Class Style Pages after Subclassing, Account-Wide Outfit Slots & Class Refreshes

Inari Telvanni · March 14

In January 2024, the PTS rolled out a since-unreverted change that locked Class Style motifs to their respective classes. This was launched on live on March 11, 2024 with Update 41.

"Style Pages for Class Sets are now available in the Infinite Archive to collect. Style Pages are curated and will drop for your class first. Other Style Pages will drop after a set is complete. All pages are usable, but you will not be able to outfit your character in class styles other than your current class."

In light of changes in management and communication from ZOS and the concept of Class Refreshes and Class Mastery, I feel it is worth re-approaching this subject and opening up a dialogue about this. Many people for the past two years have voiced disappointment in locking these styles behind their respective classes, and doubted that "class dentity" had any actual influence in the decision— especially considering that outfits would not really affect this in any way, unlike the Class Sets themselves.

What are the chances of Infinite Archive Class Set Style Pages i.e. Soulcleaver, Gardener of Seasons, etc. will be available to be used by all classes in outfitting?

Emeratis · March 14

I hate class exclusives in general but this one in particular is a longstanding pain point of mine. The pts before these styles released and on live the patch before they could be previewed by all characters regardless of class and locking the styles behind class felt like it was against the spirit of the game's fashion systems. Spies and deceptive characters exist. Characters can wear armor and gear of other alliances, enemy factions, etc. The IA skill styles were needlessly restricted despite many of us protesting this decision at the time and frequently bringing it up in fashion and style related threads. Please revert it. Let us have unrestricted access to styles.

LunaFlora · March 14

yes they should be usable by any character.

i think there is a chance it could happen, higher chance than in the past at least.

A few months ago i made this post about unavailable styles and included Class Styles in it.
https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/686841/please-release-all-unavailable-outfit-styles-for-outfits/p1
in February Jessica responded with this:

ZOS_JessicaFolsom wrote: »

Hello! We wanted to let you know that we see this thread and have passed it along to @ZOS_Kira and the Player Experience Improvements team for future consideration.

Prophet_of_Malacath · March 14

Truth be told, I just dont see the benefit in class locking anything. What someone else wears for fashion doesnt impact me - what i wear shouldn't impact them.

Only thing I want is actually the stupid glows - my Nightblade has all the purple/lilac skill styles, so I wish I could wear the Necro gear just for the glow in RP.

Im not going to feel "more nightblade" by only being restricted to glowing bright red. Why would some Uber ninja assassin even want to turn into a walking stop sign catching folks eye? I only got enthused with glows after skill styles, because the purples looked Vaermina-leaning (she's a personal fave). If the Necro revamp makes them more viable, I'll subclass too just for the aesthetic. I'd love to throw Dark Magic and a Necro line on my NB.