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Cannot hit over 46K on a dummy

Azyle1
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ON my stamblade I am at 46K - 46.5K DPS max. This is with Storm fist, MA and WM and Warrior's Mundus, 23 points in Pen.

However, I keep seeing people doing ~49K DPS solo on a 3 million Dummy.

How? I watchvideos and do the same rotation more or less - Hail, trap, LA, Caltrops, LA, Injection swap (ulti if up so I ulti swap) and then Surprise, LA, Bow pros when up, rending, la, surprise, surprise, switch.

I refresh cloak when I can only if WM proc and MA proc are not up ( so I do not refresh that too often ). I try to get 3 surprise attacks in on the front bar before switching.

I also run double axes which seems like more DPS than axe and dagger.

With all that said, any advice? I want to do more.
  • XiDiabolismiX
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    “Same rotation more or less” is not the same thing as “identical rotation”.

    The reason you see those numbers are because their bow procs and surprise attacks all line up perfectly with master architect proc, so they get those really fat crits and high damage. The only way you’re going to recreate that is by executing the skills perfectly.

    Know when your bow proc is coming up so as soon as you light attack or bar swap you hit it. Make sure there’s no down time on your trap, endless hail, caltrops, and rending. If you get lucky on your crits you’ll hit high numbers.

  • Azyle1
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    “Same rotation more or less” is not the same thing as “identical rotation”.

    The reason you see those numbers are because their bow procs and surprise attacks all line up perfectly with master architect proc, so they get those really fat crits and high damage. The only way you’re going to recreate that is by executing the skills perfectly.

    Know when your bow proc is coming up so as soon as you light attack or bar swap you hit it. Make sure there’s no down time on your trap, endless hail, caltrops, and rending. If you get lucky on your crits you’ll hit high numbers.

    Well I figured some was lucky crits and I feel I do let Hail drop off a tad too long sometimes.
  • XiDiabolismiX
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    Yep that’s the biggest damage factor of all stam dps classes is that endless hail uptime. The damage is too significant to let that go down even for a second. Keep trying all that and you’ll get it!
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    Yep that’s the biggest damage factor of all stam dps classes is that endless hail uptime. The damage is too significant to let that go down even for a second. Keep trying all that and you’ll get it!

    Thanks . I will.

    Part of me feels like "Well 46K is good enough" but then the other part is like "Nope, you can do better obviously".

    Now I should mention I am a khajiit and the other dudes are redgaurd, but I can't imagine that makes a 2.5K difference.
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    Azyle1 wrote: »
    Yep that’s the biggest damage factor of all stam dps classes is that endless hail uptime. The damage is too significant to let that go down even for a second. Keep trying all that and you’ll get it!

    Thanks . I will.

    Part of me feels like "Well 46K is good enough" but then the other part is like "Nope, you can do better obviously".

    Now I should mention I am a khajiit and the other dudes are redgaurd, but I can't imagine that makes a 2.5K difference.

    Khajiit is a bad combo with MA. The only reason to be a khajiit is because of the crit bonus, which is going to be useless with MA over 20% of the time.
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  • Azyle1
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    Danksta wrote: »
    Azyle1 wrote: »
    Yep that’s the biggest damage factor of all stam dps classes is that endless hail uptime. The damage is too significant to let that go down even for a second. Keep trying all that and you’ll get it!

    Thanks . I will.

    Part of me feels like "Well 46K is good enough" but then the other part is like "Nope, you can do better obviously".

    Now I should mention I am a khajiit and the other dudes are redgaurd, but I can't imagine that makes a 2.5K difference.

    Khajiit is a bad combo with MA. The only reason to be a khajiit is because of the crit bonus, which is going to be useless with MA over 20% of the time.

    So.... Hundings?
  • Danksta
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    Azyle1 wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Azyle1 wrote: »
    Yep that’s the biggest damage factor of all stam dps classes is that endless hail uptime. The damage is too significant to let that go down even for a second. Keep trying all that and you’ll get it!

    Thanks . I will.

    Part of me feels like "Well 46K is good enough" but then the other part is like "Nope, you can do better obviously".

    Now I should mention I am a khajiit and the other dudes are redgaurd, but I can't imagine that makes a 2.5K difference.

    Khajiit is a bad combo with MA. The only reason to be a khajiit is because of the crit bonus, which is going to be useless with MA over 20% of the time.

    So.... Hundings?

    Tbh, I'm not sure if that would be a DPS gain for you or not. But your race/gear choices hurt you more than any other race/gear combo, at least that I can think of. Also if your goal here is to do end game raiding, redguard is the better choice regardless of gear choice. Better sustain=more light attacks=more bow procs.

    My NB used to be a khajiit and I don't regret race changing him to redguard at all. Now I get that race changing isn't something everyone will consider, but if you would consider it, I'd recommend it. Otherwise you'll have to accept that you're just not going to have the damage potential other NBs will have in this acuity meta.
    BawKinTackWarDs PS4/NA

  • AverageJo3Gam3r
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    Are they cheesing their tests (running non-trials sets like spriggan or TFS, running prismatic onslaught glyphs)? 3MM dummies are pretty easy to cheese TBH. What are their resources after the test? If they're low, disregard those tests as they will hit nowhere near those numbers in a real trial while dealing with mechanics, casting vigor, dodge rolling, etc.
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    Are they cheesing their tests (running non-trials sets like spriggan or TFS, running prismatic onslaught glyphs)? 3MM dummies are pretty easy to cheese TBH. What are their resources after the test? If they're low, disregard those tests as they will hit nowhere near those numbers in a real trial while dealing with mechanics, casting vigor, dodge rolling, etc.

    Prismatic glyphs don't work on dummies and NBs generally don't slot vigor for trials. Also with all the group buffs you should be hitting much higher in trials then solo, at least for most fights.
    BawKinTackWarDs PS4/NA

  • Azyle1
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    Danksta wrote: »
    Azyle1 wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Azyle1 wrote: »
    Yep that’s the biggest damage factor of all stam dps classes is that endless hail uptime. The damage is too significant to let that go down even for a second. Keep trying all that and you’ll get it!

    Thanks . I will.

    Part of me feels like "Well 46K is good enough" but then the other part is like "Nope, you can do better obviously".

    Now I should mention I am a khajiit and the other dudes are redgaurd, but I can't imagine that makes a 2.5K difference.

    Khajiit is a bad combo with MA. The only reason to be a khajiit is because of the crit bonus, which is going to be useless with MA over 20% of the time.

    So.... Hundings?

    Tbh, I'm not sure if that would be a DPS gain for you or not. But your race/gear choices hurt you more than any other race/gear combo, at least that I can think of. Also if your goal here is to do end game raiding, redguard is the better choice regardless of gear choice. Better sustain=more light attacks=more bow procs.

    My NB used to be a khajiit and I don't regret race changing him to redguard at all. Now I get that race changing isn't something everyone will consider, but if you would consider it, I'd recommend it. Otherwise you'll have to accept that you're just not going to have the damage potential other NBs will have in this acuity meta.

    Back when I played WoW I would have race changed in a heart beat. But I probably won't. I'll keep practicing and trying to get better, but honestly, if I'm less DPS because of the tail, then so be it. I enjoy my Khajiit too much. But I do appreciate the insight.
    Are they cheesing their tests (running non-trials sets like spriggan or TFS, running prismatic onslaught glyphs)? 3MM dummies are pretty easy to cheese TBH. What are their resources after the test? If they're low, disregard those tests as they will hit nowhere near those numbers in a real trial while dealing with mechanics, casting vigor, dodge rolling, etc.

    No, no TFS or Lovers or Kragh, but resources are pretty low, yes.
    Edited by Azyle1 on May 8, 2018 4:45PM
  • Oreyn_Bearclaw
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    The difference between 46 and 50k on a dummy is much smaller than you think. We all know that when people post these insane parses, that they were cherry picked out of many many attempts. Lots of things can move the needle a 1-2k, especially with variables like mechanical acuity and war machine.

    As to the rotation, tighter bar swaps, 1-2 more bow procs or impales, and you are probably there.
  • Azyle1
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    The difference between 46 and 50k on a dummy is much smaller than you think. We all know that when people post these insane parses, that they were cherry picked out of many many attempts. Lots of things can move the needle a 1-2k, especially with variables like mechanical acuity and war machine.

    As to the rotation, tighter bar swaps, 1-2 more bow procs or impales, and you are probably there.

    Well I noticed the more DPS you do, the more each second accounts for. Also, that is true about the cherry picking. For example, I saw a guy that had 49K, but in the combat log (On Xbox, FYI, which is where I play) there were the other attempts of 47, 44, 45, 43, 46, 47, etc, etc.
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    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!
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    reprosal wrote: »
    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!

    So you think the OP is showboating?? 46k isn't outstanding for a stam nb so I think you're reading his/her intentions wrong.
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  • Anotherone773
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    Danksta wrote: »
    reprosal wrote: »
    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!

    So you think the OP is showboating?? 46k isn't outstanding for a stam nb so I think you're reading his/her intentions wrong.

    Considering that the average player's DPS on a 3 mil dummy will be in the 10k-15k range and all content in this game can be ran with a group pulling 20-25k dps per dps, you have to ask yourself if "i can only manage 46k and not 49k that i see" is more bragging or genuinely looking for help. It is a reasonable question.

    There have been several posts over the last few months where someone says " i only do (insane) dps" and id say for most of them it was more about bragging and less about divine perfection which you have at pretty much over 40k anyway.
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    Danksta wrote: »
    reprosal wrote: »
    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!

    So you think the OP is showboating?? 46k isn't outstanding for a stam nb so I think you're reading his/her intentions wrong.

    Considering that the average player's DPS on a 3 mil dummy will be in the 10k-15k range and all content in this game can be ran with a group pulling 20-25k dps per dps, you have to ask yourself if "i can only manage 46k and not 49k that i see" is more bragging or genuinely looking for help. It is a reasonable question.

    There have been several posts over the last few months where someone says " i only do (insane) dps" and id say for most of them it was more about bragging and less about divine perfection which you have at pretty much over 40k anyway.

    Oh I am not bragging, I just want to be the best I can be. I'm not sure I would say that 46K is unimpressive either. I feel it shows I know my class pretty well but I'd like to see how I can do even more is all.
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    Danksta wrote: »
    reprosal wrote: »
    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!

    So you think the OP is showboating?? 46k isn't outstanding for a stam nb so I think you're reading his/her intentions wrong.

    Without cheesing, that is a rather high number for a solo dummy parse on live. So yea. It is a bit of showboating. Esepcially if he thinks the average forum user here will be able to help him.

    Should be more for something on a theorycrafting discord or a higher end vet trial guild discussion.

    And yea. I pull the same numbers but if you are pushing more than 46k, really who cares.
    Edited by reprosal on May 8, 2018 6:35PM
  • Danksta
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    Danksta wrote: »
    reprosal wrote: »
    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!

    So you think the OP is showboating?? 46k isn't outstanding for a stam nb so I think you're reading his/her intentions wrong.

    Considering that the average player's DPS on a 3 mil dummy will be in the 10k-15k range and all content in this game can be ran with a group pulling 20-25k dps per dps, you have to ask yourself if "i can only manage 46k and not 49k that i see" is more bragging or genuinely looking for help. It is a reasonable question.

    There have been several posts over the last few months where someone says " i only do (insane) dps" and id say for most of them it was more about bragging and less about divine perfection which you have at pretty much over 40k anyway.

    40k with BiS gear on a stamblade means you have a pretty sloppy rotation imo. Also some people are interested in more than just clearing content and would like to push scores. In those cases squeezing every bit of DPS out of your build is necessary.
    BawKinTackWarDs PS4/NA

  • Azyle1
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    Danksta wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    reprosal wrote: »
    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!

    So you think the OP is showboating?? 46k isn't outstanding for a stam nb so I think you're reading his/her intentions wrong.

    Considering that the average player's DPS on a 3 mil dummy will be in the 10k-15k range and all content in this game can be ran with a group pulling 20-25k dps per dps, you have to ask yourself if "i can only manage 46k and not 49k that i see" is more bragging or genuinely looking for help. It is a reasonable question.

    There have been several posts over the last few months where someone says " i only do (insane) dps" and id say for most of them it was more about bragging and less about divine perfection which you have at pretty much over 40k anyway.

    40k with BiS gear on a stamblade means you have a pretty sloppy rotation imo. Also some people are interested in more than just clearing content and would like to push scores. In those cases squeezing every bit of DPS out of your build is necessary.

    To be fair, I care not about scores and more just about being as good as possible (without race changing) as an individual. But yes, to your point, every DPS does matter for a lot of guilds. I'm here to clear all vet content. Even Hardmodes. But the score aspect is where I begin to not care as much.
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    reprosal wrote: »
    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!
    Right or wrong, I laughed and snorted! :D
  • Masel
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    Just wait two weeks, then you can do 50k sustainable selfbuffed dps on a 6m dummy...
    Edited by Masel on May 8, 2018 7:43PM
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  • Azyle1
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    So.. it was the Khajiit.

    I switched to Redgaurd and hit 49.3K after 3 or so tries.

    Granted, I only did this because I HAD a race change token but still...

    Good to know I can do that.. but I'm stubborn and am switching back to my Khajiit. Redgaurd is a dumb race.
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    reprosal wrote: »
    Does OP also do cartwheels without wearing panties screaming hey look at me!!

    Someone comes on here looking for help and advice and get this.

    You seem to be the only one in this thread craving attention with peanut gallery comments.
  • Danksta
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    Azyle1 wrote: »
    So.. it was the Khajiit.

    I switched to Redgaurd and hit 49.3K after 3 or so tries.

    Granted, I only did this because I HAD a race change token but still...

    Good to know I can do that.. but I'm stubborn and am switching back to my Khajiit. Redgaurd is a dumb race.

    Nice! And LMAO you are stubborn, maybe even more than I am. But I suppose you can look at it this way, after the acuity meta is over the difference between the two races will likely be pretty small.
    BawKinTackWarDs PS4/NA

  • Azyle1
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    Danksta wrote: »
    Azyle1 wrote: »
    So.. it was the Khajiit.

    I switched to Redgaurd and hit 49.3K after 3 or so tries.

    Granted, I only did this because I HAD a race change token but still...

    Good to know I can do that.. but I'm stubborn and am switching back to my Khajiit. Redgaurd is a dumb race.

    Nice! And LMAO you are stubborn, maybe even more than I am. But I suppose you can look at it this way, after the acuity meta is over the difference between the two races will likely be pretty small.

    I just wanted to prove to myself I could do it. But yes, thank you.

    Granted, it isn't something that happens often, in other words, I'm not hitting 49K everytime. I think it just shows what can happen when the stars align.
  • Masel
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    Danksta wrote: »
    Azyle1 wrote: »
    So.. it was the Khajiit.

    I switched to Redgaurd and hit 49.3K after 3 or so tries.

    Granted, I only did this because I HAD a race change token but still...

    Good to know I can do that.. but I'm stubborn and am switching back to my Khajiit. Redgaurd is a dumb race.

    Nice! And LMAO you are stubborn, maybe even more than I am. But I suppose you can look at it this way, after the acuity meta is over the difference between the two races will likely be pretty small.

    And when will the acuity meta be over? The only thing that made people not run it were sunderflame and nmg, and these went down the drain with summerset..
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  • BaneOfBattler
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    Haha
  • Danksta
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    Masel92 wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Azyle1 wrote: »
    So.. it was the Khajiit.

    I switched to Redgaurd and hit 49.3K after 3 or so tries.

    Granted, I only did this because I HAD a race change token but still...

    Good to know I can do that.. but I'm stubborn and am switching back to my Khajiit. Redgaurd is a dumb race.

    Nice! And LMAO you are stubborn, maybe even more than I am. But I suppose you can look at it this way, after the acuity meta is over the difference between the two races will likely be pretty small.

    And when will the acuity meta be over? The only thing that made people not run it were sunderflame and nmg, and these went down the drain with summerset..

    I mean your guess is as good as mine, probably better actually, so not sure why you'd ask me... :confused:
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  • Azyle1
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    https://1drv.ms/v/s!AmBzZIGQDMPumE07CdW4Z6GhlVX2

    Lost the video of my doing 49.3K (Have a screen shot) but here is one of 48.9K ( close enough )
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    people should be less worried about their 1 minute parses and more worried about their dps during raid imo
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