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ESO Character Building Think Tank

• BloodBane

  

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  March 7, 2015

  Ok so here is my thought so far for my first ever build to run through ESO:

  Race:Argonian

  Subrace:Vampire

  Boon: Ritual

  Armor: 7 Heavy

  Weapon: Two-handed (Greatsword)

  Class: Nightblade

  So, for all the abilities that heal... What I need to know is with all the perks from Argonian, Heavy Armor, Siphoning and "The Ritual Boon", How much extra healing would I receive from the abilities like Swallow Soul, Killer's Blade, Leeching Strikes and Invigorating Drain? Is this a great build idea? I have been wrestling with this idea for quite some time and trying to find out info.

  Ok so here is my thought so far for my first ever build to run through ESO:

  Race:Argonian

  Subrace:Vampire

  Boon: Ritual

  Armor: 7 Heavy

  Weapon: Two-handed (Greatsword)

  Class: Nightblade

  So, for all the abilities that heal... What I need to know is with all the perks from Argonian, Heavy Armor, Siphoning and "The Ritual Boon", How much extra healing would I receive from the abilities like Swallow Soul, Killer's Blade, Leeching Strikes and Invigorating Drain? Is this a great build idea? I have been wrestling with this idea for quite some time and trying to find out info.

• BloodBane

  

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  March 7, 2015

  Oh, and each armor piece has the Divine Trait. Forgot to add that.

  Oh, and each armor piece has the Divine Trait. Forgot to add that.

• Matt

  

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  June 10, 2015

  So I'll say this from what I've played so far it feels as though your builds options are nearly as limitless as all previous games just takes some out of the box thinking. It would be interesting to see an ancestors event incorporating some of the skyrim cb groups more popular builds into ESO, obviously with permission from the original poster.

  So I'll say this from what I've played so far it feels as though your builds options are nearly as limitless as all previous games just takes some out of the box thinking. It would be interesting to see an ancestors event incorporating some of the skyrim cb groups more popular builds into ESO, obviously with permission from the original poster.
• Tae-Rai

  

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  June 13, 2015

  Anyone got some good PvP tips?

  Anyone got some good PvP tips?

• Ponty

  

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  June 14, 2015

  Depends on your class/role I suppose. At lower levels if you want to stay out of the meat grinder, it never hurts to have more siege weapon users or healers. Even someone not specced for healing can do a lot of good with a Restoration Staff and Grand Healing - plus, since it's a heal over time ability with lots of potential targets, it generates a lot of ultimate. As for siege weapons you usually want to go after the fire damage ones, or the meatbag catapult.

  Generally you want to stick with allies unless you've got a strong dueling build. A lone traveller might seem easy pickings but can often surprise you with their abilities, or survive long enough for allies to come to their aid.

  Depends on your class/role I suppose. At lower levels if you want to stay out of the meat grinder, it never hurts to have more siege weapon users or healers. Even someone not specced for healing can do a lot of good with a Restoration Staff and Grand Healing - plus, since it's a heal over time ability with lots of potential targets, it generates a lot of ultimate. As for siege weapons you usually want to go after the fire damage ones, or the meatbag catapult.

  Generally you want to stick with allies unless you've got a strong dueling build. A lone traveller might seem easy pickings but can often surprise you with their abilities, or survive long enough for allies to come to their aid.

• Tae-Rai

  

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  June 14, 2015

  Sounds good, Ponty, thanks! Loving this game so far 

  Sounds good, Ponty, thanks! Loving this game so far 

• Deleted Member

  
   

  June 22, 2015

  Hello Guys, I am hoping to upgrade my console, to enable me to play ESO, I wondered is it possible to play the game solo? Or is interaction with others a must? if it is possible then which of the classes would suit a solo player the best?. Thank you

  Hello Guys, I am hoping to upgrade my console, to enable me to play ESO, I wondered is it possible to play the game solo? Or is interaction with others a must? if it is possible then which of the classes would suit a solo player the best?. Thank you

• Ponty

  

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  June 22, 2015

  This question is probably better suited to the ESO Helpdesk but I'll answer it here regardless. You can run an effective solo build on any class to take on pretty much anything except group dungeons, though certain classes' solo capabilities are better suited to certain playstyles. A Nightblade mage for instance is very good solo, but an assassin type build might have a lot of trouble when battling large groups of enemies due to their focus on single target damage.

  This question is probably better suited to the ESO Helpdesk but I'll answer it here regardless. You can run an effective solo build on any class to take on pretty much anything except group dungeons, though certain classes' solo capabilities are better suited to certain playstyles. A Nightblade mage for instance is very good solo, but an assassin type build might have a lot of trouble when battling large groups of enemies due to their focus on single target damage.

• Ksart Arryn

  
   

  August 1, 2015

  So im making a nightblade tomorrow, but having never played one b4 im unsure as to how its played, and subsequently, how should i build one (My goal is to make a assassin that can kill from the shadows very easily but can also take on enemies up front(i want a strong focus on siphoning because i like the idea of an assassin taking your life force b4 your life 1) besides dual wield, what should my second weapon be? 2)when considering abilities in any tree what dual wield weapon should i use(i know axes=bleed, sword=damage, dagger=crit chance 3)besides siphoning(for the theme) what should i focus on more, assassination, or shadow? Should i focus on both? I really have no idea how it would play so i have sooooo many questions

  So im making a nightblade tomorrow, but having never played one b4 im unsure as to how its played, and subsequently, how should i build one (My goal is to make a assassin that can kill from the shadows very easily but can also take on enemies up front(i want a strong focus on siphoning because i like the idea of an assassin taking your life force b4 your life 1) besides dual wield, what should my second weapon be? 2)when considering abilities in any tree what dual wield weapon should i use(i know axes=bleed, sword=damage, dagger=crit chance 3)besides siphoning(for the theme) what should i focus on more, assassination, or shadow? Should i focus on both? I really have no idea how it would play so i have sooooo many questions
• Ponty

  

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  August 1, 2015

  I'd probably actually suggest Two-Handed over dual wield, but its up to you.

  1. For your second weapon I would suggest bows (for a good ranged DPS option) or Restoration Staff (for a more survivable/Magicka focused build).
  2. For your weapons, I would either go with daggers or swords (whichever you prefer the look of).
  3. You don't really have to focus on either tree, there's plenty of good abilities in both

  To be honest I think you're overthinking this a bit, especially if you haven't even played before. I'd recommend just getting in there on your Nightblade and seeing what you like best.

  I'd probably actually suggest Two-Handed over dual wield, but its up to you.

  1. For your second weapon I would suggest bows (for a good ranged DPS option) or Restoration Staff (for a more survivable/Magicka focused build).
  2. For your weapons, I would either go with daggers or swords (whichever you prefer the look of).
  3. You don't really have to focus on either tree, there's plenty of good abilities in both

  To be honest I think you're overthinking this a bit, especially if you haven't even played before. I'd recommend just getting in there on your Nightblade and seeing what you like best.