Patch 11.0.5 Now Live
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
In The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), a "one-shot" refers to killing an enemy (or sometimes a player in PvP) with a single attack or ability. This is often achieved through high burst damage builds, critical strikes, or exploiting certain mechanics. Heres a breakdown of how one-shots work in ESO: PvE One-Shots High Burst Damage Builds - Classes like Nightblade (with Incapacitating Strike) or Sorcerer (with Critical Surge + Crystal Fragments) can deal massive single-hit damage. - Sets like Sul-Xans Torment (for DoT bursts) or Relequen (for sustained single-target damage) help amplify damage. Ganking in PvE - Some world bosses or dungeon enemies can be "one-shot" by coordinated groups using ultimates like Dawnbreaker (Fighters Guild) or Shooting Star (Mages Guild). PvP One-Shots Gank Builds (Nightblade/Sorcerer) - Nightblade (Stamina or Magicka) excels with stealth + Surprise Attack or Soul Harvest. - Sorcerer can use Crystal Weapon + Fragments for burst. - Sets like Stuhns Favor, Balorgh, or Moras Whispers boost burst potential. Ultimate One-Shots - Dawnbreaker (Fighters Guild) instantly kills low-health enemies. - Meteor (Shooting Star) can one-shot if fully charged and crits. Sneak Attacks - A well-timed Snipe (Bow skill) from stealth with high Weapon Damage can delete players. How to Counter One-Shots Resistances & Mitigation: - Stack Impenetrable trait on armor. - Use damage shields (Harness Magicka, Annulment). Awareness: - Watch for stealth shimmer (Nightblades). - Dodge roll or block when anticipating burst. Healing & Recovery: - Skills like Vigor or Rally can help survive initial burst. Is One-Shotting Fair? Some players dislike ganking in PvP, but its a valid playstyle. In PvE, one-shotting is often a sign of optimized DPS. Would you like a specific build for one-shotting in PvE or PvP?
In The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), a "one-shot" refers to killing an enemy (or sometimes a player in PvP) with a single...
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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