My new Solo StamBlade Build (non-Meta)

ArchMikem · January 2020

I have no idea why I didn't pursue this combo a lot sooner, I've had the sets for a while but I've always paired each of them with Hundings, which has literally been a default set for years since I was able to craft 6 traits. But when I finally tried the build I was kinda surprised at my stats I ended up with.

(Stats shown with Weapon Pot, Berserker Enchant, and Surprise Attack cast)

Khajiit Stamina Nightblade
Mundus: Warrior
Sets: Draugr Hulk, Leviathan, Sellistrix

Weapon 1: Drodda's Withering Edge, Nirnhoned, Power Glyph
Weapon 1 Offhand: Drodda's Withering Edge, Sharpened, Poison Glyph
Weapon 2: Draugr Hulk Bow, Infused, Siphon Stamina Glyph
Head: Sellistrix, Heavy, Infused
Shoulders: Sellistrix, Med, Impenetrable
Chest: Draugr Hulk, Med, Infused
Hands: Leviathan, Med, Devines
Waist: Leviathan, Med, Devines
Legs: Draugr Hulk, Med, Infused
Feet: Draugr Hulk, Med, Devines
Jewel 1: Leviathan, Infused, Stam Recovery Glyph
Jewel 2: Leviathan, Infused, Weapon Dmg Glyph
Jewel 3: Leviathan, Infused, Weapon Dmg Glyph

Yes, it's very unoriginal and basic. Hulk for max stam and Leviathan for higher crit chance. Basically two things a Nightblade needs. My main fear was I'd hemorrhage Weapon Damage, but was surprised that even unbuffed I sat at a comfortable 3095. (If I can get my Weapon or Spell power at or above 3k, I'm a happy boy) I know I'm not min maxing, that there are people running around with 5k weapon damage or more believing that should be the standard, but I'm pretty happy with how this works out. I have decent weapon power, high stamina, and high crit chance, with workable stam recovery. I feel pretty well rounded right now.

TheUndeadAmulet · January 2020

Stam recovery looks way too low imo for a sustained engagement. I would probably replace draugr hulk with shacklebreaker, on a nightblade especially. Less max stam but a bigger mag pool and slightly better recovery for both stam and mag means you can sustain break frees and cloaks better.

ArchMikem · January 2020

TheUndeadAmulet wrote: »

Stam recovery looks way too low imo for a sustained engagement. I would probably replace draugr hulk with shacklebreaker, on a nightblade especially. Less max stam but a bigger mag pool and slightly better recovery for both stam and mag means you can sustain break frees and cloaks better.

That's from a PvP standpoint. I'm much more PvE main that just wastes time in Cyrodiil, and most scenarios 1500 recovery is good, enough anyway. Sure more heavy attacks and potion popping yeah but I make it work.

GrumpyDuckling · January 2020

Nice, I love to see someone using Sellistrix. I have it on a Stamina Warden healer because it's great for stunning mobs (allies take less damage if enemies are stunned), and it chips in on some damage against bosses.

ArchMikem · January 2020

GrumpyDuckling wrote: »

Nice, I love to see someone using Sellistrix. I have it on a Stamina Warden healer because it's great for stunning mobs (allies take less damage if enemies are stunned), and it chips in on some damage against bosses.

Ever since i tried it in PvP and id get some useful AoE stuns, i havent used anything else. Its pretty nifty in both aspects of the game and the max stam 1pc bonus is pretty much what gets me to 40k. I love my max resources being that high.

GrumpyDuckling · January 2020

ArchMikem wrote: »

GrumpyDuckling wrote: »

Nice, I love to see someone using Sellistrix. I have it on a Stamina Warden healer because it's great for stunning mobs (allies take less damage if enemies are stunned), and it chips in on some damage against bosses.

Ever since i tried it in PvP and id get some useful AoE stuns, i havent used anything else. Its pretty nifty in both aspects of the game and the max stam 1pc bonus is pretty much what gets me to 40k. I love my max resources being that high.

I had a fun PVP build that combined Sellistrix with Bahraha's Curse and Briarheart. When I was just messing around with friends in duals they would laugh and talk about how annoying it was to play against. It wasn't really a threat, but I had fun with it.

nosecookie · January 2020

@ArchMikem Hahaha, you are such a [snip] player. How can you seriously think this [snip] is any good?

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ShadowKyuubi · January 2020

nosecookie wrote: »

@ArchMikem Hahaha, you are such a [snip] player. How can you seriously think this [snip] is any good?

Better player than you are a person at least.

@ArchMikem Unique build, I like it. If this is for strictly solo play, I would suggest the Lover mundus, however for any group play the Warrior (maybe the Shadow, since you have Leviathan) is fine.

ArchMikem · January 2020

nosecookie wrote: »

ArchMikem Hahaha, you are such a [snip] player. How can you seriously think this [snip] is any good?

[edited for flaming comments]

@nosecookie

Considering I've already had successful duels in Cyrodiil and powered through vet content with it, I don't think, I know.