Did ZOS finally try to Nerf Master's DualWield while I wasn't looking?

ArchMikem · May 2

Just took my DoTDK off the bench to edit her outfit, skill bar, and run a Dungeon, and eventually noticed the dmg bonus from Master's DW looked smaller? 900 and some. Didn't it used to be over 1,000?

yadibroz · May 2

ArchMikem wrote: »

Just took my DoTDK off the bench to edit her outfit, skill bar, and run a Dungeon, and eventually noticed the dmg bonus from Master's DW looked smaller? 900 and some. Didn't it used to be over 1,000?

That set always suck, I try and don't like it

Major_Toughness · May 2

Only if you don't read patch notes.

Happened this patch - U41.

ArchMikem · May 2

Major_Toughness wrote: »

Only if you don't read patch notes.

Happened this patch - U41.

Or you could've just told me without being smart about it?

Necrotech_Master · May 2

Ability Altering Weapons
Stinging Slashes: This set’s damage done bonus now scales off 20.925% of the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage, rather than offering a flat bonus based on the item level, up to 1635. This will result in a damage loss for most builds that are currently engaging with this set.

from the U41 patch notes, along with the dev note:

We’re adjusting this set to no longer grant a flat damage increase for anyone using it, to one that is meant to shine for damage-oriented builds. This should significantly lower the pressure and kill potential the set is enabling for tankier builds in PvP, while retaining its potency for those who focus on damage over survivability.

ArchMikem · May 2

Necrotech_Master wrote: »

Ability Altering Weapons
Stinging Slashes: This set’s damage done bonus now scales off 20.925% of the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage, rather than offering a flat bonus based on the item level, up to 1635. This will result in a damage loss for most builds that are currently engaging with this set.

from the U41 patch notes, along with the dev note:

We’re adjusting this set to no longer grant a flat damage increase for anyone using it, to one that is meant to shine for damage-oriented builds. This should significantly lower the pressure and kill potential the set is enabling for tankier builds in PvP, while retaining its potency for those who focus on damage over survivability.

I mean...the set had good reason to be nerfed, but at the same time, huge bummer.

Necrotech_Master · May 2

ArchMikem wrote: »

Necrotech_Master wrote: »

Ability Altering Weapons
Stinging Slashes: This set’s damage done bonus now scales off 20.925% of the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage, rather than offering a flat bonus based on the item level, up to 1635. This will result in a damage loss for most builds that are currently engaging with this set.

from the U41 patch notes, along with the dev note:

We’re adjusting this set to no longer grant a flat damage increase for anyone using it, to one that is meant to shine for damage-oriented builds. This should significantly lower the pressure and kill potential the set is enabling for tankier builds in PvP, while retaining its potency for those who focus on damage over survivability.

I mean...the set had good reason to be nerfed, but at the same time, huge bummer.

yeah, it is still possible to hit the old value, but you need to have at least 7810 weapon or spell dmg, which is highly unlikely unless you go full glass cannon