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  • Alcast
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    JcDDDoG89 wrote: »
    JcDDDoG89 wrote: »
    I might be stupid but I'm trying too follow the sorc pet build but I'm not seeing what type of armor, only the name of it. Like 6 light and 1 heavy, etc.

    I know necro is light but I was talking about the other 2.

    Heavy/medium monster set. The other 5 piece set is jewelry plus front bar staff. Siroria, if I recall correctly.

    I appreciate that. Also another noob question but what traits on each armor pieces do you use? Defines, well fitted, etc?

    Do you mean this build: https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-sorcerer-pet-build-pve/#content4
    Or the one in the maelstrom guide?

    When you look at the website, in the row "TRAIT" you can find the trait of each piece.

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  • JcDDDoG89
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    Alcast wrote: »
    JcDDDoG89 wrote: »
    JcDDDoG89 wrote: »
    I might be stupid but I'm trying too follow the sorc pet build but I'm not seeing what type of armor, only the name of it. Like 6 light and 1 heavy, etc.

    I know necro is light but I was talking about the other 2.

    Heavy/medium monster set. The other 5 piece set is jewelry plus front bar staff. Siroria, if I recall correctly.

    I appreciate that. Also another noob question but what traits on each armor pieces do you use? Defines, well fitted, etc?

    Do you mean this build: https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-sorcerer-pet-build-pve/#content4
    Or the one in the maelstrom guide?

    When you look at the website, in the row "TRAIT" you can find the trait of each piece.

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    Omfg, I'm a damn moron. I'm on my phone and didnt realise I have too scroll right. Lol. I'm so sorry about the dumb questions. Lol
  • Alcast
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    Check out my article about all we know for necromancer on my site :smiley:
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  • Alcast
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    I will be starting the update process on all the builds soon. All builds should be updated by the end of the week. Keep in mind, buildvideos will be released once again with the Elsweyr Chapter. Elsweyr Chapter PTS will most likely already launch mid april, so expect a lot of testing from there on,
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  • TheRealPotoroo
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    It will be interesting to see how much real difference the racial passives changes will make once you've crunched the numbers.
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  • Alcast
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    It will be interesting to see how much real difference the racial passives changes will make once you've crunched the numbers.

    Overall it should be a buff. And ye Stamina is pretty obvious, it is going to be Orc. Magicka on the other hand, if you can sustain then Altmer. I guess though Breton is the save way with blue food and more resistances.

    Shadow Mundus will most likely come out on top now too.

    Wrathstone will be over fast, Elsweyr Chapter PTS is already at start of APRIL most likely so I am sure ZOS will change a lot of things again.
    Edited by Alcast on February 21, 2019 8:18PM
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  • Alcast
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    I updated all the builds for Wrathstone DLC. The up to date list on the first page has been updated.

    I also added https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-dps-sets/ to help explain magicka sets for the magicka dps builds.
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    Edited by Alcast on February 25, 2019 8:47PM
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  • Alucu
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    How does precise compare to sharpened with the infused adjustment in one handed? @Alcast Specially with the shadow buff

    Also, are double ravage health poisons a better option for frontbar stamina than enchants?
    Edited by Alucu on February 26, 2019 8:33AM
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  • Alcast
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    Alucu wrote: »
    How does precise compare to sharpened with the infused adjustment in one handed? @Alcast Specially with the shadow buff

    Also, are double ravage health poisons a better option for frontbar stamina than enchants?

    If I recall correctly poisons only stack from 1 person, so therefore it is not really an option. If only one person is using the poisons then could be decent tho. Precise is also decent, but sharpened is a bit better.

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    Edited by Alcast on February 26, 2019 10:50AM
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  • Grega
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    @Alcast Heyy I have few questions about imperial race.

    1. I see you list it as viable option to use on build details for stamplar DPS, but under racial guide imperial is not mentioned for stamina DPS, only other 4 races. Is it because it’s only viable for Templars?

    2. Do you know if the difference is huge in dps using imperial vs orc? Like more than 5k dps? Also what are your thoughts on using lava foot food which gives more Stam and recovery than Artaeum food and using 1-2 health enchants on body to make up for missing health?

    Thanks for your insight on this!
  • Tycleton
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    Great work as always, Alcast! I really appreciate the time and energy you invest.

    Just popped over to your site and see you're starting to build the necromancer pages. What struck me as odd is the thought of a Necro Healer... still letting that one sink in. Seems almost an oxymoron.

    Trying to decide my three racial changes to adjust to the new landscape. Just when I think I have an option I like, your insight changes my mind. :wink:

    Tyc
  • Alcast
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    stelegrega wrote: »
    @Alcast Heyy I have few questions about imperial race.

    1. I see you list it as viable option to use on build details for stamplar DPS, but under racial guide imperial is not mentioned for stamina DPS, only other 4 races. Is it because it’s only viable for Templars?

    2. Do you know if the difference is huge in dps using imperial vs orc? Like more than 5k dps? Also what are your thoughts on using lava foot food which gives more Stam and recovery than Artaeum food and using 1-2 health enchants on body to make up for missing health?

    Thanks for your insight on this!

    1. Imperial is viable, I must have forgotten to put it there.
    2. Race dps is usually 1-3k difference. So you will be good with an Imperial. Also do not forget that Imperial gets a lot of extra Health which means you are less likely to die. Artaeum or Dubious are definitely better than the lava soup. You will loose more stats compared to Artaeum.
    Tycleton wrote: »
    Great work as always, Alcast! I really appreciate the time and energy you invest.

    Just popped over to your site and see you're starting to build the necromancer pages. What struck me as odd is the thought of a Necro Healer... still letting that one sink in. Seems almost an oxymoron.

    Trying to decide my three racial changes to adjust to the new landscape. Just when I think I have an option I like, your insight changes my mind. :wink:

    Tyc

    Yes Necromancer will be able to heal, tank and DD like all the other classes, we will see how effective it will turn out though in the end hehe.

    Good luck with the race changes! :)
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  • SanSan
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    I'm sick of seeing dw for stam for every build....
  • TheRealPotoroo
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    SanSan wrote: »
    I'm sick of seeing dw for stam for every build....

    The meta is what it is. But yes, most of the builds are just variations on the same theme.
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  • Alcast
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    SanSan wrote: »
    I'm sick of seeing dw for stam for every build....
    SanSan wrote: »
    I'm sick of seeing dw for stam for every build....

    The meta is what it is. But yes, most of the builds are just variations on the same theme.

    I have two 2 Hander builds on the website that pull slightly less dps as dual wield setups. But I do agree, I would rather also play a 2H setup in all endgame content because I like 2h Weapons.

    https://alcasthq.com/eso-stamina-dragonknight-2h-build-pve/

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  • Siruall
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    I heard that Dark Elf MagDk is not going to be as good as before after update? Is it true? Which race would you change too?
    Apologies, still new to this game, just trying to catch up with news.
  • Alcast
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    Siruall wrote: »
    I heard that Dark Elf MagDk is not going to be as good as before after update? Is it true? Which race would you change too?
    Apologies, still new to this game, just trying to catch up with news.

    It is still good. If you really want you could change to altmer, but you would barely get any damage increase so I would stay with your Dark Elf for now.


    Published a new Build Video too:

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  • Vuron
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    MagBlade build question...

    With the destro passive change and no longer needing to slot a destro ability, I noticed that you replaced Rage with Meteor and swapped the bars for the ults... makes sense.

    What I'm curious about and haven't gotten around to testing is if it now makes sense to run the VMA Lightning staff on the back bar instead of the flame staff. It looks like you have no single target abilities on the back bar and unless you're running BSW, I no longer see a reason to run flame over lightning.
  • FilteredRiddle
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    Can you do a CP set-up that uses Lover, please?
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  • Yvarhna
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    I have a NB kitty that uses Briarheart and Hundings rage with Stormfist. I'm wanting to know if it is ok to have the 5 piece bonus on Briarheart as opposed to Hundings while using the maelstrom bow? I have Briarheart in the jewelry and two armor pieces instead of daggers. The daggers are just a little too pricey for me at this stage.
  • Siruall
    Siruall
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    Alcast wrote: »
    Siruall wrote: »
    I heard that Dark Elf MagDk is not going to be as good as before after update? Is it true? Which race would you change too?
    Apologies, still new to this game, just trying to catch up with news.

    It is still good. If you really want you could change to altmer, but you would barely get any damage increase so I would stay with your Dark Elf for now.


    Published a new Build Video too:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fZAAj43RsI

    Thanks for info. Your videos and advices really helpful to me!
  • John_Falstaff
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    Yvarhna wrote: »
    I have a NB kitty that uses Briarheart and Hundings rage with Stormfist. I'm wanting to know if it is ok to have the 5 piece bonus on Briarheart as opposed to Hundings while using the maelstrom bow? I have Briarheart in the jewelry and two armor pieces instead of daggers. The daggers are just a little too pricey for me at this stage.

    There's a small side quest in Wrothgar, on the icy shore, called "Where Loyalty Lies", it rewards a named Briarheart dagger, Materre's Bodkin. Do the quest twice on different characters, or grab a friend who doesn't need it and do the quest together, or failing that buy this named dagger from guild traders, it's not bound and sells cheap.
    Edited by John_Falstaff on March 15, 2019 11:01AM
  • Alcast
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    Vuron wrote: »
    MagBlade build question...

    With the destro passive change and no longer needing to slot a destro ability, I noticed that you replaced Rage with Meteor and swapped the bars for the ults... makes sense.

    What I'm curious about and haven't gotten around to testing is if it now makes sense to run the VMA Lightning staff on the back bar instead of the flame staff. It looks like you have no single target abilities on the back bar and unless you're running BSW, I no longer see a reason to run flame over lightning.

    you still want the fire blockade. It deals more damage on the frontbar and 70%+ of your time you will stay on your frontbar if possible.
    Can you do a CP set-up that uses Lover, please?

    I put it on the to do list for a separate article, but might take a while to get it there.
    Yvarhna wrote: »
    I have a NB kitty that uses Briarheart and Hundings rage with Stormfist. I'm wanting to know if it is ok to have the 5 piece bonus on Briarheart as opposed to Hundings while using the maelstrom bow? I have Briarheart in the jewelry and two armor pieces instead of daggers. The daggers are just a little too pricey for me at this stage.

    Yes it works, it is not optimal but it would work.

    go check the unique drop here, that way you do not need to pay anything for briarheart daggers: https://eso-sets.com/set/briarheart
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  • Asardes
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    Regarding the PvP magicka Templar build, I don't see Total Dark/Unstable Core on the bar though in practice I've seen Templars use it a lot. Is Reach a better CC?
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  • Yvarhna
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    @John_Falstaff and @Alcast

    Thank you very much, I got both daggers thanks to your suggestion. Much appreciated.
  • TheRealPotoroo
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    I read that some Necro skills that summon 'pets' (skeletons, I think) are considered pets. Do they trigger Necropotence then? Would that make Necropotence a useful set for magcro?
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  • Alcast
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    I read that some Necro skills that summon 'pets' (skeletons, I think) are considered pets. Do they trigger Necropotence then? Would that make Necropotence a useful set for magcro?

    Yes that should work. Yep you could make use of Necropotence.


    I also added the builds to the frontpage of this thread. Please keep in mind that some of these are still only templates.

    PvE Builds
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    Necromancer Healer: https://alcasthq.com/eso-necromancer-healer-build-pve/
    Stamina Necro DD: https://alcasthq.com/eso-stamina-necromancer-build-pve/
    Magicka Necro DD: https://alcasthq.com/eso-magicka-necromancer-build-pve/


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    Edited by Alcast on April 17, 2019 5:51PM
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  • Alcast
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    I made a video about the Necromancer, explaining and showcasing all skills.

    https://youtu.be/yf1TgZLDMbQ
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  • rumple9
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    @Alcast Why are you recommending Precise flame staffs now for your PvE Wrathstone and Elsweyr builds?
  • NupidStoob
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    rumple9 wrote: »
    @Alcast Why are you recommending Precise flame staffs now for your PvE Wrathstone and Elsweyr builds?

    Your enchant can only do so much damage. Precise starts to win over infused at roughly 55k DPS which is totally achievable in a proper trial group at the moment. Precise is also straight up better in any fight with multiple targets. Typically you take magicka into raids like vCR and vAS which are both multi target fights in HM.

    Infused is still really strong for anyone struggling to hit those numbers or mostly fighting single target.
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