Hello there folks,
Cutting right to the chase here, I've been trying out a bard/nightblade build for soloing. Now I know the bard class is better at support and will never solo as fast or as easily as many other souls, but I love my bard too much to not spec down it!
Without further ado, this is my current build (mind you, I'm 43 at the moment):
http://rift.zam.com/en/stc.html?t=0M...iqszoz.VhxMh0g
My eventual build will look something like this:
http://rift.zam.com/en/stc.html?t=0M...qskoz.VhxMh0go
I fight as follows
First to note, I have macro'd Cadence and Fiery Spike together under one button, this means that when I am stood still I will always cast Cadence, and when I'm moving I will always cast Fiery Spike
I have also macro'd Power Chord and Dusk Strike together, Dusk Strike does better DPS but isn't always off cooldown, when it's on cooldown or you are not in melee range Power Chord will fire.
- Make sure Hellfire Blades, Smouldering Blades, Fanfare of Power and Anthem of Fervor are running
- Cast round of motif's to start off
- Pop into stealth
- Lost Hope any adds you don't feel like dealing with
- Open up with Dark Malady on your primary target
- Cast Fiery Spike x3 on target whilst you get into melee range
- Cast Coda of Wrath for single target DPS, or Coda of Distress to prepare for AoE DPS
- Cast Cadence, follow up with Power Chord/Dusk Strike and finish with Coda of Wrath or Coda of Fury
- Repeat step 8 until target is dead, re-apply motif's/Fiery Spike where necessary (Personally I only refresh Motif of Bravery and Motif of Focus, stuff tends to not last long enough to warrant a whole set of motif's and constant refreshing of Fiery Spike)
In case of elites, it tends to be a little hit and miss. If an elite is affected by Verse of Captivation you're golden and can kite to your heart's content, otherwise I try opening with Dark Malady, Fiery Spike x3, Virtuoso, Coda of Distress and then spam Coda of Wrath until the elite is dead, or you need to heal yourself with Coda of Restoration (and if you hit this point you are in trouble). I still have the luxury to switch out Saboteur for Blade Dancer and use Side Steps to give me 15 seconds of highly reduced incoming DPS, but Elites will always be hit and miss with this spec.
Please bear in mind that this build would fold like a wet paper bag in PvP, and isn't meant for that. Nothing beats Bard paired with Riftstalker for PvP barding if you ask me, and I doubt it'll hold up well in raids because a lot of your DPS comes from being in melee range and auto attack proccing weapon buffs.
Now I would like some feedback from you handsome rogues. Is there something in my build you think can be improved? How about rotations? Let me know! Help out your fellow Bards in need, for I know there are many others who love the Bard soul as much as I do!
Much appreciated chums!
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