What Is The Best Race For Templar

Seravi · July 2014

I've always played a wood elf and just recently started playing high elf for my sorcerers. I wanted to start a templar build but wasn't sure what the best race for that would be. I've been researching articles and such and it seems that high elf or breton would be the best for the build. From what I have read breton's seem to have a better race skill line for templar but I can also see where a high elf would work as well. I usually picked dual wield being a wood elf and bow but recently started using shield and weapon for my sorcerers with destruction staff.

Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

Lord_Hev · July 2014

Altmer because Aldmeri Dawn-Magics/Auri-El & Sun connection. Altmer are the best templar role-play wise.

Ecco · July 2014

The Breton racials offer good support for the Templar and help with the one major weakness attributed to the class: mana. Really, any race will do fine, but if you really want the min/max edge, go Breton.

AlexDougherty · July 2014

I can't speak about Veteran levels, but for preveteran game it isn't a major consideration.

I have a level 35 Khajiit Templar (he reached level 35 yesterday), and he's had very few problems. The magic bonuses from racials will be minor to the rate at which a Templar chews through magic.

But if you ever play a DK, the Dunmer is a great choice, because of the synergies between his Dunmer racials and the fire abilities he uses.

Tankqull · July 2014

bit depending on your playing goal,
heal/range dd => breton or high elf (for magicka synergies)
tank/melee dd => imperial - healing yourself for ~30% by a lucky puncturing sweeps is awesome[4x6%+bitingjab healing]...

Tannakaobi · July 2014

Bretons are the best race for Templars, Nightblabes, Sorcerers, Dragonknights, tanks, dps, healers, It doesn't matter. I keep telling people.
If ESO was real, Bretons would be English...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vh-wEXvdW8

.... and they is not fugly as an added bonus!

GFBStarWars · July 2014

i have an imperial
12% boost to health and stamina and melee attack restore health.

DenniMyuu · July 2014

I have also an Imperial templar.
1H/Shield melee DD and the restro as my second weapon but I'm not healing in dungeons usually.

AngryNord · July 2014

Tannakaobi wrote: »

If ESO was real, Bretons would be English...

Bretons actually are a real people, descending from the celts and inhabiting the Brittany area in France.

Armann · July 2014

AngryNord wrote: »

Tannakaobi wrote: »

If ESO was real, Bretons would be English...

Bretons actually are a real people, descending from the celts and inhabiting the Brittany area in France.

Explains why most of them got french sounding names in previous TES titles starting with Morrowind, Reachmen are more gaelic I believe when it comes to names and places in the Reach.

Tannakaobi · July 2014

AngryNord wrote: »

Tannakaobi wrote: »

If ESO was real, Bretons would be English...

Bretons actually are a real people, descending from the celts and inhabiting the Brittany area in France.

.......

....... Anyway, like I was saying. Imperials, they are the best race, hands down, for anything...

Armann · July 2014

Tannakaobi wrote: »

AngryNord wrote: »

Tannakaobi wrote: »

If ESO was real, Bretons would be English...

Bretons actually are a real people, descending from the celts and inhabiting the Brittany area in France.

.......

....... Anyway, like I was saying. Imperials, they are the best race, hands down, for anything...

Nonsense, why would you be anything but a Nord, we even got a passive that makes you take more damage, that's how badass we are.

Tannakaobi · July 2014

Armann wrote: »

Tannakaobi wrote: »

AngryNord wrote: »

Tannakaobi wrote: »

If ESO was real, Bretons would be English...

Bretons actually are a real people, descending from the celts and inhabiting the Brittany area in France.

.......

....... Anyway, like I was saying. Imperials, they are the best race, hands down, for anything...

Nonsense, why would you be anything but a Nord, we even got a passive that makes you take more damage, that's how badass we are.

Yeah but.... Nords are ugly! Honestly, I'd rather look at a Khajiits back side....

Fleymark · July 2014

Was in the same boat as you a few weeks ago, OP. Main is a wood elf nb archer. Decided to start a light staff templar healer as my first alt.

After posting like crazy and bugging every templar I know in game I came to the conclusion that Breton was the way to go for a healer. With altmer as a close second. Originally, I was going to go with both staff types so that may have tipped towards altmer a bit but going full healer I decided on Breton.

As a healer mobs and pcs in PvP are going to target you, so 300 extra magic resist is nothing to sneeze at. Also, you won't hit caps with mana preservation like you will stats and regen. Plus I like to plan a build and stack it like mad and light Breton staff plus templar passives seemed to do this best as I recall.

Sorry for not having more specifics but it's been a month or so. Hope that helps, tho. Just remember, all classes can be any role, so choose your race based on the role you are going for, not the class.

Good luck.

Springt-Über-Zwerge · July 2014

In my opinion:
Sorcerer(dps)=Aldmer
Dk(dps)=Dunmer
Caster/Healer=Breton
Melee dps=Imperial/Khajiit(/Redguard/Ork)
Archer=Bosmer
Tank=Nord/Imperial/Argonian
But its always a matter of taste what race you like best.
So in your case id play a Breton as Dps caster/healer. That would be exactly what i did with my vet 12 Templar.

Seravi · July 2014

Thanks for the information! I will most likely lean towards dps and heal when needed type setup. I generally solo and only group in the group dungeons. That being said I always help others moving around in dungeons or the wild as I move around. So it looks like for "perk" advantages I am looking at Breton or High Elf. I've always played a wood elf but they don't have any perks that really help templar that I can see.

kherzaheb17_ESO · July 2014

breton does good job as templar healer , aldmers do good job as caster dps.

Seravi · July 2014

Thanks! Yea it seem High Elf is probably how I need to go. Still looking at skill setups. I can use destruction staff and one hand and shield. I will most likely keep my restro staff up in levels as I go and my bow. Love to use the bow over anything else.

Will go for a light armor setup but wear a few medium pieces to keep that level moving. Never really liked heavy armor so hopefully that won't be a mistake ignoring it.

My V1 Wood Elf has light, medium and heavy armor all within five levels of each other. Also my bow, one hand/shield, destro staff and dual wield are all within five levels of each other so I can change up as needed.

I probably need to not throw so many points into crafting and provision and focus on skills. My V1 is maxed on clothier, woodworking, blacksmithing, provision and alchemy so she can provide anything I need.

Springt-Über-Zwerge · July 2014

I play with 7 pieces light armor and 2 resto staff even in my melee aoe spec because its 10%more dmg (i dont use a single staff ability). I can easily solo the public dungeons in the veteran areas (skillpoint boss included) therefor i use puncturins sweep, blazing shield immovable, honor the dead and inner light. Ultimade is empowering sweep. Works well also in pvp. If you have mana problems just do a few heavy attacks with your staff and restore 10% max magicka for each attack.
Id not use an aldmer because his dmg passive does not work with most templar skills. They all deal magical dmg not fire ice or lightning.

Fleymark · July 2014

Play with staff a bit before you spread yourself thin with bow.

Obviously, do what you enjoy of course, but once you start blowing stuff up with staves bow starts losing its luster a tad. And that's coming from an archery maniac.

AlexDougherty · July 2014

Fleymark wrote: »

Play with staff a bit before you spread yourself thin with bow.

Obviously, do what you enjoy of course, but once you start blowing stuff up with staves bow starts losing its luster a tad. And that's coming from an archery maniac.

True.

And destruction staffs have a cool knockback ability, which helps keep enemies away.

Innocente · July 2014

Breton.
Healing Staff / Healilng Staff
Focus on Magicka and Magicka Regen

Have four loadouts ready to set up: Healing Spec, DPS Single Target, DPS AoE, and skills you want to level on quest turn-ins.

You will never lack for groups and will never have any trouble with the Solo content.

Springt-Über-Zwerge · July 2014

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Fleymark wrote: »

Play with staff a bit before you spread yourself thin with bow.

Obviously, do what you enjoy of course, but once you start blowing stuff up with staves bow starts losing its luster a tad. And that's coming from an archery maniac.

True.

And destruction staffs have a cool knockback ability, which helps keep enemies away.

You dont need it as templar you got your binding javelin. Queal dmg but procs dmg passive plus 3.5 sec stun.

AlexDougherty · July 2014

Springt-Über-Zwerge wrote: »

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Fleymark wrote: »

Play with staff a bit before you spread yourself thin with bow.

Obviously, do what you enjoy of course, but once you start blowing stuff up with staves bow starts losing its luster a tad. And that's coming from an archery maniac.

True.

And destruction staffs have a cool knockback ability, which helps keep enemies away.

You dont need it as templar you got your binding javelin. Queal dmg but procs dmg passive plus 3.5 sec stun.

Yes, but that knockback ability uses less juice, and against small numbers is actually better.

But since the OP is looking at a healing specialist, you are probably right, space on the ability bar and all.

Fleymark · July 2014

Yeah, heal staff plus spear line works for me...biting jabs and the knockback javelin do the trick so far.

Seravi · July 2014

Springt-Über-Zwerge wrote: »

I play with 7 pieces light armor and 2 resto staff even in my melee aoe spec because its 10%more dmg (i dont use a single staff ability). I can easily solo the public dungeons in the veteran areas (skillpoint boss included) therefor i use puncturins sweep, blazing shield immovable, honor the dead and inner light. Ultimade is empowering sweep. Works well also in pvp. If you have mana problems just do a few heavy attacks with your staff and restore 10% max magicka for each attack.
Id not use an aldmer because his dmg passive does not work with most templar skills. They all deal magical dmg not fire ice or lightning.

So Breton then? I've never played a Breton before but I want to have the best race perks for a dps/solo/dungeon/group/etc templar I can get. I love to help others but I also want to be able to survive on my lone quests and exploration adventures.

Springt-Über-Zwerge · July 2014

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Springt-Über-Zwerge wrote: »

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Fleymark wrote: »

Play with staff a bit before you spread yourself thin with bow.

Obviously, do what you enjoy of course, but once you start blowing stuff up with staves bow starts losing its luster a tad. And that's coming from an archery maniac.

True.

And destruction staffs have a cool knockback ability, which helps keep enemies away.

You dont need it as templar you got your binding javelin. Queal dmg but procs dmg passive plus 3.5 sec stun.

Yes, but that knockback ability uses less juice, and against small numbers is actually better.

But since the OP is looking at a healing specialist, you are probably right, space on the ability bar and all.

What do you mean with less juice? Sry if its a saying i might not know it because engish is not my mother tongue

AlexDougherty · July 2014

Springt-Über-Zwerge wrote: »

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Springt-Über-Zwerge wrote: »

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Fleymark wrote: »

Play with staff a bit before you spread yourself thin with bow.

Obviously, do what you enjoy of course, but once you start blowing stuff up with staves bow starts losing its luster a tad. And that's coming from an archery maniac.

True.

And destruction staffs have a cool knockback ability, which helps keep enemies away.

You dont need it as templar you got your binding javelin. Queal dmg but procs dmg passive plus 3.5 sec stun.

Yes, but that knockback ability uses less juice, and against small numbers is actually better.

But since the OP is looking at a healing specialist, you are probably right, space on the ability bar and all.

What do you mean with less juice? Sry if its a saying i might not know it because engish is not my mother tongue

Sorry, the Biting Jabs ability uses up a lot of Magicka, while the Destruction Staff's knockback ability (not it's name but that's how I think about it) uses far less. That's all.

Juice is slang for any type of Power/energy/fuel.

Fleymark · July 2014

Seravi wrote: »

Springt-Über-Zwerge wrote: »

I play with 7 pieces light armor and 2 resto staff even in my melee aoe spec because its 10%more dmg (i dont use a single staff ability). I can easily solo the public dungeons in the veteran areas (skillpoint boss included) therefor i use puncturins sweep, blazing shield immovable, honor the dead and inner light. Ultimade is empowering sweep. Works well also in pvp. If you have mana problems just do a few heavy attacks with your staff and restore 10% max magicka for each attack.
Id not use an aldmer because his dmg passive does not work with most templar skills. They all deal magical dmg not fire ice or lightning.

So Breton then? I've never played a Breton before but I want to have the best race perks for a dps/solo/dungeon/group/etc templar I can get. I love to help others but I also want to be able to survive on my lone quests and exploration adventures.

I had a hard time wrapping my brain around it, as it sounds you are. Go play with it some and you will see. You do just fine dps solo...my heal staff temp is like butter compared to my archer nb main at the same levels. Like it's not even funny.

You might also consider going sorc and both staff types if dps is your priority with healing as your secondary. Both make great healers just do it a bit differently. Templars have better burst heals from the class line but sorcs have better mana replenishment and can sustain it longer as well as doing the same when DPSing.

When I was researching all of this one templar even said that he's seen sorcs solo stuff he would need a partner for.

Seravi · July 2014

Yeah I am sitting here comparing Breton to High Elf on racial skills..ugh.

I do have a sorcerer I started a few days ago. Maybe I just got bad info but I was using my restro staff to keep it up with destruction staff and was told by guild mates that any healing I do as a sorcerer is on others not myself. Again I haven't looked at it in depth,need to though. I know there are healing abilities with the restro staff and I can't imagine that NONE of them help me while I am helping others stay alive as a sorcerer.

I was grinding with two templars last night. One was Breton the other Argonian and they rocked! I had so much fun running with them it sort of peaked my interest to try being a templar.

theyancey · July 2014

Breton by far.