Everything You Need to Know About DPS in the Elder Scrolls Online

Are you an ESO player who wants to know how to get better at dealing damage? Ever wonder when you should try veteran content or when you might be ready to move on to the next level of difficulty? Just want a PvE content progression guide? Well then, this video was made for you! By watching this video, you'll learn where each type of content falls on the difficulty spectrum, level recommendations for each difficulty, and the essential mechanics you'll need to know about when tackling everything ESO has to offer. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:
Introduction: 00:00
Infinite Archive: 2:41
Beginner: 4:08
Intermediate: 8:07
Advanced: 15:30
Expert: 21:42
Master: 27:20
Mindset: 29:22
Conclusion: 31:04

[nstmlmz]

Thank you for the guide <3 DPS is my worst role, I've never even gotten seriously into it because it was very intimidating, thinking about not being able to reach the meta dps numbers I've seen in zone or guild chat T_T. Even though I'm not a super serious player, I do want to get some of the achievements because of the rewards, but for example, never tried a trial for the same reason as above.

This guide helped me a lot to better understand the gear, buffs, debuffs and stats I need to start trying when I find the time for it. Again, thanks for uploading and I'm hoping to see a tank and healer guide to see what I've been missing! I'm excited to learn more! 📖

[TinoBurkhalter]

I've enjoyed the video, however personally I feel taking CP as an indicator when to do or when to be able to do certain stuff is rough...
Each and every individual has their own journey through ESO and in the End, it comes down to what you spent your time with and what your experience level is and Not where your CP number is.

Do you get more dmg mitigation with more cp? yes, however on veteran content a lot of Red Areas you're dead with or without CP, so learn to avoid damage is still Key ;-)
Do you do more dmg with more CP? yes, but since cp 2.0 the difference is smaller than people think.... remember it always scales of the base dmg you're doing without CP....

I recently started on PC an alt account out of curiosity.... (CP2900ish on main account)
Of course i knew exactly what to do - First time in vSS on CP195 as DD (not even close of beeing bottom dps), on yolna the lack of gear and cp was the most notable DPS wise....
Lokke/Navhi not so much due to better positioning in Trash phases where it was easier to compensate.

Second time vSS on Maintank and Offtank with about 280 CP, there i wanted a tiny bit more for some dmg mitigation cp's.... even that would have been possible below cp200 I feel...
Like said, in the end it comes down to getting familiar with the content as nothing beats experience in this game while CP is only a number which will grow over

[pavankumar-dimj]

Thanks for guide, you got a new sub ❤
Can u kindly let me know the motif and colors @5:00 in the

[Jo-Heike]

Your bar thingy is off, I am only 690 CP, and got the of the undying song achievement, plus the Vateshran's Chosen Achievement.

[bez]

ive been off and on with ESO since its release. got to score push world records on PC-NA for trials, gotten almost every trifecta for PvE and ran PvP ball groups and solo, ive done it all. For me its hard to teach newer players because I feel I havent been able to relate to them for years now. gonna start sharing this video to everyone who I know is interested. just 30 minutes saved me hours of explaination and your smooth and focused video is super easy to watch. you've earned a sub and like for sure. thanks!

Edit: also just wanted to add a point that works on PC-NA, idk how console culture is but if you need help out in the world or you have specific questions. just ask! there are a lot more friendly people out there, especially veteran players IMO. sometimes Ill just ride around grahtwood or newer DLC zones and answer questions while doing quests I still havent done yet or material farming :D

[nortyfiner]

Speaking as a dungeon healer to DPS players...

- Many MMOs, such as WoW, emphasize watching health bars and direct healing. ESO isn't like that. In ESO, most healing and buffing is AOE and heal over time (HoT). Therefore, healers have a rotation to keep HoT and buffs ticking on the group and debuffs ticking on the boss, along with doing damage when we can and handling situations as they arise.
- As a healer, my first priority in a boss fight is always the tank, because the tank is what keeps the boss from running amok and one-shotting everyone.
- What this means for DPS is that much of the time, the heals and buffs you get are an AOE side effect of me keeping up my rotation on the tank. If the DPS spread out to max range on opposite sides of the room, then somebody's probably not getting healed, and that's not my fault. So stay in range of myself and the tank if you want heals and buffs.
- The ideal group positioning for most bosses is tank > boss < DPS < healer. Positioned this way, the big boss damage is pointed away from the group, and I can heal and buff everybody in a cone in front of me.
- Please kill the adds and stop standing in crap. Thanks.

[Pooter-ityg]

Make a beeline for the blue CP passive Preparation. It effectively makes the game 10% easier.
Another advantage to the standard 4 player formation is that healers will fire damage buffs as well as heals through the whole group.
Tanks will usually aim to strip boses of around 14k resistance, meaning that you only need to bring around 4k. Mag DDs will be the over the top here, but Stam DDs can get to 4k. This is one reason why DDs have different setups for overland content where there typically isn't a tank.

[michaelyancey]

Thanks for helping me understand the different stages. I am still trying the different gear sets for my style of play. I need to improve in all areas. Thanks for your videos.

[dtwynn]

Honestly, I was starting to worry you got lost in Tamriel somewhere! Welcome back to the land of the living, oh wise sage of Elder Scrolls wisdom. My gaming experience has been incomplete without your guidance. Time to binge-watch and catch up on all the tips I've been missing out on! 🎮🔥

[carolsolis]

Yesterday, I was ready to stop playing. Thanks to your upload, I know how I can improve. Thanks for this very helpful post!

[ivywhittaker]

Whats the point of archive anyway? More unused and underpowered or niche gear?

[seabhacgra]

I honestly don't understand how people get to those caps.. even maximizing crit I can only get to about 55% crit and if I maximize penetration I get to almost 16k but nowhere near the 18k cap, but from what you mention here I should optimize for the pen first.. which would put me at about 16k pen and 45% crit

[dix_neuf]

great guide! some things to consider adding to version 2 (or part 2?) importance of trial dummy in learning/practicing your rotation, esologs as a feedback tool, not as a big dong dps measuring contest.

[Jokke]

Watched this video in 2 parts but I think you mentioned you would do similar videos for Tank and Healer roles if there is interest. I would definitely be interested in those as I just started playing this game for the first time 10/2023 and started with DPS. Would like to get into Tanking Healing when I get some other objectives done ingame.

[gashark]

I know it's all about the group but man if I wouldn't put vet blackrose a bit higher on that scale haha

[aikidoman]

Thank you for the informative video! I’ve been playing for 4+ years and needed to hear the message(s) you’re giving -

[BobaSoda_]

Watched this, made some changes, and my DPS spiked. Tyvm for the advice <3

[tls]

soloing a dragon as a melee character is not fun

[SnapX]

Hey mate - just came across this video - awesome guide! Ive been struggling in the orange zone forever and your advice was very helpful! Looking forward to the next video :)

[Sora-o]

just saying CP has nothing to do with dps after like 800cp lmao