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The video provides a comprehensive overview of the new features in Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) introduced with the Necrom chapter, focusing particularly on the Arcanist class. The Arcanist class is praised for its engaging gameplay, featuring three main skill lines: Herald of the Tome (damage), Soldier of Apocrypha (tanking), and Curative Rune Forms (healing). The class introduces a unique Crux system, where Crux points are accumulated using Builder skills and then spent with Spender skills to enhance abilities. Notable skills include "Fate Carver" for damage and "Remedy Cascade" for healing and resource restoration. The video also covers tactical tips, such as bar swapping to end channeled skills quickly and utilizing ability bar timers and auto aim assist for better gameplay control. Additionally, it mentions new content in the Necrom chapter, such as fresh quests, zones, events, a 12-player trial, and new companions, making it an enticing update for new and returning ESO players. The video ends with a thank-you note to Bethesda for sponsorship.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses why it’s an excellent time to start playing Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) due to the release of the new Necrom chapter and the introduction of the Arcanist class. They highlight the Arcanist as an easy-to-learn yet deeply nuanced class with dedicated skill lines for damage dealing (DPS), tanking, and healing, each featuring cosmic horror themes and impressive visual effects linked to Daedric prince Hermaeus Mora. Specific skills in the DPS line like Herald of the Tome allow for high damage with simplified rotations. The tank skill line, Soldier of Apocrypha, provides strong crowd control and defensive options, while the Curative Rune Forms skill line offers robust healing and support capabilities. Each skill line has powerful ultimate skills, with a particular favorite being the Sanctum of the Abyssal Sea, which provides significant damage shields and retaliatory damage. The speaker promises to elaborate on optimizing these skills in the video.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the Crux system in the Arcanist class of ESO (Elder Scrolls Online), a unique mechanic that allows players to build bonus points during combat. These points, known as Crux, enhance abilities, making them stronger or adding bonus effects. Players can build up to three Crux, which are visually represented by bright green triangles around the character. Certain skills serve as Builders to accumulate Crux, while others are Spenders that consume the accumulated Crux to amplify effects like damage, healing, or cost reduction. The skill “Fate Carver” is highlighted as a powerful spender, offering significant damage increases and cost reductions when Crux is spent. The speaker emphasizes the natural integration of Crux usage during gameplay and recommends maximizing Crux for optimal skill performance. The Rune Blades skill, one of the first damage skills available, is mentioned as an easy way to start building Crux.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker explains how maximizing damage can significantly increase base and critical damage, and highlights a useful visual cue when a skill is at full Crux. They detail how Builder skills, indicated by an upward arrow, generate Crux, and describe various Builder and Spender skills for The Arcanist class. Strategies for using different Builder skills, such as Rune Blades, Cephaliax Flail, and Tom Bearer’s Inspiration, are discussed. The speaker mentions the different skill lines—Herald of the Tome, Soldier of Apocrypha, and Curative Rune Forms—each contributing unique Builder and Spender skills. Spender skills, being more strategic, include options like Fate Carver and tentacular dread from Abyssal Impact, with each offering situational benefits depending on the amount of Crux stacked.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on the versatile mechanics and dynamic abilities of The Arcanist class in ESO. Key points include the powerful damage shield and healing capabilities when Crux is built up. Remedy Cascade scales from the healing skill line, offering strong heals over time and resource restoration if Crux is available.
A unique feature of The Arcanist class is the dynamic cost of abilities, which can change between stamina and Magicka based on whichever resource is higher for the player’s build. This is exemplified by skills like Rune Blades and Fate Carver. This flexibility allows more focused and interesting morph options, unlike previous classes.
Additionally, the video explains mastery aspects, such as seamlessly queuing up the next skill while a channeled ability is active and ways to interrupt a channeled ability early, either by blocking or performing a roll dodge. These mechanics contribute to a uniquely different and smooth gameplay experience for The Arcanist class.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses several tips and features for playing The Arcanist class in Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). They explain how a simple bar swap can end the channel beam skill instantly, which is useful in emergencies. They also mention utilizing the game’s combat setting called “ability bar timers” to see skill countdowns, beneficial for console players as no add-ons are needed. Additionally, the new auto aim assist feature in settings helps beam attacks stick to targets but can slow camera movements, which might affect PvP performance. The segment also highlights new content in the ESO Necron chapter, including new quests, zones, world events, a 12-player trial, and two new companions. The speaker provides links for guides and builds on their website and thanks Bethesda for sponsoring the video.