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Breton vs High Elf Magicka Sorc?

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Digital_Bandit
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Going to give this game another go and try and hang in here this time.

Looking to roll a magicka sorc and like the way Breton's look. Is there a huge difference in performance due to the racials (mostly PVP)?
Edited by Digital_Bandit on December 13, 2016 3:27PM
  • Rva_Kun
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    Huge difference? No.
    Small difference? Yeah sure why not.
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  • White wabbit
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    High elf I think does a bit more damage due to the Passives
  • Rva_Kun
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    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.
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  • Digital_Bandit
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    Thanks guys. Skimming forums now for answers. Just thought I'd get a fresh perspective during the maintenance.

    Appreciate the feedback!
  • DRXHarbinger
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    Breton are notable weaker in terms if dps...trust me I have a magblade breton and rolled to high elf and it's a huge difference. Breton are a lot tankier against magika damage though.
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  • Dymence
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    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    Wtf?

    I guess 4% extra damage on every element is not good then?
  • Rva_Kun
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    Dymence wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    Wtf?

    I guess 4% extra damage on every element is not good then?
    LUL only 4% eh.
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  • Dymence
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    No comment
  • Vrog
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    Altmer for sure...
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  • Rva_Kun
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    Dymence wrote: »
    No comment
    LUL afraid to comment eh.
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  • DannyLV702
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    Dark elf ftw
  • Danksta
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    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
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  • Rva_Kun
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    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
    Oh sorry I don't count that cause it's hardly a difference. Kappa
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  • mertusta
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    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    LUL only 4% eh.

    3 x %4 = %12 more elemantal damage, plus in veteran trials this is HUGE bonus that you cannot easily ignore.
    But sure if you are a casual then you can play Redguard or Breton magsorc, it ain't problem.
  • White wabbit
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    And the pointy ears
  • Dymence
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    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    No comment
    LUL afraid to comment eh.
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
    Oh sorry I don't count that cause it's hardly a difference. Kappa

    Sure, I'll bite.

    l2p
  • Rva_Kun
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    Dymence wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    No comment
    LUL afraid to comment eh.
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
    Oh sorry I don't count that cause it's hardly a difference. Kappa

    Sure, I'll bite.

    l2p
    LUL better Sorc than you tho.
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  • Rva_Kun
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    mertusta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    LUL only 4% eh.

    3 x %4 = %12 more elemantal damage, plus in veteran trials this is HUGE bonus that you cannot easily ignore.
    But sure if you are a casual then you can play Redguard or Breton magsorc, it ain't problem.
    PvE ew
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  • Dymence
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    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    No comment
    LUL afraid to comment eh.
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
    Oh sorry I don't count that cause it's hardly a difference. Kappa

    Sure, I'll bite.

    l2p
    LUL better Sorc than you tho.

    I'm sure you are.

    Where's your world first VMA clear/no death and vMoL HM clear btw?
  • Danksta
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    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
    Oh sorry I don't count that cause it's hardly a difference. Kappa

    I'd say it makes a bigger difference than spell resistance when you're most likely going to be shield stacking on a sorc. Or is it the 1% AP gain that makes Breton a better option for PvP sorc?
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  • Rva_Kun
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    Dymence wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    No comment
    LUL afraid to comment eh.
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
    Oh sorry I don't count that cause it's hardly a difference. Kappa

    Sure, I'll bite.

    l2p
    LUL better Sorc than you tho.

    I'm sure you are.

    Where's your world first VMA clear/no death and vMoL HM clear btw?
    I don't do trials cause I'm not a PvEr scrub sorry mate. PvP or go home. Ooh world first VMA clear so pro! Teach me how Kappa
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  • Dymence
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    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Dymence wrote: »
    No comment
    LUL afraid to comment eh.
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
    Oh sorry I don't count that cause it's hardly a difference. Kappa

    Sure, I'll bite.

    l2p
    LUL better Sorc than you tho.

    I'm sure you are.

    Where's your world first VMA clear/no death and vMoL HM clear btw?
    I don't do trials cause I'm not a PvEr scrub sorry mate. PvP or go home. Ooh world first VMA clear so pro! Teach me how Kappa

    Nice excuses you got, what's that again? Actions speak louder than words?

    I guess your twitch memes speak for you though huh?
  • Rva_Kun
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    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Danksta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    Only good thing about High Elf is the extra recovery.
    Other than that, Breton it is.

    ... and the extra elemental damage.
    Oh sorry I don't count that cause it's hardly a difference. Kappa

    I'd say it makes a bigger difference than spell resistance when you're most likely going to be shield stacking on a sorc. Or is it the 1% AP gain that makes Breton a better option for PvP sorc?
    LUL I better stop replying or else some kid will report me :^)
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  • Wollust
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    For PvE it's definitely High Elf by a mile.
    For PvP the difference is not really huge and both are good races for mag sorcs. Some of the best sorcs on PC EU are High Elfs, some others are Breton. It doesn't matter that much.
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  • andreasranasen
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    As a snobby high elf I'm just here looking at all of you, rolling my eyes and quite disgusted we are compared to Bretons. We are the most beautiful and powerful race in Tamriel. Don't make me go all Mannimarco on you! Lol
    Edited by andreasranasen on December 13, 2016 3:46PM
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  • UppGRAYxDD
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    High Elf for dps ( higher recov and elemental dmg)
    Breton for tanking ( higher reduced cost and spell resist)

    either will work just fine tho
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  • luen79rwb17_ESO
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    He said mostly PVP guys.

    So for an overall PVP experience I'd pick Breton. Now if you want to min-max dps pick any other elf race.

    For PVP Breton has 1% extra AP gain. No big deal but it's a plus.

    Extra spell resistance that doesn't get affected by battle spirit unlike elves damage bonuses AFAIK so it helps alot for extra survivality.

    Extra reduce magicka cost, a little plus... But it's HUUUGE passive according to SOZ combat lead.

    Also elven races look ugly as f. at least for me LOL.
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  • Duukar
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    4% in this game is a HUGE difference....

    No, I'm not joking!
  • SolarCat02
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    PvE it would be Altmer hands down. The extra elemental damage, and the bonus regeneration, make it a no brainer.

    But for mostly PvP, as you mentioned? The extra spell resistance will be useful, and the spell cost reduction won't hurt either. Plus you like the aesthetics of the Bretons better, which is a point worth considering also.

    So for you? Breton, definitely.
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    mertusta wrote: »
    Rva_Kun wrote: »
    LUL only 4% eh.

    3 x %4 = %12 more elemantal damage, ...

    I don't understand this math (honest question). The only 3x skill in the game is force pulse and it counts as 3 separate hits at once, so total damage gain is still 4%.

    Say base is 3x100 = 300
    Passive bonus would be 3x104 = 312
    % gained 12/300 = 4%

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