help on ground/trap area denial build for sieges and general fun

SmalltalkJava

I have an idea for a build archetype that doesn’t fit the burst meta. It is a ground target/trap idea, kind of like an area denial build. I’m partially looking for what class would be best at it. For example: Fire Rune (mage guild), Lightening Splash(sorc), Trap Beast(fighters guild), Wall of Elements. and to an extent Necrotic Orb, as it travels slowly through an area.

What class would excel at this type? I’m thinking sorc because of Lightening Splash.

An issue is that Trap Beast is stamina based and Fire Rune is magica based. Another question I have is could someone do the math to see if a possible balance could be made so that the magica based ground spells could be used in conjuction with Trap Beast so that Trap Beast wouldn’t be completely useless. I know that to an extent it would have to be at least a semi-hybrid build. But I’d like to see if there was some kind of sweet spot so some synergy was between them all was found.

Totalitarian

You are right; Magicka Sorcerer is probably the best choice, but Stamina Sorcerer might make a close second.

You would want to use Fire Rune and Daedric Minefield, Siege Shield, and Revealing Flare, and if you only use them for the CC, then it's fine to not have much damage.

For stamina builds, you would have Trap Beast, Caltrops.

Magicka build is probably better for resource sustain, but Stamina has some unique abilities.

Lexxypwns

All statements made in perspective to this build concept, not the meta

Best Area denial imo is stam DK

Bow/2h
caltrops, volley, eruption, standard, volcanic rune

there is no area denial in the game greater than DK standard

when an opponent enters that area bombard to root them in place

best part is, you can slot at least 3 of these abilities and not totally wreck your ability to fight

SmalltalkJava

Thank you. This definitely gives me some ideas. I just realized that sorc has the aoe ultimate pet also. short lived but its area