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What is the current state of AOE Caps 2018

OneWhomWaits
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Are AOE caps still limited to 6 targets?

This was the intention and thoroughly explained by ZOS in the past for their reasoning with a few limited skill exceptions.

At this point in the game do AOE heals still target only 6 targets? At one time damage capped to 60 players in the field. (100% to the first 6, 50% to the next 24, and 25% to the last 30).

The intention when they coded the AOE caps from ZOS's own mouth was to be sure that healing could not out-pace damage. Where are we at now in 2018?

Just making sure I've kept current in the game.
  • Oakmontowls_ESO
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    They are currently being removed
    https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/388819/pts-patch-notes-v3-3-0/p1
    General
    Area of Effect abilities now deal full damage to all targets hit, instead of having a damage penalty after hitting 7 or more targets. Secondary effects from those Area of Effect abilities (snares, stuns, etc.) are still capped at 6 targets.
    Developer Comment:
    We want to encourage more tactical group play where players are encouraged to spread out instead of stacking in a tight ball. We’re still evaluating this aspect of AoE caps, and will make adjustments in the future as necessary.
    Edited by Oakmontowls_ESO on January 24, 2018 8:07PM
  • OneWhomWaits
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    Next patch correct, I have definitely been keeping tabs to see where that goes.

    But currently I believe still in place 6 for friendly and 60 for damage.
  • Silver_Strider
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    God, I just want Barrier to get buffed to affect 12 people.

    IS THAT SO MUCH TO ASK, ZOS!?
    Argonian forever
  • OneWhomWaits
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    Barrier used to hit more people, it got nerfed.

    The salt was real when that happened.

    We used to be able to barrier our entire zerg of 24 people. lol I miss those days
  • Silver_Strider
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    Barrier used to hit more people, it got nerfed.

    The salt was real when that happened.

    We used to be able to barrier our entire zerg of 24 people. lol I miss those days

    I know, I was around during that time and I miss being able to protect everyone with Barrier. At least at 12 people, it would be mildly useful in Trials again
    Edited by Silver_Strider on January 24, 2018 8:48PM
    Argonian forever
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