Tag: Guides

ESOTU Poison-Making For The Savvy Assassin

A common expression heard in taverns is “Pick your poison…”. With this guide, a savvy assassin will be able to pick the right poison for the job or to satiate the saltier clients with a need for increased suffering of the victim.

Summary

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This tome reveals the mysteries of alchemy in the context of poison-making.  Here’s a summary of the highlights:

  • Poisons can be made in batches of up to 16
  • When slotted, poisons suppress weapon enchantments.
  • Poisons have a 10 second cooldown
  • The rank or level of the poison determines the duration if there is an overtime effect, otherwise, the effect is increased.
  • Some potions offer benefits to the user in addition to negative effects to the victim.
  • Stun effects have shorter durations. Some poison provide benefits to the user.

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ESO Alchemy Trait Research Curriculum

Introduction

Alchemy plant
Unlock the power of plants and mushrooms.

A knowledge of all the reagent traits will enable the crafter to quickly craft potions and poisons using the base UI and increase the chance of obtaining sealed alchemy writs.

Tradeskill mastery (which determines your odds of receiving a master writ from a top tier writ reward box) is meant to imply a long-term dedication to the craft. This varies from tradeskill to tradeskill…And with Alchemy, we look at how many reagents from which you’ve completely learned all effects. — ZOS

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TheoryCRAFTING: Leveling by Master Writs

TheoryCRAFTING is a series of articles where I examine an Elder Scrolls Online theory, crafting, and or both.
Find written guides TL;DR? Check out the 5 minute video version of this guide on YouTube

Introduction

In this third article, we look at the viability of using Master Writs, the rare sealed writs rewarded by doing top-tier crafting dailies, to power-level a low character.
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ESOTU How to Have Fun and Make Friends in [Dungeons]

Say What?
Overheard in Tamriel

There is a great post on the forums that is a great primer on making the most of your grouping experiences.

Topics include

  • Before you get in the Groupfinder
  • Once in the dungeon
  • Kicking and/or Leaving
  • So how to be competent at your role?
  • General Dungeon Tips

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/381610/how-to-have-fun-and-make-friends-in-the-in-game-dungeon-event-nov-30-dec-6 

ESOTU Getting New Characters Ready for Bonus Experience

Do MoreThis week HeroOfNone posted on Twitter some good advice for getting new or low characters ready for the upcoming bonus experience event (The Witches’ Festival).

  1. Save up ambrosia [xp potions] & [experience] scrolls (they stack).
  2. Save quests to turn in
    1. Best quests to save include
      1. the main story,
      2. Alliance
      3. Guild quests. You can have up to 25 saved up by Friday.
  3. Craft training gear to grind