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NB tanking - effective crowd control?
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Hi all,
Started doing some vet dungeoning on the NB and finding it awkward dealing with the rooms full of tons of mobs. As far as I can tell the only CC available to me is Aspect of Terror, which only hits 2 targets and doesn't seem to effect enemies half the time I drop it. Also it's a fear so it throws everyone all over the place, which is kinda counterproductive. I don't have Manifestation of Terror yet, as far as I'm reading it doesn't have a target limit, also not sure on the size. Will that help any, or is there another direction I can go in? (Excluding Veil of Blades, as I don't find it's up that often)
thanks
Edited by pinstripesc on May 29, 2014 9:45PM Started doing some vet dungeoning on the NB and finding it awkward dealing with the rooms full of tons of mobs. As far as I can tell the only CC available to me is Aspect of Terror, which only hits 2 targets and doesn't seem to effect enemies half the time I drop it. Also it's a fear so it throws everyone all over the place, which is kinda counterproductive. I don't have Manifestation of Terror yet, as far as I'm reading it doesn't have a target limit, also not sure on the size. Will that help any, or is there another direction I can go in? (Excluding Veil of Blades, as I don't find it's up that often)
thanks
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Worstluck✭✭✭✭✭Volcanic Rune, morph of the mages guild skill. Also, if you spam Sap Essence you can get pretty good aggro because it's doing damage (small amount) but it's also healing you and your group.Edited by Worstluck on May 29, 2014 9:46PMWorstluck - Breton Nightblade "Some of us refused to bow. We knew the old ways would lead us back to having a kingdom of our own."
―Madanach
Elfluck - Dunmer Dragonknight "When I will walk the earth again, the Faithful among you shall receive your reward: to be set above all other mortals forever. As for the rest: the weak shall be winnowed: the timid shall be cast down: the mighty shall tremble at my feet and pray for pardon."
―Mehrunes Dagon
Deadluck -Imperial Templar "Men are but flesh and blood. They know their doom, but not the hour"
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✭✭✭VOLCANIC RUNE CC and a lot of the damage also
Inner beast(undaunted 3d level morph)-- taunt for bosses
Sap essence-- heal extra agro,ultimate generator
Veil of Blades.
Siphoning attacks of course so you can just hold shield up most of the time and regen stamina and magicka with the sap and the occasional attacks.
This is my solo pve build also without the inner beast since I do not need a taunt solo.The second tab has shadowy disguise (must respec) and surprise attack and
Killer's blade also soul harvest only for extra ultimate.
I really don't see how fear wold help in a group except throw everybody of they rotations and stuff.Edited by PBpsy on May 29, 2014 10:21PMESO forums achievementsProud fanboiElitist jerkTrollHaterFan of icontested(rainbow colors granted)0 -
Solanum✭✭✭Nightblade tanking is quite fun, though it took me a while to figure out a method I liked.
Like others above me mentioned, sap essence is great.
Get siphoning attacks, start blocking to mitigate damage, occasionally stab an enemy with pierce armor to keep agro, and spam the hell out of that sap essence.
Veil of Blades will charge rapidly, meaning that when you need to recharge your mana and stamina bar you can throw it down, mitigate 60% damage while slapping the baddies with your sword rapidly regenerating both resources.
For an easier time, go full mana/health. And take a mix of heavy and light armor into the fray for optimal damage and survivability. With the setup I mentioned you'd have two slots left to tailor to your own preference.
Good luck tanking!0
