Can you solo World Bosses?

whitecrow · December 2022

I can do some basegame WBs

I'm going to say some, because I don't think I've tried most, and definitely not all, base game bosses.
There are definitely some base game bosses I can't do.

cyclonus11 · December 2022

I can do all base game WBs except for 2 (the golden saint in Stonefalls and the gargoyle in Rivenspire). I can do some of the DLC WBs, depending on what mechanics they use.

Brrrofski · December 2022

I can solo 100% of all WBs in the game

spartaxoxo wrote: »

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.

Yeh, I did see.

Been a while since I did that boss, so I'd have to try it out.

Although pretty sure I've done it on a few melee builds that would be in his face except for avoiding AOEs.

robpr · December 2022

I can solo 100% of all WBs in the game

spartaxoxo wrote: »

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.

You can run in circles until your dots kill the dogs, that eliminates the huge thunder aoe around the Chief. The negates will still be a problem but boss will do much less damage. I usually have to have both armor buffs + vigor but its doable.

Zodiarkslayer · December 2022

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

ALAEACUS wrote: »

Kng_Ayumayuma wrote: »

ALAEACUS wrote: »

Kng_Ayumayuma wrote: »

IMO this poll should have been anonymous. The people that can't don't want it broadcast to all.
That's why I didn't answer. OH wait! Skip this line.

I mean, we're all strangers to each other. Epeen and egos are such a trivial thing to waste brain space on. I'll openly admit when I am not good enough to do something, and if somebody else wants to waste time judging me for it, I pity how bored they are. I personally don't care what you or another guy can or can't do, or what you have or don't have.

Edit: You shouldn't define your self-worth based on other people's opinions of you, especially when fear of those opinions makes you withhold honesty.

That's a good attitude to have.
50 years ago back in high school the required course. "Judging Your Fellow Man 101," I aced and apply what I learned still today.

Yeah, I'll admit, it's tough when you're young. But when you become old farts like us, you stop worrying so much about what your neighbor thinks.

😂😂😂

SPR_of_HA_community · December 2022

I can solo 100% of all WBs in the game

Why not, I do not check all of them, but all I kill - was easy to fight, the same for world boss dragons.

Rontabs77 · December 2022

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

I've been soloing world bosses for some time now (see here: https://www.instagram.com/theurgical_007/) and my attempt is usually successful because I am using the build that I had used to beat vMA.

But, maybe I'll try attempt beating the Unmaker and Walks-Like-Thunder soon.

Zodiarkslayer · December 2022

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

spartaxoxo wrote: »

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.

No it is a companion AI problem.

Zodiarkslayer · December 2022

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

I love Soloing WBs. It is more rewarding, compared to other activities. Especially in Overland zones that drop decent gear.
Not to mention, that completing the stickerbook is easiest/fastest on WBs.

And I always have a companion active now, just to have the possibility of companion gear to drop. Some of that purple stuff goes for millions still. Just this morning I did the 30 Group Boss weekly challenge in Bankorai and had two purple companion drops.🤑

I used to record my WB solos, but had to delete terabytes of video files, because some guy would show up and ruin the effort. 🤬
I mean it is okay, but still...

Xarc · December 2022

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

the next question is : do you think it's normal to be able to solo worldbosses ?

rpa · December 2022

Companions should not drag bosses around if equipped with other than ice staff / melee weapon. But it's a workaround while waiting companion AI get fixed. I expect it's done about 2033.

I can casually solo bunch of base game and DLC world bosses and its fun but I have not bothered to keep tabs and try each one or retry ones I failed to solo with better build.

peacenote · December 2022

I can solo many of them but my dividing line is not DLC vs. base game so I can't answer your poll.

For example I think there is one in Deshaan I haven't been able to solo.

I definitely enjoy the challenge of trying to solo them and the feeling of satisfaction when I do!

xilfxlegion · December 2022

I can do some basegame WBs

ive done a bunch of them --- some of the ones that gold bar or have a bunch of adds can be too much

jaws343 · December 2022

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

Zodiarkslayer wrote: »

And I always have a companion active now, just to have the possibility of companion gear to drop. Some of that purple stuff goes for millions still. Just this morning I did the 30 Group Boss weekly challenge in Bankorai and had two purple companion drops..

That's pretty much the only reason I keep my companion out.

I was running one as a tank for a little bit but they kept dying and I found they were more "useful" as DPS. Thinking about trying our Isobel as a healer, but I get plenty of healing myself, so I doubt it will be useful.

Shihp00 · December 2022

I can solo 100% of all WBs in the game

on a Templar (even before companions), sometimes with a pvp build

my favorite zones are Wrothgar, Elsweyr, High Isle and Western Skyrim.

Zodiarkslayer · December 2022

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

Xarc wrote: »

the next question is : do you think it's normal to be able to solo worldbosses ?

Jup. They should be designed as challenging Solo Bosses, not group Bosses.

colossalvoids · December 2022

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

Can't say about 100% as never was my goal to measure but all I've tried to were soloable enough for a mnb glasscanon I'm usually using for all the dailies. Pretty sure I've done most at some point not so sure about last dlc's as wasn't playing lot already, but to my memory nothing extraordinary was encountered.

BretonMage · December 2022

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

I_killed_Vivec wrote: »

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

That's almost like saying, if you use a more effective build which makes combat easier, should you get the greater reward?

You're slightly more effective with a companion, maybe. Maybe 5-10%? That's not that significant, it's like the difference between a meta set and a non-meta set.

FrancisCrawford · December 2022

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

Zodiarkslayer wrote: »

spartaxoxo wrote: »

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.

No it is a companion AI problem.

Way back in Guild Wars (I don't mean GW 2), LOTRO and ESO alike, I've believed that companion AI is more reliable for healing than anything else. Indeed, NPCs may well have better reflexes for spot healing than I do. Healing builds also make them less likely to die themselves, although their survival is hardly guaranteed.

I usually believe the usefulness of ESO healing companions outweighs their propensity to reset fights.

Zodiarkslayer · December 2022

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

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

... I usually believe the usefulness of ESO healing companions outweighs their propensity to reset fights.

Probably, yes. I think the Boss AI plays a part as well. Some have the tendency to ignore taunts from time to time. Some will target the healer, if he overheals too much. Happens to me all the time in Dungeons. I wouldn't be surprised if that has some unforeseen interactions with the Companion AI.

But you are right. Using companions as healers is probably the best way to ensure they do not do something unwanted.
You have to be able to facetank the Boss yourself, though.

sharquez · December 2022

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

Anyone who says they can solo all of them is full of it.

Last I checked Murkmire tree is not scientifically possible due to the healing from the totems.

The elemental monk in Southern Elswyer routinely one shots even the tankiest players and you have to have enough alive and participating so that he does not reset.

Vvardenfell the Hunger will just grab you and suck you dry and another player has to bash it.

That said maybe they fixed them. but last I checked there truly were a handful that can't actually be soloed.

jaws343 · December 2022

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

sharquez wrote: »

Anyone who says they can solo all of them is full of it.

Last I checked Murkmire tree is not scientifically possible due to the healing from the totems.

The elemental monk in Southern Elswyer routinely one shots even the tankiest players and you have to have enough alive and participating so that he does not reset.

Vvardenfell the Hunger will just grab you and suck you dry and another player has to bash it.

That said maybe they fixed them. but last I checked there truly were a handful that can't actually be soloed.

Murkmire tree is just a long fight if you can control the totems. Similar to the Sload fight in Summerset. Just grindy.

Monk in S Elswyr is not a problem if you kite him and only use single target on him/avoid hitting the adds.

The Hunger can be mitigated with the psijic ult, and maybe companion bash as well (not sure on the second one).

Lumsdenml · December 2022

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

sharquez wrote: »

Anyone who says they can solo all of them is full of it.

Last I checked Murkmire tree is not scientifically possible due to the healing from the totems.

The elemental monk in Southern Elswyer routinely one shots even the tankiest players and you have to have enough alive and participating so that he does not reset.

Vvardenfell the Hunger will just grab you and suck you dry and another player has to bash it.

That said maybe they fixed them. but last I checked there truly were a handful that can't actually be soloed.

I've soloed both the hunger and the monk. The hunger will let you go eventually. With ring of the pale order, a well timed vigor and dots you can survive. The monk is never easy, but if you burn down all adds but 1 then focus the monk, it's not hard. Keep killing the adds and you're in for a lot harder fight. I've not soloed Walks Like Thunder, though. I might be able to, but I feel like it world be a 60min fight.

Varana · December 2022

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

There is a trick to the elemental monk in Southern Elsweyr, making this fight much easier. (Maybe not "trick", rather insight into what's going on.)

It's not the boss that one-shots you, it's his apprentices. If you don't damage the apprentices, they don't damage you back.

And you can survive Wuyuvus with current sets. You need to survive for a while (solved e.g. by Pale Order), but the stun has a timer, and then you can get free. That behaviour may have been a later adjustment, though.

colossalvoids · December 2022

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

sharquez wrote: »

Anyone who says they can solo all of them is full of it.

Last I checked Murkmire tree is not scientifically possible due to the healing from the totems.

The elemental monk in Southern Elswyer routinely one shots even the tankiest players and you have to have enough alive and participating so that he does not reset.

Vvardenfell the Hunger will just grab you and suck you dry and another player has to bash it.

That said maybe they fixed them. but last I checked there truly were a handful that can't actually be soloed.

Last two are absolutely soloable, no optimisation needed. "Walks" one though was before it's got totem issues patches back, not sure if it was fixed but at release it was soloable also.

spartaxoxo · December 2022

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

Zodiarkslayer wrote: »

spartaxoxo wrote: »

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.

No it is a companion AI problem.

It's both. The ranged weapon AI could certainly be better. The companions are programmed to roll dodge more often when an enemy gets close when it's using a ranged weapon, with the exception of the ice staff. The Ice Staff is viewed as a tanking weapon, so the companion will only roll if it's health is below a certain threshold.

So equipping it with a melee weapon, Ice Staff, or Sword and Board will resolve that issue. You're kind of sol if you wanted the healer skills from the healing staff, but there are enough other heals to make up for it available.

ghastley · December 2022

I can do some basegame WBs

I voted "some" as not all of my characters are equally capable. In particular, the tankiest ones have problems with bosses like Sharpfang, who regenerates health as fast as a pure tank takes it down. He doesn't do them any damage of consequence either, but it becomes a boring stalemate.

I haven't got round to trying again with a companion dealing the damage, as other players keep turning up.

Rex-Umbra · December 2022

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

Not the highest DPS as I mostly a PvPer and tank in dungeons so extra DPS to speed it along always appreciated though

Araneae6537 · December 2022

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

If I could I would change my vote to “some base game WB”*

*with only select of my characters and before combat changes of the past year…

I have soloed one DLC WB, but no doubt Wily is one of the easiest…

Castagere · December 2022

I call out in zone for help with all WBs

It just seems to be more fun with a few other players to me.