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Which trait do you prefer on restoration staves for a PvE healer and why?
Evil_Rurouni
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I've always stuck to one particular trait on my healer's restoration staves (I won't mention which to avoid influencing the poll), but I'm wondering if I should switch.
I included the less common choices in the list just to be thorough and it's in the same order as they appear at the forge BTW.
Feel free to elaborate as to why.
EDIT: This is for PvE.
Edited by Evil_Rurouni on 18 March 2017 04:18 I included the less common choices in the list just to be thorough and it's in the same order as they appear at the forge BTW.
Feel free to elaborate as to why.
EDIT: This is for PvE.
Which trait do you prefer on restoration staves for a PvE healer and why? 42 votes
Powered. (+healing)
38%
16 votes
Charged. (+status effect chance)
7%
3 votes
Precise. (+critical values)
14%
6 votes
Infused. (+enchantment effect)
7%
3 votes
Defending. (+resistance)
23%
10 votes
Training. (+XP gains)
0%
Sharpened. (+penetration)
2%
1 vote
Decisive. (+Ultimate gain)
7%
3 votes
Nirnhoned. (+weapon damage)
0%
0
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Joshua261✭✭✭Powered. (+healing)I swap a lot between powered and precise depending what build i'm using but powered gives the better heals overall in my experience.Joshua Doom- Imperial Templar
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Silent Destroyer- Khajiit nightblade
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paulsimonps✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭Charged. (+status effect chance)Been great to have healers help with up time on Minor Vulnerability with concussion rather than IA and so Charged on both bars and using Lighting Destro back bar with Wall of elements and a shock glyph gives great up time on it, but since you lose the Charged effect if you move back to your Resto if you don't have that as well I've done Charged on both. Not having to use IA and getting more options out there have been great. And the up time has been good too.1 -
AcadianPaladin✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Powered. (+healing)Job one is healing and Powered helps that. Not saying it is the best answer, just that is my simple reasoning.
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Kammakazi✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Defending. (+resistance)Defending.
Healing is already too strong anyway. You've got DD's with their own shields/damage mit + tank & off-tank using Igneous Shield & Vigor.0 -
Liofa✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Infused. (+enchantment effect)I think you should make it clear if this is for PvE or PvP .
My answer was for PvE , considering every healer should be using Master Resto . Stamina return from the Springs is very helpful for Magicka DDs . It allows them to hold block more when it is necessary . For example ; Warrior (Starfall , Shield Throw , Add's Explosion Attack) , Hel Ra Right side Boss (interrupting and blocking) , Rakkhat (Blocking and Breaking Free) , Stone Atronach (Blocking) and many more . Increasing the Stamina return can be very effective for survival purposes .
For PvP , I think Powered is best simply because of the insane incoming damage against groups .1 -
Liofa✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Infused. (+enchantment effect)Evil_Rurouni wrote: »
Can't believe I didn't see that ^^ It's almost 7 am here , didn't sleep . Probably that's why
Anyways , Infused ftw if you are using Master Resto , otherwise , Charged or Defending .0 -
VaxtinTheWolf✭✭✭✭✭Sharpened. (+penetration)Vetern Group Dungeon NB Healer. Double Restoration. Front Staff preferred Sharpened for more Funnel Health Damage. Back bar Staff I currently use Precise to bring my critical chance more in balance with my front bar, as I slot inner light on it.
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greylox✭✭✭✭✭Powered. (+healing)Means I can put more cp into doing damage with my precise destro on the back bar.PC EU
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STEVIL✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭Precise. (+critical values)precise for crits to heal and crits to attacks as well.Proudly skooma free while talks-when-drunk is in mandatory public housing.
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Evil_Rurouni✭✭✭Interesting.
Looks like restoration staves might well be the only weapon in the game that has some decent trait variety.
Good points made on infused masters resto and charged lightning debuff builds that I hadn't considered.
Anybody got feedback on nirnhoned?
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Liofa✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Infused. (+enchantment effect)Evil_Rurouni wrote: »Interesting.
Looks like restoration staves might well be the only weapon in the game that has some decent trait variety.
Good points made on infused masters resto and charged lightning debuff builds that I hadn't considered.
Anybody got feedback on nirnhoned?
Well , the thing about buffs to healing is , Healing is already very strong in most cases . Powered , Precise , Nirnhorned and other traits that increases Healing done is unnecessary . If you have a way to boost damage , you do it . That's how it works . For example , as paul mentioned , Charged trait can boost DPS by increasing the uptime on Minor Vulnerability and Off Balance . In my group for example , we already have very high uptime on that so we go for a defensive approach . By defensive , I don't mean having high resistances by using Defending weapon . Having Stamina to block , dodge , break free more . Since Magicka players lack Stamina control (especially the ones that use Rearming Trap) and certain fights can hurt their stamina really bad and may result in death due to not being able to block , dodge or break free .
Also , Infused weapon will increase the Max Magicka enchantment on Master Resto as well as the Stamina return . Even though it will not be as effective as a Powered , Precise weapon ; it will increase your healing and shield size due to higher Max Magicka .1
