Just Betrayed to Shadowknight....

[Jblaze2]

<p>I had a lvl 51 palidan than put me to sleep when playing it. Now I got a 51 SK<img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/908627bbe5e9f6a080977db8c365caff.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />. I got my stances and buffs and almost everything mastered or adept 3. When I was looking through the CA's and stuff I thought to myself....is it even possible to die? Funny thing is, he seems to solo just as well as my pally. I'm thinking this is user error...Basically I'm looking for any tips ect you guys have, what AA's I should get for max survivability. I think one of my big problems is that i use my blessing once heading into the fight.....i'm thinking if i used it everytime it's up i'd be alot better off...I'm also only lvl 51 too sooo...Anyways, for me so far. I'm loving the playstyle of a SK way more than my pally....although i really miss amends =(</p>

[Iwice]

guess i gonna say what always is said when it cmoes to the question about SK AAKosstarter 1Int 4-4-8 (if your dmg crit the included heal alos crit, DONT waset in legioneers mercy as it only works for pallys)str 4-4-8-6 (faster you hit = bigger chance to proc <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> )Sta 4-5 (knockdown.. a long knockdown, do i have to say more?)EOFReaverget the blessing, the proc chance and the DOT thing (cant rememebr name) to a Dot/Hot. 5 in each, then spen 5 more points in reaver as it suits you, then you got it, reaver, had its kick in the nuts last GU, still worth it

[Axxon]

<p><span style="font-size: small;font-family: Times New Roman;">When you get tap veins at 58 and Death March at...whenever we get that...you will really be smiling.  <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/908627bbe5e9f6a080977db8c365caff.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" /></span></p>

[Nej]

<p>First of all, Tap veins is 55 and Deathmarch is 58..</p><p>secondly the AA's:</p><p>EOF:</p><p>Reaving tree.</p><p>5 twisted - aura 5 putrid coil - 5 graves blessing - 5 pestilent touch - 5 drain vitae - 3 tap veins - 1 Reaver</p><p>Hate Tree.</p><p>5 nefarious caress - 3 insidious promise - 3 encounter taunt - 5 venumous slam - 4 points in rescue or DM - 1 in final hate tree buff</p><p>KOS:</p><p>INT 4-4-8</p><p>STR 4-4-8-8-2</p><p>ive taken last 8 points in INT tree for more spell dmg</p><p>INT 8-8-8</p><p>As for Tactics, Debuff and then Damage. helps alot</p><p>Lord Rayson, Destroyer of Undead, of New Blood. 70 Shadowknight on Splitpaw</p>

[Beldin_]

<cite>Iwice@Splitpaw wrote:</cite><blockquote>Kosstarter 1Int 4-4-8 (if your dmg crit the included heal alos crit, DONT waset in legioneers mercy as it only works for pallys)str 4-4-8-6 (faster you hit = bigger chance to proc <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />" width="15" height="15" /> )Sta 4-5 (knockdown.. a long knockdown, do i have to say more?)</blockquote>If you put that much points in STR you should at least also get the end-ability for the 10% fast cast/recast .. so 4/4/8/4/2 or whatever <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Hugsnkissums]

<p>Ugh, don't get me started on SK AA. I've repecced AA so many times I've lost count. I don't even know if I'm going to stick with what I have now. I think the general SK populus spec into the EoF reaver line, and pretty much everyone can agree that you need to go 4-4-8 Int KoS line. Everything else though is up in the air and play style oriented. </p><p> As far as tips soloing, things do get better after you get your tap veins at 55...Death march is also one of the better abilites you'll get but I can't recall when you get it. Just keep practicing and you'll find somehting that's right for you. I'd highly suggest you find a dup partner for the time being...either an inquisitor, Illusionist, or any of the HoT healers are always a good add. Just stick it out a few more levels as you're just getting into the meat of the class now. </p>

[Iwice]

<cite>Shalla@Valor wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Iwice@Splitpaw wrote:</cite><blockquote>Kosstarter 1Int 4-4-8 (if your dmg crit the included heal alos crit, DONT waset in legioneers mercy as it only works for pallys)str 4-4-8-6 (faster you hit = bigger chance to proc <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img mce_tsrc=" />" width="15" height="15" /> )Sta 4-5 (knockdown.. a long knockdown, do i have to say more?)</blockquote>If you put that much points in STR you should at least also get the end-ability for the 10% fast cast/recast .. so 4/4/8/4/2 or whatever <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />" /></blockquote>yea i kinda forgot to type it, but thats the kinda big point in it as reusetimer and casting time 10% realy makes a diference

[rabid.pooh]

<cite>Shalla@Valor wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Iwice@Splitpaw wrote:</cite><blockquote>Kosstarter 1Int 4-4-8 (if your dmg crit the included heal alos crit, DONT waset in legioneers mercy as it only works for pallys)str 4-4-8-6 (faster you hit = bigger chance to proc <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src=" width="15" height="15" />" width="15" height="15"> )Sta 4-5 (knockdown.. a long knockdown, do i have to say more?)</blockquote>If you put that much points in STR you should at least also get the end-ability for the 10% fast cast/recast .. so 4/4/8/4/2 or whatever <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />" width="15" height="15" /></blockquote><p>5 AA's into an ability you can use once every 15 minutes is a waste of 5aa's better to put them elsewhere in the tree.</p><p>Strength line that's a tricky line, you need a slow weapon to make use of it.  Remember we have spells that take 2 seconds to cast, if your weapon autattacks every 1.2 secs, that's .8 secs of time that is wasted for that autoattack.  I try to keep my autoattack swings at 2 secs to 1.5 a swing.  Come into a group and odds are your going to be hasted, which will put you under that.  My GF plays an Illy, and most of the time I just have synergism on me instead of haste, as haste really doesn't do much for me.</p><p>I'm under the firm belief that when you swing it should count for as much as possible.  AGI 4/4/8 (40% to AOE hit), STA 4/4/8 (22% crit chance), int 4/4/8 (bread and butter).  Right now however I'm spec'd 4/4/8 in the wisdom line instead of the STA line, as I OT/Tank Raids and it's nice to have those skill ups when in deffesnive. </p>

[Norrsken]

<cite>Bota@Oasis wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Shalla@Valor wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Iwice@Splitpaw wrote:</cite><blockquote>Kosstarter 1Int 4-4-8 (if your dmg crit the included heal alos crit, DONT waset in legioneers mercy as it only works for pallys)str 4-4-8-6 (faster you hit = bigger chance to proc <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img mce_tsrc=" width="15" height="15" />" width="15" height="15"> )Sta 4-5 (knockdown.. a long knockdown, do i have to say more?)</blockquote>If you put that much points in STR you should at least also get the end-ability for the 10% fast cast/recast .. so 4/4/8/4/2 or whatever <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img mce_tsrc=" />" width="15" height="15" /></blockquote><p>5 AA's into an ability you can use once every 15 minutes is a waste of 5aa's better to put them elsewhere in the tree.</p><p>Strength line that's a tricky line, you need a slow weapon to make use of it.  Remember we have spells that take 2 seconds to cast, if your weapon autattacks every 1.2 secs, that's .8 secs of time that is wasted for that autoattack.  I try to keep my autoattack swings at 2 secs to 1.5 a swing.  Come into a group and odds are your going to be hasted, which will put you under that.  My GF plays an Illy, and most of the time I just have synergism on me instead of haste, as haste really doesn't do much for me.</p><p>I'm under the firm belief that when you swing it should count for as much as possible.  AGI 4/4/8 (40% to AOE hit), STA 4/4/8 (22% crit chance), int 4/4/8 (bread and butter).  Right now however I'm spec'd 4/4/8 in the wisdom line instead of the STA line, as I OT/Tank Raids and it's nice to have those skill ups when in deffesnive. </p></blockquote>hammer ground is on a 1 min reuse? What are you talking about?Also, to the OP, the blessing line is the bread and butter, and backbone of a sk. Keep it up at all times. Really. Its a fair amount fo dps, and its a fair amount of healage. Those two also makes your aggro much much better. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Keep it up even with healers in the group. and cycle your lifetaps whent hey pop up if your health is low or if you feel some more dps would be nice. Hit everything else as it seems sensible. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Hamervelder]

My tip:  Betray back to paladin.  SK's keep getting nerfed.

[Coica]

<cite>Atelos@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>My tip:  Betray back to paladin.  SK's keep getting nerfed. </blockquote>hahahaha!! nah. dont do it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> SK's Rawk!!

[MaCloud1032]

If you were refering to the 5pts in the Reaver line for the HT heal how is that not worth it.  That is an emergancy heal.

[Wytie]

<cite>Darksavanna@Venekor wrote:</cite><blockquote>If you were refering to the 5pts in the Reaver line for the HT heal how is that not worth it.  That is an emergancy heal.</blockquote>99% of the time i ever use PT (unless ganking a runner) is for the heal

[nihilux]

<cite>Atelos@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>My tip:  Betray back to paladin.  SK's keep getting nerfed. </blockquote>LOL We're not that hopeless just yet.