Do people actually enjoy playing Templar? Serious Question
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DreamyLu✭✭✭✭✭
✭Me! I fully enjoy it!
I'm a PvE solo player and I use only one char: a templar. It's just great. It's the ideal class for my way of playing.
Main reasons:
- I do enough damage to manage the content I touch (explorable, delves and a few public dungeons). I always use my destruction staff without even bothering about poison or else, and it's always sufficient.
- I can auto-heal a lot. I close to never die thanks to that.
I believe that for casual PvE players like me, Templar is a bless.
Edited by DreamyLu on August 18, 2022 4:21AMI'm out of my mind, feel free to leave a message... PC/NA6 -
katanagirl1✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Loved my PvP stamplar but I didn’t use jabs much, too hard to get them to land successfully. There are other class skills to use, though stamina has not as many as magicka as usual.
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Ragnork✭✭✭✭✭Slam down staff, throw up spears, mark with purifying light - most mobs are dead - a bit of jabby then finish off with radiant oppression.
Love templar, both mag and stam.4 -
Armanie✭✭✭shadyjane62 wrote: »8 years never played anything else.
Assuming you play 2 hours a day, 6 days a week and the average templar does 46 jabs a minute, that's a grand total of 13,777,920 jabs!3 -
SydneyGrey✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I think templar is fun, but I'm not the kind of person who cares about a meta, or about getting top scores on the boards or anything. It's not my favorite class, though.2 -
shadyjane62✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭shadyjane62 wrote: »8 years never played anything else.
Assuming you play 2 hours a day, 6 days a week and the average templar does 46 jabs a minute, that's a grand total of 13,777,920 jabs!
I'm retired for 12 years. Have probably done at least twice that much, but funny thing is Jabs are only for overland, I used ranged abilities and dots much more in Pvp where I play support, heal and repair.
Jabs are easiest used on npcs that stand still. Enemy players rarely do.4 -
ADarklore✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I LOVED playing Templar, before they destroyed it with this patch. Now I'm off playing FFXIV and waiting on other games (which some seemed to have been delayed until next year)... perhaps I'll return IF ZOS reverts these horrendous nerfs.CP: 2105 ** ESO+ ** ~~ ***** Strictly a solo PvE quester *****
~~Started Playing: May 2015 | Stopped Playing: July 2025 | Returned: March 2026~~5 -
BloodyStigmata✭✭✭✭✭
✭Yes. Been a Templar main since day 1. Not looking forward to the getting hit with the nerf hammer guided missile, but I'll still be jabbing and sharding until the cows come home.Edited by BloodyStigmata on August 18, 2022 1:13PMOwner and proprietor of the Northern Elsweyr Guar Reserve and The Hunting Grounds Guar Reserve, Tamriel's home to all things guar.See the embedded brochures for all information regarding our reserves, as well as our collection status!3 -
BXR_Lonestar✭✭✭✭✭
✭Memory_In_Motion wrote: »Best class in the game.
Bar none!
I have 4 Templars - 1 dedicated healer, a stamplar, a magplar, and a Templar Off-Tank. The only thing the class is really lacking is multi-faceted group buffs that Wardens and Necros can offer. But the tradeoff is that a templar healer is almost irreplacable in terms of reliable healing output/capabilities.4 -
Jarl_Ironheart✭✭✭✭✭eovogtb16_ESO wrote: »If your idea of playing Templar is just spamming jabs then you're playing the class wrong, and probably not doing great damage. It's just like every other class gameplay wise, it just has one of the best spammables in the game. Anyways I find it has the best animations in the game. Unfortunately U35 completely kills the class spammable.
Doing 60k for DPS which is perfectly fine for damage but I main tanks not DPS. And I'm not playing it wrong. Yes it has other skills to mix it into the rotation but at the end of the day it IS the most spammy class of them all. You can't deny thatPush Posh Applesauce, Pocket Full of Marmalade.1 -
KlauthWarthog✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Yes, it is pretty much the only class in the game that is not bogged down by those idiotic mini games that the devs seem to love pushing into the skills.2 -
Vulkunne✭✭✭✭✭
✭Its like this right...
Jabs is a means to an end however Jabs itself is usually 'partnered' with something else effective such as Vampire's Bane and possibly an AOE with perhaps a gap closer, maybe. Do you see this. So all of this working together has a signature and all of it requires each other and it works great. It feels right, it feels organic rather than procedural, meaning everything working together rather than checking boxes to accomplish a cold goal.
For example. If I have a Sorc and want to run certain content, well, a Sorc doesn't really have a fast reliable direct damage/AOE like Jabs, Sorc does things differently, albeit akwardly. That's why in Trials and such Jabs is great because of the way it works, the way it heals and the way it sort of drives the dmg from other sources like DOTs and AOEs.
Jabs is like the Independence Day movie to my 1996. 1996 of itself was a good year but that movie made it better, especially for the time. I had some other good things that happened as well. But without Independence Day, my 1996 wouldn't have been bad but it wouldn't have been special either, vs another year like 1995.Edited by Vulkunne on August 18, 2022 5:05PMThank you for your attention to this matter.2 -
nb_rich✭✭✭Stamplar is my favorite PvE character and to be honest if I did not play tenplar I would of probably left the game since my first character was a NB that was super complicated for me when I first started playing 3 years ago.
Stamplar for me is perfect (PvE) since it plays fast pace and up close. Jabs is the best spammable in the game in my opinion and its simple to use.
With hybridization and updates it made my stanplar more fun since I no longer need weapon power pots and I also use daggers on my front bar and perfected maelstrom inferno staff on the back bar so i feel like a real hybrid build. The sustain is also nice with repentance and it also provides minor sorcery to the group.
I don’t think Templars have any flaws.nb_rich1 -
Jarl_Ironheart✭✭✭✭✭Stamplar is my favorite PvE character and to be honest if I did not play tenplar I would of probably left the game since my first character was a NB that was super complicated for me when I first started playing 3 years ago.
Stamplar for me is perfect (PvE) since it plays fast pace and up close. Jabs is the best spammable in the game in my opinion and its simple to use.
With hybridization and updates it made my stanplar more fun since I no longer need weapon power pots and I also use daggers on my front bar and perfected maelstrom inferno staff on the back bar so i feel like a real hybrid build. The sustain is also nice with repentance and it also provides minor sorcery to the group.
I don’t think Templars have any flaws.
I 100% agree that is is the best spammable in game. It does so much for 1 button push. And of you throw on pale order you have a heal for stamplars like sweeps for magplarPush Posh Applesauce, Pocket Full of Marmalade.0 -
zaria✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭The nice thing about magplar is that its idiotic versatile. Even as pure DD I have a strong self heal in the spamable and has room for another group heal who is very nice in dungeons.
With hybridization I started running magic buffs and heals on stamplar, not an healer but saves plenty of asses in normal dlc and similar.Grinding just make you go in circles.
Asking ZoS for nerfs is as stupid as asking for close air support from the death star.0 -
ellmarie✭✭✭✭Love playing it! I wish I would have made one on the get go. I get what you mean, but about repetitive, but I try using more than the spear. But my build is probably my strongest toon.Xbox X- NA0 -
renne✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Every class has a spammable. But if you think spamming jabs is all a Templar does, then you really haven’t played the class imo.
Played the class for over 3 years. I have all gold gear and have Tanked many vet dungeons and done many Vet Dungeons as DPS. I know there is a rotation but seriously the main thing is spamming jabs.
Every class has a main spammable in their rotation that is the main thing, why are you specifically targeting Templars? Why aren't you complaining that all DKs ever do is spam whip, for example, because it's literally the same thing.7 -
Jarl_Ironheart✭✭✭✭✭Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Every class has a spammable. But if you think spamming jabs is all a Templar does, then you really haven’t played the class imo.
Played the class for over 3 years. I have all gold gear and have Tanked many vet dungeons and done many Vet Dungeons as DPS. I know there is a rotation but seriously the main thing is spamming jabs.
Every class has a main spammable in their rotation that is the main thing, why are you specifically targeting Templars? Why aren't you complaining that all DKs ever do is spam whip, for example, because it's literally the same thing.
Because when I'm fighting in PVP I only ever see Temps being rhe most egregious on spamming. Don't see many DKs in PvP or PvE that spam whip. Whipping once or twice or 3 times rhen starting their rotation again while Temps i see literally just mash jabs/sweeps and don't do anything else.Push Posh Applesauce, Pocket Full of Marmalade.2 -
Firstmep✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Every class has a spammable. But if you think spamming jabs is all a Templar does, then you really haven’t played the class imo.
Played the class for over 3 years. I have all gold gear and have Tanked many vet dungeons and done many Vet Dungeons as DPS. I know there is a rotation but seriously the main thing is spamming jabs.
Every class has a main spammable in their rotation that is the main thing, why are you specifically targeting Templars? Why aren't you complaining that all DKs ever do is spam whip, for example, because it's literally the same thing.
Because when I'm fighting in PVP I only ever see Temps being rhe most egregious on spamming. Don't see many DKs in PvP or PvE that spam whip. Whipping once or twice or 3 times rhen starting their rotation again while Temps i see literally just mash jabs/sweeps and don't do anything else.
You must be fighting some terrible templars then.
Not only it's super easy to counter by movement, they open themselves up to get shredded by a hard hitting combo.4 -
alternatelder✭✭✭✭✭
✭Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Every class has a spammable. But if you think spamming jabs is all a Templar does, then you really haven’t played the class imo.
Played the class for over 3 years. I have all gold gear and have Tanked many vet dungeons and done many Vet Dungeons as DPS. I know there is a rotation but seriously the main thing is spamming jabs.
Every class has a main spammable in their rotation that is the main thing, why are you specifically targeting Templars? Why aren't you complaining that all DKs ever do is spam whip, for example, because it's literally the same thing.
Because when I'm fighting in PVP I only ever see Temps being rhe most egregious on spamming. Don't see many DKs in PvP or PvE that spam whip. Whipping once or twice or 3 times rhen starting their rotation again while Temps i see literally just mash jabs/sweeps and don't do anything else.
You must be fighting some terrible templars then.
Not only it's super easy to counter by movement, they open themselves up to get shredded by a hard hitting combo.
That's literally every Templar I have gone up against too. They close gap, jabs/sweeps x10, you separate, they close and spam jabs/sweeps again, lol. Every single Templar.0 -
Jarl_Ironheart✭✭✭✭✭alternatelder wrote: »Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Every class has a spammable. But if you think spamming jabs is all a Templar does, then you really haven’t played the class imo.
Played the class for over 3 years. I have all gold gear and have Tanked many vet dungeons and done many Vet Dungeons as DPS. I know there is a rotation but seriously the main thing is spamming jabs.
Every class has a main spammable in their rotation that is the main thing, why are you specifically targeting Templars? Why aren't you complaining that all DKs ever do is spam whip, for example, because it's literally the same thing.
Because when I'm fighting in PVP I only ever see Temps being rhe most egregious on spamming. Don't see many DKs in PvP or PvE that spam whip. Whipping once or twice or 3 times rhen starting their rotation again while Temps i see literally just mash jabs/sweeps and don't do anything else.
You must be fighting some terrible templars then.
Not only it's super easy to counter by movement, they open themselves up to get shredded by a hard hitting combo.
That's literally every Templar I have gone up against too. They close gap, jabs/sweeps x10, you separate, they close and spam jabs/sweeps again, lol. Every single Templar.
Right? I rarely see, if at all, a Templar that doesn't just throw the spear or spear charge then mash jabs. And if you spec for high burst damage you can melt people doing that..Push Posh Applesauce, Pocket Full of Marmalade.1 -
shadyjane62✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Every class has a spammable. But if you think spamming jabs is all a Templar does, then you really haven’t played the class imo.
Played the class for over 3 years. I have all gold gear and have Tanked many vet dungeons and done many Vet Dungeons as DPS. I know there is a rotation but seriously the main thing is spamming jabs.
Every class has a main spammable in their rotation that is the main thing, why are you specifically targeting Templars? Why aren't you complaining that all DKs ever do is spam whip, for example, because it's literally the same thing.
Because when I'm fighting in PVP I only ever see Temps being rhe most egregious on spamming. Don't see many DKs in PvP or PvE that spam whip. Whipping once or twice or 3 times rhen starting their rotation again while Temps i see literally just mash jabs/sweeps and don't do anything else.
I only rarely use jabs in pvp and only on guards at keeps. I NEVER use in in actual combat with a another player. I would die if I let anybody get close enough to jab.
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Vetixio✭✭✭✭I have always enjoyed Templar in PvP and PvE but a lot of their kit has been nerfed or changed throughout the years such as BoL only healing 1 extra target, Blazing Spear losing its stun, Ritual of Retribution losing its heal, Radiant damage nerf, Sweeps damage nerf, Dark Flare damage nerf and giving Empower which is now useless in PvP. Repentance not giving Stamina back to allies, PoL/Purifying Light now only affecting your damage done (as it used to be able to help healers support the dps IMO it should not be able to crit again but work off all damage done like it used too). Sure there have been some nice changes too like the morph of the healing ultimate where you can move and extends the duration or Total Dark can be cast or yourself as a nice defensive heal, Javelin ignoring resistances (IMO it shouldn’t be an unblockable stun tho just ignore armor) but Templar as well as all other classes with the exception of Nightblade is getting big nerfs next patch. Would be nice if the Gilliam played other classes than Stamina Nightblade then balance might be a bit fairer.Edited by Vetixio on August 19, 2022 6:48AMPìerre - Breton Vampire Templar, Grand Overlord. Erádàn - Bosmer Templar, Warlord. Vyríc - Imperial Vampire Necromancer, Centurion. Sybìl - Breton Sorcerer, Centurion. Erìch - Nord Vampire Nightblade, Corporal. Njàll - Nord Templar, Lieutenant. Elánnà - Bosmer Warden, Veteran. Laquì - Redguard Vampire Nightblade, Corporal. Noveni Dres - Dunmer Sorcerer, Lieutenant. Marìnus - Imperial Warden, Veteran. Arvyn Indoril - Dunmer Templar, Sergeant. Rósalyn - Breton Sorcerer, Corporal. Emelîn - Bosmer Dragonknight, Corporal. Astaroth Indoril - Dunmer Sorcerer.1 -
renne✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Jarl_Ironheart wrote: »Every class has a spammable. But if you think spamming jabs is all a Templar does, then you really haven’t played the class imo.
Played the class for over 3 years. I have all gold gear and have Tanked many vet dungeons and done many Vet Dungeons as DPS. I know there is a rotation but seriously the main thing is spamming jabs.
Every class has a main spammable in their rotation that is the main thing, why are you specifically targeting Templars? Why aren't you complaining that all DKs ever do is spam whip, for example, because it's literally the same thing.
Because when I'm fighting in PVP I only ever see Temps being rhe most egregious on spamming. Don't see many DKs in PvP or PvE that spam whip. Whipping once or twice or 3 times rhen starting their rotation again while Temps i see literally just mash jabs/sweeps and don't do anything else.
I mean, if people are not going to evade a really easy channel to evade and let themself get melted, why wouldn't a Templar spam jabs?
Obviously of course people like playing Templar. Serious answer.3 -
I_killed_Vivec✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭Stamplar is my favorite PvE character and to be honest if I did not play tenplar I would of probably left the game since my first character was a NB that was super complicated for me when I first started playing 3 years ago.
Stamplar for me is perfect (PvE) since it plays fast pace and up close. Jabs is the best spammable in the game in my opinion and its simple to use.
With hybridization and updates it made my stanplar more fun since I no longer need weapon power pots and I also use daggers on my front bar and perfected maelstrom inferno staff on the back bar so i feel like a real hybrid build. The sustain is also nice with repentance and it also provides minor sorcery to the group.
I don’t think Templars have any flaws.
(My bold)
I started playing a DK from beta. This morphed into a stamDK when it became clear that a choice had to be made. I wasn't interested in levelling up any other chars, but then between content releases, with nothing else to do, I levelled up a magDK. Oh my, a character that could get in yer face and fight toe-to-toe, and actually used some class skills!
But then I levelled up a magplar... OMG, it made even more sense! Launch a ranged AOE, fire in some ranged attacks, gap closer to knock em back, jabs, all the heals I required. Fast , up close, a complete fit with my play style!
And I could run as a healer just using backbar skills!
Then some nerfs and tweaks came in and it didn't seem so much fun...
I went back to my stamDK, but still occasionally like to take my magplar out for a spin:)
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Captain_Devildog✭✭✭✭Play the class for 5 years it's the only class that has a satisfying spammable all the other classes feel disconnected and boring to play.3
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TechMaybeHic✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭If you are dieing to a Templar that just spams jabs any more than maybe 3 times or so while POTL/PL is on you and a CC to make you eat it; it's probably a you issue. When I fight other templar's that do that, usually ones using toppling and jabs only; I chuckle and step aside, set it up my self, CC them mid jab and burst tgem down because they didn't buff
Again. NBs is a different story and usually who complains. Outside of that, probably just bad if jab spam alone melts you. Really goes for NB as well as they apparently don't know how to use shadow image . Only time I see templar's doing that on the regular with success is the same with the ones using Jesus beam. From a zerg when you can't focus on countering them.3
