I'd like to play a Fire Mage, just how weak is DK?

RtooDtu · July 2022

Everywhere I read I see how weak DK is and I'm just wondering how true that is.

I'm returning and planning to mainly PvP how much of a disadvantage would I be as a MagDK?

Is there a large difference between Magicka and Stam?

Micah_Bayer · July 2022

DK is the strongest class in the game closely backed by Templar. You're fine.

Dragonlord573 · July 2022

Dragon Knights are very strong in both PvP and PvE. They were the top DPS last patch, and even with the nerf that came with High Isle they're still very powerful.

I_killed_Vivec · July 2022

Don't worry about how strong you are, just do it and delight in setting the world on fire!

Iselin · July 2022

They're not weak at all. Some people just don't like the look and feel of their spammable.

Vevvev · July 2022

They're one of the most fun classes to play in this game even after the nerf. As others have said it's still really good at what it can do due to it's actives, passives, and sets you pick that go with the playstyle.

Arthtur · July 2022

If u want to PvP i advice to wait for next PTS. Looking at the combat preview DoTs will become weaker so optimal build for PvP will change a lot. I dont know how much will change yet but im pretty sure DK is gonna get hit.
Tho if u will be fast u can still have some fun before the next patch comes.

francesinhalover · July 2022

RtooDtu wrote: »

Everywhere I read I see how weak DK is and I'm just wondering how true that is.

I'm returning and planning to mainly PvP how much of a disadvantage would I be as a MagDK?

Is there a large difference between Magicka and Stam?

I mean, all you need is a destro staff. And some mages guild abilitys, you can also run a sorcerer for a helping pet, not sure why you would want a dk, but i guess it could work.

also yes magicka

etchedpixels · July 2022

MagDK is strong. Self heals can be a bit hairier than some classes at low levels but you get a lot of toughness out of it.

It's also the case that the strength arguments only really matter for some PvP and for the very top end score chasing veteran content unless your build is very very bad.

At the moment stam is probably stronger for PvP, mag for PvE but that's something the game designers have been trying to balance more for a while.

RtooDtu · July 2022

Thanks for all the replies, normally I don't post and disappear but I severly sprained my ankle and it was impossible for me to sit on my desk. I'm extremely happy to hear DK is a good class to play

Luke_Flamesword · July 2022

Dk was weak for something like 2 years, then becomes very strong, but with next patch it can be weak again. Meta always shifts so best idea is just to make class that you like thematically and enjoy it. I love fire theme, so dk was obvious choice for me and I'm very happy with class, even if for 3 years of playing - for most time it was weakest class in game (in PvE mostly).

Holycannoli · July 2022

Where are you reading that they're weak? You need to stop visiting those sites lol.

Next combat update looks like it will nerf DoTs though, as if DoTs need a nerf.

Elendir2am · July 2022

Holycannoli wrote: »

Where are you reading that they're weak? You need to stop visiting those sites lol.

Next combat update looks like it will nerf DoTs though, as if DoTs need a nerf.

I guess, that they read some old posts from time before DK buff last year. You can find post "DK is strongest class" in this thread either, although it is old news already.

DK is at good state now, but next change will hit them. They will maybe spend another years as the weakest DD class after next update.

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