What Makes Elder Scrolls Online Builds Different?

The day some gaming company creates an MMO without character builds, the gaming world will come to a screeching halt while everyone stares in shock. Character builds are just part and parcel of the MMO world, and while the specifics may vary, the general idea is always the same. Even without doing away with the build system entirely, there are some things like available weapon types,  that are almost always tied to character build. Stepping away from these known and expected traditions is a rare and risky step.

Well, ESO hasn’t done away with the venerable character build system, but Elder Scrolls online builds are definitely breaking away from the mold. And while the gaming world hasn’t come to a screeching halt, people are definitely taking notice. So far, ESO seems to have largely managed to handle the break from tradition in a way that gamers are embracing, rather than booing. And having taken a look at exactly what ESO is offering, it’s hard to disagree.

One of the most obvious differences in ESO is how few builds there are. While most MMOs don’t start out with a dozen build options, four builds is definitely on the light side. There had been talk of a fifth possible build, called the Wanderers, but they didn’t make it into the release version of the game. The relatively small number of builds doesn’t appreciably reduce the options available, however, due to the other differences in the ElderScrolls online builds.

Builds aren’t tied to weapons and armor. Let’s just take a minute to absorb that. In Elder Scrolls online, the build you choose doesn’t restrict your weapons and armor choices. You can run a sorcerer who is also an expert archer, an assassin in heavy armor, or any other ‘insane’ combination you can think of. This means that your fighting style is not inherently tied to your build. Related? Yes, because your build skills still have an impact, but you can totally play against type if that’s what you want to do.

In build flexibility is also high. Unlike some games that shall remain unnamed, each build option can take on several different roles depending on who it’s put together. So a sorcerer can be support, or damage, or even (possibly) a tank. A Templar can heal or kick butt (or maybe both). A Nightblade can be in the thick of combat, or an ambush specialist, or specialize in debuffs. With Elder Scrolls online builds, your build is not your destiny.

While not technically part of the character’s build, ESo has also gone the distance in providing custom options for your character’s appearance. The character generator’s “Deep Customization” option allows detailed customization of the character’s body and face, and even gives options for the character’s voice.

ESO developers have mentioned in interviews that ranged weapon Nightblade assassins are among the most popular builds in the beta release. It will be interesting to see how the popular builds shift after the full launch, and what unique combination of build, play style, and weapons choices players come up with.

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