Question about Overload - Ult point upkeep and damage

Vizjerie

Hey everyone, so regarding the Sorcerer's Overload ult ability, i understand each attack light/heavy consumes ult point until it drains out. But what happens if i cast other spells while Overload is toggled? does it gain ultimate points? if so would that mean i can keep Overload active indefinitely as long as i keep casting spells in between?

Also, does the overload ability damage scale from the weapon held or if its something else? if so, would it not make sense to hold a 2H weapon that hits harder rather than a staff? if let say my build includes no abilities from the destruction staff tree.

Finally question, does Overload receive bonuses from stealth and critical strike bonuses from medium armor? if i were to be using a physical damage weapon.

mavrwb17_ESO

I don't think you gain ultimate while overload is active.

Antonie

I have asked myself similiar questions. This is what i have found out using an Add-On(FTC) to get more detailed answers. You can gain up to 1000 Ultimate points. To activate overload you need around 65 Ultimate points. Having the full points charged up you can permanently use it and inbetween cast several spells to use up your stamina and magicka in veteran group dungeon boss fights.

The heavy and light attacks that are replaced from overload have its own attack name. I would assume they are counted as spells though.
That is because i use the evil hunter buff from fighters guild skillline and that one has a 20% chance to activate while using normal/heavy attacks and i didnt see it proc a single time so far.

Also i will test that thing about using overload`s 3rd bar to cast stuff and see if i gain ultimate with that. I am quite positive that it will work.
Just tested the following: having a Restoration Staff equipped then casting overload. Skills from the Restoration Skilline are still useable and work as usually but your animation is gone.