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Why Do I Have This Effect On My Weapons?

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centime
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This animated, pastel rainbow effect shows up when I preview weapons and also on the weapon I am currently using when I take it out (not when put away, however). I submitted a ticket to ZOS days ago but haven't heard back. Thought I would ask here in case anyone knows why this happens. It is not something I am fond of. Am I missing something? Thanks.

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Edited by ZOS_Icy on September 30, 2023 3:40PM

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  • Janni
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    Probably the enchantment you have on your weapon. Prismatic maybe?
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  • NoticeMeArkay
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    From the picture alone I'd guess that it's your weapon's enchantment which automatically flashes up once your weapon is unsheathed. Did you check yet if it's an enchant? I can't recall which one created this specific effect.
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  • centime
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    Oh, that makes sense! Yes, it is prismatic. Do I just have to choose an enchantment with an effect I can live with then? Poison at least puts a darker effect on so I can use that (unless anyone has a better suggestion).

    Please forgive my naivete; have only been playing for just under six months. Thank you, Janni and NoticeMeArkay, for your help!
  • Treeshka
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    You can craft a level one weapon with no enchants and equip it to preview without those effects.
  • centime
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    Thank you, Treeshka, that's a great idea.
  • ZOS_Icy
    ZOS_Icy
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    Greetings,

    After further review we have decided to move this thread to a category we think is more appropriate for this topic.

    Thank you for your understanding.
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  • Araneae6537
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    centime wrote: »
    Oh, that makes sense! Yes, it is prismatic. Do I just have to choose an enchantment with an effect I can live with then? Poison at least puts a darker effect on so I can use that (unless anyone has a better suggestion).

    Please forgive my naivete; have only been playing for just under six months. Thank you, Janni and NoticeMeArkay, for your help!

    Yeah, I wish the enchantments didn’t create this visible effect, especially since when dual wielding, you want two different enchantments, so my dual daggers no longer match. At least they look fine sheathed, now that I’ve ditched Grim Focus (nightblade). I think the enchantment to increase weapon damage is relatively unobtrusive but effective.
  • centime
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    @ZOS_Icy, since my question was answered can you please close this thread? Thank you.
  • ZOS_Icy
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    Greetings,

    We are going to go ahead and close this thread as per the request of the OP.

    Thank you for your understanding!
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