Have you played PvP in Cyrodiil before?

Erickson9610 · November 2025

If you haven't played in Cyrodiil before, I highly recommend it. Even if you don't run the meta, you'll have a good time if you run with some friends or a guild that you like. Try to find a group of likeminded people who will help you improve, and don't be afraid to try new things on your own.

And don't stress if you lose in PvP! You'll sometimes face battles where you cannot feasibly win, but sometimes you'll get a few small victories in. Winning when the odds are stacked against you is what makes PvP fun and meaningful.

ESO_player123 · November 2025

No, I've not played in Cyrodiil before

I assume your question is about an actual participation in PvP rather than being in Cyrodiil for lore book hunting/fishing/dailies for tickets during events, right?

Erickson9610 · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

ESO_player123 wrote: »

I assume your question is about an actual participation in PvP rather than being in Cyrodiil for lore book hunting/fishing/dailies for tickets during events, right?

Yes, I mean playing PvP in the zone it was designed for. Cyrodiil is meant for PvP.

Hamfast · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

I have played in Cyrodiil, not a lot, but for a short time, I went with a guild to at least try... one of my characters, that I had played in PVE for a few years and turned into a bomber (to tell you the truth, not a very good bomber) got me a "3 day ban" because someone reported my name...

While I don't really want to have anything to do with PVP, I have no desire to see PvP ruined for those who enjoy it...

Syldras · November 2025

No, I've not played in Cyrodiil before

Not interested.

Gabriel_H · November 2025

Erickson9610 wrote: »

ESO_player123 wrote: »

I assume your question is about an actual participation in PvP rather than being in Cyrodiil for lore book hunting/fishing/dailies for tickets during events, right?

Yes, I mean playing PvP in the zone it was designed for. Cyrodiil is meant for PvP.

Technically it's AvA. And yes, I may have spent a bit of time there.

LunaFlora · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

yes and it is not fun to me, most of the time

Tandor · November 2025

No, I've not played in Cyrodiil before

Not interested.

Quite apart from anything else, this forum has seen so much negativity for years in relation to Cyrodiil - performance, balance, ball groups, tea-bagging, among other things - that it's difficult to see why anyone would want to start going there.

Gabriel_H · November 2025

MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »

Gabriel_H wrote: »

Erickson9610 wrote: »

ESO_player123 wrote: »

I assume your question is about an actual participation in PvP rather than being in Cyrodiil for lore book hunting/fishing/dailies for tickets during events, right?

Yes, I mean playing PvP in the zone it was designed for. Cyrodiil is meant for PvP.

Technically it's AvA. And yes, I may have spent a bit of time there.

Your screen proves why i had to explain cyro mechanics

Yeah, cos showing a couple of thousands of hours in Cyro PvP proves everything you said. /facepalm

You get 200+ of those quests are PvP objectives, right?!

robwolf666 · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Yes... I played it for maybe 2 years when I way actually in a Guild years ago on XBEU - Never really liked it, so when the Guild evaporated I never went back in. Still haven't to this day and have no intention of doing so.

AvalonRanger · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

When I was in PVP event, I've found several mysterious spot view in Cyrodiil.
That was interesting, but, mostly quite boring. I don't hate PVP game itself,
but no thanks ESO PVP.

I don't want to spend my resource only for ESO PVP. It's a wasting time.

AvalonRanger · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

If ZOS make super casual PVP mode (Fixed character and build, no custom aspect), but
professional quality level design, then I'll spend some time for it.

MsGurrl · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Yes, I spend half my time at least in cyro. If I’m done with guild management and daily writs, I’ll likely be in Cyro.

Maitsukas · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

I have tried to put an effort in, but I can barely get a kill in PvP. I don't have the greatest reflexes, build and latency to fight against other players that can basically instakill me.

freespirit · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Before the Below 50 campaign became deserted it was my favourite way to level new characters.

On my main account every character is at very least a Captain, many are a lot higher.

I have never been a high skilled 1v10 type player but I did used to have a lot of fun, usually playing in Greyhost... the current "Ball Group" meta has completely killed any enjoyment I may have had and I see no reason to go there anymore!!

twisttop138 · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

I used to have a group of friends at work and we all played Cyro. Great time, back in the Morrowind, Summerset era. As they stopped playing it became less fun but I ended up going on a break from the game 4ish years ago. I tried when I game back 8 months ago but it didn't feel the same. BGs also didn't feel the same without the 3rd team. I said screw it and started raiding. I've gone in with the guild a few times and had fun though. It's a cool place and a cool idea.

scrappy1342 · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

i would enjoy it more if there was a pve version of it. and no i would never want them to take away the pvp version. to each their own. but if i get a group of like-minded ppl together, we'd end up playing <insert other mmo name here>. i love eso and it's great... until you run out of things to do

JaxontheUnfortunate · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

I used to but all the ball groups ruined it for me and drove me away from PvP.

spartaxoxo · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

It's not really my thing but I do play it from time to time, especially if there's an event for it.

Feljax · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

I have spent a decent amount of time in Cyrodiil over the years. I'm a casual player but have enjoyed the large scale PvP for the most part. I'm not a good brawler or DPSer so I mainly play a healer build of my own design. I enjoy helping out those who can actually get kills and sometimes I manage to snipe a kill or two myself. But mostly I watch health bars, resurect, run interference as well as annoy and distract the enemy by being slippery and a little more difficult to kill.

Divine1976 · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Yes, its the only reason I play the game.

fizl101 · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Yup but its not my thing. Been in several times just to join friends and I still prefer trials, dungeons and archives

reazea · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Gabriel_H wrote: »

MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »

Gabriel_H wrote: »

Erickson9610 wrote: »

ESO_player123 wrote: »

I assume your question is about an actual participation in PvP rather than being in Cyrodiil for lore book hunting/fishing/dailies for tickets during events, right?

Yes, I mean playing PvP in the zone it was designed for. Cyrodiil is meant for PvP.

Technically it's AvA. And yes, I may have spent a bit of time there.

Your screen proves why i had to explain cyro mechanics

Yeah, cos showing a couple of thousands of hours in Cyro PvP proves everything you said. /facepalm

You get 200+ of those quests are PvP objectives, right?!

The pic you posted doesn't show you've played "a couple of thousands of hours in Cyro PvP".

reazea · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Divine1976 wrote: »

Yes, its the only reason I play the game.

Same. For me PvE exists only to get the gear to be competitive in PvP.

ZOS is not realizing how much business they're going to lose if they mandate vengeance. Mandated vengeance could kill ESO all together if they're not careful.

YandereGirlfriend · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

This is a great post.

PvP is amazing because you define your own goals in the mode and you can achieve them however you want.

Assuming that everyone's ego is mature enough to handle dying in a video game it is also likely the best venue for learning about the game and about builds, deeper mechanics, etc. Which, for a certain type of player, is like catnip.

For example, after being completely annoyed by the seemingly "boring" playstyle for years, I recently decided to delve into the dark arts of blocktanking. Turns out that it is actually tons of fun as well as significantly more complex than I had ever given it credit for. Obviously, you don't kill much but staying alive against absurd odds is its own kind of reward and value for your faction.

ArchMikem · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Two Star Alliance Warlord. Hated every moment.

Gabriel_H · November 2025

reazea wrote: »

Gabriel_H wrote: »

MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »

Gabriel_H wrote: »

Erickson9610 wrote: »

ESO_player123 wrote: »

I assume your question is about an actual participation in PvP rather than being in Cyrodiil for lore book hunting/fishing/dailies for tickets during events, right?

Yes, I mean playing PvP in the zone it was designed for. Cyrodiil is meant for PvP.

Technically it's AvA. And yes, I may have spent a bit of time there.

Your screen proves why i had to explain cyro mechanics

Yeah, cos showing a couple of thousands of hours in Cyro PvP proves everything you said. /facepalm

You get 200+ of those quests are PvP objectives, right?!

The pic you posted doesn't show you've played "a couple of thousands of hours in Cyro PvP".

I don't know how long you think it takes to eventually cycle through all 200+ of the PvP objective quests and get them done, but trust me, it's a lot more than just a few hundred hours.

JeroenB · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

It's not clear to me what this poll is intended to convey? As I understand it, players in the 'Once for a few hours one afternoon a few years ago. Hated it, never went back. Since then I ignore all PvP events, Endeavours, etc.'-situation vote for the same option as players in the 'Yes! It's my primary game mode in ESO! I spend almost all my time there! I love Vengeance! I love not-Vengeance! I eagerly await more PvP development efforts!'-situation?

Divine1976 · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

reazea wrote: »

Divine1976 wrote: »

Yes, its the only reason I play the game.

Same. For me PvE exists only to get the gear to be competitive in PvP.

ZOS is not realizing how much business they're going to lose if they mandate vengeance. Mandated vengeance could kill ESO all together if they're not careful.

Yep,

Anything I do in game, farming mats, dungeons or selling on guild traders is usually with the end goal of earning resources or gear for PVP. Without Grey Host there is no point for me, including subscribing to eso+ or buying expansions.

whitecrow · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

Yes, sometimes it's fun.

Soarora · November 2025

Yes, I've played in Cyrodiil before

I really do like Cyrodiil (especially defending a keep), I just don’t play it beyond maybe once a year. I’m not in any PvP guilds and I can’t justify the time sink in being both a PvPer and a PvEr. I haven’t even done pug trials in a while (like maybe 2 years).

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