Nightblade vs Emperor Dragonknight Vampire - 1vs1

Sypher · October 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_teBL8dbe4k&list=UU_q5WZtFp36adwqhKpZzxwQ

The Emperor of Azurah's Star ran into our dueling grounds and was cool enough to give me a few duels. We ended up fighting 3 times, I won 2-1.

Hope you enjoy!

Ezareth · October 2014

Great job man! Love the use of the shadows. That spec you and Arax use is so damn powerful. It is only a matter of time before more people adopt it and I wont have any easy targets any more ) =

I would have included the fight you lost however to show at very least which mistake you made that cost you the fight.

Rylana · October 2014

Hm, to be completely fair to the emp though, he was obviously not using a dueling spec of any kind, he was a firebomber build designed to wipe groups.

1v1 those builds are very weak, always have been. I should know, as my DK is set up almost identically to his, from what I see in the video. Sans vampire/bats related stuff.

Invasion, talons, eruption, standard, fireringx20 (with shield stack via harness/igneous) = gg vs groups, but 1v1 its just bad. Maybe if hed used a shield stack like my build hed have had a chance, but he took that all straight to health pool. Also should have slotted flame lash instead of fire ring, obviously.

Sypher · October 2014

ezareth_ESO wrote: »

Great job man! Love the use of the shadows. That spec you and Arax use is so damn powerful. It is only a matter of time before more people adopt it and I wont have any easy targets any more ) =

I would have included the fight you lost however to show at very least which mistake you made that cost you the fight.

Thanks! I'll include that fight in a bigger dueling montage I'm working on.

Rylana wrote: »

Hm, to be completely fair to the emp though, he was obviously not using a dueling spec of any kind, he was a firebomber build designed to wipe groups.

1v1 those builds are very weak, always have been. I should know, as my DK is set up almost identically to his, from what I see in the video. Sans vampire/bats related stuff.

Invasion, talons, eruption, standard, fireringx20 (with shield stack via harness/igneous) = gg vs groups, but 1v1 its just bad. Maybe if hed used a shield stack like my build hed have had a chance, but he took that all straight to health pool. Also should have slotted flame lash instead of fire ring, obviously.

In that first fight he was running his AOE set up, so he didn't last too long. But in the second fight he switched up his bars and put on flame lash/unstable for a better fight.

Lionxoft · October 2014

Still sharing accounts? Why not just make your own Nightblade on your account and grab some champ points while you're at it?

Nice video. From my experiences beating him he is not set up or practiced in dueling. Nothing wrong with that since it's not a recognized game mode.

Sypher · October 2014

Lionxoft wrote: »

Still sharing accounts? Why not just make your own Nightblade on your account and grab some champ points while you're at it?

Nice video. From my experiences beating him he is not set up or practiced in dueling. Nothing wrong with that since it's not a recognized game mode.

Sharing accounts is against the Code of Conduct. If you feel someone has broken a rule, feel free to use the Report function in the game.

Thank You.

Armitas · October 2014

If you were able to split yourself in two and have your night blade fight your DK which one of you would win? I asked it this way because it provides some information without forcing the answer into a trendable notion that class X is better since your answer only applies to yourself.

David was a known exploiter in battle, he never fought 1v1.

Sypher · October 2014

Armitas wrote: »

If you were able to split yourself in two and have your night blade fight your DK which one of you would win? I asked it this way because it provides some information without forcing the answer into a trendable notion that class X is better since your answer only applies to yourself.

David was a known exploiter in battle, he never fought 1v1.

That's a very hard question to answer. But, I'll try my best. I certainly feel like I can beat DK's easier on my nightblade by running them out of stamina. But the person who made this build goes 50/50 with me against my DK.

I would say it would be a very close fight, but I'd bet that the NB would win a few more than the DK.

Suru · October 2014

Good job repping NBs sypher bby. Tho yea, 1vX/1 spec vs group build, we know who wins with enough skill.

tathagatagarbha · October 2014

oh man i love this NB spec so much! makes me wanna play my NB-twink again XD great use of shadow-teleport and fear!
great video! keep it up!

Ifthir_ESO · October 2014

Normally love your videos this was false advertising though. The dude has like 200k AP on a PvE buff server.

Show me you beating @Lfehova‌ or another real DK emp. This video is the equivalent of you fighting joe random with 1k extra HP.

Nothing against willkill.

Ifthir_ESO · October 2014

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

I'd bet that the NB would win a few more than the DK.

So thats 1v1

That fear NB build doesn't touch the epic DK who can tank 10 people in AvA though.

Not trying to crap on NB's just feel if they were so amazing you would have a worse record than 50-50 vs the one guy who isn't getting mowed down by you constantly.

Sypher · October 2014

Ifthir_ESO wrote: »

Normally love your videos this was false advertising though. The dude has like 200k AP on a PvE buff server.

Show me you beating @Lfehova‌ or another real DK emp. This video is the equivalent of you fighting joe random with 1k extra HP.

Nothing against willkill.

I can't beat an Emperor who is actually good, that's sorta how the emperor system works. I don't duel many emperors so this was a rare occurrence that I thought was worthy of a share.

Many other duelers at the spot didn't even get close to killing him. So It's not something anyone can do. A few can for sure though.

Edit: Also that part about a random Joe with 1k extra health is not even close to true.

As an emperor All your stats are doubled, All your Regen is doubled, All your healing is Doubled, your Ult Gain is increased by like 100%? .. So even a "bad" emperor won't be easy to kill or drain them out of resources 1v1.

Ifthir_ESO · October 2014

Oh it was on his home server? Then it is a bit of an accomplishment, my bad.

Sypher · October 2014

Ifthir_ESO wrote: »

Oh it was on his home server? Then it is a bit of an accomplishment, my bad.

Yes he was the actual emperor of the server with all of the full emperor buffs. You know I wouldn't post just a simple 1v1! :P

I actually fought Hova (Non Emp), only one time though with the Nightblade and I won. It was a good fight though.

Ifthir_ESO · October 2014

Would like to see that vid

Ezareth · October 2014

I don't understand why people can't just say great job? If there is anyone who understands the weaknesses of a DK and how to exploit them even as emperor it would be Sypher.

Being emperor magnifies your particular playstyle many fold. A DK with a build designed to group fight can fight and wipe far larger groups, A sorc or NB designed for single target damage becomes a wrecking ball, and a Templar.....well he can blazing shield until everyone figures out to move, get out the way.

I've fought willkill before he is a sight better than the previous Emp of Azuras star who tried to out cast me without bothering to block and dodge roll.

That said emperors are all weak to small number of very strong players because those players shield stack and unless it is impossible to build ultimate reliably while someone shield stacks. This mitigates the largest benefit of being emperor and its why the scariest emperors are the ones with AoE builds who zerg dive.

I've always said that you can watch any video and point to each mistake any player made that caused their death....that doesn't take away from the person making the video because he is the one who knew to exploit that vulnerability and that is where the true skill lies.

Insurrektion · October 2014

Imo his nb would beat his dk because the class is stronger 1v1. DKs are stronger in group fights because AoE. DKs do have better sustain, but a smart nightblade (looks at sypher) will wear him down at the right times and just out-burst him when the opportunities present themselves.

Lfehova · October 2014

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

Ifthir_ESO wrote: »

Oh it was on his home server? Then it is a bit of an accomplishment, my bad.

Yes he was the actual emperor of the server with all of the full emperor buffs. You know I wouldn't post just a simple 1v1! :P

I actually fought Hova (Non Emp), only one time though with the Nightblade and I won. It was a good fight though.

Hey hey, before you claim victory, disclaimer you chugged a tripot and started with ulti. I think the outcome would've been different if I could've used my dragonleap when you were low from my burst. I didn't know we were using tripots during a friendly duel or starting with ulti. I started with 0 ulti and didn't touch my stack of tripots. It was a good fight though.

Davadin · October 2014

yknow i never actually tasted a single drop of those famous tripot... think maybe it's time to level my alchemy line........

Sypher · October 2014

Lfehova wrote: »

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

Ifthir_ESO wrote: »

Oh it was on his home server? Then it is a bit of an accomplishment, my bad.

Yes he was the actual emperor of the server with all of the full emperor buffs. You know I wouldn't post just a simple 1v1! :P

I actually fought Hova (Non Emp), only one time though with the Nightblade and I won. It was a good fight though.

Hey hey, before you claim victory, disclaimer you chugged a tripot and started with ulti. I think the outcome would've been different if I could've used my dragonleap when you were low from my burst. I didn't know we were using tripots during a friendly duel or starting with ulti. I started with 0 ulti and didn't touch my stack of tripots. It was a good fight though.

I did use pots and my ultimate, but considering twin sisters procs 100% of the time on my surprise attack (we don't allow it in tournaments because of this bug), it was close to fair.

I'm looking forward to a rematch though.

Edit: also if you're going against a NB you have to assume we are using pots. We have a valuable passive that increases pot effectiveness. It's like if I said let's duel without using ultimates against a DK, they would lose out on their Battle Roar passive, which is crucial to be competitive at times as a DK, same applies to NB with pots.

Araxleon · October 2014

lol lfehova I beat you faster than sypher did that same day was a goodfight though. 1V1 is waaay diffrent than open world and i think you had a open world build

Davadin · October 2014

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

We have a valuable passive that increases pot effectiveness

care to share which one? All i can think of is the Alchemy passive and that's not limited to a specific class...

Araxleon · October 2014

Insurrektion wrote: »

Imo his nb would beat his dk because the class is stronger 1v1. DKs are stronger in group fights because AoE. DKs do have better sustain, but a smart nightblade (looks at sypher) will wear him down at the right times and just out-burst him when the opportunities present themselves.

All classes can 1v1 equally by the looks of it NB only has more 1v1 utility skills.

Lfehova · October 2014

Araxleon wrote: »

lol lfehova I beat you faster than sypher did that same day was a goodfight though. 1V1 is waaay diffrent than open world and i think you had a open world build

Yes you did. And yes I did lol.

However, the match with sypher was extremely close, and I was not aware the rules of casual dueling had changed. Last time I dueled, I was yelled at for using tripots.

Also, I started the ult with 0 ulti, and clearly sypher did not since he was able to execute me with his ulti that costs quite a bit more than mine, when mine was still at 80% charge.

Oh well, it was fun. I don't have time to spec for 1v1 so I'm kinda stuck using my open world build to duel since I duel rarely. But I'll stop back whenever I get a free moment and rematch you on my other open world dk

Araxleon · October 2014

Lfehova wrote: »

Araxleon wrote: »

lol lfehova I beat you faster than sypher did that same day was a goodfight though. 1V1 is waaay diffrent than open world and i think you had a open world build

Yes you did. And yes I did lol.

However, the match with sypher was extremely close, and I was not aware the rules of casual dueling had changed. Last time I dueled, I was yelled at for using tripots.

Also, I started the ult with 0 ulti, and clearly sypher did not since he was able to execute me with his ulti that costs quite a bit more than mine, when mine was still at 80% charge.

Oh well, it was fun. I don't have time to spec for 1v1 so I'm kinda stuck using my open world build to duel since I duel rarely. But I'll stop back whenever I get a free moment and rematch you on my other open world dk

Yeah I saw they were goodfights, The emp fight sypher did was good but if the emp wasnt emp he would get rolled its obvious. Its like fighting a mucrab with 30k HP

Sypher · October 2014

Davadin wrote: »

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

We have a valuable passive that increases pot effectiveness

care to share which one? All i can think of is the Alchemy passive and that's not limited to a specific class...

Catalyst Passive from the Siphoning Skill line. Increases potion effectiveness by 30%.

Satiar · October 2014

I am forever amused that my most useful passive is also a gold sink. My potion supplier thanks Zenimax, as he swims in a pool of money.

Oh, and lovely fight. The use of impulse was.... interesting. But hey, we can't be picky as to what DK emp we fight!

Lfehova · October 2014

Araxleon wrote: »

Lfehova wrote: »

Araxleon wrote: »

lol lfehova I beat you faster than sypher did that same day was a goodfight though. 1V1 is waaay diffrent than open world and i think you had a open world build

Yes you did. And yes I did lol.

However, the match with sypher was extremely close, and I was not aware the rules of casual dueling had changed. Last time I dueled, I was yelled at for using tripots.

Also, I started the ult with 0 ulti, and clearly sypher did not since he was able to execute me with his ulti that costs quite a bit more than mine, when mine was still at 80% charge.

Oh well, it was fun. I don't have time to spec for 1v1 so I'm kinda stuck using my open world build to duel since I duel rarely. But I'll stop back whenever I get a free moment and rematch you on my other open world dk

Yeah I saw they were goodfights, The emp fight sypher did was good but if the emp wasnt emp he would get rolled its obvious. Its like fighting a mucrab with 30k HP

Lolll. I'd rather fight that PoS emp than the mudcrab. Mudcrabs actually hit hard.

Sypher · October 2014

Lfehova wrote: »

Araxleon wrote: »

Lfehova wrote: »

Araxleon wrote: »

lol lfehova I beat you faster than sypher did that same day was a goodfight though. 1V1 is waaay diffrent than open world and i think you had a open world build

Yes you did. And yes I did lol.

However, the match with sypher was extremely close, and I was not aware the rules of casual dueling had changed. Last time I dueled, I was yelled at for using tripots.

Also, I started the ult with 0 ulti, and clearly sypher did not since he was able to execute me with his ulti that costs quite a bit more than mine, when mine was still at 80% charge.

Oh well, it was fun. I don't have time to spec for 1v1 so I'm kinda stuck using my open world build to duel since I duel rarely. But I'll stop back whenever I get a free moment and rematch you on my other open world dk

Yeah I saw they were goodfights, The emp fight sypher did was good but if the emp wasnt emp he would get rolled its obvious. Its like fighting a mucrab with 30k HP

Lolll. I'd rather fight that PoS emp than the mudcrab. Mudcrabs actually hit hard.

The whole time I was thinking to my self..

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Davadin · October 2014

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

Davadin wrote: »

Sypherpkub17_ESO wrote: »

We have a valuable passive that increases pot effectiveness

care to share which one? All i can think of is the Alchemy passive and that's not limited to a specific class...

Catalyst Passive from the Siphoning Skill line. Increases potion effectiveness by 30%.

Ah.. i thought its a DK thing...