Magicka NB build help

bsupino · August 2016

Hey all,
I've done most of the content with Stam NB and Sorc, mostly PVE an enough PvP to get Proxy and AP to buy helms. Even though I was able to complete once vMA and do some PvP I decided to try a magicka NB hearing it is easier to farm vMA on magicka build and I've been enjoying more PvP with a magblade.

That being said, I haven't seen any DB and SotHist updated magblade build. Anyone has a strong vMA build and a PvP build so I can aim for ? (currently running High elf)

Thanks

Fenrlr · August 2016

Hi.
When i started doing vma i just found some stuff on youtube, because i mostly pvp and didnt know what was good in pve.
I found a this build made by Deltia.
I tweaked it a bit since i didnt have maelstrom wpns at that time, i think i ran :
5twiceborn, 2torug, 1kena. thief and shadow mundus and willpower jewelry whit alll spelldmg glyphs.
It worked quite well once i learned the fights.
You might feel a bit squishy at start if not know the fights etc

This build is outdated tho, i havent played after this hist patch and i dont know if this will work now, im hearing somethings about changes to regen, so it might get to low idk.
But i think twiceborn set is still a sure thing you can use, and then adjust your regen/dmg to your liking with the other available slots or glyphs on jewelry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiXKzazo-nU

Bakven · August 2016

I would also check out Sharmony's builds on youtube. They are also a bit outdated as I also haven't seen a magblade build for vMSA for this patch yet, but the majority of it is still viable.

Nichts · August 2016

I can tell you, how I play it. It is not perfect, but I don't want to reach for 600k points as andy does.
With that build I achieve around 510-520k points, which is enough for the weekly.
Highest was around 535k points.

http://www.eso-skillfactory.com/en/build/nightblade/magicka-nightblade-db-update-maelstromarena-500k/12613/

( This is not a guide, I only use skillfactory for my guides in our guild forum.)

If you would want to get higher points:
- Use the other morph of Funnel Health
- Exchange Teleport Strike with Inner Light
- Exchange Harness Magicka with the Healing Morph of Twisted Path

If you want to play more save:
- Exchange the destruction staff of the second bar with a restoration staff.
- Exchange Harness Magicka with Healing Ward
- Exchange Shooting Star with Soul Tether

I don't want to remorph my skills all the time, since I play mainly group content.
Also I want to do it as fast as possible, since vMA is very boring. Especially since they introduced so many crap items.
That is why I play as stated in the link above.

For mechanics of the arena, just watch any youtube video, or ask me for hints.

bsupino · August 2016

@Nichts Thanks, that sounds a lot like what i'm building. Do you mind sharing your thoughts on CP ?
I'm on 435Cp.

Thanks

Nichts · August 2016

Optimal by asyre would be:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zp9v1Vp4Z7X6zfDfcxTwyAnejv-tEC5LujbXYBiVMDk/edit#gid=599371859

I trust his calculations in:
http://tamrielfoundry.com/topic/pts-2-1-2-sorcerer-arithmagic/

But I use:
Elemental Expert: 96
Elfborn: 18
Spell Erosion: 6
Thaumaturge: 57

I distributed some points from Thaumaturge to Elemental Expert, because I want to have arcane well.
Elfborn has some jumppoints, so be carefull about these distributions.

Red:
Thick skinned: 21
Hardy: 55
Elemental Defender: 80
Quick Recovery: 21

Green:
Magician: 100
Arcanist: 77

pcar944 · August 2016

@Nicths

on a second bar, why teleport strike and not another Inner Light? especially since you have Meteor on it?

bsupino · August 2016

@Nichts finally tried this build um vMA today. Not fully optmized since I don't have undaunted maxed, my Kena Mask is impenetrable and my gear is all purple.

I'm actually optimistic right now but Wanted some help. The first 4 arenas i've done Very quickly (for my standards) In about 40 min (took me like 15min on the dwarven spider boss)
Now I'm starting the frozen Stage and tried a few times and it seems Im not hitting hard enough to kill the mobs,. My swallow soul spammable was hitting like a Truck up to now , but seems squishy In the rink. Will try again tomorrow, but If You can share Your srategy for this arena would be awesome.

Nichts · September 2016

bsupino wrote: »

@Nichts finally tried this build um vMA today. Not fully optmized since I don't have undaunted maxed, my Kena Mask is impenetrable and my gear is all purple.

I'm actually optimistic right now but Wanted some help. The first 4 arenas i've done Very quickly (for my standards) In about 40 min (took me like 15min on the dwarven spider boss)
Now I'm starting the frozen Stage and tried a few times and it seems Im not hitting hard enough to kill the mobs,. My swallow soul spammable was hitting like a Truck up to now , but seems squishy In the rink. Will try again tomorrow, but If You can share Your srategy for this arena would be awesome.

Lately several people asked me about how I do this stage and that stage.
But I am not really good in the Arena.

Even though I recorded my run today. Maybe it is more helpful to see a video of a normal player, compared to andi.s .

I added some annotations to all parts where I had and still have difficulties.
If you still have questions, don't hesitate and contact me ingame.

(I tried some different setup [path in, jump out], so in the first two stages I look like an idiot.)

clv · September 2016

sit in your path while funnelling and it outheals all damage instances of vma

Drevick · September 2016

Those videos were very helpful. Thanks @Nichts