Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Thanks to the guild Sap & Fury for inviting me to their vSS score push. Congrats to ~6 new Godslayers (including me lol).
My only special roles besides dropping a bunch of colossus ults was to be Ice 1B during Lokke, and to get in time stops on Nahvi if I'm able.
Overall it was a good run, I just forgot to replace Potency for Scathing Rune on Yolna :/
My mag management for Bahsei was also pretty poor on Yolna, but other than that I'm quite happy with my performance.
Build (6 Light, 1 Medium):
On Lokke = 2 Stormfist / 5 Bahsei / 5 Pillar of Nirn (daggers)
On Yolna = 1 Slime / 1 Kilt / 5 Bahsei / 5 Pillar
On Nahvi = same as Lokke setup
^(Yolna setup is also good on Nahvi, and Kinras is great choice too)
We did this with 8 DPS, so there is def potential for a 253K+ on console with 9 DPS. Hope I can come back one day to try that!
Timestamps:
0:00 Start
3:52 Lokke
10:35 Yolna
19:45 Nahvi
Music (in order):
1. smokefishe - sorry for lying
2. phantomyst - the pulse
3. vesky - Nightfall
4. vesky - Distance
5. Zyphyr (with Hvrmonic) - Lilac
6. vesky - Distant
7. Azaleh - Moonlight
8. XXXTentacion - Imagination (ft. Shiloh Dynasty) [TSUKI Remix]
Thanks to the guild Sap & Fury for inviting me to their vSS score push. Congrats to ~6 new Godslayers (including me lol).
My only special roles besides dropping a bunch of colossus ults was to be Ice 1B during Lokke, and to get in time stops on Nahvi if I'm able.
Overall it was a good run, I just forgot to replace Potency for Scathing Rune on Yolna :/
My mag management for Bahsei was also pretty poor on Yolna, but other than that I'm quite happy with my performance.
Build (6 Light, 1 Medium):
On Lokke = 2 Stormfist / 5 Bahsei / 5 Pillar of Nirn (daggers)
On Yolna = 1 Slime / 1 Kilt / 5 Bahsei / 5 Pillar
On Nahvi = same as Lokke setup
^(Yolna setup is also good on Nahvi, and Kinras is great choice too)
We did this with 8 DPS, so there is def potential for a 253K+ on console with 9 DPS. Hope I can come back one day to try that!
Timestamps:
0:00 Start
3:52 Lokke
10:35 Yolna
19:45 Nahvi
Music (in order):
1. smokefishe - sorry for lying
2. phantomyst - the pulse
3. vesky - Nightfall
4. vesky - Distance
5. Zyphyr (with Hvrmonic) - Lilac
6. vesky - Distant
7. Azaleh - Moonlight
8. XXXTentacion - Imagination (ft. Shiloh Dynasty) [TSUKI Remix]
![ESO - 131K DPS Stamina Arcanist | Update 45
Average: 127-128K
Took about 2 hours of crit farming. I wonder if 135K is doable, tho youll probably need 100% Languid crits haha. Bit unfortunate my damage kinda fell off around 70-75% but it picked up in the second half.
As usual for arc dummy parsing, the banner is DoT (Flame focus), Class mastery, and Savagery/Prophecy (or you can do Heroism and use Weapon Power pots)
For dungeons/trials, Magical and Shattering (AoE) Banner are most popular, depending on situation or group comp. Fiery Banner is usually only seen in vAS where DDs are mostly Arcs and Bowplars. As for the Affix in content, usually either Minor Berserk or Minor Courage, but Heroism works too (your raid lead should communicate this).
Nothing changed for the Arc specifically this patch, but U45 fixed Azureblight which now correctly scales off of AoE/Direct Damage modifiers, instead of ST/Direct. That means AoE (multi-target) banner will be BiS where Azure is used.
As a reminder, Update 45 drops on March 10 for PC and March 26 for consoles.
I also recommend checking out Alduins 133K U44 Arc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWYVVJDBoZI
- - - - - ⚠️ Whats New in U45 ⚠️ - - - - -
Tbh, this patch isnt much different than U44 in terms of PvE combat, but there were a few small fixes and changes:
1.) Azureblight modifiers fix (as mentioned above)
2.) Null Arca multi-proc fix
- From Week 4 notes: This set [can] no longer proc multiple times before its cooldown is applied [...]
In terms of Single Target (ST), this is really only a noticeable nerf for nightblades (and Runeblades/Force Pulse builds) due to all their instant cast skills/hits. Runecarver/Null arcanists will also take a hit, but I dont think that setup was very meta anyway.
In my opinion, its still a good set in general for pure ST fights, especially in short bursty fights less than 1 minute. But for the Arc specifically, Coral will basically always win as it has been for a while.
3.) Relequen stat lines change
- 2 piece: 657 Critical Chance ➤ 129 Weapon and Spell Damage
- 4 piece: 657 Critical Chance ➤ 1487 Offensive Penetration
- Perfected bonus: 1096 Max Stamina ➤ 129 Weapon and Spell Damage
This isnt relevant for the Arc since Relequen isnt meta for them, but in general this can either be a good or slightly bad change depending on your build or content focus.
Its good for players that can make use of the pen line (i.e. casual players, solo or 4man content, etc). If you fall within that group of players, expect a 1-2% overall damage buff compared to old Rele.
However, its a little bad for Stam DPS in optimized trial groups or dummy parsing (where the pen line isnt useful) with an overall damage loss of 1.5 to 2% (depending on your stats). So if you were a Stam DPS doing 100K with Rele before, expect a 1-2K DPS loss. According to damage calculator, its technically a very slight nerf for Mag DPS chars as well (~0.5% loss).
- - - - - 🔥 About The Parse 🔥 - - - - -
As always, this is a dynamic rotation, so Im just spamming and refreshing DoTs when they run out.
I used Nirn/Charged here but its basically the same as Charged/Charged for the Arc. I do wanna say the theoretical ceiling is higher in Nirn/Charged for Arc (status effect passive)... but I could be wrong.
Either Cloak morph is fine, but I think Deadly Cloak morph is a tiny bit better for dummy as it might help you proc the Implacable Outcome passive a little more often. The passive gives you 4 ult when you consume crux and can occur every 8 secs. With Quick Cloak you Beam ➤ Flail ➤ Beam a little more often and therefore missing the proc by 1 second. Proccing this passive to get your Languid ready for Off-Balance phases is pretty important for 130K+ parses. In content though, Quick Cloak is more popular.
⚠️ Prebuff and Opener:
Dump Stamina to ~30% ➤ Prebuff Cloak and Scholarship at a distance ➤ Scalding Rune while walking in ➤ Trap ➤ (Start Light Attacking now) Languid ult ➤ Blockade and Flail (either one first) ➤ Beam
💥 Skill Priorities:
Blockade ➤ Inspired Scholarship ➤ Cloak ➤ Trap ➤ Fulminating Rune and Scalding Rune ➤ Flail and Beam
🗡️ Execute:
- At 15-20% refresh Inspired Scholarship one last time
- At 10-15% cast Cloak, Trap, Fulminating, and Scalding Rune one last time
- At ~10% refresh Blockade one last time
- Under 10% spam Beam
Other Info:
🧬Race - Dark Elf
🧃Potion - Ult pots
✨️Mundus - Thief
🍲Food: Green Max Stam Food
Thumbnail art by JulienLePingouin:
https://www.deviantart.com/julienlepingouin
Music:
Narvent - Strange Memory ESO - 131K DPS Stamina Arcanist | Update 45](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Plv-qmOL04/mqdefault.jpg)
![ESO - 48K DPS Stamina Nightblade (Build Overview) [Morrowind] (XB1 NA)
Edit - Yay 1000 views! And almost 100 subs! Thanks everyone :).
Finally got my hands on good War Machine weapons. Only done a few parses on my NB but having a lot of fun with them :). Enjoy.
I think 49K is possible with a little more luck. If I get a sharp axe/dagger before next patch I will push for 50K lol.
Q: Isnt sharp VMA bow gonna be poop next patch?
A: No, I think Sharp VMA bow will still be BiS because youll buff your Poison Injection (and the 1st trigger of Trap) which would result in more DPS than say, a Precise or Infused VMA bow. I might be wrong, Ill be raid/solo testing once patch goes live on console.
Q: What Trait front bar would I use for next patch?
A: I would go with 1 Infused/1 Precise next patch since thats what most PTS people are doing and it seems to be the best (w/ Warrior Mundus??). So Im pretty much set for next patch lol tho I would like a precise dagger if possibru.
I did not come up with the CP. All credit goes to Jeckll.
Check him out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXn9Bqidzv-hOiJ1cJn9zw
Music:
Azaleh - Misfortune
https://soundcloud.com/azaleh
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Azaleh... ESO - 48K DPS Stamina Nightblade (Build Overview) [Morrowind] (XB1 NA)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9_lJDF_gJBE/mqdefault.jpg)

![ESO - vMoL HM 62% Pad 3 Highlight [HotR]
Just a lil clip I thought Id share from tonight since I didnt post in a while :) Sadly fell apart but was one of our best burns yet.
Those fockin frames, mon
Guild: Victorious Secret (and Major Slayer, and Lusty Argonian Raids) lol
Gear (7 Medium/Divines):
1 Sunderflame Dagger (Infused Poison)
1 Hundings Dagger (Sharp Berserker)
1 VMA Bow (Sharp)
2 Veli
4 Sunderflame Body (3 Jewelry Wep Dmg)
4 Hundings Body
Blue CP:
Same as last video
I would use 2 Sunder daggers but I dont have another one yet :(
Music:
Krewella - Surrender The Throne
https://soundcloud.com/krewella
https://www.facebook.com/krewella
https://twitter.com/Krewella
https://www.instagram.com/Krewella/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Krewella
http://www.krewella.com ESO - vMoL HM 62% Pad 3 Highlight [HotR]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BBp3IZwHZ04/mqdefault.jpg)
![ESO - 118K+ DPS Magicka Nightblade (Relequen) | Ascending Tide [Xbox NA]
I personally got slightly better results with Scalding Rune instead of Debilitate on the backbar.
I also did a few parses in Bahsei/Kinras and got a 112.5K. I wanna say you can get up to 114-115 with it. If youre interested in that build, Ill leave more info below.
Build in this video (6 Medium, 1 Light):
5 Relequen / 5 Kinras / 1 Kilt / 1 Slimecraw
Thumbnail art by xGhostx
Check them out: https://wall.alphacoders.com/profile.php?id=54003
Music:
Mustard, Roddy Ricch - Ballin
XXXTentacion - Imagination (ft. Shiloh Dynasty) [Tsuki Remix]
Bahsei/Kinras Magblade
I set this up just like my other parses, so 3 Medium/4 Light with the same Blue CP in this video except I replaced Biting Aura for Backstabber. Feel free to also just run all light armor, except for the Kilt obviously.
Front bar: Impale, Debilitate, Ele Weapon, Merciless Resolve, Trap, Incap (Ult)
Back bar: Twisting path, Carve, Dark Shade, Stampede, Siphoning Atks, Incap (Ult)
Same food (ghastly), same mundus (thief)
Playing with this build is just like last patch except its a bit easier to stay low mag. The only hard part (in raids) is to get to low mag in the first place. Only pop Siphoning when your mag is around 15-20% if you know your potion or synergy wont be ready soon. GLHF. ESO - 118K+ DPS Magicka Nightblade (Relequen) | Ascending Tide [Xbox NA]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BMMtTgQC4qY/mqdefault.jpg)
![ESO - VMA - 589K Stamplar [Morrowind] (XB1 NA)
Console #1! HotR is dropping for console on Tuesday so Ill put out a few more VMA vids with maybe another StamNB parse hehe (50K?)
Shout-out to my boy Black for giving me my first Sharp VO Dagger!
And thanks to Blockmore for his CP.
Check him out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNtqzAkYqJNRlEb8k4_Qrw
Music:
Wiljan - Overcast
https://soundcloud.com/wiljanmusic
https://www.facebook.com/wiljanmusic/ ESO - VMA - 589K Stamplar [Morrowind] (XB1 NA)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C1Kyz2jG4gc/mqdefault.jpg)
![594.9K VMA Boss Montage - Magicka Templar - [Markarth]
Havent done one of these in a while, still a bit rusty lol. Was thinking of doing MagDK next if yall wanna see that.
Definitely not a perfect run. Still pretty slow on some bosses, and I messed up on Round 5 before last boss so no last boss burn :/
Build (can also use BSW or MA):
2 Slimecraw
5 Mothers Sorrow
5 Perfected False God (Front bar Inferno w/ Flame and Prismatic)
1 Perfected VMA Inferno (Weapon Damage Enchant)
Lover Mundus
Note: I use the Prismatic Front Bar staff for stages 1, 6, 8, and 9. I use Flame enchant staff for the other stages. I also switched Inner Light with Consuming Trap later on in the run as I was having sustain issues. If your sustain is fine though, you shouldnt use Consuming Trap.
600K is definitely possible (on console) with this build. 605K+ is probably only possible with a Thrassian build, which I might give another try.
Music (in order):
Vesky - Dreams
Vesky - Distance 594.9K VMA Boss Montage - Magicka Templar - [Markarth]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CWpXH1FuJ_g/mqdefault.jpg)
![Previous Console Record: 162,018 vMoL - Rakkhat HM - Stamplar [Clockwork City]
We finally got the pad 5 consistency down. Now to do it with full vit and a little more speed :) Internets been really shaky lately so I might not be able to play/upload as much until it gets better.
Music:
Reaktion - Save Me (ft. The Eden Project)
EDEN - Still Cant Rap But YOLO Innit Previous Console Record: 162,018 vMoL - Rakkhat HM - Stamplar [Clockwork City]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D1NqhUMs3bU/mqdefault.jpg)
![130.8K vCR+3 Gryphon Heart! - Wormys Redemption - [Scalebreaker]
Can we get a like for Wormy?
Congrats to World Shapers for their first Gryphon Heart! Slightly slower run this time but it wasnt really a score run anyway haha. Again, we did 3 tanks and skipped the side adds.
Savages might put up a 134k soon (We did a 133k with 35 vit last night, consoles fastest clear at 6:26) so maybe if Im in it again, Ill try to upload it! And then thatll prob be the end of vCR videos for a while...
As for World Shapers, were gonna try and have some fun in vAS or Halls before the new patch comes out on console.
Also, sorry for another clip with only half the fight. The 10 minute feature for Xbox DVR is kinda annoying to use but Ill try again next time. Anyways, hope you enjoy!
Gear:
2 Grothdar
5 False God
5 Mothers Sorrow
Music:
Aurai & Vesky - Leavetakings
Donations (Thanks!):
paypal.me/fraktahl 130.8K vCR+3 Gryphon Heart! - Wormys Redemption - [Scalebreaker]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DllFGtxlqt0/mqdefault.jpg)
![ESO - 111K+ DPS Magicka Nightblade - Xbox NA [Deadlands]
Once you were my friend, now you turned into my enemy.
Decided to use Concealed Weapon here as my spammable. Supposedly Ele Weapon is slightly better damage b/c of the status effects. Both should give very similar results still.
If youre doing dynamic and you know youre reapplying dots at the right times, but youre 5K+ dps lower, then its probably your weaving is a tad bit slower.
Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving!!
Build (6 Light, 1 Medium):
1 Kilt / 1 Slimecraw / 5 Perfected Bahsei / 5 Kinras (Daggers)
Music:
YNW Melly - Suicidal (ft. Juice WRLD) [Remix]
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. There are people that love you. Stay strong! ESO - 111K+ DPS Magicka Nightblade - Xbox NA [Deadlands]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E-mwMljOOmo/mqdefault.jpg)
![ESO - Reef Guardian Hard Mode Guide - Veteran Dreadsail Reef
This is meant to be a general guide with more focus on DPS perspective than before. Im not savvy with the support POV but Ill try to leave a few details below. Unfortunately dont have footage of doing Reef Hearts but will also leave details about that below. If you guys have any questions, yall can leave comments!
AlcastHQs vDSR Guide: https://alcasthq.com/eso-dreadsail-reef-trial-guide/
Nilandias ESOU vDSR Guide: https://eso-u.com/articles/nilandias_guide_to_dreadsail_reef all_mechanics_bosses_and_strategies
Tank Clubs vDSR Guide: https://thetankclub.com/eso-trial-guides/eso-dreadsail-reef-trial/
These clips were taken a few months ago in the High Isle patch, but the tips and strats still apply.
- - - Extra Info - - -
1.) In total, there are 5 Guardians (1 Big, 2 Medium, 2 Small).
2.) For Reef Hearts, usually 1 of the 2 DPS will have Echoing Vigor. Hearts are pretty easy; just stay between the poison cones and watch out for any Heavy Attacks from the crab. Be extra careful for the synergy when you kill a Heart. Dont take it if you need to kill a second Heart. If you accidentally take it when not supposed to, a sub DPS will need to be sent down in your place, but it might be a wipe.
3.) The DK Tank has a tough job in this fight. Basically they have to hold all the Guardians and try not to move them too much. The DK tank can pop Magma Shells during multiple poison cones. This way, the DK tank can stay still, take almost no damage, and not place Poison AoEs everywhere. They will need to place Poison AoEs sooner or later though; ideally place them in a rainbow to keep the bosses from moving, but they might run out of space eventually and need to pull the bosses backwards.
4.) We had one of the healers taunt Incendiaries and drag them onto the Guardians. Other than that, I believe healers mostly just stay in group and heal.
5.) Off-tank grabs extra adds (Bears, Senches, Incendiaries in group, etc) and holds them in the stack.
6a.) It can be hard to tell which Guardian to prioritize. Generally, you want to focus the one that is going to channel a Heart next, but has enough time left for you to kill it.
6b.) For example, we focus the Big guy first because he channeled at the start, and theres no way we would be able to kill the others before they get to channel. So we have maybe 2 minutes until Big guy channels again (just a guess from what Ive observed). After Big guy, for us it was a toss-up between the 1st Medium or 1st Small because sometimes the Medium left first, and other times the Small left first.
6c.) At 3rd circle, usually we focus the 2nd Medium guy (the one that channeled at Anchor) because of the same logic for Big guy, but also because we knew wed be able to kill the other Guardians in cleave before they got to channel again. Sometimes however, the bosses will just do something so random like immediately channeling a Heart again even though it channeled 10 seconds ago.
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Sorry for the essays. Theres so many little details its hard to say things concisely, which is one of the reasons I didnt do a voiceover this time. This fight is more weird than complicated. Hope you found this helpful!
Music [Genre - Lofi]:
Jhove, Elijah Lee - before i met you
trxxshed, fourwalls - Passing Time ESO - Reef Guardian Hard Mode Guide - Veteran Dreadsail Reef](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EDpjyMQsJI4/mqdefault.jpg)