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Best build for ranged DPS, mainly for PVE?

Forgotmymeds
Haven't played in a couple of months, looking to get back into this. I tried a sorcerer (Deltias, ignition build) and an archer nightblade. My sorcerer did a ton of damage, but in group dungeons I died a lot. My archer was a little more durable but I felt my damage wasn't that great. I want a build that will do well in high level group PVE but I don't have the coordination, to be a good tank or healer. I'd be better if shooting from a distance. What would be a good build for me?
  • Shader_Shibes
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    Magicka NB, either altmer or breton ;)
  • Forgotmymeds
    Cool. Do you have a good build for a magika nightblade? Do I just use destruction staves or bows?
  • Forgotmymeds
    Bump. Anyone have a good build, for pure ranged damage, that won't die a bunch in high level group content?
  • ADarklore
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    Taking a look at Deltia's build, one of the problems I see is that he's not using Hardened Ward- which is a shield I find invaluable and has saved me a lot. He's also using two toggles just for the extra boost to Magicka I imagine, but I don't think it's necessary to have both. Further, Velocious Curse is a super-powered range ability that I wouldn't run as a Magicka Sorc without. Using Force Pulse with Crystal Frag procs along with Velocious Curse does a ton of damage along with dropping Liquid Lightning on already stationary mobs- or using Restraining Prison to keep them locked yourself- then blasting with Elemental Ring. You could also consider utilizing Structured Entropy from the Mages Guild line- it boosts your health and also restores health along with boosting spell damage.
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  • Shader_Shibes
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    tamrielfoundry.com/topic/pve-magicka-dps-by-iwm/

    tamrielfoundry.com/topic/1-6-pve-correct-magicka-nightblade-dps-amstelx/

    Destro and DW or 2h. Magicka nb's are really nice
    Cool. Do you have a good build for a magika nightblade? Do I just use destruction staves or bows?

  • Forgotmymeds
    Cool, thanks for the answers! I'll check out those links.
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