Revolutionizing Damage: The Arcanist's Fatecarver in Elder Scrolls Online

Flashy green lights, slimy tentacles, and a grimoire with countless pages are just some of the unique features that the Arcanist class brings to The Elder Scrolls Online. However, the most intriguing aspect of this class is the Arcanist's Fatecarver skill, which has the potential to revolutionize the way players approach damage-dealing.

Unlike traditional means of dealing damage, the Fatecarver skill provides a fresh take on the role of DPS in The Elder Scrolls Online. It offers a unique approach that could potentially be applied to other classes and skills in the future. Despite being a departure from the norm, the Fatecarver skill is in no way inferior and is definitely worth exploring for those seeking a new and exciting way to play.

The Fate of Fatecarver in The Elder Scrolls Online

The Fatecarver skill in the Arcanist's arsenal is known for its powerful green beam of energy that "scars the world" in front of the player. However, what sets this skill apart from others is its unique ability to be aimed. While most damage skills require a ground area-of-effect or a target to be highlighted, the Fatecarver skill can be cast and aimed in any direction, making it a revolutionary mechanic in the game.

This seemingly simple mechanic opens up a world of possibilities for dynamic gameplay. Players with better aim are rewarded for their efforts, and it allows for quick target-switching mid-cast to take down enemies strategically. With no other skill possessing this functionality, the Fatecarver skill is a game-changer for the Elder Scrolls' Arcanist.

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Potentially, Fatecarver's biggest implication lies in its ability to revolutionize other beam skills in The Elder Scrolls Online. For instance, Soul Strike shares a similar aesthetic with Fatecarver - a flashy, big beam of energy. However, it's limited to just one player. In the future, it could be reworked to function more like Fatecarver.

What sets Fatecarver apart from other damage-dealing skills is how it redefines the concept of a burst skill. Typically, burst skills deal a lot of damage at once, but with a delay. Deep Fissure and Daedric Curse are two examples of such skills, which can be timed with other abilities to unleash massive damage. Fatecarver, on the other hand, is the Arcanist's burst skill that requires building up crux combos to unleash its full potential. However, the way it operates is unique compared to other burst skills.

Rather than dealing all of its damage at once, the burst skill Fatecarver deals smaller increments of damage in quick succession. This is similar to the Bound Armaments skill, which utilizes four summon knives to achieve the same effect. However, Fatecarver's area-of-effect nature allows it to shred the health bars of multiple targets from multiple angles, making it a versatile option for players. As they cast Fatecarver, players can turn their camera to hit more enemies than any other burst skill could. This flexibility may help redefine the DPS role, particularly with the introduction of the Necrom expansion's Arcanist.

With the release of The Elder Scrolls Online's Necrom expansion, players will finally have access to this unique class. While it may not provide a traditional experience compared to other classes in the game, its introduction has the potential to greatly influence the trajectory of future skills.

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