Roughly 90% of players use Proxi but, well, I don't think that means it's better. It's just easier to run up to someone in sneak and blow up for 9000 damage. Personally I picked the Inevitable one because I don't like running into Zergs looking to be martyred.

Also, it's mostly a PVP ability.

Proxy is an instant cast which makes a big difference.

PvE=Proxy

like said above, really depends on your play style. Inevitable Detonation can sometimes be annoying when people are going out of range when casting.

Poxi is considered better by most people especially a DK who can leap into a group and watch it go off just as he lands for a double wammy.

Also a lot of people find that the lag in PvP makes inevitable a *** to cast, the zergs get out of range before the casting finishes. But if your a squishy sorc you don't want to be going toe to toe with people.

Suicide bombers galore.

I don't like either personally but I feel obliged to carry one in pvp so I slot proxy on my overload bar cos I don't like cast times. I would guess proxy was better for pve too, at least I would prefer it as a sorc in groups of adds/trash.

step by step walk through for proxy:

1. get a mag-cheese-blade build with max damage possible. Get Viscious set. You dont need sustain, youre a suicide bomber.
2. Buff up
3. Cast proxy
4. Cloak ( if your magblade, if not skip to step 5)
5. lotus fan just before proxy goes off. I like to do it with around 3 seconds left on timer cos lag tends to F me over. ( streak/mist form etc etc all works. basically you want to dive into zergs)
6. Soul tether (batswarm works too if youre a non magblade vamp).
7. Spam any version of magicka AOE (if youre not a night blade).
8. profit

Benchmarking it, I get anywhere between 3k-10k AP with one single successful dive into enemy zergs depending on how organised they are and how soon they are able to react.

• Ranged magicka Sorc = Inevitable Detonation
• Melee stamina builds & magicka NB = Proximity Detonation

raasdal wrote: »

I use proxy even for my rangen mag Sorc. I use it as a mobile defensive skill instead og mines, which i can also turn into burst by simply streaking up to the enemy. I find it keeps alot of melee guys away from me. They simply choose a different target when they see that nasty intimidating circle.

I tried running inevitable, but i simply die too often while trying to catch it. 1.8 seconds free DPS is enough for a skilled player to take you down.

I like this technique!

It comes down to whether you are a close-ranged or a distant-ranged player.

Unlocked proxi and my I all piece of vicious death last night. It's fantastic.

i also want proxi for my tank in pve now too.