Difference between revisions of "Dark Knight Guide/Heavensward"
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This [[Dark Knight]] guide is aimed at players that understand the basics of tanking, but need help understanding the basics of how this particular tank works. The information within this guide covers how abilities work with each other and some basic tips for playing the [[Dark Knight]]. | |||
==Enmity Generation== | ==Enmity Generation== | ||
It is best practice to activate [[Grit]] and [[Darkside]] while generating enmity. | It is best practice to activate [[Grit]] and [[Darkside]] while generating enmity. | ||
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Ranged Enmity: [[Unmend]] | Ranged Enmity: [[Unmend]] | ||
====Basic Single Target Enmity Opening Rotation==== | |||
This rotation assumes that you have [[Grit]] and [[Darkside]] already active. Additionally this rotation may not be optimal for all encounters, but is given as a basic '''entry-level''' opener. | |||
[[Unmend]] -> [[Hard Slash]] -> [[Spinning Slash]] -> [[Dark Arts]] -> [[Power Slash]] -> [[Hard Slash]] -> [[Spinning Slash]] -> [[Power Slash]] | |||
===Multi-Target Enmity=== | |||
Listed below are the abilities and combos a [[Dark Knight]] uses to generate enmity on multiple targets simultaneously. | |||
Basic AoE (Area of Effect) Enmity: [[Unleash]] | |||
Ranged AoE Enmity: [[Abyssal Drain]] | |||
====Basic Multi-Target Enmity Opening Rotation==== | |||
This rotation assumes that you have [[Grit]] and [[Darkside]] already active. Additionally this rotation may not be optimal for all encounters, but is given as a basic '''entry-level''' opener. | |||
[[Unmend]] -> [[Unleash]] -> [[Abyssal Drain]] -> Switch Target -> [[Hard Slash]] -> [[Spinning Slash]] -> Switch Target -> [[Power Slash]] -> [[Unleash]] -> Switch Target -> [[Hard Slash]] -> [[Spinning Slash]] -> Switch Target -> [[Power Slash]] | |||
Revision as of 18:15, 2 March 2016
This Dark Knight guide is aimed at players that understand the basics of tanking, but need help understanding the basics of how this particular tank works. The information within this guide covers how abilities work with each other and some basic tips for playing the Dark Knight.
Enmity Generation
It is best practice to activate Grit and Darkside while generating enmity.
Single Target Enmity
Listed below are the abilities and combos a Dark Knight uses to generate enmity on a single target.
Basic Enmity Combo: Hard Slash -> Spinning Slash -> Power Slash
Enhanced Enmity Combo: Hard Slash -> Spinning Slash -> Dark Arts -> Power Slash
Ranged Enmity: Unmend
Basic Single Target Enmity Opening Rotation
This rotation assumes that you have Grit and Darkside already active. Additionally this rotation may not be optimal for all encounters, but is given as a basic entry-level opener.
Unmend -> Hard Slash -> Spinning Slash -> Dark Arts -> Power Slash -> Hard Slash -> Spinning Slash -> Power Slash
Multi-Target Enmity
Listed below are the abilities and combos a Dark Knight uses to generate enmity on multiple targets simultaneously.
Basic AoE (Area of Effect) Enmity: Unleash
Ranged AoE Enmity: Abyssal Drain
Basic Multi-Target Enmity Opening Rotation
This rotation assumes that you have Grit and Darkside already active. Additionally this rotation may not be optimal for all encounters, but is given as a basic entry-level opener.
Unmend -> Unleash -> Abyssal Drain -> Switch Target -> Hard Slash -> Spinning Slash -> Switch Target -> Power Slash -> Unleash -> Switch Target -> Hard Slash -> Spinning Slash -> Switch Target -> Power Slash