Unleash the Power: Solo Magicka Sorcerer Guide

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Solo Magic Sorcerer Build Overview
3. Race and Mundus Stone Choices
4. Attribute Distribution and Food
5. Potion Recommendation
6. Gear Loadouts
   • Trial Gear Loadout
   • Non-Trial Gear Loadout
   • DLC Content/Non-DLC Content Loadout
7. Ability Selection and Rotation
8. Passive Skills and Champion Points
9. Pros and Cons of the Solo Magic Sorcerer Build
10. Highlights
11. FAQ

Introduction

Welcome to the world of solo magic sorcerers! In this guide, we will explore a powerful build that is currently dominating the solo content in the game. With high parsing potential and excellent single-target damage, the solo magic sorcerer is the go-to choice for players looking to conquer challenging solo content effortlessly. Whether you prefer high DPS or well-rounded sustain, this build has got you covered. So, let's dive right in and discover how to create and play the solo magic sorcerer build.

Solo Magic Sorcerer Build Overview

The solo magic sorcerer build is currently the top-performing class in the game for single-target fights. It excels in both single and AOE damage, making it incredibly versatile and suitable for all types of solo content. With the right gear and skill selection, this build can devastate even the toughest solo encounters. In this guide, we will walk you through the race and Mundus stone choices, attribute distribution, food recommendations, and gear loadouts required for the build. We will also cover the optimal ability selection and rotation, as well as the importance of passive skills and champion points. But first, let's start with the race and Mundus stone choices.

Race and Mundus Stone Choices

When it comes to race selection, High Elf and Dark Elf are the top choices for maximizing DPS. High Elf provides the most DPS potential, while Dark Elf offers versatility by allowing you to switch to a stamina build if desired. Breton is another fantastic choice, especially for players focusing on sustain. Bretons have excellent sustain properties and are ideal for solo content. For the Mundus stone, we recommend the Lover Mundus for soloing. This choice eliminates the need to find a source of major breach and provides a significant boost to your penetration.

Attribute Distribution and Food

To maximize your damage output, allocate all 64 attribute points into Magicka. The more Magicka you have, the more damage you will deal. For food, we recommend Gastly Eyeball, which provides a substantial boost to both Magicka and Magicka regeneration. With increased Magicka, you will deal more damage with each cast and prolong your resource pool, allowing for longer periods of sustained damage.

Potion Recommendation

For easy content like normal dungeons, Overland content, and questing, you can use cheap Essence of Magic potions. They can be found as drops from mobs or purchased from Guild Traders for a low price. If you tackle harder content, such as challenging dungeons or raids, use Essence of Spell Critical potions instead. With Critical Surge providing Major Brutality, you can forgo Essence of Spell Power, which tends to be more expensive.

Gear Loadouts

The solo magic sorcerer build offers three gear loadout options, catering to different player preferences and content availability. The loadouts are designed to accommodate players who enjoy trials, those who don't want to do trials, and those who don't have access to DLC content.

Trial Gear Loadout

• Monster Set: Slimecraw for maximum crit chance or Icereach for added protection.
• Body: All of the Depths for exceptional proc damage and damage over time.
• Jewelry and Weapons: Pillar of Nirn for increased weapon and spell damage.

Non-Trial Gear Loadout

• Monster Set: Slimecraw or Iceheart for added protection.
• Body: Roar of Thunder for strong proc damage and damage over time.
• Jewelry and Weapons: Pillar of Nirn for increased weapon and spell damage.

DLC Content/Non-DLC Content Loadout

• Monster Set: Icereach for added protection.
• Body: Orders Wrath for high damage proc and increased weapon and spell damage.
• Jewelry and Weapons: Briarheart for added weapon and spell damage. Replace backbar Briarheart with Maelstrom Inferno Staff if available.

For detailed information on gear pieces, weights, enchantments, and trait recommendations, check out the build guide on our website.

Ability Selection and Rotation

The ability selection for the solo magic sorcerer build is crucial to maximize your damage output. Here is an overview of the recommended abilities and rotation:

1. Daedric Prey: This ability is an AOE explosion that deals damage to the enemy and surrounding targets. It also boosts your pets' damage by 45%. Ensure that you keep this ability active at all times.

2. Crystal Fragments or Elemental Weapon: Crystal Fragments is a channeled spammable ability that deals significant damage. If you prefer an instant cast spammable, use Elemental Weapon. Both options are viable, so choose the one that suits your playstyle best.

3. Barbed Trap: This ability is essential for its high damage over time (DOT) effect and the minor force buff, which increases your crit damage.

4. Deadly Cloak: Deadly Cloak is an AOE DOT that deals damage to enemies and reduces AOE damage taken by 20%.

5. Summon Volatile Familiar: This pet ability deals damage to enemies and occasionally taunts them, redirecting their attacks away from you.

6. Flawless Dawnbreaker: Use this ultimate to buff your front bar damage and increase your weapon and spell damage by 300 for 14 seconds.

It's essential to keep all DOTs active and use your spammable ability whenever available. Remember to recast Crystal Fragments or Elemental Weapon if a DOT falls off. Use Flawless Dawnbreaker on thick targets or bosses for maximum damage.

For a more detailed rotation, including optimal ability prioritization and synergy between abilities, refer to the build guide on our website.

Passive Skills and Champion Points

Passive skills play a crucial role in maximizing your build's effectiveness. Ensure that you unlock and utilize the following passives:

• Class Passives: Sorcerer, Daedric Summoning, Storm Calling
• Armor Passives: Light Armor, Medium Armor (if applicable)
• Weapon Passives: Dual Wield, Destruction Staff
• Fighter's Guild Passives
• Undaunted Passives
• Racial Passives
• Alchemy Passives

Champion points distribution can greatly enhance your build's performance. For detailed champion point recommendations and allocations, refer to the guide on our website for a comprehensive breakdown.

Pros and Cons of the Solo Magic Sorcerer Build

Pros:

• Highest parsing class for single-target fights
• Excellent AOE damage for comfortable solo content clearing
• Versatile builds for various types of solo content
• Strong self-healing abilities for sustained survivability
• Flexible gear loadouts to cater to different playstyles and content availability

Cons:

• Reliance on sustained damage over burst damage
• Challenge in handling multiple targets effectively
• Optimal gear might require trials or DLC content access

Highlights

• Achieve the highest parsing potential with the solo magic sorcerer build.
• Versatile loadouts that cater to different preferences and content availability.
• Strong self-healing abilities for sustained survivability.
• Top-tier AOE damage for efficient clearing of solo content.

FAQ

Q: What is the recommended race for a solo magic sorcerer? A: High Elf and Dark Elf are the top choices for maximizing DPS. Breton is a fantastic option for players focused on sustain.

Q: How should attribute points be distributed for a magic sorcerer build? A: Allocate all 64 attribute points into Magicka to maximize damage output.

Q: What Mundus stone should I use for soloing? A: The Lover Mundus stone provides a significant penetration boost, eliminating the need to find a source of major breach.

Q: What gear loadout should I use for solo content? A: Depending on your preference and content accessibility, choose either the trial gear loadout, non-trial gear loadout, or DLC content/non-DLC content loadout outlined in the guide.

Q: What is the recommended ability rotation for a solo magic sorcerer? A: Start by summoning your pet and applying self-buffs. Then, focus on maintaining DOTs, using your spammable ability, and utilizing your ultimate on high-value targets.

Q: How important are passive skills and champion points? A: Passive skills are crucial for optimizing your build's performance. Champion points can greatly enhance your abilities and overall effectiveness.

Q: What are the pros and cons of the solo magic sorcerer build? A: Pros include high parsing potential, excellent AOE damage, versatile build options, strong self-healing abilities, and flexible gear loadouts. Cons include a reliance on sustained damage, difficulty in handling multiple targets effectively, and potential gear requirements.

Resources:

• [Link to the website guide with detailed gear, champion points, and ability rotation suggestions]