Ascending Tide DLC (High Isle Chapter) Builds for all Classes and Guides - AlcastHQ.com

WhoSlappedThePie

Theres no point in doing Maelstrom arena anymore then? For this mystic build.. seems so strange that Zos would make it that they're not great items to obtain.

VadimAleks

Great, now i have ERR_SPDY_INADEQUATE_TRANSPORT_SECURITY message.

Alcast

WhoSlappedThePie wrote: »

Theres no point in doing Maelstrom arena anymore then? For this mystic build.. seems so strange that Zos would make it that they're not great items to obtain.

The Weapons are still good. Just not really necessary anymore.

Morgul667

Alcast wrote: »

WhoSlappedThePie wrote: »

Theres no point in doing Maelstrom arena anymore then? For this mystic build.. seems so strange that Zos would make it that they're not great items to obtain.

The Weapons are still good. Just not really necessary anymore.

IF I play a magsorc and have a nirn maelstrom lighting staff, shall I equip it or im better off with Julianos ?

altemriel

Alcast wrote: »

Earrindo wrote: »

Might I add a request to an update to the bow/bow warden build for hotr?

I have currently been running 5 hundings/5 hircines veneer but essentially your build, and I have found it to be pretty versatile.
On WBs and in vet dungeons i started slotting resolving vigor on the front bar, just for some added utility, but overall I have found it to be a really great build.
HotR changes a lot of stuff though, and im curious what alterations you might suggest.

Yep i will update it as soon as possible.

Banana wrote: »

Im hanging out for a mDK pve Horns of the reach build.

just finished the build on the website. Keep in mind some stuff still might change depending on what ZOS is changing when DLC goes live.

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Added some builds to my website for horns of the reach:

Magicka DK DD: https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-dragonknight-build-pve/
Stamina DK DD: https://alcasthq.com/eso-stamina-dragonknight-build-pve/
DK Tank: https://alcasthq.com/eso-stamina-dragonknight-tank-build-pve/
Stam Sorc 2H DD: https://alcasthq.com/eso-stamina-sorcerer-2h-build-pve/
Magicka NB DD: https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-nightblade-build-pve/
Magicka Sorc DD: https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-sorcerer-build-pve/

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https://youtu.be/M2q2UlzOVh8
https://youtu.be/5D2YF8nuSWA
https://youtu.be/Eicwks_CfHM

hi @Alcast, I have a question about the MAG NB PVE "Azure" build, I guess you created it in PTS, but then some changes from PTS did not make it to Live server.

Would you update something on this build now on Live server?

Bobby_V_Rockit

Stormfist for Windwalker? Does it outperform Kragh or Velidreth now? Love the set for its "awesome factor" and have been looking for an excuse to use it lol.

MakeMeUhSamich

@Alcast
On the MagSorc build for HotR, may I ask why not use a VMA staff (or 2) and just lose the 1pc monster? You'd still have two 5pc set bonuses.

Thanks for your work & willingness to share with the community!

yawbanana

All stam builds = 38k+ dps
Rip mag builds = 27-33k dps

WhoSlappedThePie

yawbanana wrote: »

All stam builds = 38k+ dps
Rip mag builds = 27-33k dps

You think?

Can anyone else confirm this by way of dummy results or something?

Earrindo

The impression I have gotten is that due to the nerfs to proc sets and the balancing of traits, it is more efficient to stack the stats that got boosted by HotR (stam or magicka/crit/damage) than to try and coordinate proc sets. Some are still useful, but the ones ive seen touted on the PTS forums and post patch are proc sets that boost stats, instead of doing damage.

so as a staff wielder (constrained to 5/5/1 or 5/4/2 or 5/3/2/1) it makes more sense to get two 5 piece bonuses and take the 1 piece from a single monster piece than to lose the second 5 piece for a proc that will, in many circumstances, be inferior to the raw stat gain.

Asardes

How would the Sorcerer build perform with Master lightning on front bar, Maelstrom on back bar 5 Julianos + 5 Netch?

Qbiken

@Alcast

Regarding the magicka templar, any news/updates regarding Radiant Destruction? (last I read it was not working as it should).

Drakkdjinn

Najjynn wrote: »

@Alcast What are your thoughts on Stam DK vs. Stam Sorc vs. Stam Warden for (1) PvE [aka Trials, VMS] and (2) PvP [AvA / Battlegrounds]? I'm looking for a solid stam class that I can reliably participate in both areas without having to switch classes/builds repeatedly. I enjoy both stam dk and stam sorc as such it's a toss-up [haven't much had an opportunity to try Stam Warden yet].

You're going to have to switch your build between sets for PvE and PvP regardless owing to trait optimization: no way around it, you gotta have at least 2 configurations unless you want to be a potato in one or the other.

Agalloch

@Alcast , no points in Master at Arms ? for the dk Venom build?

Thanks.

Ian_Stormbringer

Templar Tank anytime soon brother?

Bigmonty69

Many thanks for the guides - appreciated.

Regarding the "Magicka Sorcerer Pet Build PvE “Summoner” – Horns of the Reach" build. Any chance explaining why you have put 50 CP points each into Tumbling and Warlord. Not sure I understand this.

Cheers.

BuddyAces

Bigmonty69 wrote: »

Many thanks for the guides - appreciated.

Regarding the "Magicka Sorcerer Pet Build PvE “Summoner” – Horns of the Reach" build. Any chance explaining why you have put 50 CP points each into Tumbling and Warlord. Not sure I understand this.

Cheers.

I'm going to guess it's because you spend half of your time in HOF cc'd in some way or another.

witchdoctor

BuddyAces wrote: »

Bigmonty69 wrote: »

Many thanks for the guides - appreciated.

Regarding the "Magicka Sorcerer Pet Build PvE “Summoner” – Horns of the Reach" build. Any chance explaining why you have put 50 CP points each into Tumbling and Warlord. Not sure I understand this.

Cheers.

I'm going to guess it's because you spend half of your time in HOF cc'd in some way or another.

Its also a cue for people to remember its a 'guide,' not one-size-fits-all.

Don't do activity where you need the reductions in cc break? Spend. The. Points. Elsewhere.

WhoSlappedThePie

witchdoctor wrote: »

BuddyAces wrote: »

Bigmonty69 wrote: »

Many thanks for the guides - appreciated.

Regarding the "Magicka Sorcerer Pet Build PvE “Summoner” – Horns of the Reach" build. Any chance explaining why you have put 50 CP points each into Tumbling and Warlord. Not sure I understand this.

Cheers.

I'm going to guess it's because you spend half of your time in HOF cc'd in some way or another.

Its also a cue for people to remember its a 'guide,' not one-size-fits-all.

Don't do activity where you need the reductions in cc break? Spend. The. Points. Elsewhere.

Haha you don't need to copy eeeeverrything

Skafloc

Any advice or changes to magician warden love gear?
Currently using 5 necro + 5 Juli or 5 moon dancer + Juli
Thanks

Alcast

I released an article on my website talking about the Gear Setups for Horns of the Reach for Damage Dealers, Healers and Tanks (will do a video too soon):
https://alcasthq.com/eso-gear-setups-hotr/

Also I updated Vanas Healer Build on my Website:
https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-templar-healer-build-pve/
You can find Vanas youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/vanaevr

Dasovaruilos

Alcast wrote: »

I released an article on my website talking about the Gear Setups for Horns of the Reach for Damage Dealers, Healers and Tanks (will do a video too soon):
https://alcasthq.com/eso-gear-setups-hotr/

Also I updated Vanas Healer Build on my Website:
https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-templar-healer-build-pve/
You can find Vanas youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/vanaevr

Thanks. @Alcast you wrote "Apprentice (penetration)" a couple of times in that article. I think you meant Lover?

Alcast

CalmFury wrote: »

Alcast wrote: »

I released an article on my website talking about the Gear Setups for Horns of the Reach for Damage Dealers, Healers and Tanks (will do a video too soon):
https://alcasthq.com/eso-gear-setups-hotr/

Also I updated Vanas Healer Build on my Website:
https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-templar-healer-build-pve/
You can find Vanas youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/vanaevr

Thanks. @Alcast you wrote "Apprentice (penetration)" a couple of times in that article. I think you meant Lover?

ups, lemme check. Yep definitely. Fixed it

WhoSlappedThePie

@Alcast very informative, as always. Your guide (https://alcasthq.com/eso-gear-setups-hotr/) has really helped me understand a lot.

Appreciate the info!

SASQUATCH0

Thanks alcast! Now what to do with my sharpened maelstrom weapons....

Quaesivi

Any particular suggestion as to which class to go for as a stamina DD build after this patch? Kinda been away for some time now.
Or as a more specific question is as to how does that bow warden really do in the endgame and such?

Absolut_Turkey

Any chance you'll do an updated stam-blade pvp build?

Kvøthe

Sorry if this has already been asked. Thinking of makin a warden tank but no hotr build on site, is this because it is just the same as the morrowind build for warden tank no changes or just u haven't had chance to make it yet? Anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks.

Asser82

@Alcast

Could you have a look at the templar healer build. There you say "Now on this build we are using 2x Magicka Recovery Glyphs and 1 Cost Reduction Glyph", but later there is no Cost Reduction Glyph applied on the gear.

Could you explain, why to use tri-stat glyphs? What is the stamina for? Where is the benefit compared to lets say 2x Magicka, 1xLife?

Thanks

WhoSlappedThePie

Asser82 wrote: »

@Alcast

Could you have a look at the templar healer build. There you say "Now on this build we are using 2x Magicka Recovery Glyphs and 1 Cost Reduction Glyph", but later there is no Cost Reduction Glyph applied on the gear.

Could you explain, why to use tri-stat glyphs? What is the stamina for? Where is the benefit compared to lets say 2x Magicka, 1xLife?

Thanks

To be honest, I'm using 2x magicka recovery glyphs & 1x spell damage. I'm using macgicka glyphs on the armor pieces and I'm noticing no issues with healing here.

The one thing I found on Alcast' build was that he didn't account for 660 champion points so I've just messed around with the extra points. Again, my healer is doing really well. I just got my mending (incl 2 gold rings) yeeee xD so now it's great.