Stamblade with Resto staff backup?

krachall

I'm sure this is a dumb question but I've just started running dungeons a couple months ago so my outlook on my only character is changing.

I'm a CP350 DPS stamblade (DW/bow). I typically run DPS with my guild in vet dungeons and normal trials and I don't have any problems to speak of. But I often find myself in odd combinations with guildmates while we wait for others. For example, last night, 3 DPS ran a normal BC2 for fun. We flew through it in about 15 minutes with no deaths but that got me thinking...

For times when I need to self heal, would it make sense to level up Restoration staff and get some healing gear? I'd still run stamina (not going to switch out those points every time I want to add a little self healing) but with the right gear, would a resto staff and a light armor kit make me able to survive better without a healer?

lolo_01b16_ESO

Have you tried using vigor (that skill is unlocked by doing a bit of pvp in case you don't have it yet). It is an aoe heal over time that scales with your max stamina and weapon damage, so if you just want to have some backup heals, I'd say its more efficient than changing all your gear and trying to play some magicka-stamina hybrid.

SirAndy

lolo_01b16_ESO wrote: »

Have you tried using vigor

Vigor is the goto self-heal for Stamblades when you need a burst of health.

Since you're using dual wield, i assume you have Flurry slotted. Try using the Bloodthirst morph for that, the slightly reduced dps is marginal but the constant heal really helps with overall surviveability.

VaranisArano

For gear that gives a stam DPS more heals, Briarheart is a very effective set. Otherwise, I'm going to back the others who suggested Vigor. Its absolutely a better choice for a stam character than trying to heal with a resto staff.

krachall

Thanks all. Vigor it is. Stepped into Cyrodill with no clue at all what to do. It's gonna be a long grind to Assault 5!

VaranisArano

I highly recommend Joy_Division's guide for PVP if you are just starting out: https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/360956/joy-s-advice-for-midyear-mayhem-event/p1

SHADOW2KK

krachall wrote: »

Thanks all. Vigor it is. Stepped into Cyrodill with no clue at all what to do. It's gonna be a long grind to Assault 5!

Long grind? lol wut?

It takes like a couple of hours now to get Vigor, (if you are a experienced PvP`er)

However... Back in the old days, it literally took months and Vigor was unlocked at Assault 10...

Betsararie

krachall wrote: »

Thanks all. Vigor it is. Stepped into Cyrodill with no clue at all what to do. It's gonna be a long grind to Assault 5!

Just join a group and follow them around. You literally don't have to PvP at all to get it.

Equip a resto staff and spam rapid regen to make it go by even faster, if you insist on not jumping into the fray.

zaria

SHADOW2KK wrote: »

krachall wrote: »

Thanks all. Vigor it is. Stepped into Cyrodill with no clue at all what to do. It's gonna be a long grind to Assault 5!

Long grind? lol wut?

It takes like a couple of hours now to get Vigor, (if you are a experienced PvP`er)

However... Back in the old days, it literally took months and Vigor was unlocked at Assault 10...

Yes, just join an zerg and follow them, vigor is also an AoE around you heal who can be nice in an pitch, has prevented wipes with it.