Can you solo World Bosses?

spartaxoxo · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

ssewallb14_ESO wrote: »

The Unmaker is very easy when...
you know that the pin mechanic has a minimum range. Just stay in it's face the whole time and you won't get pinned.

Thanks. I'll try that.

Necrotech_Master · December 2022

I can solo 100% of all WBs in the game

Tandor wrote: »

The options are certainly strange. I don't actually call out for help in zone chat, I don't have that enabled, but I either join in cooperatively, wait a few minutes to see if anyone is coming, or move on. I don't specifically target world bosses, I just check them out if I'm passing. I know that I couldn't solo a world boss and I have no interest in doing so.

I doubt that the forum will give a truly representative answer to the question, but I base my own view that the majority of players don't solo world bosses on the fact that in eight and half years of wandering past world bosses I've seen perhaps 2 people soloing them, one of whom if I remember correctly died doing so anyway! I don't doubt that there are players who solo them, but it's not a common sight, that's for sure.

a reason you might not usually see someone soloing a WB is because, for example in my experience, i get there, i fight and kill the WB and then leave

if i see other players while fighting a WB, 9/10 times they will usually join me in fighting the WB if they see the fight is going on (these other players though may or may not end up dying one or more times to the WB while im there basically tanking it lol)

every once in awhile i do die while fighting a WB, but i just rez and try again, if i cant solo the WB im doing something wrong lol

Danikat · December 2022

I can do some basegame WBs

I've rarely had the opportunity to solo them because usually someone else comes along, but from how things go when I start the fight alone I'd say I could solo some if I'm on the right character, but certainly not all the base game ones, and so probably not any of the DLC/chapter ones.

I know I don't have the strongest possible characters - I deliberately don't use CP (and I have less than 800) and my main character uses crafted gear (my others use drops, but aren't level 50), also a lot of my builds are fairly squishy. My tank can solo some things, including the Craglorn mines with all the trolls, if I'm having a good day, but that's about it.

francesinhalover · December 2022

I can do most of the basegame WBs, but DLC WBs are hard!

there's some basegame bosses that are just PAIN there's one in rivenspire, i think it's a stone one? not sure

the wolfs on glenumbra usually destroy me, there's also one on bankorai inside a zone that deletes me.

that being said 95% of basegame ones are do-able

Xarc · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

companions are able to interupt
but honestly they die fast when soloing wb, or you have to keep them alive and keep taunt on boss

with or without doesnt change anything

spartaxoxo · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

Tandor wrote: »

I doubt that the forum will give a truly representative answer to the question, but I base my own view that the majority of players don't solo world bosses on the fact that in eight and half years of wandering past world bosses I've seen perhaps 2 people soloing them, one of whom if I remember correctly died doing so anyway! I don't doubt that there are players who solo them, but it's not a common sight, that's for sure.

A lot of times when I try to solo a world boss, someone will join in. Sometimes, I think they think they're helping me. More often, I think that they needed it too for some reason or another. Either way, I don't get the solo clear despite being perfectly capable. Thus far there's only 4 bosses I haven't done.

Unmaker, which I learned a trick to do in this thread.

Walks Like Thunder - I actually got this boss to very low health a few times by myself. The problem is that when other players arrive, the totems spawn in places I can't get too as quickly. And then, he starts healing like crazy. I'm confident I can do this one alone (last try got him to like 10%) but other players are too much of a hindrance to want to keep trying.

The two new bosses in Galen. Haven't got the opportunity to even attempt yet, always multiple decent players there.

ETA: Got Unmaker woo hoo

Four_Fingers · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

Just pop on the Ring of the Pale Order if no companion, or use Oakensoul and a tank/healer companion.

TaSheen · December 2022

None of the above. No way I oculd solo them, and I'm not asking for help with stuff like that, as it's not now nor has it ever been what I call fun.

Oreyn_Bearclaw · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

I_killed_Vivec wrote: »

All base game WBS, and in hard mode - no companion.

There should be additional options in the poll for those who cheat use companions

Are you suggesting that not using a companion makes a basegame world boss a Hard Mode? Honestly, I think using a companion makes it harder. At least without a companion, I know the boss will stay inside my Destro Ultimate. LOL. Companions are pretty much useless in this game. They certainly dont make a WB fight easier in any measurable way.

tohopka_eso · December 2022

I can do some basegame WBs

I know my limits and which I can and can not do. I've attempted a lot of them though.

Everest_Lionheart · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

Oreyn_Bearclaw wrote: »

I_killed_Vivec wrote: »

All base game WBS, and in hard mode - no companion.

There should be additional options in the poll for those who cheat use companions

Are you suggesting that not using a companion makes a basegame world boss a Hard Mode? Honestly, I think using a companion makes it harder. At least without a companion, I know the boss will stay inside my Destro Ultimate. LOL. Companions are pretty much useless in this game. They certainly dont make a WB fight easier in any measurable way.

My favourite companion mechanic right there. Pull WB out of dots, roll backwards out of arena, reset boss 🤣

Darkstorne · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

I really enjoy soloing public dungeons too, and they've become my favourite parts of new Chapters after the main stories.

My dream implementation of veteran overland would be to rebalance delves to a similar difficulty of public dungeons, so regular mobs still melt fast (I think it's important to retain a feeling of earned power) but bosses really make you concentrate and fight hard.

boi_anachronism_ · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

Blackwood wbs, wrothgar, and mirkmire (walks-like-sadness) are mostly beyond me for the moment with a few exceptions. Basically I can do all base game and most dlc but those 3 zones give me a serious run for my money. Also harrowstorms yes, dragons no.

jtm1018 · December 2022

I can do some basegame WBs

Some wb I can solo, mostly not.

I swear I tried, I just cant.

spartaxoxo · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

Oreyn_Bearclaw wrote: »

I_killed_Vivec wrote: »

All base game WBS, and in hard mode - no companion.

There should be additional options in the poll for those who cheat use companions

Are you suggesting that not using a companion makes a basegame world boss a Hard Mode? Honestly, I think using a companion makes it harder. At least without a companion, I know the boss will stay inside my Destro Ultimate. LOL. Companions are pretty much useless in this game. They certainly dont make a WB fight easier in any measurable way.

Sounds like a companion build problem. Give them an ice staff, melee weapon, sword and board, etc.

Tenthirty2 · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

I haven't tried every WB in ESO yet, so I can't say 100%
Many, but not all. A mix of base game and DLC.

I have not found any yet that cannot be overcome once their patterns and tells are learned.
However some of the newer DLC ones such as found on Galen, High Isle, etc will be an epic solo fight.
Always more challenges to add to the list!

spartaxoxo · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

ssewallb14_ESO wrote: »

The Unmaker is very easy when...
you know that the pin mechanic has a minimum range. Just stay in it's face the whole time and you won't get pinned.

@ssewallb14_ESO

Thanks 🙏 I killed him alone! It worked!!

AzuraFan · December 2022

I can do most of the basegame WBs, but DLC WBs are hard!

I haven't tried soloing all the base game WBs, so maybe I can solo them all. Since I don't know for sure, I voted the way I did. I haven't tried soloing most of the DLC WBs but I suspect most would give me trouble. I only play my main with a fun, nowhere-near-meta setup.

Nightowl_74 · December 2022

I can do some basegame WBs

I know I can solo some base game world bosses. I'm not very interested in working at stuff like that, though, so when I say I can't it means I tried a couple times and failed so never bothered again because its not something I care about doing. It's probably obvious from that, but I also have zero interest in researching gear and tutorials. I quest, craft, decorate my houses, but delves and public dungeons are about the level of challenge I enjoy.

Brrrofski · December 2022

I can solo 100% of all WBs in the game

I mean, I'm putting 100%, but there's like two which I think are actually impossible.

One of top of my head is the centipede in deadlands. If it pins you it's GG.

spartaxoxo · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

Brrrofski wrote: »

I mean, I'm putting 100%, but there's like two which I think are actually impossible.

One of top of my head is the centipede in deadlands. If it pins you it's GG.

There's actually a tip given by ssewallb14 in this thread for that centipede! It's called the Unmaker and won't pin you if you're close.

blue_peaceful_Manticore · December 2022

I can solo 100% of all WBs in the game

before Oakensoul there was some wb i can't kill.
With Oakensoul ring i kill them all and almost finish all quests\story\dungeons and trials in vet.

zaria · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

opalcity wrote: »

What's the point in the split between base game and dlc? Wouldn't it be better just to ask if you can do All, Most, Some, or None?

I can do a lot of bosses on my main, but not all. I don't know which option to pick here.

Lot of the dlc ones are far harder than the base game ones. On the other hand the dlc has WB quests so its easier to get groups, but that is not soloing

SpiritKitten · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

CP 1500 inferno sorc with twilight heals = wb killer

I_killed_Vivec · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

Oreyn_Bearclaw wrote: »

I_killed_Vivec wrote: »

All base game WBS, and in hard mode - no companion.

There should be additional options in the poll for those who cheat use companions

Are you suggesting that not using a companion makes a basegame world boss a Hard Mode? Honestly, I think using a companion makes it harder. At least without a companion, I know the boss will stay inside my Destro Ultimate. LOL. Companions are pretty much useless in this game. They certainly dont make a WB fight easier in any measurable way.

You've got me there

My worst experience of someone's companion was when I was soloing a WB and someone with a companion joined late... their companion promptly pulled the boss out of my standard.

I have no idea what benefit, if any, companions might bring, they don't interest me in the slightest - if I'm going to solo something then I will go solo.. But I see enough comments here that make me think they are a help - like people wanting to have 3 active so they can do 4 player content, or at last being able to do undaunted because they have the companion, and yes, even WB being possible with a companion when they weren't before.

kevkj · December 2022

I can solo 100% of all WBs in the game

You haven't lived until you see half a dozen CP1000+ players fail to kill the sload world boss in Summerset.

BretonMage · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

I_killed_Vivec wrote: »

All base game WBS, and in hard mode - no companion.

There should be additional options in the poll for those who cheat use companions

I've found that anything I can't solo, I can't solo with companions either. As most people have figured out by now, they're basically like an extra passive skill, not an actual companion. Do they make it slightly less stressful? Yes. Unsoloable things soloable? No.

Dragonredux · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

Haven't done all dlc ones yet personally but I feel my main dps toon can do them all besides maybe a few like Walks Like Thunder totem healing. I just treat each boss like a vet solo arena. If I die oh well. What's the worst that can happen? I lose soul gems?

Companion don't really add anything or can be a detriment with a ranged weapon because dodge roll spam when they get aggro and the danger of resetting the boss. Rather not babysit "tanks" and healers are alright but I have to slot a taunt because of said aggro. So most of the time I just do it by myself or have the tank companion be a free hp bar.

I_killed_Vivec · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

BretonMage wrote: »

I_killed_Vivec wrote: »

All base game WBS, and in hard mode - no companion.

There should be additional options in the poll for those who cheat use companions

I've found that anything I can't solo, I can't solo with companions either. As most people have figured out by now, they're basically like an extra passive skill, not an actual companion. Do they make it slightly less stressful? Yes. Unsoloable things soloable? No.

Extra passive sounds like easier. Less stressful sounds like easier.

Maybe it's enough to push some people over the edge between can and can't. Certainly I've seen people comment here that they can now do things with a companion that they couldn't do without one. And it seems illogical that companions can't help, otherwise what are they for?

To my mind this links back to harder overland/greater rewards.

If it is not as difficult (because you have a companion) then should you get the greater reward?

spartaxoxo · December 2022

I can solo all basegame WBs, but there are some DLC WBs that give me greif

BretonMage wrote: »

I_killed_Vivec wrote: »

All base game WBS, and in hard mode - no companion.

There should be additional options in the poll for those who cheat use companions

I've found that anything I can't solo, I can't solo with companions either. As most people have figured out by now, they're basically like an extra passive skill, not an actual companion. Do they make it slightly less stressful? Yes. Unsoloable things soloable? No.

I can't do the one in Blackwood with the goblin war-chief without Bastian personally. I mean, I probably could if I worked at it hard enough. But, it's rough due to the incoming damage, negate, etc.