Do you make character builds that are not purely for combat poweress?

Lyserus

^This, I'm curious about ppl's choices especially those who have multiple characters.

Do you make character builds that are fit for a “scene” （say pretend to be a tinkerer or frost mage etc）, for trolling or other aspects of “fun”, knowing such builds are not end-game materials or even not viable?

Choose the respond you like the most if you think several options describe you. Don't have a other option because polls like these ppl tend to select it even the choices match them

munster1404

Yes. I make them for *** and giggles but usually don't use them a lot or just delete them after a while

I have a SnB as a secondary questing character.

Chronocidal

I have only one/few characters and I just improve them casually and not aiming/desgning a specific build

Vampire Argonian Heavy Stamblade

just because

commdt

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

Besides meta combat characters I have:
- sneaky khajiit with fully developed stealth and thieveng passives in 2 detection reducing sets
- Orc runner (I bet it is a standard)

Used these builds on my main for appropriate situations (like questing in Thieves guild)

Xerikten

none of the above

I have a wood elf ranger I use for farming chests and is a second crafter.

srfrogg23

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

I like to tinker with builds.

Coatmagic

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

I too enjoy playing with builds. Also, since I avoid group content, I'm not hurting anyone else with my bizarre concoctions xD

Turelus

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

I normally have my main character focus on a solid build I can do end game content with, but every other character on my account has odd builds or interesting themes rather than cooker cutter builds.

rain.bird

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

commdt wrote: »

Besides meta combat characters I have:
- sneaky khajiit with fully developed stealth and thieveng passives in 2 detection reducing sets
- Orc runner (I bet it is a standard)

Used these builds on my main for appropriate situations (like questing in Thieves guild)

have a very similar khajiit, amazingly useful and a lot of fun to play ...

in fact, have a few ultra-specialized characters ..

Metamon

Yes. I make them and use them mostly for RP, combat doesn't concern me that much

Have an Argonian who only uses Mages Guild abilities - I don't need to be the best of the best since I don't really care for pvp to be honest

Tandor

Decent options, but none that really fits in my case.

I have no interest in set builds or endgame, I just make multiple characters who do different things in different ways.

UntrustedExistenz

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

Seeking my own way in this game is one of the best experience. Testing new stuff, trying to compose nice '"niche" builds is fun. Afterall it's only a game and I don't need to be best in everything.

EphemeraCrawford

Yes. I make them and use them mostly for RP, combat doesn't concern me that much

I make characters who live in different provinces, and they are built to match their "role". A warrior Nord, a sneaky thief Khajiit, a blistering Dunmer fire mage with an elegant apartment. All of them can do writs. They are not for RP, they are more like characters in a book.

I have no interest in PVP or competitive content with stat checks at the door. ESO is my world and I play my way. Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer choice.

Tasear

I make them for a combat gameplay concept that I have in mind as a theory crafter. I also activtly work to improve and learn from designs

Wa2p

I set up most of my characters for solo/duoing. Which means all of them are a bit more tanky, have a heal, and can do damage. A bit less than a pure glass cannon, but they survive. In so far, been able to duo up to Scalecaller and Fang's Lair. Haven't tried them yet. Recently, we got through Bloodroot Forge, after having to really figure out all of the mechanics for 21k health.

I can hit about 15 to 20k on most of them, without going through and really practicing a rotation. Sure If I wanted to, I could probably push that higher. But I tend to stick to duoing. Only thing I don't is trials, I do them on normal, have a set of "pure dps" armor/rings/weapons and I'm on a character I can consistently hit 20k on. Or I have a trials ready healer, with the right sets, and set up for group play since before I could duo most everything I healed, still do for some trials with guildies.

Kagukan

I have only one/few characters and I just improve them casually and not aiming/desgning a specific build

My one and only character is built for a play style that I enjoy.

Nestor

I have combat characters, I have Farmers and I have Crafters.

FrancisCrawford

I tend to play builds that make sense, but by no means are perfectly optimal. I duoed three easy dungeons this morning on a magden who had 4 Animal Companions skills on his front bar. My sorcerers commonly go lightning/lightning. When I play a magblade again the spammable will surely be Swallow Soul (previously Funnel Health). Etc.

ezio45

Mixed bag really.

All my characters must be good at what they do.

I do however have several character designed for niche roles

MattT1988

I have a crafter. Does that count? I didn’t see an option for that.

WoppaBoem

Other? In PVP I have a few builds that are not meta to bring something different elements together and are not build for pure damage.

Kiralyn2000

I have only one/few characters and I just improve them casually and not aiming/desgning a specific build

I've never gone for "endgame" in any game I've played. Never done a DPS test. I putter around questing/exploring/soloing. I might look at a build guide if I'm having a hard time seeing what skills combo well together, but I don't copy the build entirely.
(heck, I barely have a 'rotation' and only use one skill bar)

Katahdin

No poll option fits my answer.

I have 3 characters that I use for vet/hard content that I try to keep BIS or near BIS builds for performance.

The rest will probably never see vet content at this point and I just use them for normal content and questing.

It's just too exausting to try and keep up with the best performing builds each update on too many charactets

srfrogg23

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

Ok, sorry, this is driving me nuts:

1. Prowess

2. Power

Which is it?

RaddlemanNumber7

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

Most of my characters have what I call "theme builds" for fun and RP purposes. Emphasis is on lots of graphic procs and making a lot of noise. They tend to use as many proc sets as I can fit on them. I have a flame mage, an ice mage and an all-electric brassy apostle. An Argonian DK who channels the swamp, so emphasis is on poison and disease damage/procs, and all that mud from stone giant. A Dunmer DK with a "Perils of Vvardenfell" build which includes Red Mountain procs, and Skoria playing the role of Bar Dau. My master crafter has a secret identity as "The Man with too many Knives", and uses only dual-wield skills and caltrops for damage. They are all fun to play, without being significantly gimped in combat.

I also have a few characters who are fully optimised for doing the serious business of competitive PvP and solo-dungeoneering. They have solid-gold BiS builds and the most effective skill/CP layouts. RP'ing definitely takes a back seat with these.

Ertosi

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

Exploring non-meta possibilities and theorycrafting are some of the best aspects of this game because the possibilities are virtually endless. Sometimes you end up with something that seriously surprises you, like my thunder mage. Sometimes it's fun to just go with a theme and see how far you can take it, like my khajiit warden tank who's built around bears (followers, Seline's, etc.) and to heck with not being BiS because it wouldn't be anywhere near as much fun to run.

My Khajiit warden Bearly-Tanks:

One of my favorite niche builds is my public dungeon speedrunner (stam orc wearing Darkstride + Coward's Gear). They never need to slow down from max speed while farming mobs and it's hysterical watching random players trying so hard to keep up but inevitably falling far behind. I just finished farming a set of Prisoner's Rags (3 jewelry + weapons) which I'm going to switch out for the Darkstride which should help fine tune the build!

Lyserus

srfrogg23 wrote: »

Ok, sorry, this is driving me nuts:

1. Prowess

2. Power

Which is it?

Yes

Starlock

Yes. I make them and use them mostly for RP, combat doesn't concern me that much

It'd be more accurate to say I focus on creating characters that work for the types of content I like to do given the limitations of the system. At no point is that focus on "combat poweress" (I think the OP meant combat prowess?) or having a "build" much less a... yeah, I'm not even going to say the word. It makes me twitch inside.

basketcaseNZ

I just go with what I think is cool and looks cool and makes sense from a role playing perspective. I'm definitely more a role player than a min maxer.

For example I like sword and shield but I like medium armor. I wear a early level hat because I like it more than a helmet. I'll go with a weapon that I like the look of more than one that is technically better but I don't like the look of.

Elsterchen

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

Well, actually when eso started of I was called a nutter for maining a redguard stamina templar ... so, metas come and go ... true love power stays.

VDoom1

Yes. I make them and actively try to make them stronger by desgning better build for them

A few of my characters have been like test characters. I haven't played Stamina Nightblade much so my character who is stamblade is kinda trial and error, figuring it out. Same when Warden came out. I imagine many others had trouble deciding how to go with a Warden. Now I'm trying out Magicka Ice Warden. Trial and error, figuring out what works.

But I always strive to make my characters stronger. Being the best isn't one of my goals. But as long as they can defeat whatever comes their way I'm happy.