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What's The Hardest Class to Play in PvP?

Stelo
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With the recent Battle Spirit being broken, I can officially say that Imperial DKs will be the best class in PvP. I thought it was Stam NBs, but I can definitely say losing 5k is going to make them too squishy. From my dueling experiences, Stam DKs and Stam NBs are the best. A Stam DK is the only class I played. I saw one of the best NBs go on his Stam Sorc and he would get destroyed constantly. It just shows how those 2 classes are the best. I've always wanted a Stam Sorc, so I recently made one, but what I want to try and play now is the HARDEST possible class. So, does anyone know which class is considered one of the hardest to play especially now that the Battle Spirit bonus is bugged? If so I'll probably be on there for a bit (most likely a month or more) until it's fixed.
  • Elara_Northwind
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    Magicka templar. No escape, useless damage shield, ranged skills which take an hour to cast, half of the class abilities bugged or broken... :smile:
    Edited by Elara_Northwind on January 25, 2016 5:55PM
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  • Lightninvash
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    I would agree magicka Templar but it is still fun haha
  • Kammakazi
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    Try to do Magicka DK Solo in Cyrodiil.

    It's a lot of fun..........
  • Stelo
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    SadieJoan wrote: »
    Magicka templar. No escape, useless damage shield, ranged skills which take an hour to cast, half of the class abilities bugged or broken... :smile:
    I would agree magicka Templar but it is still fun haha

    Really? I thought they were pretty ok lol. I kept getting destroyed in a 1v1 by this one magicka templar. That dude knew what he was doing.
    Kammakazi wrote: »
    Try to do Magicka DK Solo in Cyrodiil.

    It's a lot of fun..........

    Ahhh, I heard those guys don't do too well in 1vX situations. I might actually try that! Then again I do have my Stam Sorc so idk...
  • FENGRUSH
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    Every class is perfectly balanced and on equal footing
  • Cinbri
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    Templar(stamina/magicka), but if you like play healbot - than magicka DK.
  • Stelo
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    FENGRUSH wrote: »
    Every class is perfectly balanced and on equal footing

    Lol idk if that was sarcastic or not, but it gave me a chuckle! On a serious note though, I mean for certain situations. I'm looking for a class + playstyle that has simply more of a disadvantage than most. Mostly since I want to challenge myself. Any suggestions?
  • Mettaricana
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    Kammakazi wrote: »
    Try to do Magicka DK Solo in Cyrodiil.

    It's a lot of fun..........

    Tried it I had almost enough fun that I contemplated setting my ps4 on fire
  • Stelo
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    Cinbri wrote: »
    Templar(stamina/magicka), but if you like play healbot - than magicka DK.

    Ah, 3 of you guys recommended Temps already. Do they really have it that bad? It kinda makes me wanna make one now lol. I do know for sure though that they can kill NBs pretty easily with the jabs being in their face all the time.
  • Wollust
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    Magicka DK all the way
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    Zerg Squad
  • Strider_Roshin
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    Haven't played as every play style. However, I find stam DKs and magicka sorcs are much easier to play as than stamina Nightblades.
  • Lightninvash
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    Stelo wrote: »
    Cinbri wrote: »
    Templar(stamina/magicka), but if you like play healbot - than magicka DK.

    Ah, 3 of you guys recommended Temps already. Do they really have it that bad? It kinda makes me wanna make one now lol. I do know for sure though that they can kill NBs pretty easily with the jabs being in their face all the time.

    they are fun to play hard to get a hang of and damage is lower but the heals can be fun. I recently found the set up that works better for me now in pvp but if there is more than a few 1-2 ppl and im alone its bye bye time.... id say 50% pf the time now maybe more I can evade a zerg if im on top of my game that day haha

    But its like playing cyrodiil hardcore mode haha
    Edited by Lightninvash on January 25, 2016 6:23PM
  • Stelo
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    Haven't played as every play style. However, I find stam DKs and magicka sorcs are much easier to play as than stamina Nightblades.

    Yea, I figured as much. I used to hate NBs because of their playstyle, but now that I've gotten more knowledge on their class, I've come to respect them a lot. They don't really have any defenses so they need to rely on cloak. Nightblades are not an easy class to master from what I can tell.
  • Elara_Northwind
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    Magicka templar is definitely not OK. I have played them for 2 years now, and their decline, in which they seem to get nerfed over and over again, is ridiculous. A few months ago, I had zero trouble in pvp, but we are in a bad place now... Killing players who have no idea what they are doing is still pretty easy, but 1v1 against a good stamina DK or NB is likely to end badly :lol: If you want a challenge, magicka templar is by far the best way to get it.
    Edited by Elara_Northwind on January 25, 2016 6:28PM
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  • Joy_Division
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    Stelo wrote: »
    SadieJoan wrote: »
    Magicka templar. No escape, useless damage shield, ranged skills which take an hour to cast, half of the class abilities bugged or broken... :smile:

    Really? I thought they were pretty ok lol. I kept getting destroyed in a 1v1 by this one magicka templar. That dude knew what he was doing.

    Ahh, so you ran into @blabafat ?
    Edited by Joy_Division on January 25, 2016 6:29PM
    Make Rush of Agony "Monsters only." People should not be consecutively crowd controlled in a PvP setting. Period.
  • ShadowDisciple
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    Stelo wrote: »
    Haven't played as every play style. However, I find stam DKs and magicka sorcs are much easier to play as than stamina Nightblades.

    Yea, I figured as much. I used to hate NBs because of their playstyle, but now that I've gotten more knowledge on their class, I've come to respect them a lot. They don't really have any defenses so they need to rely on cloak. Nightblades are not an easy class to master from what I can tell.

    try it yourself...its actually quite hard if you play vs someone who is not a scrub.

    /awaitsthepurgatoryfire
  • Stelo
    Stelo
    Stelo wrote: »
    Cinbri wrote: »
    Templar(stamina/magicka), but if you like play healbot - than magicka DK.

    Ah, 3 of you guys recommended Temps already. Do they really have it that bad? It kinda makes me wanna make one now lol. I do know for sure though that they can kill NBs pretty easily with the jabs being in their face all the time.

    they are fun to play hard to get a hang of and damage is lower but the heals can be fun. I recently found the set up that works better for me now in pvp but if there is more than a few 1-2 ppl and im alone its bye bye time.... id say 50% pf the time now maybe more I can evade a zerg if im on top of my game that day haha

    But its like playing cyrodiil hardcore mode haha

    Lol I see. Although which one do you think I should go for? Magicka or Stam Temp? I heard Stamplars have it a LOT worse than Magicka Temps, but how come? I mean I get that there's no mobility, but yea :/
  • Totalitarian
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    Generally speaking, Templars suffer a disadvantage at range. But when they are able to fight an enemy at equal footing at melee range, Templars generally do rather well.

    Reminds me of the time I successfully 1v2'd enemies.
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  • Elara_Northwind
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    Stelo wrote: »
    Cinbri wrote: »
    Templar(stamina/magicka), but if you like play healbot - than magicka DK.

    Ah, 3 of you guys recommended Temps already. Do they really have it that bad? It kinda makes me wanna make one now lol. I do know for sure though that they can kill NBs pretty easily with the jabs being in their face all the time.

    they are fun to play hard to get a hang of and damage is lower but the heals can be fun. I recently found the set up that works better for me now in pvp but if there is more than a few 1-2 ppl and im alone its bye bye time.... id say 50% pf the time now maybe more I can evade a zerg if im on top of my game that day haha

    But its like playing cyrodiil hardcore mode haha

    When people say to me, "Why do you come to PvP with your templar, and not your sorcerer or your DK?" I say I find templar more fun, because its like 'hardcore mode' haha :lol:

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  • Stelo
    Stelo
    Stelo wrote: »
    SadieJoan wrote: »
    Magicka templar. No escape, useless damage shield, ranged skills which take an hour to cast, half of the class abilities bugged or broken... :smile:

    Really? I thought they were pretty ok lol. I kept getting destroyed in a 1v1 by this one magicka templar. That dude knew what he was doing.

    Ahh, so you ran into @blabafat ?

    Oh lol nope, it's this guy on PS4 named Humble_Loyalty. He beat me everytime...then again I probably just suck. Dammit
  • Stelo
    Stelo
    Stelo wrote: »
    Haven't played as every play style. However, I find stam DKs and magicka sorcs are much easier to play as than stamina Nightblades.

    Yea, I figured as much. I used to hate NBs because of their playstyle, but now that I've gotten more knowledge on their class, I've come to respect them a lot. They don't really have any defenses so they need to rely on cloak. Nightblades are not an easy class to master from what I can tell.

    try it yourself...its actually quite hard if you play vs someone who is not a scrub.

    /awaitsthepurgatoryfire

    Ha, that's the problem I have fighting experienced NBs. They know how to put on the pressure and I have to get my pots ready all the time. Sometimes I even have to use a completely different gear set up just to beat them.
  • Stelo
    Stelo
    SadieJoan wrote: »
    Magicka templar is definitely not OK. I have played them for 2 years now, and their decline, in which they seem to get nerfed over and over again, is ridiculous. A few months ago, I had zero trouble in pvp, but we are in a bad place now... Killing players who have no idea what they are doing is still pretty easy, but 1v1 against a good stamina DK or NB is likely to end badly :lol: If you want a challenge, magicka templar is by far the best way to get it.

    Mmm Magicka Templar it is then! Btw, do you know any good build videos for them? I'd like to get a look at everything before I make one so I'll know what to expect.
  • Elara_Northwind
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    I created my own build, so I haven't really watched any build videos, but I'm sure there are loads of templar guides all over youtube :smile:
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  • Joy_Division
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    Stelo wrote: »
    Stelo wrote: »
    SadieJoan wrote: »
    Magicka templar. No escape, useless damage shield, ranged skills which take an hour to cast, half of the class abilities bugged or broken... :smile:

    Really? I thought they were pretty ok lol. I kept getting destroyed in a 1v1 by this one magicka templar. That dude knew what he was doing.

    Ahh, so you ran into @blabafat ?

    Oh lol nope, it's this guy on PS4 named Humble_Loyalty. He beat me everytime...then again I probably just suck. Dammit

    It's refreshing to see people acknowledge the skill of their opponents :smile:

    If you are looking for the hardest class to play, that's likely going to change with the next update coming out. Not sure when you console folks are going to get it, but the PTS is coming out on PC in "early February" so check back to this thread at that time and I'll let you know. By the time you get all leveled and geared up, the patch will hit consoles and you will be ready to go!

    Right now, the hardest class to solo/open world is a magicka DK. Templars aren't easy either but they can at least beat other players if played well.

    My gut instinct is that a stamina templar will be the hardest class to solo/open world next update. I have zero info btw, just a feeling and how I read the tea leaves.
    Make Rush of Agony "Monsters only." People should not be consecutively crowd controlled in a PvP setting. Period.
  • Lightninvash
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    Stelo wrote: »
    Stelo wrote: »
    Cinbri wrote: »
    Templar(stamina/magicka), but if you like play healbot - than magicka DK.

    Ah, 3 of you guys recommended Temps already. Do they really have it that bad? It kinda makes me wanna make one now lol. I do know for sure though that they can kill NBs pretty easily with the jabs being in their face all the time.

    they are fun to play hard to get a hang of and damage is lower but the heals can be fun. I recently found the set up that works better for me now in pvp but if there is more than a few 1-2 ppl and im alone its bye bye time.... id say 50% pf the time now maybe more I can evade a zerg if im on top of my game that day haha

    But its like playing cyrodiil hardcore mode haha

    Lol I see. Although which one do you think I should go for? Magicka or Stam Temp? I heard Stamplars have it a LOT worse than Magicka Temps, but how come? I mean I get that there's no mobility, but yea :/

    well I have yet to make a stamplar but from what I hear they hit pretty hard but the lack of heals(maybe ?) for a Templar is kinda a game changer for me. I always liked the healing dd type of char. my stamplar is only 15 so I can not tell on that but I finally decided to grinding my magicka to vet 16 from 14 the other day because I just want to get it over with so I can wear the end gear lol.
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO-4VIXsOoY

    Used to be able to 1vX easily (was like vet10 at the time), got 3 NBS here. I'd stand no chance today..
  • Artjuh90
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    Stelo wrote: »
    Stelo wrote: »
    SadieJoan wrote: »
    Magicka templar. No escape, useless damage shield, ranged skills which take an hour to cast, half of the class abilities bugged or broken... :smile:

    Really? I thought they were pretty ok lol. I kept getting destroyed in a 1v1 by this one magicka templar. That dude knew what he was doing.

    Ahh, so you ran into @blabafat ?

    Oh lol nope, it's this guy on PS4 named Humble_Loyalty. He beat me everytime...then again I probably just suck. Dammit

    It's refreshing to see people acknowledge the skill of their opponents :smile:

    If you are looking for the hardest class to play, that's likely going to change with the next update coming out. Not sure when you console folks are going to get it, but the PTS is coming out on PC in "early February" so check back to this thread at that time and I'll let you know. By the time you get all leveled and geared up, the patch will hit consoles and you will be ready to go!

    Right now, the hardest class to solo/open world is a magicka DK. Templars aren't easy either but they can at least beat other players if played well.

    My gut instinct is that a stamina templar will be the hardest class to solo/open world next update. I have zero info btw, just a feeling and how I read the tea leaves.

    lol solo world stam NB is actually WAY harder then a magicka DK. you can do all delves/public dungeons and world bosses (except for orsinium ofc) solo with ease.
    but in PvP i would go for templar if solo.
    magicka DK in groups
    Edited by Artjuh90 on January 25, 2016 6:48PM
  • Emma_Overload
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    Stam Sorc without Vigor is for masochists only.
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  • joleda4ub17_ESO
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    Try playing a healer that actually tries to heal full time. Sometimes I get in a team that doesn't try to save me. Sometimes I get ganked when trying to run back. There are days that I'm nothing but fodder. It's definitely not for those with thin skin.
  • Mojomonkeyman
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    I think stam sorc, stam templar & mag dk need the most skill to compensate for shortcomings class balance wise (talking pvp). Mag dk prolly still has the largest comfort zone out of those three due to its tankyness. You just have more time to react and gimped scales are still something I would trade most of my class skills for.
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