Newbie Shadowknight Tactics

Rakana · #1 03-20-2013, 06:17 PM

Hello all, I'm a low level shadowknight. I've never played a tank class before, nor melee really, and wanted to get some tips on playing one. What should I look for in gear, what spells to use in general, general tanking tips, etc. would all be appreciated!

Zeelot · #2 03-20-2013, 06:28 PM

Gear: hp/stamina gear with decent ac if possible.

Tanking spells: disease cloud / clinging darkness

pharmakos · #3 03-20-2013, 08:05 PM

there's a melee damage cap that doesn't get lifted until level 20. any weapon with a damage rating over 14 is a waste until then.

raff01 · #4 03-21-2013, 06:44 AM

the key is to time your lifetaps properly in between each swing.
usuallly start off with siphon strenght to debuff and increase your damage.
From level 22 you may start using the darkness/fear combo for tougher mobs in outdoors environements, good for soloing.
always use pet, they are a big help until level 30. Use Vampiric embrace as much as possible. You should proc a lifetap twice per fight in average.

Infectious · #5 03-21-2013, 11:54 AM

Always keep pet up and save rusty 2 handers for him(he will do more damage) and pretty much what everyone else said will get you started. Just make sure to use the fastest weapon you have til lvl 20 when the cap is removed. Also if your on red server hit up pawt for a guild invite. He runs a lowbie guild to get groups for your level.

raff01 · #6 03-21-2013, 12:40 PM

if on a red server (PvP) ALWAYS have shadow step memed up. best PvP spell of all.

Infectious · #7 03-21-2013, 01:20 PM

Ya shadow step is a must in pvp. Shadow knight is a slow class leveling up but in the end a great class. They can tank everything a warrior can tank, spells if you wana fear kite solo and so on. But enjoy leveling up. Everyone on blue rushes to 60 to end up rolling an alt cause the raid scene is crazy the shit people do on that server. Check out that picture of vs with 50+ people sitting there waiting for a pop. And half them people been there 2-3 days.