New Character/New Build Need Suggestions!

Darth_Apache · February 2017

Yoooo.
Give me some suggestions based on whats pretty powerful at this time.
I want to create a new character and need some advice on what I should play.
I am open to all play types and strategies.

Curious to see what you guys will say!

EldritchPenguin · February 2017

Magplars are a pretty safe choice. They can heal, they're some of the best DPSers, and they are monsters in PvP.

Lynx7386 · February 2017

From what I've seen and heard, magicka sorcerer and Magicka dragonknight are the top dogs right now.

Darth_Apache · February 2017

So Magika builds are pretty powerful this time around I see

Lynx7386 · February 2017

That's what they say. Personally I've never enjoyed playing magicka builds though.

EldritchPenguin · February 2017

Darth_Apache wrote: »

So Magika builds are pretty powerful this time around I see

In PvE, we're pretty much back to Skirts and Staves Online, as many people called it. Stamina builds just can't keep up with Magicka builds at all in dungeons and raids.

In PvP, however, it's somewhat of a different story. Stamina absolutely dominates small scale PvP. Zerging tends to lend itself better to Magicka builds with their awesome AoE, but the crazy burst combos that Stamina characters can pull in PvP are downright scary.

Darth_Apache · February 2017

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

So Magika builds are pretty powerful this time around I see

In PvE, we're pretty much back to Skirts and Staves Online, as many people called it. Stamina builds just can't keep up with Magicka builds at all in dungeons and raids.

In PvP, however, it's somewhat of a different story. Stamina absolutely dominates small scale PvP. Zerging tends to lend itself better to Magicka builds with their awesome AoE, but the crazy burst combos that Stamina characters can pull in PvP are downright scary.

Yeah, until I'm CP 200 or so I won't be dabbling too much in PvP. I just need to get to assault lvl 6 for my vigor and caltrops. The PvP grind is unreal though!

Darth_Apache · February 2017

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

So Magika builds are pretty powerful this time around I see

In PvE, we're pretty much back to Skirts and Staves Online, as many people called it. Stamina builds just can't keep up with Magicka builds at all in dungeons and raids.

In PvP, however, it's somewhat of a different story. Stamina absolutely dominates small scale PvP. Zerging tends to lend itself better to Magicka builds with their awesome AoE, but the crazy burst combos that Stamina characters can pull in PvP are downright scary.

What race do you recommend?

AzuraKin · February 2017

Darth_Apache wrote: »

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

So Magika builds are pretty powerful this time around I see

In PvE, we're pretty much back to Skirts and Staves Online, as many people called it. Stamina builds just can't keep up with Magicka builds at all in dungeons and raids.

In PvP, however, it's somewhat of a different story. Stamina absolutely dominates small scale PvP. Zerging tends to lend itself better to Magicka builds with their awesome AoE, but the crazy burst combos that Stamina characters can pull in PvP are downright scary.

Yeah, until I'm CP 200 or so I won't be dabbling too much in PvP. I just need to get to assault lvl 6 for my vigor and caltrops. The PvP grind is unreal though!

grind? more like a rush of adrenaline, see zerg wave at zerg, det bomb zerg, look at zerg as they run over your body.

Darth_Apache · February 2017

AzuraKin wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

So Magika builds are pretty powerful this time around I see

In PvE, we're pretty much back to Skirts and Staves Online, as many people called it. Stamina builds just can't keep up with Magicka builds at all in dungeons and raids.

In PvP, however, it's somewhat of a different story. Stamina absolutely dominates small scale PvP. Zerging tends to lend itself better to Magicka builds with their awesome AoE, but the crazy burst combos that Stamina characters can pull in PvP are downright scary.

Yeah, until I'm CP 200 or so I won't be dabbling too much in PvP. I just need to get to assault lvl 6 for my vigor and caltrops. The PvP grind is unreal though!

grind? more like a rush of adrenaline, see zerg wave at zerg, det bomb zerg, look at zerg as they run over your body.

For an AD CP 75 nightblade in Haderus; PvP is a grind. Haha

xboxNA corin6 · February 2017

Darth_Apache wrote: »

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

So Magika builds are pretty powerful this time around I see

In PvE, we're pretty much back to Skirts and Staves Online, as many people called it. Stamina builds just can't keep up with Magicka builds at all in dungeons and raids.

In PvP, however, it's somewhat of a different story. Stamina absolutely dominates small scale PvP. Zerging tends to lend itself better to Magicka builds with their awesome AoE, but the crazy burst combos that Stamina characters can pull in PvP are downright scary.

Yeah, until I'm CP 200 or so I won't be dabbling too much in PvP. I just need to get to assault lvl 6 for my vigor and caltrops. The PvP grind is unreal though!

I don't really see those skill lines taking that long to level.. I think i've spent a total of 8 hours in cyrodil and I have vigor unlocked on my msorcerer.

pod88kk · February 2017

Magicka characters are far more fun to play because you can use more of the class skills compared to relying mostly on weapon attacks(or proc sets) like stamina

Darth_Apache · February 2017

xboxNA corin6 wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

So Magika builds are pretty powerful this time around I see

In PvE, we're pretty much back to Skirts and Staves Online, as many people called it. Stamina builds just can't keep up with Magicka builds at all in dungeons and raids.

In PvP, however, it's somewhat of a different story. Stamina absolutely dominates small scale PvP. Zerging tends to lend itself better to Magicka builds with their awesome AoE, but the crazy burst combos that Stamina characters can pull in PvP are downright scary.

Yeah, until I'm CP 200 or so I won't be dabbling too much in PvP. I just need to get to assault lvl 6 for my vigor and caltrops. The PvP grind is unreal though!

I don't really see those skill lines taking that long to level.. I think i've spent a total of 8 hours in cyrodil and I have vigor unlocked on my msorcerer.

I rarely played PvP. I have maybe 3 hours invested and I'm still at lvl 4. two more levels and I have Vigor and Caltrops.
Husband and Father of 2...time is of the essence!

Darth_Apache · February 2017

pod88kk wrote: »

Magicka characters are far more fun to play because you can use more of the class skills compared to relying mostly on weapon attacks(or proc sets) like stamina

I've seen a lot of gameplay for magblades and I very badly want to make one. Which race is optimal for this class?

Darth_Apache · February 2017

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Magplars are a pretty safe choice. They can heal, they're some of the best DPSers, and they are monsters in PvP.

For Magplar; which race do you recommend?

Lynx7386 · February 2017

Darth_Apache wrote: »

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Magplars are a pretty safe choice. They can heal, they're some of the best DPSers, and they are monsters in PvP.

For Magplar; which race do you recommend?

Argonian.

Argonians and khajiit are obviously the best races in the game. If you want to go melee/stamina, you pick khajiit. If you want to go healer/magicka, you pick argonian.

They have tails, that automatically makes them better than any man or mer.

Darth_Apache · February 2017

Lynx7386 wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

EldritchPenguin wrote: »

Magplars are a pretty safe choice. They can heal, they're some of the best DPSers, and they are monsters in PvP.

For Magplar; which race do you recommend?

Argonian.

Argonians and khajiit are obviously the best races in the game. If you want to go melee/stamina, you pick khajiit. If you want to go healer/magicka, you pick argonian.

They have tails, that automatically makes them better than any man or mer.

I concur. The magic; is in the tail.

Currently I have only created my Bosmer Stamblade. So Stam and Melee is the only way I know how to play at this time.

What kind of pointers or tips can you give me for this kind of transition?
What do I have to look forward to?

Lynx7386 · February 2017

Be prepared to be squishier. I have a 2h/bow khajiit stam blade and a staff khajiit magicka dragon knight, and it's a Massive difference in playstyle between the two.

Darth_Apache · February 2017

Lynx7386 wrote: »

Be prepared to be squishier. I have a 2h/bow khajiit stam blade and a staff khajiit magicka dragon knight, and it's a Massive difference in playstyle between the two.

How do all of the buffs workout and everything to combat that; or will I be relying on food, potions and healers?

xboxNA corin6 · February 2017

edit wrong thread

Darth_Apache · February 2017

xboxNA corin6 wrote: »

edit wrong thread

I haven't hit 160 on my first character yet so...not sure how this is going to work out.

jpeter88 · February 2017

I would make a mag dk or mag sorc they are pulling the highest DPS parses atm in trials. i have both but i always favor the mag dk more, it just seems a lot more fun to play as you get a ton of skills to choose from where mag sorcs dont have much wiggle room on there bars.

If you make a mag dk make sure its a dark elf as they synergize the best because you get bonus damage to fire and you also get fire resist which helps since you want to be a vampire too.

magplar got hit by homestead pretty bad and have fallen behind sorc and dk in PVE

Darth_Apache · February 2017

jpeter88 wrote: »

I would make a mag dk or mag sorc they are pulling the highest DPS parses atm in trials. i have both but i always favor the mag dk more, it just seems a lot more fun to play as you get a ton of skills to choose from where mag sorcs dont have much wiggle room on there bars.

If you make a mag dk make sure its a dark elf as they synergize the best because you get bonus damage to fire and you also get fire resist which helps since you want to be a vampire too.

magplar got hit by homestead pretty bad and have fallen behind sorc and dk in PVE

Awesome. I ran through the Hel Ra trial. That crap is ridiculous! So many mechanics all I want to do is be able to lead a group in. Not necessarily tank it but just go in and do damage while maintaining resources.
I have heard much surrounding the magDK .Heard that it wasn't optimal etc, but if it works in Trials I am all for it.

jpeter88 · February 2017

yea its the easiest trial too lol....you have to get in the mindset of max DPS while maintaining resources but never focus on just maintaining. magicka builds have a hard time in resource management but in a trial group healers run ele drain and magic balls which help.

not sure who you talk to about mag dk's not being optimal, that is very wrong. In homestead patch especially they are hitting massive dps numbers. i will say that the learning curve is a bit more on a mag dk which is why i think they are so fun to play because it takes practice to get down and they are unique from other magicka builds.

im telling ya you will be happy with a mag dk.

pod88kk · February 2017

Darth_Apache wrote: »

pod88kk wrote: »

Magicka characters are far more fun to play because you can use more of the class skills compared to relying mostly on weapon attacks(or proc sets) like stamina

I've seen a lot of gameplay for magblades and I very badly want to make one. Which race is optimal for this class?

Altmer(high elf) due to the max magicka and recovery passives.

Darth_Apache · February 2017

pod88kk wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

pod88kk wrote: »

Magicka characters are far more fun to play because you can use more of the class skills compared to relying mostly on weapon attacks(or proc sets) like stamina

I've seen a lot of gameplay for magblades and I very badly want to make one. Which race is optimal for this class?

Altmer(high elf) due to the max magicka and recovery passives.

I have also heard Argonian was good for a Magblade as well...any truth to this?

pod88kk · February 2017

Yup absolutely, their regen when you pop a pot is amazing plus this gives you ultimate as a magblade so it can be quite effective

Ron_Burgundy_79 · February 2017

Darth_Apache wrote: »

Yoooo.
Give me some suggestions based on whats pretty powerful at this time.
I want to create a new character and need some advice on what I should play.
I am open to all play types and strategies.

Curious to see what you guys will say!

Personally, I would try out a few classes and stick with the one you enjoy playing. That's the key to being a good player. Pick a class you enjoy. I know you're on Xbox, so let me know if you need anything.

GT: Ron Burgundy 79

Darth_Apache · February 2017

Ron_Burgundy_79 wrote: »

Darth_Apache wrote: »

Yoooo.
Give me some suggestions based on whats pretty powerful at this time.
I want to create a new character and need some advice on what I should play.
I am open to all play types and strategies.

Curious to see what you guys will say!

Personally, I would try out a few classes and stick with the one you enjoy playing. That's the key to being a good player. Pick a class you enjoy. I know you're on Xbox, so let me know if you need anything.

GT: Ron Burgundy 79

For sure man, thank you!
I love the Stamblade so I'm more than likely going to stick with a Magblade and run from there.