Did ZOS finally try to Nerf Master's DualWield while I wasn't looking?

ArchMikem

Just took my DoTDK off the bench to edit her outfit, skill bar, and run a Dungeon, and eventually noticed the dmg bonus from Master's DW looked smaller? 900 and some. Didn't it used to be over 1,000?

yadibroz

ArchMikem wrote: »

Just took my DoTDK off the bench to edit her outfit, skill bar, and run a Dungeon, and eventually noticed the dmg bonus from Master's DW looked smaller? 900 and some. Didn't it used to be over 1,000?

That set always suck, I try and don't like it

Major_Toughness

Only if you don't read patch notes.

Happened this patch - U41.

ArchMikem

Major_Toughness wrote: »

Only if you don't read patch notes.

Happened this patch - U41.

Or you could've just told me without being smart about it?

Necrotech_Master

Ability Altering Weapons

• Stinging Slashes: This set’s damage done bonus now scales off 20.925% of the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage, rather than offering a flat bonus based on the item level, up to 1635. This will result in a damage loss for most builds that are currently engaging with this set.

from the U41 patch notes, along with the dev note:

We’re adjusting this set to no longer grant a flat damage increase for anyone using it, to one that is meant to shine for damage-oriented builds. This should significantly lower the pressure and kill potential the set is enabling for tankier builds in PvP, while retaining its potency for those who focus on damage over survivability.

ArchMikem

Necrotech_Master wrote: »

Ability Altering Weapons

• Stinging Slashes: This set’s damage done bonus now scales off 20.925% of the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage, rather than offering a flat bonus based on the item level, up to 1635. This will result in a damage loss for most builds that are currently engaging with this set.

from the U41 patch notes, along with the dev note:

We’re adjusting this set to no longer grant a flat damage increase for anyone using it, to one that is meant to shine for damage-oriented builds. This should significantly lower the pressure and kill potential the set is enabling for tankier builds in PvP, while retaining its potency for those who focus on damage over survivability.

I mean...the set had good reason to be nerfed, but at the same time, huge bummer.

Necrotech_Master

ArchMikem wrote: »

Necrotech_Master wrote: »

Ability Altering Weapons

• Stinging Slashes: This set’s damage done bonus now scales off 20.925% of the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage, rather than offering a flat bonus based on the item level, up to 1635. This will result in a damage loss for most builds that are currently engaging with this set.

from the U41 patch notes, along with the dev note:

We’re adjusting this set to no longer grant a flat damage increase for anyone using it, to one that is meant to shine for damage-oriented builds. This should significantly lower the pressure and kill potential the set is enabling for tankier builds in PvP, while retaining its potency for those who focus on damage over survivability.

I mean...the set had good reason to be nerfed, but at the same time, huge bummer.

yeah, it is still possible to hit the old value, but you need to have at least 7810 weapon or spell dmg, which is highly unlikely unless you go full glass cannon