Magicka DPS Weapon Options?

terrordactyl1971

I really like my MagSorc, but don't like being stuck with the stave as the only weapon option. Aside from becoming a StamSorc, are there any other viable options that would let me use a different weapon type and still be useful in a group?

Any builds that allow for other weapon types?

daemonios

It actually used to be a staple of magicka DDs to use dual swords (increased weapon damage) or daggers (increased crit) on your back bar. These days I don't think such a build is viable any more. And of course, even back then you wouldn't slot any actual weapon skills on that back bar, only class/guild/Ava skills.

Flaminir

It depends on the level of content (Like most things in the game)...

if its normal then anything goes, fill your boots! Dual wield... magicka bows... its kinda a moot point as the cotent lets you get away with anything.

Vet... Destro staves only really tbh. And even then fire/Lightning are the DPS versions.

L_Nici

With Stamsorc you would be bound to 2h so not really better.

terrordactyl1971

Would be nice if they added some new weapon types to next year's chapter. Surely magicka builds deserve another weapon type to freshen things up a bit?

Flaminir

terrordactyl1971 wrote: »

Would be nice if they added some new weapon types to next year's chapter. Surely magicka builds deserve another weapon type to freshen things up a bit?

They did say that they were investigating exactly this in a previous combat update... but that was 2-3 years ago if memory serves.

Septimus_Magna

It might not be the strongest option but I could see DW/destro staff work in pve on a vamp magsorc, after the Greymoor update. You could use the new vamp spammable Eviscerate instead of Force Pulse/Elemental Weapon. By using two swords you get a 6% dmg increase from the last DW passive. The light attacks will properly scale with the highest stat so you dont lose as much dmg.

PTS - Vampire Stage 1/2/3/4
Health Recovery: -10%/-40%/-70%/-100%
Flame Damage Taken: +5%/+10%/+15%/+20%
Regular Ability Costs: +5%/+10%/+15%/+20%
Vampire Ability Costs: -10%/-20%/-30%/-40%

If you stay at stage 2 the regular skills wont be too expensive and your vamp spammable will be pretty cheap to cast. At stage 2 you could even use Mist Form as buff to increase your spell dmg by 300 for 6s with the passive Strike from the Shadows. The new vamp ult is also very strong and heals you for 15% of the damage your deal.

Personally I will probably keep two destro staves but its nice to see there are new ways to increase dmg.

Varana

Flaminir wrote: »

terrordactyl1971 wrote: »

Would be nice if they added some new weapon types to next year's chapter. Surely magicka builds deserve another weapon type to freshen things up a bit?

They did say that they were investigating exactly this in a previous combat update... but that was 2-3 years ago if memory serves.

"We're looking into it" is PR talk for "We're not actually looking into implementing it. We just don't want to say 'never' to keep you happy and in case our marketing dept. decides that implementing it would be a great idea to make money in five years' time."

TheShadowScout

terrordactyl1971 wrote: »

I really like my MagSorc, but don't like being stuck with the stave as the only weapon option.

I feel your vexation!

Its why I post things like:
https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/371862/additional-weapon-skill-ideas-mk-ii/p1


Sadly, right now... magica characters really need the dfattyness for resource management. I mean, sure, you can go with stamina weapons for a quick burst, but then you run out of juice pretty quick...

terrordactyl1971

Septimus_Magna wrote: »

It might not be the strongest option but I could see DW/destro staff work in pve on a vamp magsorc, after the Greymoor update. You could use the new vamp spammable Eviscerate instead of Force Pulse/Elemental Weapon. By using two swords you get a 6% dmg increase from the last DW passive. The light attacks will properly scale with the highest stat so you dont lose as much dmg.

PTS - Vampire Stage 1/2/3/4
Health Recovery: -10%/-40%/-70%/-100%
Flame Damage Taken: +5%/+10%/+15%/+20%
Regular Ability Costs: +5%/+10%/+15%/+20%
Vampire Ability Costs: -10%/-20%/-30%/-40%

If you stay at stage 2 the regular skills wont be too expensive and your vamp spammable will be pretty cheap to cast. At stage 2 you could even use Mist Form as buff to increase your spell dmg by 300 for 6s with the passive Strike from the Shadows. The new vamp ult is also very strong and heals you for 15% of the damage your deal.

Personally I will probably keep two destro staves but its nice to see there are new ways to increase dmg.

Thanks, that's worth a try