vMSA as a Vampire

Molag_Crow

I highly recommend you do NOT do Veteran Maelstrom Arena with Vampirism, especially as a Templar. >.<

Even if you have 100 points into 25% less fire damage taken, it's a total nightmare on the last stage & final round especially, because of the crem guards that spawn and spit fire all over you for 23k+ damage as well as a DoT, and then their other fire AOE on top of their melee, and the other add that always spawns who also casts fire spells.

Just putting it out there, since without vampirism, I was clearing it every week but Vampirism (even with bat swarm (devouring to heal)) isn't worth it... trust me! It was fun to test it out on stream though.

boundsy88

in dark brotherhood update u can feed on an npc and have 6 hours to do all your pve fire intensive dungeons and maelstrom etc without any fire damage taken increase while in stage 1 vampire. to get to stage 4 really fast u only have to spam the hell out of mist form. they did this so we have more control over the vampire skill stages and didnt have to cure it to do content that takes 1 hour to do

Molag_Crow

boundsy88 wrote: »

in dark brotherhood update u can feed on an npc and have 6 hours to do all your pve fire intensive dungeons and maelstrom etc without any fire damage taken increase while in stage 1 vampire. to get to stage 4 really fast u only have to spam the hell out of mist form. they did this so we have more control over the vampire skill stages and didnt have to cure it to do content that takes 1 hour to do

Really? I'll have to look into the patch notes about this, thanks!

Mr.Hmm

boundsy88 wrote: »

in dark brotherhood update u can feed on an npc and have 6 hours to do all your pve fire intensive dungeons and maelstrom etc without any fire damage taken increase while in stage 1 vampire. to get to stage 4 really fast u only have to spam the hell out of mist form. they did this so we have more control over the vampire skill stages and didnt have to cure it to do content that takes 1 hour to do

Didnt know, great to know !

Seems we can play better as Vampire now.

Molec

boundsy88 wrote: »

in dark brotherhood update u can feed on an npc and have 6 hours to do all your pve fire intensive dungeons and maelstrom etc without any fire damage taken increase while in stage 1 vampire. to get to stage 4 really fast u only have to spam the hell out of mist form. they did this so we have more control over the vampire skill stages and didnt have to cure it to do content that takes 1 hour to do

That's great news, maybe my main can become a vamp again xD Thanks for sharing.

SlayerTheDragon

boundsy88 wrote: »

in dark brotherhood update u can feed on an npc and have 6 hours to do all your pve fire intensive dungeons and maelstrom etc without any fire damage taken increase while in stage 1 vampire. to get to stage 4 really fast u only have to spam the hell out of mist form. they did this so we have more control over the vampire skill stages and didnt have to cure it to do content that takes 1 hour to do

Wow, quite a bombshell of info here. ty.

DannyLV702

The first player to complete vmsa on ps4 NA was a magic vampire Templar

Molag_Crow

DannyLV702 wrote: »

The first player to complete vmsa on ps4 NA was a magic vampire Templar

Oh wow, that's crazy lol

Molag_Crow

SlayerTheDragon wrote: »

boundsy88 wrote: »

in dark brotherhood update u can feed on an npc and have 6 hours to do all your pve fire intensive dungeons and maelstrom etc without any fire damage taken increase while in stage 1 vampire. to get to stage 4 really fast u only have to spam the hell out of mist form. they did this so we have more control over the vampire skill stages and didnt have to cure it to do content that takes 1 hour to do

Wow, quite a bombshell of info here. ty.

Indeed, that will be soooooooooooo much better than what we currently have. 6 hours without increased fire damage taken, that's amazing - as well as actually staying in stage 1 to look not-so dead like stage 4.

Rva_Kun

L2p issue.

damtotb16_ESO

Molag_Crow wrote: »

I highly recommend you do NOT do Veteran Maelstrom Arena with Vampirism, especially as a Templar. >.<

Even if you have 100 points into 25% less fire damage taken, it's a total nightmare on the last stage & final round especially, because of the crem guards that spawn and spit fire all over you for 23k+ damage as well as a DoT, and then their other fire AOE on top of their melee, and the other add that always spawns who also casts fire spells.

Just putting it out there, since without vampirism, I was clearing it every week but Vampirism (even with bat swarm (devouring to heal)) isn't worth it... trust me! It was fun to test it out on stream though.

It's bit tougher as vampire but manageable also my score was less then playing 'normal' class. I used channeled focus and jabs plus resto staff ward and cremo could not hurt me. I think templar is quite strong actually

Molag_Crow

damtotb16_ESO wrote: »

Molag_Crow wrote: »

I highly recommend you do NOT do Veteran Maelstrom Arena with Vampirism, especially as a Templar. >.<

Even if you have 100 points into 25% less fire damage taken, it's a total nightmare on the last stage & final round especially, because of the crem guards that spawn and spit fire all over you for 23k+ damage as well as a DoT, and then their other fire AOE on top of their melee, and the other add that always spawns who also casts fire spells.

Just putting it out there, since without vampirism, I was clearing it every week but Vampirism (even with bat swarm (devouring to heal)) isn't worth it... trust me! It was fun to test it out on stream though.

It's bit tougher as vampire but manageable also my score was less then playing 'normal' class. I used channeled focus and jabs plus resto staff ward and cremo could not hurt me. I think templar is quite strong actually

Yeah that's what I was using too, and sure I could kill them/survive, but it's just so... edgy, if that makes sense, like... you're literally on edge trying to keep alive and one mistake can cost you.

Like on the last stage after you destroy the 3 crystals, when the crem guard spawns (especially if you missed 1 gold ghost, of course..) the crem guard, dodge-rolling/blocking the boss' knockback spell as well as getting gold ghosts and killing the add that summons, is like... BRAIN OVERLOAD as a vampire because I found myself doing more healing and running around than actually doing damage lol

manny254

The changes to vampire in DB will mostly fix this, but man I attempted this once.

I actually made it all the way to the last phase of the final boss, but it was painful. Especially as a vampire stamina templar before major mending. I remember the lurchers on stage 8 would essentially one shot me with a light attack. I had to kite them around and kill them with venom arrow light attack.

damtotb16_ESO

Molag_Crow wrote: »

damtotb16_ESO wrote: »

Molag_Crow wrote: »

I highly recommend you do NOT do Veteran Maelstrom Arena with Vampirism, especially as a Templar. >.<

Even if you have 100 points into 25% less fire damage taken, it's a total nightmare on the last stage & final round especially, because of the crem guards that spawn and spit fire all over you for 23k+ damage as well as a DoT, and then their other fire AOE on top of their melee, and the other add that always spawns who also casts fire spells.

Just putting it out there, since without vampirism, I was clearing it every week but Vampirism (even with bat swarm (devouring to heal)) isn't worth it... trust me! It was fun to test it out on stream though.

It's bit tougher as vampire but manageable also my score was less then playing 'normal' class. I used channeled focus and jabs plus resto staff ward and cremo could not hurt me. I think templar is quite strong actually

Yeah that's what I was using too, and sure I could kill them/survive, but it's just so... edgy, if that makes sense, like... you're literally on edge trying to keep alive and one mistake can cost you.

Like on the last stage after you destroy the 3 crystals, when the crem guard spawns (especially if you missed 1 gold ghost, of course..) the crem guard, dodge-rolling/blocking the boss' knockback spell as well as getting gold ghosts and killing the add that summons, is like... BRAIN OVERLOAD as a vampire because I found myself doing more healing and running around than actually doing damage lol

haha
I play s&b my pvp build actually. If you play with staves it must be hard

Molag_Crow

damtotb16_ESO wrote: »

Molag_Crow wrote: »

damtotb16_ESO wrote: »

Molag_Crow wrote: »

I highly recommend you do NOT do Veteran Maelstrom Arena with Vampirism, especially as a Templar. >.<

Even if you have 100 points into 25% less fire damage taken, it's a total nightmare on the last stage & final round especially, because of the crem guards that spawn and spit fire all over you for 23k+ damage as well as a DoT, and then their other fire AOE on top of their melee, and the other add that always spawns who also casts fire spells.

Just putting it out there, since without vampirism, I was clearing it every week but Vampirism (even with bat swarm (devouring to heal)) isn't worth it... trust me! It was fun to test it out on stream though.

It's bit tougher as vampire but manageable also my score was less then playing 'normal' class. I used channeled focus and jabs plus resto staff ward and cremo could not hurt me. I think templar is quite strong actually

Yeah that's what I was using too, and sure I could kill them/survive, but it's just so... edgy, if that makes sense, like... you're literally on edge trying to keep alive and one mistake can cost you.

Like on the last stage after you destroy the 3 crystals, when the crem guard spawns (especially if you missed 1 gold ghost, of course..) the crem guard, dodge-rolling/blocking the boss' knockback spell as well as getting gold ghosts and killing the add that summons, is like... BRAIN OVERLOAD as a vampire because I found myself doing more healing and running around than actually doing damage lol

haha
I play s&b my pvp build actually. If you play with staves it must be hard

You use s&b in Maelstrom? never tried that myself, I usually go with dual wield and resto staff, you see

Molag_Crow

manny254 wrote: »

The changes to vampire in DB will mostly fix this, but man I attempted this once.

I actually made it all the way to the last phase of the final boss, but it was painful. Especially as a vampire stamina templar before major mending. I remember the lurchers on stage 8 would essentially one shot me with a light attack. I had to kite them around and kill them with venom arrow light attack.

Oh I can imagine... though I've personally never played a Stamina Templar in dungeons/content in general, but I know what you mean, though lurchers are ridiculous lol... bat swarmed & kited around like a maniac.

NoRagret

I tried vMA for the first time yesterday on my stam sorc with vampirism and it took me 4 hours to complete, I only had 34 CP into fire protection. Its really just L2P since I tried it again today and it took me a little over 2hrs. The only thing that is up to luck for a vampire is the rtarded fire breath of that crematorial guard i hate it but you can partly dodge some ticks if you circle it quickly

Banana

On a side note. Has anyone done it with a terrible ping. Mine is 330 on a good day. It certainly doesn't help in PVP

NoRagret

Banana wrote: »

On a side note. Has anyone done it with a terrible ping. Mine is 330 on a good day. It certainly doesn't help in PVP

i got 250 ping yesterday at the second last stage and i kept dying i quit and came back to complete it when it went back to normal