Mag Sorc: Altmer or Dunmer?

Valrien

Been a Dunmer for 4 years now (even though I had the Any Race, Any Alliance bundle at launch...really should have just picked an EP Altmer).

Now that race change is available, do you think it would be worth the money to change races for the passives?

dodgehopper_ESO

I personally don't think the difference is that important for you to pay ZoS on this one. The bonus stamina doesn't hurt you as a Dunmer in pvp and you get a nice juicy fire resist that altmer doesn't get. You're probably a vampire like everyone else as well so you're not hurting for regen. I wouldn't worry about it.

Valrien

dodgehopper_ESO wrote: »

I personally don't think the difference is that important for you to pay ZoS on this one. The bonus stamina doesn't hurt you as a Dunmer in pvp and you get a nice juicy fire resist that altmer doesn't get. You're probably a vampire like everyone else as well so you're not hurting for regen. I wouldn't worry about it.

Well I don't mind paying, because I got paid this week and have no expenses to take care of for the moment.

It's just a matter of if I'll get more out of Altmer than Dunmer, really

Vanthras79

Dunmer (Current)

You really want to be just another cookie cutter mag sorc? (stay Dunmer do not go cookie-cutter Altmer!)

dodgehopper_ESO

I'd say it really just depends what you want out of the character. Dunmer offers you a tougher platform with very similar dps but Altmer provides better regen and -slightly- better damage output at a resiliency loss. Bear in mind Dunmer bonus fire damage does help a lot if you're using fire staff a lot. I'd really say it depends on what you're doing. Its a toss up and that's why I'm saying if you like being Dunmer I'd stick with it.

Valrien

dodgehopper_ESO wrote: »

I'd say it really just depends what you want out of the character. Dunmer offers you a tougher platform with very similar dps but Altmer provides better regen and -slightly- better damage output at a resiliency loss. Bear in mind Dunmer bonus fire damage does help a lot if you're using fire staff a lot. I'd really say it depends on what you're doing. Its a toss up and that's why I'm saying if you like being Dunmer I'd stick with it.

Does the fire resistance help? Last I check it was only about a 3%~ difference in damage received, but that info was somewhat old

dodgehopper_ESO

It actually depends on how much spell resist you already have, I guess. Either way the stamina (which I agree with you is more useful) is nice for rolling/blocking/etc.

starkerealm

Breton.

jlmurra2

For a dps pet/daedric summoner build, or a healer an altmer would be more effective, if the intent is to make a dps without pets then dunmer with fire staffs is more effective.

SilverWF

Altmer (Race Change)

For PVE - High Elf, there is just nothing to discuss.
For PVP - HE or Breton.

MuchShock

Breton,

For when you pug a norm/vet dungeon and have to tank the boss, heal yourself, and do 90% of the group DPS at once. No tank no heals no problem.

MLGProPlayer

Altmer and Dunmer are the top races for magicka DPS. There is very little difference between them in performance.

firedrgn

Altmer (Race Change)

How can you ask this? Have you seen a Dunmer?

Lylith

give them both a try.

DanteYoda

Dunmer (Current)

I always go dunmer, high elves in ESO are so oafish, remind me of fat ogres..

max_only

Orc.

So you can name it S’orc

Valrien

max_only wrote: »

Orc.

So you can name it S’orc

But my name is already Valrien Dravic

Kelces

Dunmer (Current)

Best overall performance in PvP, though others might provide better burst and shields.

AbysmalGhul

Go with what you like. I use Dark Elves because I think they look better overall. I don't even notice a difference in damage or in magic regen.

idk

If you are running fire staves stick with Dunmer. Even if not, most of us are not really trying to push top dps so the difference is marginal.

MLGProPlayer wrote: »

Altmer and Dunmer are the top races for magicka DPS. There is very little difference between them in performance.

This comment suprises me. You have often said being a vampire is required to min/max. The answer to OP's question is no less different for someone so keen on min/maxing.

gepe87

Dunmer (Current)

Tried both. Still prefer dunmer for pvp (i find more useful that extra stam instead of mag recovery, but it depends on build). For PVE high elf for petbuild and dunmer for no pet

Banana

starkerealm wrote: »

Breton.

Agreed and be better looking.

jaschacasadiob16_ESO

I think that the real question here is: pet or no pet? In the first case, a High Elf is the best option; otherwise a Breton does perfectly the job.

oMrRust

Dunmer (Current)

Dunmer BiS.
Front & Backbar flame staves.
and sustain is just fine

Sparr0w

Altmer (Race Change)

Altmer wins in both pet and non-pet scenarios.

Beardimus

Dunmer (Current)

It's a marginal difference and you gain in other ways - 3% fire back if ur vamp.

Also SIR YOU ARE EP. what are you thinking. AD are scum. Altmer in particular. Don't sell your soul for a ~1% gain

Radinyn

Altmer (Race Change)

Well, Altmer is better then Dunmer because it's an AD race. If you want EP character the best idea is to just delete character. EP are toxic and overpopulated.

Chibs

Dunmer (Current)

Radinyn wrote: »

Well, Altmer is better then Dunmer because it's an AD race. If you want EP character the best idea is to just delete character. EP are toxic and overpopulated.

Eh both alliances are toxic and overpopulated

TheInfernalRage

Altmer (Race Change)

Altmer if you really need to scratch that itch. But if you're using more fire-related skills, you can stick with the Dunmer now. I don't think the difference is that huge.

Vahrokh

Dunmer (Current)

I have both a Dunmer and an Altmer magsorc.
Usually the Altmer pulls a tiny more DPS (like 1k) but at the moment if you go fire/fire staff + BSW, Dunmer is BiS.

Strider__Roshin

Radinyn wrote: »

Well, Altmer is better then Dunmer because it's an AD race. If you want EP character the best idea is to just delete character. EP are toxic and overpopulated.

ZOS officially stated that high elves were the most popular race. I think it's obvious which alliance is the most overpopulated.