How do I use DK standard in PvP?

Mashille · May 2015

I have a Full melee VR 1 Dk in ESO at the moment and I spend most of my time in Cheydinhal. because I love the small scale PvP it offers. However I use Dk standard as one of my main ultimates but I'm not sure how to use it correctly. I drop down the Standard and follow it up with a Dark Talons then they use 1 dodge roll to get out of it and whenever I try to Use my chains to being them back in, they block so it seems wasted.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can use it more effectively, or should I change one of my weapon slots to ranged and just stand in it?

Davadin · May 2015

keybaud wrote: »

I have a Full melee VR 1 Dk in ESO at the moment and I spend most of my time in Cheydinhal. because I love the small scale PvP it offers. However I use Dk standard as one of my main ultimates but I'm not sure how to use it correctly. I drop down the Standard and follow it up with a Dark Talons then they use 1 dodge roll to get out of it and whenever I try to Use my chains to being them back in, they block so it seems wasted.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can use it more effectively, or should I change one of my weapon slots to ranged and just stand in it?

1. it's kinda nerfed. so i'd pick another ultimate.
2. most effective when in big fights, when people are worrying on other things that they don't realize where they stand.
3. chain is "OK" but it's now morphed to "if they can't come to u, u'll go to them", which is a problem for banner user. i'd use other skills like Fossilize or something else that KNOCK them out instead of just rooting. Volcano (i think?) is also useful where they are snared 70% so it's hard for them to run.
4. remember the banner is not just an offensive tool, it's defensive too. u get buffed and better heals. so when ur enemy ran away, u also have the option to STAY where u are an bask on the glory of the banner... use the opportunity to regen.
5. there's a PvP Skills forum where this thread is best suited too

Seriously, try dragon leap or something. even corrosive armor is pretty badass.

TheSunAlsoRises · May 2015

is there a reason why you want to use banner instead of a solid damage dealing ult like dawnbreaker or meteor (assuming you are max fighters and mages guild) or even leap/magma armour?

in small scale pvp (1v1 or small* groups), i'd wanna put in as much burst damage as i can on a player.

Mashille · May 2015

Thank you both for the feedback, at the moment I am neither lvl 10 fighters or Mages so I'm afraid I cannot use those ultimates. I really like the DK standard, i don't know why but I'm drawn to it somehow I will try out your suggestions

BuggeX · May 2015

Standard is usefull in zerg vs zerg, where most times this 2 zergs are Standing together and stand there until 1 zerg dies.
In small scall fight, Standard is usefful to give you a brake, becaus noone try to fight a dk in the Standard so you have 12sec time to regenerat and plan you steps.

UrQuan · May 2015

I love DK standard for PVE (especially the Standard of Might morph for my tank - combined with the Battle Roar passive it's fantastic for long fights), but in my limited PVP experience it seems like it's overall fairly poor for PVP. So I'd have to agree with the people who are suggesting you try other ultimates.

jkemmery · May 2015

In my experience Corrosive Armor is a better overall ultimate than Standard. The exception being "flag fights". Take Flight is good because it costs so much less and gives you a good knockback which allows your team mates to take advantage of too. Take flight can also be cast on an enemy standing on a wall giving you an instant breach ability.

Warraxx · May 2015

use standard in choke points and tight areas where there are less exits for the enemy. open field, i'd go with leap.

Davadin · May 2015

BuggeX wrote: »

Standard is usefull in zerg vs zerg, where most times this 2 zergs are Standing together and stand there until 1 zerg dies.
In small scall fight, Standard is usefful to give you a brake, becaus noone try to fight a dk in the Standard so you have 12sec time to regenerat and plan you steps.

...except another DK that pulls you out with chain LOL

BuggeX · May 2015

Davadin wrote: »

BuggeX wrote: »

Standard is usefull in zerg vs zerg, where most times this 2 zergs are Standing together and stand there until 1 zerg dies.
In small scall fight, Standard is usefful to give you a brake, becaus noone try to fight a dk in the Standard so you have 12sec time to regenerat and plan you steps.

...except another DK that pulls you out with chain LOL

well if you stand there in dont forget to block lol