AstralUniverse wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:24 pm
30 hexblade is likely the most optimal option for pvp right now.
This class is not designed with any defensive perks. It can get defensive perks from a bg dip or going dex based but I have no doubt the most optimal use of this is just 30 hexblade falchion. Delete the other guy while they chew through your DI% or get KDed.
For a less optimal build pvp but probably more fun pve experience, go 27/3 bg. dex based. Stack a bunch of +2 damage curses and you're good to go. Maybe Curse of life will fit into this dex based build sooner or later.
Definitely agreed.
I’ve played several different hex builds now and pure hex seems to be the most competitive in pvp. Far from OP, in my opinion, your counters are oppressive, but versus quite a few “meta” builds this can be ridiculously effective while still offering some options for variety.
Generally I’ve found that a big race is hilariously fun when you jam 13 int and IKD into it, but any medium race is extremely effective as well. You basically trade the +4 size bonus on KD for + 1 AB.
PVE is definitely more challenging on pure hex (soloing) as you need to be careful about big groups but 1v1 hex is feeling very strong.
As long as I’m not “wtf happened” burned down in group pvp, you can definitely swing group fights by just sticking to a target and putting them on their butt.
10/10 I sooo enjoy Hexblades. I think there’s room for some minor QoL upgrades (for other classes / builds as well) that don’t create power creep while also not hitting the class. When looking at pure builds, a lot of them are startlingly strong (no one seems to mention the ridiculous lawl that is 30 fighter), and I don’t want to see any of them nerfed to the ground- simply adjusted at this stage.
I think pure classes stick out sometimes when they’re doing well- but it’s often easy to forget how many things are sacrificed for getting those sweet sweet pure class advantages.