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PvP magicka DK?

MrDerrikk
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Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone has managed to make a magicka DK for PvP that is actually viable now? I've taken to using my DK for everything, but I don't want to go near PvP just because I know that he'll get slaughtered even if I was actually good at PvP.
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  • Lexxypwns
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    Magika DK is fine for group play, it just lacks a lot of utility and burst for solo play.

    @Etaniel has some good mag dk videos
    Edited by Lexxypwns on November 30, 2015 5:45AM
  • MrDerrikk
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    Ah thanks, I'll check him out. Pity I have to group up though, I've always been a solo player. I'll have to break out my Sorc for that I guess.
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  • hammayolettuce
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    Magicka DK is great in groups ..

    Solo its trash.
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  • Peel_Ya_Cap_517
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    I've been playing my magicka DK

    I can one on one just fine.. Breath fire on em, knock em back, and whip em to death lol
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  • TheBull
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    Magicka DK is great against anything but stam NB and stam DK. They are in a good place beside those two match ups.
  • Lexxypwns
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    TheBull wrote: »
    Magicka DK is great against anything but stam NB and stam DK. They are in a good place beside those two match ups.

    And mag sorc and mag NB...
    Edited by Lexxypwns on November 30, 2015 6:23AM
  • Moonshadow66
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    My magicka DK is neither viable in PvE nor in PvP.
    Not anymore, at least. Once upon a time, my DK used to be my strongest character, now it's the weakest.
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  • Casdha
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    My magicka DK is neither viable in PvE nor in PvP.
    Not anymore, at least. Once upon a time, my DK used to be my strongest character, now it's the weakest.

    Even worse if you chose a race that doesn't have magicka passives like I did.
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  • Alcast
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    My magicka DK is neither viable in PvE nor in PvP.
    Not anymore, at least. Once upon a time, my DK used to be my strongest character, now it's the weakest.

    Magicka DK in PvE is still top lol what you talking about
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  • lynog85
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    My mag DK is very viable in duels. Only really topped by stam DKs. Nothing else. i have 4 v16s and ive duelled on them all. So im talking from experience here. S and B and resto staff ftw
  • The_SpAwN
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    My magicka DK is neither viable in PvE nor in PvP.
    Not anymore, at least. Once upon a time, my DK used to be my strongest character, now it's the weakest.

    What are u talking about? Mag DKs are the best for a dps build in pve and still one of the best choice for tanking too.
    I can agree with you about pvp, but not pve.
    Edited by The_SpAwN on November 30, 2015 10:04AM
  • KostasDragonborn
    MrDerrikk wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Just wondering if anyone has managed to make a magicka DK for PvP that is actually viable now? I've taken to using my DK for everything, but I don't want to go near PvP just because I know that he'll get slaughtered even if I was actually good at PvP.

    Hi MrDerrikk,

    I started playing ESO in July, so I'm not the most knowledgable or experienced player. However, I really like my new Magicka DK PVP build. I play mostly in a 4-5 man group and solo PVP.

    The build is made up of 5 heavy 1 light 1 medium for the Undaunted Mettle passive, which raises all total resources.

    HP is not that high, but your resistance is very decent so Nightblades are not killing you out of stealth and you survive much longer in fights. My mana regen is at 1700 unbuffed, with battle roar, and tri-pots I never have resource management issues to sustain in long fights.

    I also run Entropy on both bars for 8% more HP and more spell damage. I also run Vamp and use Purple Tri-Stat Food.

    Gear Breakdown
    (All gear has Magicka Enchants/Weapons Optional Nirnhoned/Fire/Poison)
    (Big armor pieces are Infused / Small armor pieces are Divines)

    5 Kagrenac's Hope
    4 Magnus (Sword/Shield/ Resto Staff/Belt/Shoulder)(Shoulder can be replaced with Kena)
    3 Willpower Jewelry (All Arcane with 2 x Spell Damage 1 x Magicka Enchants)

    For fighting in a small group I use Sword and Shield (Invasion/Flame Lash / Deep Breath /Talons / Entropy) Devouring Swarm
    Resto Staff (Entropy / Proximity Detonation / Healing Ward / Reflective Scales / Hardened Armor) Meteor

    If you need more heals then slot Blessing of Restoration.
    The most important aspects of the build are 5H1L1M for survival, and having high enough mana regen for sustainability.

    CP breakdown is optional except for 100 CP in Arcanist and the rest in Magician in the green zone are crucial for your sustainability. I run at least 27 in Elemental Defender, 62 in Heavy Armor Focus, and as many as I can spare in Hardy. I like Blessed at 10% Elemental Expert at 15%, Spell Erosion 10% and Thermaturge at 10%.

    Mana is a bit above 40k, I had Inner Light active here. Base Physical and Spell Resistance.
    Screenshot_20151124_160716_zpsxq7spjav.png

    This is with Hardened Armor and Spell Power Pot or Entropy. Buffed resistance and spell damage.
    Screenshot_20151124_160536_zpstxgtnjof.png




    Edited by KostasDragonborn on November 30, 2015 10:11AM
    - Walk with virtue, friend.
  • KostasDragonborn
    Mods please delete, double posted.
    Edited by KostasDragonborn on November 30, 2015 10:10AM
    - Walk with virtue, friend.
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