With Air Tax (and later suffocate), random idea in case it wasn't already considered (or is already implemented): since its flavor is removing air from the lungs of an opponent, maybe make its DoT quality extremely mild by having very slow ticks, but make each tick also do 1 stance/poise damage. This would basically mean you can hit an enemy, inflict some stance damage, use Air Tax, and now you can stop doing stance damage for as long as you need since the DoT will ensure the poise damage is always not reset ; akin to using throwing daggers to pressure so that stance buildup doesn't go away. Same thing as with the Cyclone spell, but in debuff form and with minimal-to-no damage, trading AoE and DPS for long range (past the initial cast) and less cost. Balance wise no clue, but the damage debuff component could be removed (for Air Tax, and leave it be for Suffocate) if the stance DoT proves too much, since a stance DoT means you can play more defensive, which accomplishes the same purpose as a damage debuff. Sounds like a great spell to dip into on big weapon builds (or any other high stance damage, low attack speed), since the slow attacks mean you can't really pressure an opponent's stance, but the big stance damage they deal would *love* to not fade while you wait for the next damage window.
Love the mod! Some things I’d suggest after playing this class is to add more maneuverability to Dyru’s Savagery in its follow up and fixing the tracking for the banished knight’s halberd heavy skill.
This was the class I ended up using for my whole first run. Fell immediately in love with cloud form, got the dual swords, which are an ideal pairing with their high scaling and fantastic dual running attack. Was using other spells to stack damage and stagger while repeatedly run-attacking for my primary dps. So many cool movement tricks you can get away with using cloud form that either require pre-planning and already being at full sprint in normal gameplay, or just can't be done at all due to things like stamina constrains, etc. Tbh, it was also just very nice on my poor thumb, to the point I will probably go out of my way to acquire cloud form on every other run I do just for comfort.
Dude…just downloaded convergence for the first time today and I chose stormcaller..holy shit you guys are insane! Just amazing work all around but this class is so damn fun I don’t think I can go back to vanilla haha. Seriously awesome.
This class is very fun. My stormcaller is level 120 or something and I’m loving it. I’m curious though you mention that this is one of the strongest classes or a top class in this mod. I am curious which ones you’d say are top 3 cause given the insane crowd control and survivability of this class I just can’t imagine how strong a class would be that you’d consider above it. Tornado makes you feel like you’re playing a different game because “trash mobs” are no longer any threat most of the time. Thanks again for all your guys work! And loving these class breakdown guides!
I honestly think that Stormcaller spells really don't have low damage overall. The numbers I'm thinking of though are primarily at high reinforcement levels and around RL 150 but even at around a +7 tier 2 catalyst at 40/40 INT/FAI a fully charged Storm Strike do enough to one shot most common enemies. It also doesn't take very long to build enough Gathering Storm stacks to do 1-3000 damage per hit to bosses. And that's in addition to the insane poise damage of the class and the mobility offered through Cloud Form. Now set up a Gale Blast and a Cyclone and start firing off Storm Strikes and there's little bosses can do but take it like a bitch. In short, I feel like one or more of the variables for the balancing equation might need to be looked at because frankly a fully realized Stormcaller is just a fucking blender on wheels that fucks up anything that comes into contact with it. Unless...that was the point? :D :D
I am with you this is up there as my favorite new class alongside my Dragonkin build just because Godwyn's twinblade is so fun. Keep up the great work!
Many things have changed, but the video still gives you the premise of which the Storm caller operates. Such as Rebuff is no longer a spell for this class. Most of the Storm caller spells are pretty weak. Only beneficial spells you should use are Cyclone, it has tremendous value in it's ability to stagger. By using Old Lord's Talisman to extend the duration helps quite a bit. Cloud Form, giving the ability to run all the time, helpful for me anyway, on platforms or ground fighting a bosses. I have yet to get Radiant spells so hopefully there are spells that actually do alot of damage versus what you get to tier 3. Very underwhelming. I am forced to use other Class spells which are far better. Think they want you to only physical play this class, but I refuse :)
With Air Tax (and later suffocate), random idea in case it wasn't already considered (or is already implemented): since its flavor is removing air from the lungs of an opponent, maybe make its DoT quality extremely mild by having very slow ticks, but make each tick also do 1 stance/poise damage. This would basically mean you can hit an enemy, inflict some stance damage, use Air Tax, and now you can stop doing stance damage for as long as you need since the DoT will ensure the poise damage is always not reset ; akin to using throwing daggers to pressure so that stance buildup doesn't go away. Same thing as with the Cyclone spell, but in debuff form and with minimal-to-no damage, trading AoE and DPS for long range (past the initial cast) and less cost.
Balance wise no clue, but the damage debuff component could be removed (for Air Tax, and leave it be for Suffocate) if the stance DoT proves too much, since a stance DoT means you can play more defensive, which accomplishes the same purpose as a damage debuff.
Sounds like a great spell to dip into on big weapon builds (or any other high stance damage, low attack speed), since the slow attacks mean you can't really pressure an opponent's stance, but the big stance damage they deal would *love* to not fade while you wait for the next damage window.
Love the mod! Some things I’d suggest after playing this class is to add more maneuverability to Dyru’s Savagery in its follow up and fixing the tracking for the banished knight’s halberd heavy skill.
Keep these coming please! Would love guidance on the Mystic!
This was the class I ended up using for my whole first run. Fell immediately in love with cloud form, got the dual swords, which are an ideal pairing with their high scaling and fantastic dual running attack. Was using other spells to stack damage and stagger while repeatedly run-attacking for my primary dps. So many cool movement tricks you can get away with using cloud form that either require pre-planning and already being at full sprint in normal gameplay, or just can't be done at all due to things like stamina constrains, etc.
Tbh, it was also just very nice on my poor thumb, to the point I will probably go out of my way to acquire cloud form on every other run I do just for comfort.
So glad to see a good representation of wind magic in a game. I do wish there was a spear weapon to pair with it tho instead of the twin blades.
Great class breakdown CJ, appreciate you putting this out.
very imaginative classes. love this mod.
stormcaller is a great class for multiplayer
Dude…just downloaded convergence for the first time today and I chose stormcaller..holy shit you guys are insane! Just amazing work all around but this class is so damn fun I don’t think I can go back to vanilla haha. Seriously awesome.
This class is very fun. My stormcaller is level 120 or something and I’m loving it. I’m curious though you mention that this is one of the strongest classes or a top class in this mod. I am curious which ones you’d say are top 3 cause given the insane crowd control and survivability of this class I just can’t imagine how strong a class would be that you’d consider above it.
Tornado makes you feel like you’re playing a different game because “trash mobs” are no longer any threat most of the time. Thanks again for all your guys work! And loving these class breakdown guides!
I honestly think that Stormcaller spells really don't have low damage overall. The numbers I'm thinking of though are primarily at high reinforcement levels and around RL 150 but even at around a +7 tier 2 catalyst at 40/40 INT/FAI a fully charged Storm Strike do enough to one shot most common enemies. It also doesn't take very long to build enough Gathering Storm stacks to do 1-3000 damage per hit to bosses. And that's in addition to the insane poise damage of the class and the mobility offered through Cloud Form. Now set up a Gale Blast and a Cyclone and start firing off Storm Strikes and there's little bosses can do but take it like a bitch.
In short, I feel like one or more of the variables for the balancing equation might need to be looked at because frankly a fully realized Stormcaller is just a fucking blender on wheels that fucks up anything that comes into contact with it.
Unless...that was the point? :D :D
I am with you this is up there as my favorite new class alongside my Dragonkin build just because Godwyn's twinblade is so fun. Keep up the great work!
Do any of the class's weapons specifically capitalize on those poise break staggers when say you do a crit attack against an enemy that you staggered?
a breakdown of frenzied zealot would be great :D
Omg u gain one more inscription! Very nice and detailed video! Gostei demais ! Abraços do Brasil
These videos are so good
I miss yar streams man!
What’s your fav one
Incredible!
How long does Storm Armament Last? Its description doesnt Say.
where is vacuum slice aow
Will this come to consoles?
No
3rd times the charm as they say
Many things have changed, but the video still gives you the premise of which the Storm caller operates. Such as Rebuff is no longer a spell for this class. Most of the Storm caller spells are pretty weak. Only beneficial spells you should use are Cyclone, it has tremendous value in it's ability to stagger. By using Old Lord's Talisman to extend the duration helps quite a bit. Cloud Form, giving the ability to run all the time, helpful for me anyway, on platforms or ground fighting a bosses. I have yet to get Radiant spells so hopefully there are spells that actually do alot of damage versus what you get to tier 3. Very underwhelming. I am forced to use other Class spells which are far better. Think they want you to only physical play this class, but I refuse :)