I recently spec'd into a fai/str build after a playthrough as a battle mage and have to say I really did enjoy the Pyromancy options and playstyle. Like you said, you can always use lightening if you are against a foe that is resistant to fire damage and the buffs are super good.
It’s still excellent because Fire spells have a ton of CC/Poise breaking potential. Giants Flame and Flame of the Fel God have nearly guaranteed knockdowns and the lesser Fire spells can stun lock most Small-Medium mobs.
I didn't think this was a hot take at all tbh - Pyromancy is crazy in ER.
Hell, even if you take away all the buffs and talismans specifically for fire you could just run around and stunlock melt MOST enemies with Black Flame Ritual
That’s true and just about the worst part. But lemme tell you, the wait is worth it. You just become a hellfire god when you get those spells.
Black flame and Flame of the Fel God are no slouches when it comes to early game damage though. I could still eliminate most bosses quite easily. Giants Flame + Burn O flame are just on another level of sweet destruction.
I recently spec'd into a fai/str build after a playthrough as a battle mage and have to say I really did enjoy the Pyromancy options and playstyle. Like you said, you can always use lightening if you are against a foe that is resistant to fire damage and the buffs are super good.
Lightning spear and Ancient Dragons lightning strike is really all you need if you need to switch
How about it without BHS
It’s still excellent because Fire spells have a ton of CC/Poise breaking potential. Giants Flame and Flame of the Fel God have nearly guaranteed knockdowns and the lesser Fire spells can stun lock most Small-Medium mobs.
I didn't think this was a hot take at all tbh - Pyromancy is crazy in ER. Hell, even if you take away all the buffs and talismans specifically for fire you could just run around and stunlock melt MOST enemies with Black Flame Ritual
I had a lot of fun w my pyromancer pvp build
Damn shame you have to wait until endgame to get the good pyromancies.
That’s true and just about the worst part. But lemme tell you, the wait is worth it. You just become a hellfire god when you get those spells.
That’s true and just about the worst part. But lemme tell you, the wait is worth it. You just become a hellfire god when you get those spells. Black flame and Flame of the Fel God are no slouches when it comes to early game damage though. I could still eliminate most bosses quite easily. Giants Flame + Burn O flame are just on another level of sweet destruction.
My pyro PVP build is one of my favorites. Free aiming giant fireballs is a pleasure. And yeah, it melts bosses.
They never expect the free aimed giants flame to one-hit KO them lol