Basic mostly solo build for a DK

Octopuss

I'm having fun levelling a new character after a long time, but I just can't figure out any reasonable build, being completely unfamiliar with stamDK.
The Alcast builds are not really what I am looking for (although I will play around with the solo/survival one once I hit 50 and gear up). I guess I want something inbetween of solo and group build, simply more dps oriented (the survivability seems to be quite decent already).
Could anyone recommend me a baseline of sorts?
I think I'm looking for a build based on basic skills only (I don't feel like going to Cyrodiil for several days just to get Caltrops/Vipor, although at some point I will), so a combination of class skills, S&B and some bow.
Thanks!

Joxer61

try....
https://xynodegaming.com/

zvavi

The only proper defense i can think of (shield/heal) stam dk can use, are vigor, cauterize and brawler. The main problems with those are that you dont feel like pvp anytime soon, cauterize is unlocked as one of the last abilities in a skill line therefore not really available any time soon, and brawler is a two handed skill...

Octopuss

I mean the class is quite sturdy and I don't intend to challenge myself with soloing tough stuff - not at the moment at least.

Freakin_Hytte

You can check out hack the minotaur on YouTube. He mostly makes solo builds that usually are a bit different but seems fun to play. He even got a couple of hybrid builds if you want to try that out.

Joxer61

Freakin_Hytte wrote: »

You can check out minotaur on YouTube. He mostly makes solo builds that usually are a bit different but seems fun to play. He even got a couple of hybrid builds if you want to try that out.

agree....he seems more pvp focused but yea he has some diff ones for sure...just keep lookin around, something will stick!

Octopuss

I hoped someone would post specific skills setup, not "watch this guy on Youtube" sort of stuff.

Freakin_Hytte

If you're asking for a build then it's easier for you to watch someone who have put their time in to offer a build to people and jump directly to the skills section, if you're only interested in that.

No one really wants to write a long reply here when there already exists a multitude of builds, from beginner friendly to advanced on the internet.

Octopuss

Well, some people prefer text over watching a video. It's not laziness, I just can't absorb any information from that type of content.
And I didn't ask for elaborate long posts. Just a tip for specific skills suitable for my needs.

Freakin_Hytte

No worries, I can understand that.

Here are two written builds on Stam dk, I know this guy main stamdk for pve and he's good at them (played with him)

A beginner friendly guild:

https://xynodegaming.com/murder-of-fire/

An advanced build:

https://xynodegaming.com/toxicity/

You don't have to follow any of them strictly, but they can give an idea of how you can play stamdk.
They can both be used for group and solo play.
I used he's advanced build when I did a no death run in vma for example.

Octopuss

Shall I bother with magicka class skills? Doesn't seem very logical to me, but on the other hand, Igneous Weapons for example seem like a good buff.

Freakin_Hytte

It might seem weird but some of the magicka skills scales with stamina and weapon damage or gives buffs you want. So most builds stamina builds use magicka abilities to get certain buffs that are good to have.

Flames of oblivion is one of them, it gives you major savagery and the damage scales for stamina characters.
Igneous weapons is the same thing, it gives you major brutality which is a very important buff so it's a good skill to use if you don't use potions that gives you major brutality.
Volatile armour gives another good buff to have when you are playing solo.

Bradyfjord

I've been playing stam dk, having recently switched from mag.

I change a lot of skills based on what I am doing. I use 2h or 1h/shield on main bar. Bow on back.

For defense, I use turn evil a lot. It seems like an underrated skill. I use rally/vigor/green dragons blood for clutch heal.

I use witchmans to combine with battle roar for good heal/sustainability when using a cheap ultimate like dawnbreaker. I always use banner just in case.

Edit: I consider igneous weapons a must. I think it's one of the best group buffs (offensively), and I put that on when grouping.

Octopuss

What class defensive skills do you recommend? All those damage shields seem a bit meh to me. Too weak.

Wing

shacklebreaker, new moon, enchanted for stam or magicka.

that will be fine for 90% of eso

Davadin

Octopuss wrote: »

something inbetween of solo and group build, simply more dps oriented
Thanks!

this is really tricky to answer....

so what are you going to use the build for? leveling 1-50? will you do some group content?

Davadin

Octopuss wrote: »

What class defensive skills do you recommend? All those damage shields seem a bit meh to me. Too weak.

frag shield has that major mending that u want before u heal.
vol armor has a nice resist that is the identity of the class.

thats it for defensive skill.

Octopuss

Major mending affects potions?

Octopuss

And I ended up mixing Spriggan with Hundings, crafting me both S&B and a 2h sword. The traits and enchantments are a bit of mystery, but considering this is not supposed to be dps setup, I guess anything is good enough. Nirnhoned sword, divines shield, infused 2h sword and infused bow.
I'm just looking into the skills now. These will get some time getting used to.

Oh and I feel guilty ending up griding Alik'r dolmens for like 45 levels. But that ridiculous stack of 150% xp scrolls just asked for it.
At least I don't need to do all the CPs all over, lol.

Danksta

If you're going to get vigor eventually may as well get it in under 50 bgs while it's at it's easiest.

TheRealPotoroo

Octopuss wrote: »

And I ended up mixing Spriggan with Hundings, crafting me both S&B and a 2h sword. The traits and enchantments are a bit of mystery, but considering this is not supposed to be dps setup, I guess anything is good enough. Nirnhoned sword, divines shield, infused 2h sword and infused bow.
I'm just looking into the skills now. These will get some time getting used to.

Oh and I feel guilty ending up griding Alik'r dolmens for like 45 levels. But that ridiculous stack of 150% xp scrolls just asked for it.
At least I don't need to do all the CPs all over, lol.

Did you really want a tank build for soloing? I did that and it's a mistake because of the lack of DPS. It's so painful there should be an Achievement for it. In the end, after Morrowind wrecked my stamDK tank build for solo purposes I gave up and switched to DW. It's sooo much easier it's not funny.

Octopuss

I never said I was creating a tank build. Just because I use sword and shield doesn't mean it's going to be a tank.
I also want something fun and new.