Hi folks, I've been getting into PVP recently with my mage character, and I need some suggestions on what to change up my build to make it a little more effective. First off my stats and equipment.
Soul Level 275
VGR: 37
END:40
VIT: 29
ATTN: 76
STR: 21
DEX: 18
ADP: 30
INT: 73
FTH: 4
Magic Staff of Wisdom+5
Magic Moonlight Greatsword+5
King's Shield +5
Black Witch Hat+5
Black Witch Robe+5
Lion Mage Cuffs+ 10
Lion Mage Skirt +10
Chloranthy Ring+2
Third Dragon Ring
Clear Bluestone Ring+2
Ring of Steel Protection+2
Spells
Homing Crystal Soulmass
Crystal Soul Spear
Soul Spear
Soul Greatsword
Heavy Homing Soul Arrow
Soul Flash
Currently I have 236 Cast speed
Strategy
With this build I tend to use my low equip weight to dodge most attacks and try and hit when they are locked in an animation. I tend to start off using soulmass and either crystal soul spear or homing soul arrow to see if they can dodge it, then follow up with another spell.
Because the Moonlight greatsword has very slow swing speed, I try to use that to my advantage but purposely throwing out a single R1, then throw the second one out at the very last possible second which catches people of guard a lot. I also throw out the rolling attack at the last possible second as it tracks better, but it's a very hard timing.
The main problem with the build is I have very very low poise and defence, which means I'm very easily stunlocked if I'm not careful. I considered adding more armor, but I don't know if losing the additional casting speed would be any help, as it's really useful to be able to cast that quickly. Also because my attacks are very slow, I sometimes get back stabbed midway through my swing, as I tend to throw it out just as they finish rolling. I also can't parry worth a damn which doesn't help.
If anybody is a high level PVP mage and has any ideas, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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