What if Radiant Ward taunted all nearby enemies?

Shraar · October 2018

Hi and hello passionate players on the forums.

You know when people ask a question but they are really just snidely insinuating "hey I think this is what should be", well, I am not doing that. I AM NOT MAKING A SUGGESTION,

I really just want to know from experienced players who have actually done trials and veteran dungeons before (i haven't) who have a good grasp on pve mechanics and tanking, how big of a splash would this be? would you hypothetically like to see something like this?

I do not work for zos and have no affiliation with them beyond playing their video game and they are within their rights to shut this thread down

FoolishOptimist · October 2018

This is all hearsay, but I've suggested a multi-taunt in the past, and people seem to be under the impression that the devs don't look favourably on this concept.

Personally, I think it's an interesting take and emphasises the tank-flavour they're going for the Aedric Spear skill-line. I guess that's also been fractured with the removal of the increased block damage passive.

VaranisArano · October 2018

An AOE taunt would change the design of dungeons, and the balance of healers and DDs.

Currently, tanks have to taunt priority targets and CC the rest of the mobs.

This means that healers and DDs have to be able to take a hit or two, because tanks cant taunt the whole mob efficiently.

A true AOE taunt would turn tanking into a one-button-affair while healers just have to heal the tank while DDs deal damage. That's how it works in other MMOs, but I think it would work out rather boring in this one.

Jeremy · October 2018

Shraar wrote: »

Hi and hello passionate players on the forums.

You know when people ask a question but they are really just snidely insinuating "hey I think this is what should be", well, I am not doing that. I AM NOT MAKING A SUGGESTION,

I really just want to know from experienced players who have actually done trials and veteran dungeons before (i haven't) who have a good grasp on pve mechanics and tanking, how big of a splash would this be? would you hypothetically like to see something like this?

I do not work for zos and have no affiliation with them beyond playing their video game and they are within their rights to shut this thread down

The argument against AoE taunts is that it hinders strategic game play. It's a fair and persuasive argument.

However - this change might help Templar Tanks gain some ground, giving them a significant advantage where as currently the Dragon Knight Tank pretty much holds all the cards. So I believe there is pros and cons to it.

Might be interesting to try out on the PTS.

D0PAMINE · October 2018

Radiant Aura used to do this. I could aggro EVERYTHING in one button and it was stupid easy. I could level my friends while keeping them healed super quick because everything ran right over to us. Im glad it's gone. I could steal other players mobs, although unintended and THAT would most deffinatly ruin their gameplay. An AOE taunt is not something we need right now.