How well do SK's do in pvp?

RAROJAJO · 05-24-2007, 06:29 AM

Just started playing eq2 and i like pvp quite a bit. I rolled an SK, and i was wondering how they fair in pvp and in dps. Which would be a good way to spec to be effective in pvp? If SK's are weak in pvp and dps,..could i get a recommendation for a class that does well in pvp, dps, and is fun to play

also have they nerfed HT,..i was alittle scared by the post stating that HT did 127 dmg.

thanx for the help

Norrsken · 05-24-2007, 07:04 AM

RAROJAJO wrote:

Just started playing eq2 and i like pvp quite a bit. I rolled an SK, and i was wondering how they fair in pvp and in dps. Which would be a good way to spec to be effective in pvp? If SK's are weak in pvp and dps,..could i get a recommendation for a class that does well in pvp, dps, and is fun to play
also have they nerfed HT,..i was alittle scared by the post stating that HT did 127 dmg.
thanx for the help

No they have not, that is a properly geared toon for fighting SKs that got hit for 127. SKs are well off in pvp. they have high survivability and a decent dps. Plus HT to stop runners and even the odds. SMILEY

Image_Vain · 05-24-2007, 07:24 AM

Sk's are beasts in PvP: "HT K thx owned bye"

Wytie · 05-24-2007, 10:40 AM

Image_Vain wrote:

Sk's are beasts in PvP: "HT K thx owned bye"

mouhaha well unless a troub or illus reflects it SMILEY

try getting hit by your own HT for 1k, then wait 15 to cast it again, yea its happend and yes i cried alittle inside after reviving..........

Norrsken · 05-24-2007, 11:01 AM

Wytie wrote:

Image_Vain wrote:
Sk's are beasts in PvP: "HT K thx owned bye"
mouhaha well unless a troub or illus reflects it try getting hit by your own HT for 1k, then wait 15 to cast it again, yea its happend and yes i cried alittle inside after reviving..........

Oh yes.

Or a pally with the spell refect aa. Oooh. SMILEY

Ameniel · 05-24-2007, 12:59 PM

SKs are absolute beasts in pvp in all tiers t3+

CresentBlade · 05-24-2007, 03:44 PM

They have it rough till 20 and from there on gets alot better.

Bogenbroom123 · 05-24-2007, 07:13 PM

Most SK's do terrible in pvp, because they become one button zone huggers who don't really develop any pvp skills. An SK who doesn't rely on HT as much is usually a pretty decent pvper. Add reaver aa's to that and they can be pretty tough to beat.

Stew2782 · 05-25-2007, 08:45 AM

If HT is down then the shadowknight is an average PvP class at best. Rarely have I ever met one less than orange conn as a Monk or Swashie that I couldn't burn down, though at lower levels especially (less decent resist gear there) it's something of a lottery going in on the attack if they have HT ready to go. Great for 1 fight every 15 mins.

Norrsken · 05-27-2007, 06:01 AM

Stew2782 wrote:

If HT is down then the shadowknight is an average PvP class at best. Rarely have I ever met one less than orange conn as a Monk or Swashie that I couldn't burn down, though at lower levels especially (less decent resist gear there) it's something of a lottery going in on the attack if they have HT ready to go. Great for 1 fight every 15 mins.

Unless you actually learn the class, this is true.

Orthureon · 05-27-2007, 08:53 AM

Yes SKs are good for PVP, but honestly save HT for emergencies. IE you are getting beaten really bad, it is nice to have a heal (if you went down the reaver line) and the ability to do serious damage instantly. The weakness of SKs lies in semi-long casting times and reuse timers, almost all of their attacks are disease based, and only 2 knockback/stuns both on semi-long reuse timers (unless you use AA to get the AOE one aswell). This makes fighting Healers and Wizards hard because lack of stuns/no interrupts, other classes can interrupt you constantly.

As for whoever said you consistantly beat SKs with your Monk and Swash, that is no doubt, especially as swash is one of the most overpowered classes currently. Monks however are decently balanced.

Tatate · 05-27-2007, 03:04 PM

Shadowknights are VERY gear dependent, but once you have the gear, and the spells, IF you play right and think smart, you are one of the tougher classes to kill. Don't worry about HT, you don't need it, I only use it for runners (Which unfortunately means it is always down) I would recommend focusing purely on INT and STA, and always fight in offensive stance. I highly recommend going down the Reaving line in your SK tree and next go down the Int line in your Crusader tree. Always keep a shield equipped for your shield bash, and put Infernal Blessing next to it. Use your shield bash before Infernal Blessing, this will give you 2 seconds to cast it. Also when you get in the high 20s, you will get a limited pet, your Tainted Sacrament. I recommend using your Spiked Boot before you cast it, giving you a little un-interrupted time to cast it.

Raaziell · 05-30-2007, 12:08 AM

Don't forget the Strength draining ability. Use it alot, especially on mages who become slightly immobile if they have a full bag.

Abstract · 05-30-2007, 12:24 AM

My Sk rocks in T2 pvp. cant seem to stop them blasted runners tho.

T2 pvp is dominated by druids and scouts, both of which my Sk kills rather easily. at lvl 15 anyways.

05-24-2007, 07:04 AM	#2
Norrsken Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,450	RAROJAJO wrote: Just started playing eq2 and i like pvp quite a bit. I rolled an SK, and i was wondering how they fair in pvp and in dps. Which would be a good way to spec to be effective in pvp? If SK's are weak in pvp and dps,..could i get a recommendation for a class that does well in pvp, dps, and is fun to play also have they nerfed HT,..i was alittle scared by the post stating that HT did 127 dmg. thanx for the help No they have not, that is a properly geared toon for fighting SKs that got hit for 127. SKs are well off in pvp. they have high survivability and a decent dps. Plus HT to stop runners and even the odds. __________________

05-24-2007, 10:40 AM	#4
Wytie Mouse Betrayer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,579	Image_Vain wrote: Sk's are beasts in PvP: "HT K thx owned bye" mouhaha well unless a troub or illus reflects it try getting hit by your own HT for 1k, then wait 15 to cast it again, yea its happend and yes i cried alittle inside after reviving.......... __________________

05-24-2007, 11:01 AM	#5
Norrsken Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,450	Wytie wrote: Image_Vain wrote: Sk's are beasts in PvP: "HT K thx owned bye" mouhaha well unless a troub or illus reflects it try getting hit by your own HT for 1k, then wait 15 to cast it again, yea its happend and yes i cried alittle inside after reviving.......... Oh yes. Or a pally with the spell refect aa. Oooh. __________________

05-24-2007, 12:59 PM	#6
Ameniel Loremaster Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 304	SKs are absolute beasts in pvp in all tiers t3+ __________________ Ameniel, Bruiser of Venekor(Retired) Sabal, Brigand of Venekor Narade, Ranger of Nagafen Offense, Troubadour of Nagafen It's all about the strategerie

05-27-2007, 06:01 AM	#10
Norrsken Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,450	Stew2782 wrote: If HT is down then the shadowknight is an average PvP class at best. Rarely have I ever met one less than orange conn as a Monk or Swashie that I couldn't burn down, though at lower levels especially (less decent resist gear there) it's something of a lottery going in on the attack if they have HT ready to go. Great for 1 fight every 15 mins. Unless you actually learn the class, this is true. __________________

05-24-2007, 06:29 AM	#1
RAROJAJO Scholar Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 17	Just started playing eq2 and i like pvp quite a bit. I rolled an SK, and i was wondering how they fair in pvp and in dps. Which would be a good way to spec to be effective in pvp? If SK's are weak in pvp and dps,..could i get a recommendation for a class that does well in pvp, dps, and is fun to play also have they nerfed HT,..i was alittle scared by the post stating that HT did 127 dmg. thanx for the help

05-24-2007, 07:24 AM	#3
Image_Vain Scholar Join Date: May 2007 Location: In a basement, a very, very, dark basement, I havent seen the sun in like, 10 years =( Posts: 454	Sk's are beasts in PvP: "HT K thx owned bye"

05-24-2007, 03:44 PM	#7
CresentBlade Guardian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 756	They have it rough till 20 and from there on gets alot better.

05-24-2007, 07:13 PM	#8
Bogenbroom123 Loremaster Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 30	Most SK's do terrible in pvp, because they become one button zone huggers who don't really develop any pvp skills. An SK who doesn't rely on HT as much is usually a pretty decent pvper. Add reaver aa's to that and they can be pretty tough to beat.

05-25-2007, 08:45 AM	#9
Stew2782 Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 18	If HT is down then the shadowknight is an average PvP class at best. Rarely have I ever met one less than orange conn as a Monk or Swashie that I couldn't burn down, though at lower levels especially (less decent resist gear there) it's something of a lottery going in on the attack if they have HT ready to go. Great for 1 fight every 15 mins.

05-27-2007, 08:53 AM	#11
Orthureon Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,073	Yes SKs are good for PVP, but honestly save HT for emergencies. IE you are getting beaten really bad, it is nice to have a heal (if you went down the reaver line) and the ability to do serious damage instantly. The weakness of SKs lies in semi-long casting times and reuse timers, almost all of their attacks are disease based, and only 2 knockback/stuns both on semi-long reuse timers (unless you use AA to get the AOE one aswell). This makes fighting Healers and Wizards hard because lack of stuns/no interrupts, other classes can interrupt you constantly. As for whoever said you consistantly beat SKs with your Monk and Swash, that is no doubt, especially as swash is one of the most overpowered classes currently. Monks however are decently balanced. __________________ NAGAFEN Server DAEMIEN 92 Shadowknight XEOS 92 Ranger EXILON 92 Inquisitor.

05-27-2007, 03:04 PM	#12
Tatate Lord Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CA Posts: 282	Shadowknights are VERY gear dependent, but once you have the gear, and the spells, IF you play right and think smart, you are one of the tougher classes to kill. Don't worry about HT, you don't need it, I only use it for runners (Which unfortunately means it is always down) I would recommend focusing purely on INT and STA, and always fight in offensive stance. I highly recommend going down the Reaving line in your SK tree and next go down the Int line in your Crusader tree. Always keep a shield equipped for your shield bash, and put Infernal Blessing next to it. Use your shield bash before Infernal Blessing, this will give you 2 seconds to cast it. Also when you get in the high 20s, you will get a limited pet, your Tainted Sacrament. I recommend using your Spiked Boot before you cast it, giving you a little un-interrupted time to cast it.

05-30-2007, 12:08 AM	#13
Raaziell Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 55	Don't forget the Strength draining ability. Use it alot, especially on mages who become slightly immobile if they have a full bag.

05-30-2007, 12:24 AM	#14
Abstract Server: Nagafen Guild: Tunare Watch Rank: Council of Tunare Loremaster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philthadelphia Posts: 124	*My Sk rocks in T2 pvp. cant seem to stop them blasted runners tho.* *T2 pvp is dominated by druids and scouts, both of which my Sk kills rather easily. at lvl 15 anyways.*