Quaren

You can access as many skyshards in a region as it has skyshards. For example, the second main zone has 16 skyshards. You can get ALL 16. There is an achievement in each zone directly related to skyshards that provides hints so that you can find each one. There is no limit on how many skyshards you can find (except you can only use each one once)

~Q

This isn't a pay to win scenario. This is a collector's edition! You can quickly get a mount ingame at little cost if you know where to look. Everyone whining that the game is going to the annoying pay to win format is sadly mistaken. I understand the lack of solid information floating around due to the NDA is only fueling the fire, but trust me when I say the benefits offered by the collectors edition isn't game breaking, nor does it give some indecent advantage over those who didn't purchase it. People really need to grow up with their opinions and rants.

~Q

*sigh* sometimes I wish you had to qualify to post things

I'm not sure theorycrafting really applies to this game. Aside from the racials, pretty much anyone can do anything. I played a templar on beta this weekend and was amazed at the versatility of the system.

So, while I'm certainly a theory crafter at heart, it doesn't really work here in the same sense of min/max that you can apply to other games. My advice, pick a concept for your character and go with that. There will be skills to support whatever you want to do, no matter what class you choose to play.

~Q

Sure thing. I can't go into serious details, as I'm looking forward to the next beta invite (hopefully), but I think it is safe to say they are pretty far along with the game and it will be awesome. The whole experience felt eerily reminiscant of an Elder Scrolls game with the added complexity of an online community experience. While I played solo most of the time, a group was welcome and helpful. Additionally, there were plenty of people running around in public dungeons and we all helped out to blow through the content. Solo or group, the choice will really be up to you.

If you have questions, I'll try to answer what I can. But keep the faith man. It is and will continue to be, awesome

~Q

I just finished the beta session for this weekend. I can say, without any reservation what-so-ever that I was blown away by the game. I played Skyrim, Oblivion, Morrowind. I played WoW at a professional level. I've played a lot of varying games of varying genres in-between. I was simply blown away.

ESO looked gorgeous. Yes, there were plenty of bugs, but that's why it was a beta test. We were there testing content and reporting bugs. More often than not, glaring issues were quickly fixed. I had an amazingly positive experience this weekend not only with the game but the community online as well. People were helpful. They grouped up. And most importantly, the rampant immaturity was kept to a minimum.

Put simply, it was wholly refreshing. I can comfortably say, if I could purchase and install the game right now, in beta with the bugs and all, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. The only negative review I can give is that the beta session happened to fall on a weekend I was scheduled to work.

~Q

Aldmeri Dominion

Altmer

Ultimate

• [*]Highborn – Increase magicka recovery by 100 for 15 seconds.
  

Passive

• [*]Destruction Talent – (Self) Increase XP gain with the destruction staff skill line by 15%. [*]Spellcharge – (Self) Increase magicka recovery while in combat by 7. [*]Gift of Magnus – (Self) Increase maximum magicka by 10%. [*]Elemental Talent – (Self) Increase damage done by Cold, Fire, or Shock effects by 3%.
  

Bosmer

Ultimate

• [*]Summon Bear – (Instant / Self / 100 Ultimate) Summon a Bear to attack nearby enemies for 15 seconds.
  

Passive

• [*]Archer Expertise – Increase XP gain with the bow skill line by 15%. [*]Vigor – (Self) Increase stamina recovery while in combat by 7. [*]Resist Affliction – (Self) Increase poison and disease resistance by 50. [*]Stealthy – (Self) Increase stealth radius by 3 meters.
  

Khajiit

Ultimate

• [*]Eye of Fear – (Instant / 36 meter range / 120 Ultimate) Fear target and cause it to take 5% additional damage from all attacks for 5 seconds.
  

Passive

• [*]Medium Armor Expertise – (Self) Increase XP gain with medium armor skill line by 15%. [*]**Vigor – (Self) Increase stamina recovery while in combat by 7. [*]**Stealthy – (Self) Increase stealth radius by 3 meters. [*]Carnage – (Self) Increase critical rating for melee attacks by 35 and damage done by successful critical hits by 10%.
  

Ebonheart Pact

Argonian

Ultimate

• [*]Histskin - Health regeneration increased by 100 for 15 sec. Activated elite ability.
  

Passive

• [*]Restoration Talent - 15% faster XP in restoration skill line. [*]Resist Affliction - No reduction in combat stamina regeneration while in water. [*]Unknown - +26 poison and disease resistance. [*]Unknown - 7% increase in healing received.
  

Dark Elf

Ultimate

• [*]Ancestral Guardian - 15 seconds, activated, can taunt.
  

Passive

• [*]Ambidexterity - 15% XP for dual wield. [*]Dynamic - Magic and stamina increased 3%. [*]Resist Flame - 40 fire resistance. [*]Flame Talent - Fire damage increased 7%.
  

Nord

Ultimate

• [*]Battle Cry - 7% AE damage increase anyone in area, activated.
  

Passive

• [*]Two Handed - 2h XP gained 15% faster. [*]Robust - 4% combat regen HP. [*]Resist Frost - 39 cold resistance. [*]Rugged - Armor increased by 50.
  

Daggerfall Covenant

Breton

Ultimate

• [*]Dragon Skin – Damage shielded is absorbed as magicka during this period.
  

Passive

• [*]Light Armor Affinity – (Self) Increase XP gain with the light armor skill line by 15%. [*]Gift of Magnus – (Self) Increase maximum magicka by 10%. [*]Spell Resistance – (Self) Increase spell resistance by 50. [*]Magicka Mastery – (Self) Reduce the cost of spells by 3.
  

Orc

Ultimate

 

• [*]Berserker Rage – Increase damage done by 20% and reduce damage taken by 10%.
  

Passive

• [*]Heavy Armor Expertise – Gain XP with the heavy armor skill 15% faster. [*]Brawny – (Self) Increase maximum health and stamina by 5%. [*]Robust – (Self) Increase health regeneration while in combat by 7%. [*]Swift – (Self) Reduce sprint cost by 10%
  

Redguard

Ultimate
 

• [*]Power Charge – Increase power by 20% for 15 seconds.
  

Passive

• [*]Shield Affinity – Increase XP gain with the one hand and shield skill line by 15%. [*]Vigor – (Self) Increase stamina recovery while in combat by 7 [*]Conditioning – Increase maximum stamina by 10%. [*]Adrenaline Rush – (Self) Damage an enemy with a melee attack that restores 34 stamina. This can happen no more then once every 3 seconds.

Not a bad concept, but its still too early to discuss a talent calculator as the community has no idea how the slotting of abilities will really work. Do passives have to be slotted? Are they contigent on your current weapon selection? Racial bonuses? Plus the simple mechanic of unlocking things are all, as of yet, unknown to the masses.

Again, I appreciate the idea, but it is all pure speculation at this point.

~Q

NPC Guild Skills (Beta Leak)

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Dawnbreaker - unlocks rank 52

[*]instant - 10m radius - 125 ultimate - no cooldown

[*]deals 29 magic damage to enemies infront of you

[*]deal 60% additional damage to undead and daedra

Active Abilities

[*]Trap Beast - unlocks rank 52

[*]instant - 28m range - 56 stamina - no cooldown

[*]place a trap at location that takes 5s to arm

[*]first enemy to hit trap takes 7 magic damage and is immobilized for 6s

[*]undead and daedra also burn for 15 magic damage

[*]Silver Bolts - unlocks rank 52

[*]instant - 28m range - 48 stamina - no cooldown

[*]deals 11 generic damage

[*]undead and daedra are knocked down for 5s

[*]small chance on hit to banish targets dealing very high damage

[*]Expert Hunter - unlocks rank 52

[*]instant - self - 48 stamina - no cooldown

[*]for 12s

[*]deal 25% additional damage to undead and daedra

[*]killing an undead or daedra increases duration by 15s

[*]Circle of Protection - unlocks rank 52

[*]instant - 5m radius - 40 stamina - no cooldown

[*]create area of self protection for 20s

[*]allies take 15% less damage

[*]take another 20% less damage from undead and daedra

Passive Abilities

[*]Intimidating Presence - unlocks rank 1

[*]passive - self

[*]allows you to intimidate certain NPCs in conversations

[*]Bounty Hunter - unlocks rank 52

[*]passive - self

[*]fighters guild in Cyrodiil will offer you bounty quests

[*]Banish the Wicked - unlocks rank 52

[*]passive - self

[*]gain 7 ultimate when killing undead of daedra

[*]Slayer - unlocks rank 52

[*]passive - self

[*]deal 5% additional damage to undead and daedra

Mages Guild

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Meteor - unlocks rank 8

[*]instant - 28m range - 150 ultimate - no cooldown

[*]deals 14 fire damage

[*]deals 50% to enemies within 5m

[*]knocks enemies back 800cm

Active Abilities

[*]Magelight - unlocks rank 1

[*]instant - self - 32 magicka - no cooldown

[*]summons a light for 15s

[*]the light reveals hidden and invisible enemies within 12m

[*]Soul Trap - unlocks rank 3

[*]instant 28m range - 40 magicka - no cooldown

[*]deals 2 magic damage over 10s

[*]fills a soul gem if enemy dies while affected

[*]Equilibrium - unlocks rank 4

[*]instant - self - no cost - no cooldown

[*]- trade 19 health for 19 magicka

[*]Fire Rune - unlocks rank 6

[*]instant - 28m range - 60 magicka - no cooldown

[*]create a fire rune at target location for 30.5s

[*]deal 7 magic damage when an enemy enters the area

[*]Steadfast Ward - unlocks rank 10

[*]instant - self - 80 magicka - no cooldown

[*]absorbs up to 120 damage from the next incoming attack

[*]last 30s

Passive Abilities

[*]Persuasive Will - unlocks rank 1

[*]passive - self

[*]allows you to persuade certain NPCs in conversation

[*]Potency - unlocks rank 5

[*]passive - self

[*]increase spell damage and healing by 5%

[*]Greater Ward - unlocks rank 7

[*]passive - self

[*]reduce incoming spell damage by 15% while blocking

[*]Stability - unlocks rank 9

[*]passive - self

[*]increase mages guild spell durations by 20%

Armor Skills

Active Abilities

[*]Annulment – unlocks rank 21

[*]instant – self – 60 magicka – no cooldown

[*]absorbs 50% damage from spell attacks, up to a maximum of 36 damage

Passive Abilities

[*]Evocation – unlocks rank 3

[*]passive – self

[*]reduce magicka cost of spells by 3% per piece of light armor equipped

[*]Recovery – unlocks rank 10

[*]passive – self

[*]increase magicka regeneration by 4% per piece of light armor equipped

[*]Spell Warding – unlocks rank 16

[*]passive – self

[*]increase spell resistance by 10 per piece of light armor equipped

[*]Prodigy – unlocks rank 36

[*]passive – self

[*]with a light armor set (5+ pieces)

[*]10% chance for spells to cause critical damage

[*]Concentration – unlocks rank 50

[*]passive – self

[*]increase spell damage by 1% per piece of light armor equipped

Medium Armor

Active Abilities

[*]Evasion – unlocks rank 21

[*]instant – self – 60 stamina – no cooldown

[*]gain 30% dodge chance for 20s

Passive Abilities

[*]Improved Sneak – unlocks rank 3

[*]passive – self

[*]decrease the area where you can be detected by 5% per piece equipped

[*]decrease time to become hidden by 5% per piece equipped

[*]Wind Walker – unlocks rank 10

[*]passive – self

[*]increase stamina regeneration by 4% per piece of medium armor equipped

[*]Athletics – unlocks rank 16

[*]passive – self

[*]increase sprint move speed by 3% per piece equipped

[*]Dexterity – unlocks rank 37

[*]passive – self

[*]With a full set of medium armor (5+ pieces)

[*]reduce the duration of incoming snares by 25%

[*]Acrobatics – unlocks rank 50

[*]passive – self

[*]decrease the stamina cost of roll dodge by 4% per piece of medium armor equipped

Heavy Armor

Active Abilities

[*]Immovable – unlocks rank 21

[*]instant – self – 60 stamina – no cooldown

[*]reduce all damage taken by 20% for 8s

[*]immune to knockback and disabling effects for the duration

Passive Abilities

[*]Bracing – unlocks rank 3

[*]passive – self

[*]reduce cost of bracing by 3% per piece of heavy armor equipped

[*]Juggernaut – unlocks rank 10

[*]passive – self

[*]increase power with melee attacks by 1% per piece of heavy armor equipped

[*]Rapid Mending – unlocks rank 16

[*]passive – self

[*]increase healing received by 1% per piece of heavy armor equipped

[*]Resolve – unlocks rank 40

[*]passive – self

[*]with a heavy armor set (5+ pieces)

[*]reduce all damage taken by 4%

[*]Constitution – unlocks rank 50

[*]passive – self

[*]increase health regeneration by 3% per piece of heavy armor equipped

Weapon Skills

Active Abilities

[*]Cleave – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – 7m range – 40 stamina – no cooldown

[*]deals 6 physical damage to all enemies in front of you

[*]inflicts bleed for 10 physical damage over 10s

[*]Critical Charge – unlocks rank 5

[*]instant – 19m range – 48 stamina – no cooldown

[*]charge to target and attack, dealing 8 physical damage

[*]always deals critical damage

[*]Uppercut – unlocks rank 20

[*]1s cast – 7m range – 72 stamina – no cooldown

[*]21 physical damage to enemy

[*]stun for 3.5s

[*]knock enemy back 4m

[*]Reverse Slash – unlocks rank 30

[*]instant – 5m range – 36 – no cooldown

[*]deals 5 physical damage

[*]damage increased based on target’s missing health

[*]Momentum – unlocks rank 40

[*]instant – self – 56 stamina – no cooldown

[*]increase weapon damage by 10% for 20s

[*]increase weapon damage by an additional 2% every 2s

Passive Abilities

[*]Heavy Weapons – unlocks rank 9

[*]passive – self

[*]2 Handed weapons grant the following bonuses

[*]- Axe: 10% chance to bleed for 5physical damage over 10s

[*]- Mace: your attacks ignore 80 armor

[*]- Sword: 5% additional damage

[*]Balance – unlocks rank 15

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a 2 hand weapon equipped...

[*]reduce the cost of 2h feat abilities by 20%

[*]Sweeping Strikes – unlocks rank 25

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a 2 hand weapon equipped...

[*]light attacks with 2h weapons deal 25% splash damage to 1 nearby enemy

[*]Arcane Fighter – unlocks rank 35

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a 2h weapon equipped...

[*]increase chance of procing status effects (burning, chill, etc) by 100%

[*]Battle Rush – unlocks rank 49

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a 2 hand weapon equipped...

[*]killing an enemy increases stamina regeneration by 50% for 6s

Active Abilities

[*]Puncture – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – 5m range – 40 stamina – no cooldown

[*]deals 12 physical damage

[*]reduce target’s armor by 100 for 12s

[*]taunt target for 5s

[*]Low Slash – unlocks rank 5

[*]instant – 5m range – 48 stamina – no cooldown

[*]deals 8 physical damage

[*]snares target 60% for 10s

[*]reduce target’s damage by 20% for 10s

[*]Defensive Posture – unlocks rank 20

[*]instant – self – 36 stamina – no cooldown

[*]while slotted, increase armor and spell resistance by 80 and decrease damage by 8%

[*]Shield Charge – unlocks rank 30

[*]instant – 15m range – 48 stamina – no cooldown

[*]charge to target and attack, dealing 4 physical damage

[*]stun target for 2s

[*]Power Bash – unlocks rank 40

[*]1.2s cast – 7m range – 48 stamina – no cooldown

[*]deals 4 physical damage to enemy

[*]disorient target for 12s

Passive Abilities

[*]Sword and Board – unlocks rank 9

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a one hand weapon and shield equipped

[*]increase damage by 5%

[*]increase armor by 50

[*]Deadly Bash – unlocks rank 15

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a one hand weapon and shield equipped

[*]bash deals 100% additional damage

[*]costs 20% less stamina

[*]Fortress – unlocks rank 25

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a one hand weapon and shield equipped

[*]reduce cost of blocking 25%

[*]Deflect Bolts – unlocks rank 35

[*]Deflect Bolts – unlocks rank 35

[*]while you have a one hand weapon and shield equipped

[*]block 15% additional damage from projectiles and ranged attacks

[*]Battlefield Mobility – unlocks rank 49

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a one hand weapon and shield equipped

[*]movement speed while blocking increased by 50%

Active Abilities

[*]Twin Slashes – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – 5m range – 20 stamina – no cooldown

[*]two hits for 2 physical damage

[*]bleed target for 15 physical damage over 6s

[*]Flurry – unlocks rank 5

[*]1.3s channel – 7m range – 60 stamina – no cooldown

[*]six hit attack for (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 11) damage

[*]Whirlwind – unlocks rank 20

[*]instant – 6m radius – 40 stamina – no cooldown

[*]deals 5 physical damage to all enemies around you

[*]damage increased vs low health enemies

[*]Sparks – unlocks rank 30

[*]instant – 7m range – 52 stamina – no cooldown

[*]blind target for 4s

[*]Hidden Blade – unlocks rank 40

[*]instant – 20m range – 36 stamina – no cooldown

[*]throw a dagger that deals 4 physical damage and interrupts the target

[*]snares 50% for 6s

Passive Abilities

[*]Death Stroke – unlocks rank 9

[*]while dual wielding

[*]increase damage 20% vs targets under 25% health

[*]Dual Wield Expert – unlocks rank 15

[*]passive – self

[*]increases off-hand weapon damage by 25%

[*]you can wield a mace, axe, or sword in your off-hand

[*]Controlled Fury – unlocks rank 25

[*]passive – self

[*]reduces the cost of dual wield feat abilities by 20%

[*]Ruffian – unlocks rank 35

[*]passive – self

[*]while dual wielding

[*]deal 15% more damage when attacking disabled targets (stunned, immobilized, disoriented, silenced)

[*]Twin Blade and Blunt – unlocks rank 49

[*]passive – self

[*]dual wielding weapons grant the following bonuses per weapon equipped

[*]Axe: 5% chance to bleed for 5 physical damage over 10s

[*]Mace: deal up to 5% bonus damage to heavily armored enemies

[*]Sword: deal 2.5% additional damage

[*]Dagger: increase critical strike by 5%

Bow

Active Abilities

[*]Weighted Shot - unlocks rank 1

[*]instant - 28m range - 28 stamina - no cooldown

[*]deals 4 physical damage to enemy

[*]interrupt target's casting, stunning them for 3s and putting them off balance

[*]Volley - unlocks rank 5

[*]instant - 7 to 28m range - 60 stamina - no cooldown

[*]repeatedly fire arrows at target location for 1.5s

[*]deal 3 physical damage every 0.5s to enemies in area

[*]immobalized enemies in area for 1.5s

[*]Scatter Shot - unlocks rank 20

[*]instant - 10m range - 40 stamina - no cooldown

[*]deals 8 physical damage to target enemy

[*]knock enemy back 4m and disorient them for 5s

[*]Arrow Spray - unlocks rank 30

[*]instant - 12m radius - 76 stamina - no cooldown

[*]deals 13 physical damage to enemy

[*]snare target 50% for 5s

[*]Snipe - unlocks rank 40

[*]3s cast - 20 to 40m range - 72 stamina - no cooldown

[*]deals 17 physical damage to enemy

Passive Abilities

[*]Hawk Eye - unlocks rank 9

[*]passive - self

[*]increase damage of your bow attacks by 15% when striking vulnerable targets

[*]Hasty Retreat - unlocks rank 15

[*]passive - self

[*]while you have a bow equipped

[*]increase move speed 70% for 2s after activating roll dodge

[*]Accuracy - unlocks rank 25

[*]passive - self

[*]while you have a bow equipped

[*]increase critical strike by 5%

[*]Long Shots - unlocks rank 35

[*]passive - self

[*]while you have a bow equipped

[*]gain up to 15% bonus damage vs distant targets

[*]Ranger - unlocks rank 49

[*]passive - self

[*]while you have a bow equipped

[*]reduces the movement speed penalty while channeling bow abilities by 35%

Destruction Staff

Active Abilities

[*]Destructive Touch – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – 7m range – 60 magicka – no cooldown

[*]- deals 4 magic damage to target enemy

[*]- fire touch causes knockback

[*]- frost touch causes deep freeze

[*]- shock touch causes disorient

[*]Force Shock – unlocks rank 5

[*]instant – 28m range – 60 magicka – no cooldown

[*]- deals 6 magic damage and interrupts casting enemies

[*]- enemies you interrupt are stunned for 3s and ser off balance

[*]Wall of Elements – unlocks rank 20

[*]instant – self – 60 magicka – no cooldown

[*]- create an elemental wall that deals 6 magic damage every 1s to enemies inside

[*]- wall lasts for 2.5s

[*]Impulse – unlocks rank 30

[*]instant – 8m radius – 40 magicka – no cooldown

[*]- deals 5 magic damage to nearby enemies

[*]- 100% chance to apply concussion, chilled, burning, based upon element used

[*]Weakness to Elements – unlocks rank 40

[*]instant – 28m range – 40 magicka – no cooldown

[*]- target takes 20% extra damage from fire, shock, and cold for 15s

Passive Abilities

[*]Tri Focus – unlocks rank 9

[*]passive – self

[*]destruction staff heavy attacks have the following effects

[*]- Frost: snare enemy 40% for 3.5s

[*]- Shock: deals 10% splash damage to 2 nearby foes

[*]- Fire: reduce enemy spell resistance by 80 for 6s

[*]Penetrating Magic – unlocks rank 15

[*]passive – self

[*]- your destruction spells bypass 50 resistance

[*]Elemental Force – unlocks rank 25

[*]passive – self

[*]While you have a destruction staff equipped

[*]- increase chance to apply fire, shock and cold status effects by 15%

[*]Ancient Knowledge – unlocks rank 35

[*]passive – self

[*]While you have a destruction staff equipped

[*]- your heavy attacks charge 10% faster

[*]Destruction Expert – unlocks rank 49

[*]passive – self

[*]While you have a destruction staff equipped

[*]- restore 40 magicka when killing an enemy with a destruction spell

Active Abilities

[*]Regeneration – unlocks rank 1

[*]instance – 15m radius – 40 magicka – no cooldown

[*]- heal nearby ally for 5

[*]- heal for an additional 20 over 20s

[*]Grand Healing – unlocks rank 5

[*]instance – 28m range – 60 magicka – no cooldown

[*]- heal all allies in target area for 6 every 1s for 3s

[*]Force Siphon – unlocks rank 20

[*]1.5s cast – 28m range – 36 magicka – no cooldown for 20s

[*]- your allies gain 2% health when attacking target

[*]- you gain 50% additional health when attacking target

[*]Entropy – unlocks rank 30

[*]instant – 28m range – no cost – no cooldown

[*]- deals 14 magic damage over 12s

[*]- recover 6 magicka every few seconds

[*]Guardian Circle – unlocks rank 40

[*]instance – 28m range – 40 magicka – no cooldown

[*]- place a circle at target location for 12s

[*]- increase allies armor and spell resist by 150 while in the circle

[*]- deal 3 magic damage to undead in the circle

[*]- allies in the circle may activate the synergy ability rejuvenate to restore health

Passive Abilities

[*]Essence Drain – unlocks rank 9

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a restoration staff equipped

[*]- last hit of heavy attack heals a nearby ally for 30% of damage done

[*]Restoration Expert – unlocks rank 15

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a restoration staff equipped

[*]- increase healing on targets under 30% health by 15%

[*]Cycle of Life – unlocks rank 25

[*]passive – self

[*]- gain 1% damage for every 10% health you have

[*]Absorb – unlocks rank 35

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a restoration staff equipped

[*]- blocking spells restores 6 magicka

[*]Restoration Master – unlocks rank 49

[*]passive – self

[*]while you have a restoration staff equipped

[*]- increase all healing done by 5%

Mage Class Skills (Beta Leak)

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Negate Magic – unlocks rank 12

[*]28m range/ 8m radius – 250 ultimate – no cooldown

[*]For 8 seconds...

[*]dispel enemy magic effects in area

[*]enemies casting in area will be silenced for 5s and take heavy damage

Active Abilities

[*]Encase – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – 15m radius – 80 magicka – no cooldown

[*]immobilize enemies in front of you for 4.5 seconds

[*]Repulse – unlocks rank 4

[*]instant – 5m radius – 52 magicka – no cooldown

[*]nearby enemies are knocked back 6m and snared 45% for 4s

[*]Rune Prison – unlocks rank 24

[*]1.5s cast – 28m range – 48 magicka – no cooldown

[*]disorient enemy for 15s

[*]targets have increased health regeneration while affected

[*]Dark Exchange – unlocks rank 34

[*]4s channel – self – no cost – no cooldown

[*]While channeling

[*]restore health and magicka

[*]drains 23% stamina per second

[*]Daedric Mines – unlocks rank 50

[*]instant – self – 96 magicka – no cooldown

[*]Summon 3 mines for 30s

[*]mines take 3s to arm, then deal 7 magic damage to nearby enemies

[*]enemies damaged by mines are immobilized for 1.5s

Passive Abilities

[*]Unholy Knowledge – unlocks rank 8

[*]passive – self

[*]reduce ability magicka and stamina costs by 5%

[*]Blood Magic – unlocks rank 19

[*]passive – self

[*]hitting an enemy with one of your dark magic spells heals you for 5% max health

[*]Persistence – unlocks rank 29

[*]passive -self

[*]increases duration of your dark magic spells by 20%

[*]Exploitation – unlocks rank 39

[*]passive – self

[*]increase critical strike rating by 15% when attacking targets affected by daedric magic

Daedric Summoning

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Summon Storm Atronach – unlocks rank 12

[*]instant – 28m range / 8m radius – 200 ultimate – no cooldown

[*]summons an immobile storm atronach to targeted location for 12s

[*]enemies in the area are stunned for 3s and take 21 shock damage

Active Abilities

[*]Unstable Familiar – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – self – 50 magicka – no cooldown

[*]summon a familiar to attack enemies for 1min

[*]Daedric Curse – unlocks rank 4

[*]instant – 28m range – 44 magicka – no cooldown

[*]enemy cursed for 6s when effect completes all nearby enemies take 18 magic damage

[*]only 1 curse may be active at a time

[*]Summon Winged Twilight – unlocks rank 24

[*]1.5s cast – self – 100 magicka – no cooldown

[*]summon a winged twilight to attack nearby enemies for 1min

[*]taunt nearby attackers

[*]Bound Armor – unlocks rank 34

[*]instant – self – 80 magicka – no cooldown

[*]While toggled on

[*]gain 150 armor

[*]magicka regeneration decreased by 25%

[*]Conjured Ward – unlocks rank 50

[*]instant – 20m radius – 60 magicka – no cooldown

[*]create a 24 point damage shield on self and summoned creatures for 20 seconds

[*]absorbs 75% of damage taken

Passive Abilities

[*]Rebate – unlocks rank 8

[*]passive – self

[*]receive 12% max magicka when one of your summons is killed

[*]Power Stone – unlocks rank 19

[*]passive – self

[*]reduce cat of ultimate abilities by 15%

[*]Daedric Protection – unlocks rank 29

[*]passive – self

[*]increase health regeneration rate by 20% while you have any summoning ability slotted

[*]Expert Summoner – unlocks rank 39

[*]passive – self

[*]Your summoned creatures fain the following bonuses

[*]winged twilight – duration increased 50%

[*]familiar + clanfear – movement speed increased 20%

[*]atronach – range increased 30%

Storm Calling

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Overload – unlocks rank 12

[*]instant – self – 125 ultimate – no cooldown

[*]While toggled...

[*]light and heavy attacks are replaced with empowered versions that cost ultimate

Active Abilities

[*]Mages Fury – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – 28m range – 36 magicka – no cooldown

[*]deals 6 shock damage

[*]enemies below 20% health take 18 shock damage

[*]Bolt Escape – unlocks rank 4

[*]instant – self – 64 magicka – no cooldown

[*]stuns nearby enemies for 1.5s

[*]teleport forward 15m

[*]Lightning Splash – unlocks rank 24

[*]instant – 28m range / 4m radius – 52 magicka

[*]leaves a pool of lightning for 5s that deals 5 shock damage every 1s

[*]an ally in the area may activate conduit, instantly shocking enemies for 15 shock damage

[*]Surge – unlocks rank 34

[*]instant – self – 80 magicka – no cooldown

[*]For 17s

[*]increase power by 3

[*]Lightning Form – unlocks rank 50

[*]instant – self – 56 magicka – no cooldown

[*]For 6s

[*]take 40% less damage

[*]deal 2 shock damage to nearby enemies every 1s

Passive Abilities

[*]Capacitor – unlocks rank 8

[*]passive – self

[*]increase magicka regeneration by 10%

[*]Energized – unlocks rank 19

[*]passive – self

[*]increase damage of your lightning magic abilities by 5%

[*]Disintegrate – unlocks rank 29

[*]passive – self

[*]your lightning spells have a 10% chance to instantly disintegrate low health targets

[*]Expert Mage – unlocks rank 39

[*]passive – self

[*]reduce the cost of your lightning spells by 10%

Templar Class Skills (Beta Leak)

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Radial Sweep - Unlocks rank 12

[*]Instant

[*]5m Radius

[*]75 Ultimate

[*]No Cooldown

[*]18 magic damage to nearby enemies

Active Abilities

[*]Puncturing Strikes - Unlocks rank 1

[*]1.1s channel

[*]8m range

[*]28 magicka

[*]No cooldown

[*]Four hit attack for 3, 3, 3, 3 damage to enemies in front of you.

[*]Last hit knocks back closest enemy

[*]Piercing Javelin -Unlocks Rank 4

[*]instant

[*]20m range

[*]40 magicka

[*]no cooldown

[*]hurl a spear causing 22 physical damage

[*]knockback target 5m

[*]Focused Charge - unlocks rank 24

[*]instant

[*]2.5 to 18m range

[*]40 magicka

[*]no cooldown

[*]charge to target enemy and interrupt them

[*]deals 11 magic damage

[*]Spear Shards - unlocks rank 34

[*]instant

[*]25m range

[*]48 magicka

[*]no cooldown

[*]deal 9 magic damage to enemies in a target area

[*]disorient 1 target for 6 seconds

[*]ally may pick up spear, granting you and them a 15% bonus to damage for 15s

[*]Sun Shield - unlocks rank 50

[*]instant – self – 48 magicka – no cooldown

[*]create damage shield for 6 seconds that absorbs up to 24% of your max health

[*]deals 6 magic damage to nearby enemies on activation

[*]each enemy hit increases shield strength by 4% max health

[*]you no longer regenerate magicka while the shield holds

Passive Abilities

[*]Piercing Spear - unlocks rank 8

[*]passive – self

[*]increases critical strike rating by 10% with spear abilities

[*]increase damage with spear abilities vs blocking targets by 10%

[*]Spear Wall - unlocks rank 19

[*]passive – self

[*]increase block amount vs melee attacks by 15% while you have a spear ability slotted

[*]Burning Light - unlocks rank 29

[*]passive – self

[*]25% chance on hit with spear ability to deal 10 magic damage

[*]Balanced Warrior - unlocks rank 39

[*]passive – self

[*]increase weapon power by 4%

[*]increased spell resistance by 40

Dawn’s Wrath

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Nova – unlocks rank 12

[*]instant – 28m range – 300 ultimate – no cooldown

[*]For 8s

[*]enemies deal 70% less damage

[*]enemies take 11 magic damage every 1 second

[*]ally may activate the super nova synergy, dealing damage and stunning all enemies in the area

Active Abilities

[*]Sun Fire – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – 28m range – 40 magicka – no cooldown

[*]deals 11 magic damage and an additional 9 fire damage over 5s

[*]snares 40% for 5s

[*]Solar Flare – unlocks rank 4

[*]1.5s cast – 28m range – 48 magicka – no cooldown

[*]deals 14 magic damage to target and nearby enemies

[*]affected targets take 40% additional damage from the next attack

[*]Backlash – unlocks rank 24

[*]instant – 28m range – 80 magicka – no cooldown

[*]For 6 seconds

[*]stores up damage, when effect ends nearby enemies take an additional 30% of damage suffered

[*]Eclipse – unlocks rank 34

[*]instant – 28m range – 60 magicka – no cooldown

[*]target reflects negative single target spells back at themselves for 5 seconds

[*]subsequent casts cost additional magicka

[*]Blinding Light – unlocks rank 50

[*]instant – 5m radius – 60 magicka – no cooldown

[*]For 3.5s

[*]enemies miss all attacks

[*]50% chance to be set off balance on miss

Passive Abilities

[*]Enduring Rays – unlocks rank 8

[*]passive – self

[*]increase duration of sun abilities by 20%

[*]Prism – unlocks rank 19

[*]passive – self

[*]gain 2 additional ultimate when activating a sun ability

[*]Illuminate – unlocks rank 29

[*]passive – self

[*]take 10% less damage from enemies affected by your sun abilities

[*]Restoring Spirit – unlocks rank 39

[*]passive – self

[*]gain 4% magicka when activating an ability

Restoring Light

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Rite of Passage – unlocks rank 12

[*]4s channel – self – 150 ultimate – no cooldown

[*]- nearby allies take 80% less damage while channeling (does not affect caster)

[*]- heals caster 7% max health every 0.5s

[*]- you cannot move while channeling this ability

Active Abilities

[*]Rushed Ceremony – unlocks rank 1

[*]instant – 28m radius – 68 magicka – no cooldown

[*]heal nearby wounded ally for 27

[*]Healing Ritual – unlocks rank 4

[*]2s cast – 12m radius – 44 magicka – no cooldown

[*]heals nearby allies for 19

[*]heal self for an additional 30%

[*]Restoring Aura – unlocks rank 24

[*]instant – 12m radius – 52 magicka – no cooldown when slotted

[*]increases stamina and health regeneration by 15% when activated

[*]increases the health and stamina regeneration of nearby allies by an additional 60% for 6s

[*]Cleansing Ritual – unlocks rank 34

[*]instant – 12m radius – 56 magicka – no cooldown

[*]instantly removes a negative effect from self

[*]over 12s, heals allies in area for 2 every 2s

[*]allies may activate Purify, removing all negative effects

[*]Rune Focus – unlocks rank 50

[*]instant – self – 40 magicka – no cooldown

[*]create area of self protection for 12s

[*]gain immunity to interrupt effects

[*]take 30% less damage

[*]deal 25% less damage

Passive Abilities

[*]Mending – unlocks rank 8

[*]passive – self

[*]- increase critical strike chance of restoring light abilities on low health allies by up to 30%

[*]Focused Healing – unlocks rank 19

[*]passive – self

[*]- increase healing of your restoring light abilities by 100% to allies standing in your areas of protection (rite of passage, cleansing ritual, rune focus)

[*]Light Weaver – unlocks rank 29

[*]your restoring light abilities gain the following effects...

[*]restoring aura – duration increased by 20%

[*]healing ritual – cost reduced 20%

[*]rite of passage – take 20% less damage while channeling

[*]Master Ritualist – unlocks rank 39

[*]passive – self

[*]increase resurrection speed by 50%

[*]resurrect players with 100% more health

[*]50% chance to gain a soul gem upon successful resurrect

Dragon Knight Skills (Beta Leak)

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Dragonknight Standard - unlocks rank 12

[*]15m range / 8m radius - 200 ultimate - no cooldown

[*]For 12s while on Dragonknight standard

[*]enemies take 6 fire damage every second

[*]enemies receive 50% less healing

[*]an ally may activate the shackle ability, damaging and rooting enemies in the area

Active Abilities

[*]Fiery Reach - unlocks rank 1

[*]instant - 18m range - 60 magicka - no cooldown

[*]pull enemy towards you

[*]deals 8 fire damage

[*]Searing Strike - unlocks rank 4

[*]instant - 5m range - 40 magicka - no cooldown

[*]- burn target for 25 fire damage over 8s

[*]Fiery Breath - unlocks rank 24

[*]instant - 10m radius - 40 magicka - no cooldown

[*]deals 4 fire damage in a cone in front of you

[*]ignite enemy for 9 fire damage over 6s

[*]Lava Whip - unlocks rank 34

[*]instant - 8m range - 40 magicka - no cooldown

[*]deals 14 fire damage

[*]causes off balance to immobile or stunned enemies

[*]Inferno - unlocks rank 50

[*]instant - self - no cost - no cooldown

[*]Toggle to activate

[*]deals 1 fire damage to nearby enemies while draining magicka

[*]damage and magicka drain increase each tick

Passive Abilities

[*]Kindling - unlocks rank 8

[*]passive - self

[*]increases the damage of the burning effect applied by fire abilities +200%

[*]Warmth - unlocks rank 19

[*]passive - self

[*]dealing fire damage snares the target 40% for 3s

[*]Searing Heat - unlocks rank 29

[*]passive - self

[*]Increase duration of the following by 2s

[*]fiery breath, searing strike, dragonknights standard

[*]burning effect applied by fire abilities

[*]World in Flames - unlocks rank 39

[*]passive - self

[*]increase damage of fire area effect abilities by 12%

Draconic Power

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Dragon Leap - unlocks rank 12

[*]instant - 10 to 20m range - 150 ultimate - no cooldown

[*]deals 34 physical damage to target

[*]nearby enemies are knocked back

Active Abilities

[*]Spiked Armor - unlocks rank 1

[*]instant - self - 48 magicka - no cooldown

[*]For 17s

[*]resist 30% damage

[*]return 2 physical damage to melee attackers

[*]Dark Talons - unlock rank 4

[*]instant - 8m radius - 40 magicka - no cooldown

[*]immobilize nearby enemies for 3.5s

[*]deals 11 physical damage to enemies not already in dark talons

[*]an ally can activate the impale synergy, damaging enemies held within talons

[*]Dragon Blood - unlocks rank 24

[*]instant - self - 80 magicka - no cooldown

[*]heal for 25% of missing health

[*]increase health regeneration by 28% for 20s

[*]Reflective Scale - unlocks rank 34

[*]instant - self - 60 magicka - no cooldown

[*]reflect all projectiles for 4s

[*]Inhale - unlocks rank 50

[*]instant - 5m radius - 60 magicka - no cooldown

[*]absorb 3 health from each nearby enemy

[*]after 2.5s deal 6 magic damage to nearby enemies

Passive Abilities

[*]Iron Skin - unlocks rank 8

[*]passive - self

[*]you block an additional 10% damage

[*]Burning Heart - unlocks rank 19

[*]passive - self

[*]increase healing received by 12% while you are affected by a dragon ability

[*]Elder Dragon - unlocks rank 29

[*]passive - self

[*]increase health regeneration by 5% for each dragon ability on your hotbar

[*]Scaled Armor - unlocks rank 39

[*]passive - self

[*]increase spell resistance by 80

Earthen Heart

Ultimate Abilities

[*]Magma Armor - unlocks rank 12

[*]instant - self - 150 ultimate - no cooldown

[*]For 9s

[*]incoming damage is capped at 3% max health

[*]nearby enemies take 2 fire damage every 1s

Active Abilities

[*]Stonefist - unlocks rank 1

[*]instant - 10m range - 60 magicka - no cooldown

[*]10 physical damage to enemy

[*]knockdown enemy for 3s

[*]Molten Weapons - unlocks rank 4

[*]instant - 20m radius - 60 magicka - no cooldown

[*]For 45s

[*]increase power of nearby allies by 1

[*]bonus increased by 100% on caster

[*]Obsidian Shield - unlocks rank 24

[*]instant - 12m radius - 40 magicka - no cooldown

[*]create 13 point damage shield for 20s on all nearby allies

[*]shield absorbs 40% of incoming damage

[*]shield strength increased by 100% on caster

[*]Petrify - unlocks rank 34

[*]instant - 15m range - 60 magicka - no cooldown

[*]stun enemy for 10.5s

[*]enemy can absorb 13 damage before the stun breaks

[*]affected targets have increased health regeneration

[*]Ash Cloud - unlocks rank 50

[*]instant - self - 68 magicka - no cooldown

[*]For 12s

[*]enemies standing in ash storm are snared 70% and gain 30% miss chance

[*]allies may use the ash shroud synergy to avoid all attacks for 4s

Passive Abilities

[*]Eternal Mountain - unlocks rank 8

[*]passive - self

[*]increase duration of earth abilities by 20%

[*]Deep Breaths - unlocks rank 19

[*]passive - self

[*]activation an ultimate restores health, magicka and stamina based on the cost of the ultimate

[*]Mountains Blessing - unlocks rank 29

[*]passive - self

[*]gain 2 additional ultimate when activating an earth ability

[*]Helping Hands - unlocks rank 39

[*]passive - self

[*]gain 5% stamina when one of your earth abilities targets another player

Nightblade Class Skills (Early Leaked Beta)

Assasin's Blade

[*]Instant

[*]5 meter range

[*]28 magicka

[*]Deals 6 magic damage

[*]Low health targets take - 270% additional damage

Blur 1

[*]Instant

[*]Self

[*]56 magicka

[*]For 20 seconds attackers have 22% miss chance when attacking you

Death Stroke 1

[*]Instant

[*]5 meter range

[*]50 Ultimate

[*]Deals 23 damage

[*]Reduces healing recieved by 75%

[*]Damage increased the more Ultimate you have

Executioner

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Killing an enemy with an Assassination ability restores 44 magicka over 6 seconds

Haste 1

[*]Instant

[*]Self

[*]56 magicka

[*]For 17 seconds - increase attack speed with heavy and light attacks by 30%

Hemmorage

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Increase bonus critical strike damage by 20% while you have an Assassination ability slotted

Mark Target 1

[*]Instant

[*]50 meter range

[*]80 magicka

[*]Requires high health target

[*]Mark a target for death

[*]Your attacks ignore all of the target's resistances, but their attacks ignore all of your resitances

[*]Killing the marked target heals you for 37%

Master Assassin

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Increased damage done while invisble or crouched by 10%

[*]Successful crouched attacks stun for longer

Pressure Points

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Each Assassination Ability you have slotted increases critical strike rating by 3%

Teleport Strike 1

[*]Instant

[*]22 meter range

[*]60 Magicka

[*]Step through the shadows, appearing next your target

[*]Deal 13 magic damage to enemy and stun for 1.5 secs

Shadow

Aspect of Terror 1

[*]Instant

[*]6 meter radious

[*]64 magicka

[*]Fear 2 nearby enemies who then cower for 2.5s

Consuming Darkness 1

[*]Instant

[*]Self

[*]200 Ultimate

[*]Create an area of darkness for 12.3 seconds:

[*]Enemies in the area are snared 50%

[*]You are invisible while in the area attacking removes this effect for 1 second

[*]Grants allies in the area Slip Away allowing them to gain invisibility

Dark Veil

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Increase duration of Shadow Abilities by 15%

Fortitude

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Increase max health by 3% per shadow ability slotted

Path of Darkness 1

[*]Instant

[*]Self

[*]60 Magicka

[*]Targets in front of you take 32 magic damage

[*]Creates a path for 10 seconds

[*]Path may only be seen by you and increases movement speed 50%

Refreshing Shadows

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Activating a Shadow ability increases stamina regeneration by 30% for 6 seconds

Shadow Barrier

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]After coming out of crouch or invisibility

[*]Take 35% less damage for 4 seconds

Shadow Cloak 1

[*]Instant

[*]Self

[*]64 magicka

[*]Gain invisibility for 2.5 seconds

[*]You don't regenerate magicka while invisible

Summon Shade 1

[*]Instant

[*]28 meter range

[*]40 magicka

[*]Summons a shade to attack target enemy for 20 seconds

[*]Attacked enemies deal 15% less damage for 4 seconds

Veiled Strike 1

[*]Instant

[*]5 meter range

[*]32 magicka

[*]Requires: stealth

[*]Deals 13 magic damage and sets the enemy off balance

[*]Stuns enemy for 4 seconds

Siphoning

Agony 1

[*]1.5 second cast

[*]28 meter range

[*]56 magicka

[*]Stun enemy for 16 seconds and deal 18 magic damage over the duration

[*]Effect is broken by damage from other sources

Catalyst

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Increase potion effectivness by 20%

Cripple 1

[*]Instant

[*]28 meter range

[*]48 magicka

[*]Over 8.5 seconds:

[*]Siphon movement speed from enemy to yourself

[*]Deals 3 magic damage every 1 second

Drain Power 1

[*]Instant

[*]8 meter radius

[*]52 magicka

[*]Decrease power of nearby enemies by 12% for 17 seconds

[*]Your power is increased by 6% for each affected target

Magicka Flood

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Increase max magicka 8% while you have siphoning ability slotted

Siphoning Strike 1

[*]Instant

[*]Self

[*]No cost

[*]While toggled:

[*]Basic weapon attacks restore 2% magicka and stamina

[*]10% chance on basic weapon attacks to restore 15% magicka and stamina

[*]Basic weapon attacks deal 23% less damage

Soul Shred 1

[*]Instant

[*]6 meters radius

[*]150 Ultimate

[*]Nearby enemies take 29 magic damage and are stunned for 3 seconds

[*]Your allies may activate the Leeching Strike synergy: A high damage life stealing attack

Soul Siphoner

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Increased healing taken form your Siphoning abilities by 15%

Strife ll

[*]Instant

[*]28 meter range

[*]40 magicka

[*]Deals 11 magic damage

[*]You are healed for 30% of the damage done every 2 seconds for 10 seconds

Transfer

[*]Passive

[*]Self

[*]Gain 1 Ultimate when dealing damage with siphoning ability

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About Forty Ninjas is recruiting for Elder Scrolls Online. If you recognize the name, then reply to this post or shoot me a private message through the forums. As always, this is Q. I'll be happy to snag up any of my former players as we transition to the world of Nirn. Best.

~Q