Wrecking Blow Morph's Targeting is completely broken

React · January 2023

This bug is from years ago. It was introduced during a PTS and fixed during that same PTS, but it appears that the fix was only applied to the "dizzying swing" morph - wrecking blow still has the targeting bug.

The bug: With the wrecking blow morph of uppercut, if you character model turns slightly away from the target you are channeling the ability on, it instantly cancels the channel. This is extremely problematic in PVP, where players are frequently moving around and the server struggles to establish precise locations. This bug is not present on the dizzying swing morph, only on the wrecking blow morph. This doesn't occur if your camera moves away, but only if your character model turns away, as seen in the clip below.

It is so great to finally see this ability getting a much needed buff, and I am excited to once again have the option of playing an uppercut build in PVP - but PLEASE fix this targeting issue so that the skill is useable.

https://streamable.com/z3o92z

@ZOS_Kevin @ZOS_GinaBruno

The_Titan_Tim · January 2023

Definitely plan on using this next patch if it goes live with Major Berserk, a fix would be appreciated.

The_Titan_Tim · January 2023

Why is nobody else talking about this?
It’s kind of a big deal. lol

master_vanargand · January 2023

Is it likely that PvE DPS will use Wrecking Blow for both magicka and stamina for all classes?
If so, wouldn't class spam be garbage?
Hybridization? Builds freedom?
No, players just have the right to be weak at will...very boring game.

Thecompton73 · January 2023

PTS Update 37 - Bug Reports for Combat & Class Abilities

you should post to this thread as it's more likely to be seen by a Dev.

Sluggy · January 2023

This isn't a bug. There is a second LoS check at the end of the cast time. I forget the reasoning behind it but it was left there to somehow differentiate it from Dizzying Swing. Why? Who can say. But it is the sole reason nobody ever uses the skill.

React · February 2023

@ZOS_Kevin @ZOS_GinaBruno

Is the team aware of this bug? I really would hate to see this go live, given that it was reported day one. This effectively makes the skill unusable in PVP.

The_Titan_Tim · February 2023

@ZOS_GinaBruno @ZOS_Kevin

If they weren’t prior, they sure are now. This and the exploitative synergy of Ash Cloud <> Helping Hands need to receive priority for next week.