 5. then it wouldn't be woefully bad without the buff.

Yeah that could also be a way to compensate. That plus leave the minor endurance I feel would be fair

Thunderclap

This now another useless spell. I will never spend 2 time magicka to fire the proc.

Narvuntien

It bugs me that we are using a skill that doesn't really do anything until you charge it up.

It was previously a buff with upside now its a nothing with an upside if you are able to light attack.

My personal changes would give it a (15%) damage boost to light attacks, its an ability that wants use to light attack then it should be giving us a buff to light attacks and I want to keep the minor endurance.

That will means that it wouldn't be used for ganking but would be good for PVE and tankier NBs that will be outputting light attack damage.

Haza_212

Narvuntien wrote: »

It bugs me that we are using a skill that doesn't really do anything until you charge it up.

It was previously a buff with upside now its a nothing with an upside if you are able to light attack.

My personal changes would give it a (15%) damage boost to light attacks, its an ability that wants use to light attack then it should be giving us a buff to light attacks and I want to keep the minor endurance.

That will means that it wouldn't be used for ganking but would be good for PVE and tankier NBs that will be outputting light attack damage.

Saw another post that suggested, while removing minor berserk, giving major sorcery and brutality to the Magika and Stam morphs and remove it from the power drain abilities. This would give it decent functionality.

This is the original post I saw it on. Worth a read.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/470378/nb-changes-v5-0-1-problem-areas-and-potential-solutions#latest

NyassaV

Stamblade will be fine

Let magbalde keep it tho plz, they really need it

zyk

I truly can't believe how badly ZOS has butchered this ability. It now requires 2 GCDs, each with costs, and 5 light attacks to activate. When it does, Assassin's Will sounds like a gun.

It's stunning. I can't support this nonsense anymore.