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Thank you, Alcast!

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Not even sure if posts like this are allowed, but here goes....

Thank you @Alcast !!!!

Your latest one bar magsorc build for VMA FINALLY allowed me to clear that bane of my existence. For the last two years...TWO...I refused to enter that Arena again after all the misery I experienced in there. So there my stamsorc sat, stuck on the final stage. Incomplete.

But then you went and released your new build and a new hope stirred in me. I watched it in disbelief at the build's simplicity. Perhaps I finally had been tossed a lifeline. So I dusted off my magsorc and started anew.

And I did it!!!! (Don't care if people may call it a cheese build or whatevs. I finished that place!)

Thank you again for the build, the confidence and being a great resource for the community. Hopefully this isn't too much positivity for these forums :)

[Also, no slight to those who will say, "so and so had that build out blah, blah, blah..." Good on them. I just came across it on Alcast's site. All love here.]

p.s. I got a Maelstrom Bow


Edited by sekou_trayvond on August 15, 2019 6:35AM
  • geonsocal
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    congrats...sounds like you had a bunch of fun finishing it up :)

    heading back in again soon?
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  • Morgul667
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    Nice congratulations :)
  • wishlist14
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    It is actually not Alcast who created that 1 bar vma build. Alcast just tried it out. I want credit to go where it is due.
    Alcast can correct me if im wrong


    Either way, well done and a huge congratulations. I've yet to beat it myself.
    Edited by wishlist14 on August 15, 2019 6:57AM
  • sekou_trayvond
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    geonsocal wrote: »
    congrats...sounds like you had a bunch of fun finishing it up :)

    heading back in again soon?

    Of course. I'm an expert now ;)
  • GeorgeBlack
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    Nerf sorc?
    Im serious
  • Ryath_Waylander
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    Hey there, congrats. Did you finish it before or after the scalebreaker patch? Just wondering if it's still viable after all the complaints from the magsorcs on the forums? I am not used to the class and don't know how the changes affect them.
    Edited by Ryath_Waylander on August 15, 2019 7:29AM
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    Grats. That first clear is the big challenge. Keep at it.
  • oddbasket
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    I've never done MA before until this event and used Alcast's guide as well for a first run clear, thanks to him for that.
    After scalebreaker update, I find Hack the Minotaur's templar build to be much easier since pet dps was nerfed badly and things die too slow.
  • sekou_trayvond
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    Hey there, congrats. Did you finish it before or after the scalebreaker patch? Just wondering if it's still viable after all the complaints from the magsorcs on the forums? I am not used to the class and don't know how the changes affect them.

    Finished it after. Hardened ward got buffed and shield spam is pretty much key to this build. My shield went from 15k to 17k.

  • Ryath_Waylander
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    Thanks, I'll check it out! I am a templar and although I got past the frozen lake with the 1bar petsorc, I am too unfamilliar with the class to be comfortable with it.
  • Aces-High-82
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    Dunno if Donwozi is the original creator but he ran it a already a long time ago.
    Hint for easy flawless: Easy Sorc by Xynode
  • Alienoutlaw
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    wishlist14 wrote: »
    It is actually not Alcast who created that 1 bar vma build. Alcast just tried it out. I want credit to go where it is due.
    Alcast can correct me if im wrong


    Either way, well done and a huge congratulations. I've yet to beat it myself.

    this the earliest reference to a 1 bar build i could find
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cafavdcH7po
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    congrats OP it gets easier from here n in :)
  • TopKicks
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    Congrats on the clear, nice seeing positive posts
  • Wise_Will
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    Congrats on the clear, hope you get many more successful runs!
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  • ccfeeling
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    Alcast is awesome !
  • Banana
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    Nerf lightning staves. Makes *** to easy :*
  • Coatmagic
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    Grats on your clear but

    that is not Alcast's build it is Mistress of Apocrypha's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TltS1PUapZM
  • Alienoutlaw
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    Coatmagic wrote: »
    Grats on your clear but

    that is not Alcast's build it is Mistress of Apocrypha's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TltS1PUapZM

    her 1st 1bar build was 2017
  • Neoealth
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    The one bar sorc vma build is not new. But gratz on your clear.
  • Banana
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    Im still waiting on that solo pve mdk build @Alcast :*
  • MyNameIsElias
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    I always use alcasts guides when a new patch comes around. Thank you @Alcast !
  • Lord_Eomer
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    Learned a lot from @Alcast and @DeltiasGaming

    @DeltiasGaming was best and should had never Raged Quit!
    Edited by Lord_Eomer on August 15, 2019 9:13AM
  • VDoom1
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    I have repeatedly hesitated with using other peoples builds, even the ones that Alcast creates. Isn't it best to make my own? However posts like this change my mind. I am still working on doing a good amount of damage, so why not learn from pro or people who know what they are talking about. :)

    Huge congratz that you made it! :smiley: I hope you got the loot you wanted now so you never have go to back there. :p
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  • AbysmalGhul
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    Ghul's Build & Pro Strats

    Step 1: Drop wall of elements and heavy attack with a lightning stick in level 40 gear
    Step 2: Turn off your damage numbers to hide the shame
    Step 3: Grab all sigils during add fights and go for broke during boss fights
    Step 4: If you die, throw a controller/mouse, delete and kick yourself from VMA and grab the mission again.

    Works almost never of the time


    BTW, congrats OP, it was an awesome feeling the first time,right?

  • Lord_Eomer
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    I had used @Masel build back in November 2016 to clear First VMA,

    His build was pretty much similar and may be many have tailored his build.

    https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/302925/infallible-infinite-wizard-magsorc-vma-build-video-homestead-ready
    Edited by Lord_Eomer on August 15, 2019 9:49AM
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    Ghul's Build & Pro Strats



    BTW, congrats OP, it was an awesome feeling the first time,right?

    it was fantastic!

    It was funny. I had 50 minutes to kill before heading to a soccer match so I decided to just log in for daily reward. But as I was sitting on stage 9 I decided to give it a go once more knowing I had an excuse to put the controller down. My wife and I sit opposite each other at our PCs and she knew something was up as I went all quiet and just heard me working the controls frantically. Afterwards she said she'd dare not interrupt me cuz she knew "something was up."
    :)
  • Vildebill
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    Lord_Eomer wrote: »
    Learned a lot from @Alcast and @DeltiasGaming

    @DeltiasGaming was best and should had never Raged Quit!

    He didn't rage quit, he quit because of personal reasons. He actually made a video about it on his channel.
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  • Lord_Eomer
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    Vildebill wrote: »
    Lord_Eomer wrote: »
    Learned a lot from @Alcast and @DeltiasGaming

    @DeltiasGaming was best and should had never Raged Quit!

    He didn't rage quit, he quit because of personal reasons. He actually made a video about it on his channel.

    He was so angry on ZOS due to CP system changes and nerf to classes and sustain.

    He was raged and then may be later poster video to clarify that quitting for personal reasons but he was lot more angry on ZOS
    Edited by Lord_Eomer on August 15, 2019 10:27AM
  • MrBrownstone
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    I really don't understand how gimping yourself can make that arena easier...
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