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Motifs

eliteman19
So im curious for others opinions and experiences when it come to acquiring different races' motifs and im wondering if there are places or certain locations that seem to spawn them more frequently than others and if there are any tips or tricks out there to finding them?
  • Inversus
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    They are pretty random. Just check chests, drawers etc when traveling through the world.
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    VR1 AD NB Crafter
  • dlb33c
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    Also keep an eye out for the backpacks in the world, I found one in a backpack also nightstands.
  • Varko
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    dlb33c wrote: »
    Also keep an eye out for the backpacks in the world, I found one in a backpack also nightstands.

    This, pay attention and explore, found a skeleton and a bag next to him on a cliff. Had a motif in it =)
  • narcolepticjedi
    My guild leader claims to have found 2 in cold harbour, cleaning out the urns. I found my first one in a night stand in the opening area for Ebonheart.
  • dabbourism
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    I got one from coldharbour , some found them in urns , some in nightstand
    FOR RABIA .. FOR HONOR
  • Septimus_Magna
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    They don't drop in Colharrbour anymore, only during the beta
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    Septimus Mezar - Altmer Sorcerer
    Septimus Rulanir - Orsimer Templar
    Septimus Desmoru - Khajiit Necromancer
    Septimus Iroh - Dunmer Dragon Knight
    Septimus Thragar - Dunmer Nightblade
    Septimus Jah'zar - Khajiit Nightblade
    Septimus Nerox - Redguard Warden
    Septimus Ozurk - Orsimer Sorcerer
  • Hawke
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    I have found a few. But I have not heard of High Elf (Altmer), Ancient Elf, Imperial, Primal or Daedra dropping yet.

    I open Everything....
  • Disinterests
    What do the motifs do? I know they are apart of the Lorebooks, but why are they so expensive?
  • Zilyana
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    What do the motifs do? I know they are apart of the Lorebooks, but why are they so expensive?

    Because they aren't super common and everyone wants them to get the crafting styles, they will start dropping in price in a few months.
  • eliteman19
    Hawke wrote: »
    I have found a few. But I have not heard of High Elf (Altmer), Ancient Elf, Imperial, Primal or Daedra dropping yet.

    I open Everything....

    That I havent heard yet i would be interested to hear if anyone has found the daedra one, or ancient elf motifs. Im pretty sure the only way you can have the imperial motif is if you preordered the imperial pack at preorder or if your friend who has the crafting style can lend you some gear.

  • Vikova
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    The easiest way to get them is join a large trading guild. People are always willing to swap motifs for ones they don't have.
  • Rosveen
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    I open EVERYTHING and I haven't found one yet. Just my luck... I'm not even surprised.
  • eliteman19
    RakeWorm wrote: »
    The easiest way to get them is join a large trading guild. People are always willing to swap motifs for ones they don't have.

    yeah ive found so far that dark elf motif is a hot one if you find a spare one everyone will want it.
    Rosveen wrote: »
    I open EVERYTHING and I haven't found one yet. Just my luck... I'm not even surprised.

    nope ive had my best luck so far in coldharbour but no ancient elf or daedra so far havent seen much daedric items yet though at level 10
  • Vikova
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    Rumor has it primative and daedric will be the most rare. Going to have to be patient for those, or find someone willing to trade.
  • Septimus_Magna
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    Saiden wrote: »
    Rumor has it primative and daedric will be the most rare. Going to have to be patient for those, or find someone willing to trade.

    Those can be found once you reach the veteran area's. Primitive and Reach can be found in the first veteran zone (EP for AD players). Daedric and Ancient Elf can be found in the last veteran zone (DC for AD players).
    PC - EU (AD)
    Septimus Mezar - Altmer Sorcerer
    Septimus Rulanir - Orsimer Templar
    Septimus Desmoru - Khajiit Necromancer
    Septimus Iroh - Dunmer Dragon Knight
    Septimus Thragar - Dunmer Nightblade
    Septimus Jah'zar - Khajiit Nightblade
    Septimus Nerox - Redguard Warden
    Septimus Ozurk - Orsimer Sorcerer
  • Selstad
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    And you might also be very very unlucky. I've searched everything I found during my levelling, went through every house, every backpack, every sack etc.

    All the motifs I now have I've bought, I have only had 1 motif drop for me between level 1 and veterank rank 5. So yes, it's very random, and you might end up like me :)
  • Cabot
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    They don't drop in Colharrbour anymore, only during the beta

    Agreed...they used to drop in the tutorial part of Coldharbor along with level 1 recipes.
  • Avidus
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    I have been fortunate to stumble across all of the standard 10 Motifs, However I have not yet encountered the rare ones, but now that I am in VR content, im sure that will change!
  • Septimus_Magna
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    Selstad wrote: »
    And you might also be very very unlucky. I've searched everything I found during my levelling, went through every house, every backpack, every sack etc.

    All the motifs I now have I've bought, I have only had 1 motif drop for me between level 1 and veterank rank 5. So yes, it's very random, and you might end up like me :)

    I found most of mine in cabinets, closets, nightstands, cupboards, trunks and in those little round chests in Coldharbour. I have found all normal racial motifs and I'm just level 46. It helps to check large buildings with many closets on a regular basis, when you go to the bank for example. You'll probably also will find quite a lot blue recipes which also sell quite nice.
    PC - EU (AD)
    Septimus Mezar - Altmer Sorcerer
    Septimus Rulanir - Orsimer Templar
    Septimus Desmoru - Khajiit Necromancer
    Septimus Iroh - Dunmer Dragon Knight
    Septimus Thragar - Dunmer Nightblade
    Septimus Jah'zar - Khajiit Nightblade
    Septimus Nerox - Redguard Warden
    Septimus Ozurk - Orsimer Sorcerer
  • Turial
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    You can search every nook and cranny but at this point in the game the 1-9 motifs are so abundant you can pick them up for as cheap as 100g depending on where you buy them. People just want to be rid of the basic ones at this point, you will still be paying 10-40k for the rares though.
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    I think you have not been on the internet long enough until you have been rick-rolled.
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    Please check out Enchanting Alchemy - A Progression Guild
  • Cwynlaen
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    They don't drop in Colharrbour anymore, only during the beta
    I found two (on two separate characters) in Cold Harbor after beta. It wasn't in the Wailing Prison but in the third instance with Lyris.

  • dusticusub17_ESO
    The last 4 only drop in VR level zones.
  • zaria
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    They don't drop in Colharrbour anymore, only during the beta
    I found two (on two separate characters) in Cold Harbor after beta. It wasn't in the Wailing Prison but in the third instance with Lyris.
    I found three during the quest to free the general who wanted too switch to your side.
    Had I known about the tricks to log off during the last part too reset it and try again I would done so.
    Grinding just make you go in circles.
    Asking ZoS for nerfs is as stupid as asking for close air support from the death star.
  • SadisticSavior
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    They don't drop in Colharrbour anymore, only during the beta
    100% wrong.

    My Imperial Motif came from a trunk in Coldharbor, many days after launch.
  • SadisticSavior
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    Turial wrote: »
    You can search every nook and cranny but at this point in the game the 1-9 motifs are so abundant you can pick them up for as cheap as 100g depending on where you buy them. People just want to be rid of the basic ones at this point, you will still be paying 10-40k for the rares though.

    Going price seems to be 500-900gp in Glenumbra. I sold mine for 300gp each to get rid of them quickly, and found buyers immediately.

    If you have any you want to sell for 100GP, I will gladly buy them right now.
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