02-02-2006, 05:15 PM
Quote:There are two talent builds that I would like to try: Soul Link/Shadowburn/Improved Lifetap, and Ruin/Demonic Sacrifice/Improved Lifetap.
That 7/31/11 +2 build is actually the new warlock pvp cookie cutter build. It works though you won't be doing as much damage as some other builds. In my opinion it's superior to the NF/SL build though, because you have more controll over your damage (and you don't rely on a dispellable DOT).
The second build seems kind of useless, since you have to spend 13+ points on pet buffs you won't get any use out of since you cacrifice your demon in the first place. SM/Ruin seems a lot superior to me.
Quote:There are people who swear by SM / Demonic Sacrifice, though it would seem odd to go without a pet. And apparently its quite viable in PvP (check out Finkrat3 or Evil's latest video for a couple of examples). Most of the time you are using Drain Life instead of Shadowbolt as your base spell.
It works... untill someone starts hammering their decursive key. Then your damage output gets negated. Also, I prefer not to use drains in PvP, they can be dispelled and are basically a big sign saying "SILENCE ME".