For those of us still honing our aiming skills (but progressing steadily!), excelling as a Warlock is all about understanding match-ups and leveraging non-spellcasting abilities. Given the nature of the class, aggression plays a key role in landing curses effectively. Here are some tactics that might not be immediately obvious, yet can significantly elevate your Warlock game:
1, Aggressive Playstyle for Curse Hits: As a Warlock, embracing an aggressive approach can prove highly effective for connecting curses. Especially when faced with slow-moving opponents or confined spaces with narrow passages, you can position yourself aggressively and then kite back to the safety of confined walls. This maneuver forces them to commit to a close-quarters battle, where their swinging capability is limited, and offers you an opportunity for additional hits. This tactic works remarkably well when you have “Blow of Corruption,” as it puts you in a prime position to potentially one-shot opponents with well-aimed headshots using a longsword or falchion, where the Curse of Pain or Sacrifice amplifies your damage sufficiently to bring them within the one-shot headshot range with “Blow of Corruption.”
However, it’s worth noting that “Blow of Corruption” has a glaring vulnerability – you’re ill-equipped to handle Rangers, who can be the bane of your existence. Barbarians can often be outmaneuvered, and even when facing their high Magic Resistance, you can engage them in a battle to the finish or employ a longsword to parry-riposte. But Rangers, who can target you from a distance without engaging in melee, pose a persistent threat due to their preference for Shadow Masks.
2, Phantomize for Strategic Advantage: With solid gear, “Phantomize” can yield exceptional advantages. Moving 10% faster while being immune to weapon attacks after nearly reaching a critical state and successfully landing a curse creates a winning scenario. Additionally, it allows you to disregard hunting traps and arrows, enabling you to confront Rangers face-to-face, compelling them to either engage in melee combat or face defeat.
Nonetheless, “Phantomize” has its drawbacks, particularly its vulnerability to amplified magic damage (which proves disadvantageous against Wizards, and the auto-targeting aspect of Cleric Judgement could lead to unexpected one-shots). However, a lesser-known issue exists – when in “Phantomize,” you’re incapable of taking any action, including sheathing your weapon. This peculiarity retains your weapon’s speed reduction, rendering you paradoxically susceptible to swift classes like Rogue, Fighter, and Barbarian. These opponents, with their inherent movement speed or speed-enhancing abilities, could potentially outpace you, lying in wait to capitalize on your vulnerability after your invulnerability wears off. This limitation has prompted consideration of abandoning “Phantomize,” given that its primary purpose is to gain breathing room for a curse, absorb a hit, and replenish your health, positioning you to confront your weakened adversary. However, executing this sequence effectively becomes challenging due to the inability to seamlessly switch or sheath weapons and activate “Phantomize” within the necessary timeframe.
Ultimately, Warlock’s optimal solo playstyle might involve prioritizing double skill selections to maintain the threat of “Blow of Corruption” for one-shot potential upon exiting “Phantomize.” Alternatively, adopting a strategy that emphasizes lightweight and swift gear while wielding “Blow of Corruption” could facilitate engaging in close-range curses and kiting maneuvers that harness the momentum from swift directional changes. This strategy enables you to switch to melee weaponry, ready “Blow of Corruption,” and prepare for a decisive battle.
In conclusion, understanding the nuances of each match-up and making the most of your abilities can significantly elevate your performance as a Warlock. Embracing a dynamic and adaptable approach, informed by these insights, can lead to more strategic victories on the battlefield, get more Dark and Darker Gold rewards.
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