How will YOU approach the endless archive?

Gray_howling_parrot · August 2023

(Assuming you will engage with this activity) Will you primarily play with a buddy or a companion?

If you play with a companion, what are you thinking for your setup? Will you have them heal, tank or dps? What sets are you thinking about running? Interested to see peoples’ thoughts with the update 40 showcase coming in 2-3 weeks!

Credible_Joe · August 2023

Ideal setup is probably tanky Isobel. I haven't checked Sharp / Az's skill trees yet, but I think she's the only one with two heals. With enough cooldown reduction, she can maintain taunt endlessly and rotate her heals, with occasional support skills thrown in.

endgamesmug · August 2023

Probably with a mate with a dps, so 2 dps runs 😁

Soarora · August 2023

I would assume 2 dps but I can swap as needed. Need to find a friend though… they’ve basically all quit haha…

YstradClud · August 2023

Isn't it supposed to be like another trial? I actually haven't done a single trial in this game yet and been here since beta

LunaFlora · August 2023

with a companion probably. we have hardly info about it yet though so i don't know what else

Elsonso · August 2023

Too soon to tell.

However, my first approach will likely be on foot, and with nothing more than a companion. Likely Ember.

Kisakee · August 2023

Solo when i'm solo and duo when i'm not. If any companion would be benefitial in there it's probably a support healer.

KlauthWarthog · August 2023

Depending on the health bars of the trash mobs in there, I won't.

colossalvoids · August 2023

I don't engage with companions past getting achievements and maybe as a cosmetic option for some characters, so that's something that I'd do with someone from my four man group presumably on some off day, or just solo most likely.

Kaelthorn_Nightbloom · August 2023

It's too early to determine the best comp but will likely be 2 Templars with high dps and cross heals. Players will need to run tanky but also have damage. Similar to 2vX comps in Cyrodiil/IC. Second best comp will be Templar + other class.

freespirit · August 2023

To start with likely my Magplar with my bestie Bastian as a tanky DD, I always run BoL on her(my templar) for emergencies.

Depending on how the dungeon is set up will then affect which character I use, likely to be a one bar Oaken build though! 😂

Freelancer_ESO · August 2023

If it's got loot I really want, I'll try it if it's at an alright price point otherwise, I'll likely skip. I like Elder Scrolls for it's stories and I tend to like the more grounded content better.

How I try it would likely depend on if the content has an enrage timer or not.

If it doesn't enrage, I'll probably go on a tanky build with a tanky companion and just watch a few seasons of a tv show while clearing it.

If it does enrage, I'll probably need to do it with another person or significantly invest in companion gear for damage

emilyhyoyeon · August 2023

I'll be soloing it because the last of my friends quit ESO after U35.

Necrotech_Master · August 2023

ill probably end up running it some solo with a companion, or some with friends or my girlfriend

i could definitely see it being more enjoyable with another player

jommerryrth · August 2023

likely my stamplar healer and mirri. she has all light gear with healing staff and the healing buffs whatever the trait is called for companions. i forget now.

joergino · August 2023

The trait is called Soothing.

rpa · August 2023

I'll walk in with a companion to try it. If it sucks I file it on low priority, if it is fun I play with companion or group too if get consistently under 999+ ping by then. (My ping seems stable 110ms last few days but for some reason today I have been twice kicked out of gaem with "Error 302" and "An error has occurred" when I logged in and started doing writ at Vivec.)

Tommy_The_Gun · August 2023

Exclusively Solo, maybe with companion if they won't make it harder.

FantasticFreddie · August 2023

With my sorc, a buddy, and lots of soul gems LOL

Alphawolf01A · August 2023

I'm hoping that companion gear will drop if it is run with a companion.
Also, as to some of the rewards, a little while ago, one of the Devs slipped during a live stream and mentioned "class specific" gear. Possibly dropping from the endless dungeon.

Alphawolf01A · August 2023

YstradClud wrote: »

Isn't it supposed to be like another trial? I actually haven't done a single trial in this game yet and been here since beta

No, not really. Closer to an arena, with waves of enemies to clear before moving to the next room, with bosses every so often.

Destai · August 2023

It depends on what the rewards are. If there's a defined stickerbook, will probably just work towards that with a friend or my wife. I'll try to fit in my routine of questing and dungeons.

Dragonnord · August 2023

Can't tell until I see how challenging it is, what type of build, how much damage and healing I need, and so..

ESO_player123 · August 2023

With a companion that is a tank.

phaneub17_ESO · August 2023

joergino wrote: »

The trait is called Soothing.

Is crap. But that's my opinion.

Jaimeh · August 2023

It depends on how the mob packs are set-up and the mechanics, but I think generally 2 DDs with synergistic builds and off-heals/shields might be the most optimal option, and probably a lot of fun as well. For going solo with a companion though a heal-tank build for the companion would be better.

Redguards_Revenge · August 2023

In the opposite direction of the entrance.

AzuraFan · August 2023

With a companion (tank or healer). If it's not doable with a companion, I won't spend any time on it (though I think ZOS has already said it should be doable with one - hopefully that doesn't mean a slog. Hopefully it's been designed with a party of 1 + companion in mind).

WuffyCerulei · August 2023

I have a strong suspicion my friends and I are all gonna do duos and run it while we all talk/yell/laugh/etc in voice together. But I think which friend and I will both do damage with some self heals.

AlterBlika · August 2023

Solo. Companions either aren't needed because fights are too easy or they die quickly in aoe, or fight is challenging and you'd better use them as a sacrifice for pearlescent.

I just wish it wouldn't have 2-man mechanics and be decently difficult at higher levels or whatever. Solo content like maelstorm and vateshran ages quickly, while we still have some vdlc dungeons with hms and vet blackrose that prove to be challenging. These instances are built with proper groups in mind and you must be tanky, have heals and deal damage to clear these, while it's not the case with solo arenas.