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PvP Lock Build

  • 13-05-2009 10:05am
    #1
    Lanfear
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭


    Started doing battlegrounds a few weeks ago after my interest in PvP was whetted during wg. On Shadowsong, we are outnumbered by the alli 2:1 yet still manage to win a very respectable amount of wg battles.

    Currently I am using deep destro spec (chaos bolt ftw!) and am doing quite well with it. http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?warlock=030000000000000000000000000003220030003000000000000000005203205220331051035031351&glyph=021417020500&version=9767
    However, I've been told that most PvP locks spec affliction and was wondering what you guys thought? Also, with affliction would you use the succi or the felhunter? - conflicting info so far about that.

    For PvP have swapped out my T7 for 2 hateful (so far) and 3 savage gladiators, and have gemmed up various other epic pieces for resi and spell penetration. Armoury is down atm so can't link.

    All advice welcome!


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  • #2
    Schism
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Schism


    There was a Warlock thread not so long ago, might be worth checking out.


  • #3
    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    I wouldn't be gemming for resi tbh, i'd be more tempted to go for stam or sp/haste, but i havent really done any pvp with my lock since SL:SL was good.


  • #4
    Lanfear
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭Lanfear


    Schism wrote: »
    There was a Warlock thread not so long ago, might be worth checking out.

    Yes thanks, had already read through that, theres a bit about pvp at the start of it and then its all pve, was really hoping there might be a pvp lock with experience of the new specs and glyphs who could advise me. :confused:

    Oh, and a spell to shackle rogues and torture them slowly with red hot irons would be nice too.....


  • #5
    Schism
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Schism


    Lanfear wrote: »
    Yes thanks, had already read through that, theres a bit about pvp at the start of it and then its all pve, was really hoping there might be a pvp lock with experience of the new specs and glyphs who could advise me. :confused:

    Oh, and a spell to shackle rogues and torture them slowly with red hot irons would be nice too.....

    A friend of mine has been playing a lock for years now, I'll ask him to reply here next time I see him.


  • #6
    hk797
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭hk797


    Lanfear wrote: »
    Currently I am using deep destro spec (chaos bolt ftw!) and am doing quite well with it. http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?warlock=030000000000000000000000000003220030003000000000000000005203205220331051035031351&glyph=021417020500&version=9767
    However, I've been told that most PvP locks spec affliction and was wondering what you guys thought? Also, with affliction would you use the succi or the felhunter? - conflicting info so far about that

    Affliction does well in WG, AV, and 5v5 arenas where you get time to dot up and aoe among the crowd. Destro shines in WSG, EOTS, AB and 2v2 arena where there is less places to hide. Recommend this build for deep destro. Top arena destro locks run 800+ resi (only possible with pvp weapons - 700 achieveable without - full pvp gear + trinket) spell pen 75, 5% hit and 2300+ sp dmg. Recommended to only gem offensively once you hit 700+ resi. Felhunter for afflic and succi for destro.


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  • #7
    Drakar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭Drakar


    The actual data (http://www.sk-gaming.com/arena/team/2/all/all/all/all/all/warlock/any////) seems to suggest that 54/17/0 is the way to go in 2v2.


  • #8
    hk797
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭hk797


    Drakar wrote: »
    The actual data (http://www.sk-gaming.com/arena/team/2/all/all/all/all/all/warlock/any////) seems to suggest that 54/17/0 is the way to go in 2v2.

    Fear got the nerf bat in 3.1 so for players new to PVP affliction is very combo dependent. Running with a priest or rogue combo in 2v2 works for well geared and experienced pvpers. Destro gives alot more options on combos such as double dps for players new to pvp.


  • #9
    Lanfear
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭Lanfear


    hk797 wrote: »
    Affliction does well in WG, AV, and 5v5 arenas where you get time to dot up and aoe among the crowd. Destro shines in WSG, EOTS, AB and 2v2 arena where there is less places to hide. Recommend this build for deep destro. Top arena destro locks run 800+ resi (only possible with pvp weapons - 700 achieveable without - full pvp gear + trinket) spell pen 75, 5% hit and 2300+ sp dmg. Recommended to only gem offensively once you hit 700+ resi. Felhunter for afflic and succi for destro.

    Many thanks for your advice - will have a look this evening at changing the destro spec to match that one - I'm way over on hit even without the talent points in it currently, can you explain why the succi instead of the imp for pvp destro? Is it to kiss those damn rogues to death? ;)


  • #10
    magilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭magilly


    Succy = seduce = time to cast or get away from ze enemy. Helps ALOT with rogues.


    As for the above comments... right now i wouldnt worry too much about high end arena as you dont seem to be the very experienced at all. Just stick to that destro build posted above and have fun in the BG's.


  • #11
    elexes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,471 ✭✭✭elexes


    nothing saves you from a good rogue im fecked every time without fail. they have me stunned so long that my 18k health just vanishes quicker then they can


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  • #12
    magilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭magilly


    yeah, that'll happen :)

    best thing to do vs rogues in bg's is just try and cc them while you run away :D


  • #13
    elexes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,471 ✭✭✭elexes


    elexes wrote: »
    nothing saves you from a good rogue im fecked every time without fail. they have me stunned so long that my 18k health just vanishes quicker then they can

    infact i think the only thing that might fubar them is a voidewalker so you can bubble . fel domination / summon pet


  • #14
    hk797
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭hk797


    elexes wrote: »
    infact i think the only thing that might fubar them is a voidewalker so you can bubble . fel domination / summon pet

    Rogues are a challenge but manageable once you figure them out. They usually open with a cheap shot which you counter by spamming seduce. Undead (UD) will pop WOTF and non-UD will trinket so keep spamming seduce. When it hits drop COE, cast chaos bolt followed by shadowfury and finish with corruption before teleport. Locks new to PVP may never have used teleport - its your win button - learn to use it. A good rogue will cloak but you'll be far enough away to heal up. With his cloak and trinket blown be ready to kite and nuke. Honor and badge gear will get you to 20k HP unbuffed so work on gearing up. Learning the defensive and offensive CDs for every class helps alot.


  • #15
    Lanfear
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭Lanfear


    Have used teleport - mainly in wg so far, will try it out in some bgs too where feasible. Will take out the succi tonight and see how she gets on with those NE rogues, was away for the weekend and raiding last night so first chance to do a bit of pvp since I last posted. Have over 1600 kills so far, not a whole lot, but oh god I do love it - great fun and to hear that NE deathcry as he falls onto his knees at your feet... ;)


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