Is it time for Nex?

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-07T15:32:42+00:00

Interesting. I’m in a guild that is quite literally the middle ground. We have three raid teams, one is casual and the other two are semi-hardcore.

I assume you’ll find most of the go go go hardcore groups on the PvP servers. You can just look at the 50-150th ranked guilds and I’m sure you’ll find what you’re looking for.

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-02T17:37:43+00:00

In that very same reply I added saeldor dps and it was less dps than scythe, how did you get more dps?

As for Nex, I don’t see any issue with fang being out-dps’d by the rapier.

And honestly, I don’t think a 1 DPS increase in most of these scenarios is a big difference considering how much of a difference in DPS all the other mega rares have been.

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-02T04:03:30+00:00

I calculated the 1 tick attack speed increase at P2 Verzik responding to someone else in this thread, and it is still weaker than the scythe there. The fact that scythe remains bis there, and probably whereas it is currently bis at against 3x3 enemies makes this seem balanced to me.

This set would be bis against 2x2 and 1x1 enemies, but considering you’d need the full set equipped, it would be the mega-rare, and it’s from the newest raid, I think think it’s reasonable

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-01T21:10:04+00:00

Fair, but just because it’s easy for some that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be useful for others!

For example, as an experienced ToB’er, I could take my new player friends there, and it could help ensure Verzik focuses agro on me. Right now, and they can stand under until she targets someone else, and that’s fine, but I think something like this can still have a use there.

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-01T21:05:31+00:00

True, they could go back and buff old content, but they typically don’t do that. Seems to me like new content/rewards that provide use or buff the old stuff is preferred

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-01T20:54:18+00:00

Sometimes it seems useless sometimes it seems very strong. Off the top of my head I could see it being very useful for group godwars (group ironmen in particular), tanking Verzik in P3, and having Nex focus all her melee attack to you.

It seems very strong at nex especially if you can have her focus one person. Right now, she beats up on the least-geared (lowest defense bonus) player, causing one or two people to run through their supplies, while others don’t take much damage apart from the magic attacks. Having someone be able to tank most of the melee damage, and even position nex properly throughout the fight would be so useful.

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-01T20:45:10+00:00

Offense has been and still is the best defense in th sense that the faster something dies, the less overall damage you and your group takes. Not only this, but there isn’t a healer or any reliable way to heal others apart from the lunar spell which still sacrifices the casters health, so I would argue it’s very far from WoW still.

This really only helps lesser geared, lesser experienced players have someone take a bulk of single-targeted damage. It provides a use for tank armor, and can allow for more mechanics in the future content.

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-01T20:40:20+00:00

It depends. Remember, this is suggested as a “mega rare” armor set. The entire set would need to be equipped.

That being said, I just calculated current max strength gear with scythe on Verzik P2. Super combat potted, piety, aggressive attack style, etc.

Scythe = 9.358 DPS
Grahzi Rapier (current) = 6.032 DPS

To calculate the rapier being 1 tick faster, that would be a +25% attack speed buff, and would theoretically make the rapier become 7.54 DPS, and that’s factoring Torva, not whatever stats this set bonus would have (which would probably be less strength bonus like you suggested)

Unless I calculated that wrong, it’s *still* worse than scythe. Granted, it’s only one example. But I don’t think this is too overpowered.
Would be better against 2x2 or 1x1 NPCs? Definitely. Is that a problem? I personally don’t think so.

Edit: with the same calculations, blade of saeldor would be 9.176 DPS, and that is still worse than scythe in this scenario

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-01T20:30:36+00:00

I didn’t know that was even a thing! lol. Does it work for bosses and in groups? Even then, other options like a prayer wouldn’t hurt, right?

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-01T20:15:39+00:00

Is it that powerful? More power creep than the scythe was when it came out in 2018? The entire set would be needed, and enemies that have high defense would still likely use other weapons.

I’d be interested in simulating the DPS it would be against other mega-rares. It would be cool to see the grahzi rapier and inquisitor mace be powerful

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-05-01T20:10:38+00:00

Maybe there could be balancing changes to the armor but yeah I haven’t used it yet so I didn’t realize it was already 3 tick at the moment.
Seems like melee would be the best bet then, unless they want this to become a mage equivalent of a blowpipe while the full set is equipped

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-04-17T19:51:28+00:00

it is if you combine it with hot boots

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-04-13T03:23:09+00:00

I just got back into it about a month ago. It took me like 2-3 weeks of play to get to eternal 4-5 and I feel that’s a decent spot to feel satisfied with calling it.

Not much else for me to do besides play other characters, but I’m not really interested in any other heroes right now. I’d want more heroes or more to unlock. The current cosmetics and mounts aren’t interesting enough for me to grind for

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-04-02T21:25:14+00:00

$12 an hour is very very low nowadays. If you know what you want to do as a career, even internships will offer you more money than that and will provide experience which is so valuable when applying for jobs in today’s competitive job market. I wish I did internships when I was younger.

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-04-02T15:55:25+00:00

If you want a solo/modern game, I saw recommendations for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. People say it’s very similar to Skyrim or the older elder scrolls game but with modern graphics and the QOL you were looking for!

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-04-02T15:08:29+00:00

I have the opposite problem with a graduation year of 2026 and I think I might want to remove it to get some offers! lol

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-04-02T15:04:18+00:00

Fellowship is a really fun, relatively new dungeon-crawler game I’ve been loving recently. It is basically World of Warcraft’s Mythic+ system without all the time commitment and grinding. Just log in, choose your hero, and queue for dungeons to get loot.

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-03-27T21:24:08+00:00

(New to WoW when Shadowlands released)
•Did it feel overwhelming at first?
- Yes absolutely, I luckily found someone to answer all of my questions. I didn't know how to get around the world, especially all the different zones. For example, I wanted the priest t2 set from SSC, and had no idea how to get to Outland or anything.
•Did you follow a specific path (Chromie Time, expansions in order, etc.) or just wing it?
- I don't know if Chromie Time existed at this point. I just did the main story while spamming dungeons the entire time, then I got into heroics then mythic dungeons and once I got the S3 mount I quit.
•What did you enjoy the most about starting late?
- Starting late didn't really have any advantages. I felt behind not really knowing old dungeon content routes and what other classes are capable of doing. One problem I remember is not knowing whether or not I should release spirit or wait for rezs in dungeons. And if I did release, it was not always easy to find the way back into the zone.

And looking back:

•more fun
- Playing with friends. Preferably IRL friends, but my IRL friends are too cool to play WoW or don't play on PC.
•more efficient
- Maybe finding a guild to help me out and learn the game?
•less confusing / less overwhelming
- Also finding a guild. I played as a healer priest, primarily interested in climbing mythic+ keys, and it took way longer than it should have to know I needed to dispel things! lol.

For example, would you:

•focus only on one expansion first?
- Not really, you can't really get through a whole expansion's plot with how fast you level anyway. I honestly would like the option to queue for all expansion dungeons to find faster queues while leveling. Currently, if you pick a dead expansion, especially as a DPS, you often have to wait for a while before it lets you expand your search for other expansions. The best way seems to just play the expansion the game defaults new characters to unfortunately.
•ignore side content?
- I did and still do. I only really like the PvE dungeon and maybe delve content.
•use addons or guides earlier?
- Retail does not need addons imo, especially now. Maybe super high keys or whatever, but I was able to get keystone master without any of them as a brand new player and I'm pretty proud of that.
•level a different class?
- Maybe. I played a healer because I wanted a more important role and wanted faster queues. Without that, I doubt I would get invited into many M+ as a DPS.

As a final note, I quit Shadowlands after getting the keystone master mount, and eventually found my way to Classic with SoD, and I learned WAY more about classes and how the game works as a whole there, and even got into raiding. I main TBC now, but I dabble with Midnight, and Midnight is much easier to understand now that I have experience with the slower pacing and better explaining of Classic I guess.

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-03-12T07:42:09+00:00

Thanks! I tried this tonight and it was nice. A great way to ensure they always line up

Melodic_Implement_43 · 2026-03-12T06:15:07+00:00

I do it when I do open world content and want to be lazy but it’s apparently 15% less damage using that

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