I don't think I've had so much fun since I started with Black Mage when the game first launched. I gave up BLM to main DRK and I haven't looked back since. I don't have extensive tanking experience as I only have a 35 WAR, 50 PLD, and now a 58 DRK. I sort of get the feel of being in the middle as I can see and feel some traits from both WAR and PLD that DRK picked up.
Im not a long time MMO gamer so I still fumble on the keyboard when doing my rotations but this is how I roll when I'm in the field:
Solo play: I don't use Grit as I don't see the need for it otherwise especially if you are a decent player. I've got my training wheel on so I went full VIT since I'm still getting gud but my rotation without Grit is:
Plunge > Blood Price > Salted Earth > Blood Sword > Scourge > Hard Slash, Spinning Slash > Dark Arts > Power Slash > Low Blow > Hard Slash > Siphon Strike > Dark Arts >Â Souleater > Scourge > MP Regen Combo
I've found that is mucho bursty and mobs my level are down to 10% easily in which I'll use Sole Survivor when available. When I tank I follow mostly the same combo but include Unleash for mob hugs.
Im not a long time MMO gamer so I still fumble on the keyboard when doing my rotations but this is how I roll when I'm in the field:
Solo play: I don't use Grit as I don't see the need for it otherwise especially if you are a decent player. I've got my training wheel on so I went full VIT since I'm still getting gud but my rotation without Grit is:
Plunge > Blood Price > Salted Earth > Blood Sword > Scourge > Hard Slash, Spinning Slash > Dark Arts > Power Slash > Low Blow > Hard Slash > Siphon Strike > Dark Arts >Â Souleater > Scourge > MP Regen Combo
I've found that is mucho bursty and mobs my level are down to 10% easily in which I'll use Sole Survivor when available. When I tank I follow mostly the same combo but include Unleash for mob hugs.
