ESO "The Spartan" Oakensoul Templar S&B PVP Build and Battleground.

ESO "The Spartan" Oakensoul Templar S&B PVP Build and Battleground.
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(00:13) Build Purpose
(00:42) The Spartan Build
(12:34) Abilities and how to play The Spartan
(17:08) Screenshot of stats without Continuous
(20:06) CP
(23:58) Armor Styles
(25:22) Battleground Gameplay
(39:23) Outro
Other Spartan Stuff:
Spartan Unleashed Pen Build:
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Spartan Unleashed 2.0 Build Testing in BGs:
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Spartan Unleashed 2.0 BG Clips:
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[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Thanks for stopping by everyone. Been very happy with this build and its play outnumbered and in battlegrounds! Be safe!

[@rmulder996]

Iam realy happy with build and motif this is so nice man im working for it now on pc

[@Vitalus]

Where you get the Music - you mix it ??

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

@@Vitalus kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaq9dWl9ZqqckLM

[@AbominationKO]

Thanks for the inspiration! I made something similar, now consider I'm new to PVP. I'm running Spriggan's and Sthun's Favor. Combo is: Toppling Charge to set them off balance, pierce armor for even more penetration then puncturing sweeps with light attacks weaved in.

[@samuelpyrtle9584]

Thanks for build video. I made it, too. Love playing it.

[@javihinojosa3209]

Loved the explanation of what to do when your mag maybbe too low to continue sweeping. Heavy, pierce, and bash to maintain good dmg.

[@CarnaghSidhe]

Outstanding mate :)

[@-s-i-g-m-a-0]

really enjoy S&B playstyle. Top Notch!

[@foofuku]

Tbh very unique build i like it i will use it as a base to to my own build thanks for this

[@briankingham175]

Even a year later this is a really fun & good build! I tweaked the sets & some skills, just wanted to drop a comment and thank you for putting out this build a year ago, good template!

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Awesome! I’ll be using this during Whitestrakes on Spartan

[@briankingham175]

@Grimsforge-Gaming Nice!! I have definitely been using it for whitestrake, especially bgs😁I've been doing better than usual, actually contributing/doing well vs the reason the other teams win!

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

@@briankingham175 great! PCNA?

[@briankingham175]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming yep yep, PCNA😁

[@aisurattoyuki6802]

Interesting build, pretty curious how will work for me! Thanks for build!

[@aisurattoyuki6802]

So I tried it! And was slaughter in BGs! Still need to fix some pieces of gear, but works great!

[@Bigjust916]

That looks fun

[@Nazter69]

Love the build man... you got me wanting to try this out in PVE..don't get me wrong I intend to follow it to the letter for PVP but I use your Worthy 2.0 I am not sure about the magplar never tried it. Seeing it is fantastic.

[@outlawred946]

Love it! GJ

[@outlawred946]

Love the shout out to Beasley. lmao

[@nomad4594]

This is still one of my favorite templar builds 9 months later GG bro

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Thanks! Where are you having the most fun with it at? BGs, CP Cyrodiil?

[@nomad4594]

​@@Grimsforge-Gaming running crown in cyrodiil with it. It's a blast, but I swapped the weapon for sword and shield plague break cause that extra weapon/spell damage and pen.

[@nomad4594]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming you should make a updated video for this 👌

[@flaviuspk7974]

Solid build.

[@Sniperjones_007]

This is such a fucking awesome build!!!!

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Share any awesome stories you might have on it!

[@recon939]

So is there going to be a new version for this build or staying the same with update 35?

[@ethanward3912]

I do the snb with oak, high-elf, same skills literally, and the new crafted set that increases crit dam and heal, and briarheart. Heavy med armor. The amount of critdamage and crit heals is absurd.

[@vJiynxx]

No monster set ?

[@jonbowman01]

Please give us the updated version for 35 if it’s still viable

[@GoldenAgeFPS]

We've been sharing our culture with you all morning.

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

YES!!! Love that quote!!

[@fb22ac]

Love the build man. Going to have to try it out on my templar. What song is that at the end? Its fire!!!

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaq9dWl9ZqqckLM

[@life4fun136]

Pls update this amazing build after last patch 👏

[@elvincenzo0236]

Does this still perform well ?

[@nomad4594]

Titanborn spellwall makes this spicy!

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Yeah! You can hang out for a brief time at half health using your chainsaw

[@nomad4594]

If you do two quests in stros m'kai you get the gallant chain (Trainee heavy chest) reinforced as a quest reward.

[@JJitsuBoy98]

We were in a chaos ball bg last night together. I thought it was you but wasn’t for sure.

[@taseenmusawir5730]

Awesome build literally unkillable even in PVE. How would you go about using a greatsword with werewolf bite for fun?

[@tomrivers264]

Did you stay with those traits on titanborn armor or what did/would you switch them too

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

I’ve been bouncing around on other projects. Everything is still set up the same

[@lucaschambers9239]

is there any other sets you could run with the ring? i dont have those sets

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

@@lucaschambers9239 I’m releasing a new Spartan build soon. Was build a week ago or so kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmnZe3ppibKUeaMsi=tAG2E9DHurgP49FB

[@dannyroberts7432]

Looks a fun set up…question, changing willpower for potentates? What’s your view. Granted you lose stats but think of the ultimate reduction.

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Maybe worth a look. Think you’ll try it out?

[@dannyroberts7432]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming I tried using titan but it dies t suit my play style. I prefer tanky so I switched titan to pariah and I use potentates, I hit 5.3k dmg and 30k res. Your build hurts people in Bg’s. It’s so much fun but I find it hard to survive

[@j.h.4805]

Hey back to eso and hyped with your build. Do you play it richtig now? Is it still viable after oakensoul nerv?

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Still strong! Welcome back

[@Valicyn]

How do you think this build will be with the Oakensoul nerf? This build looks pretty fun and I would love to try it.

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Still might be worth a look. Major resolve and major sorcery still in tact, which allows you to get into your offense quicker. I’ll have to test it outnumbered fights to know for sure :(

[@MrNatasoy]

maybe I miss it but what Mundus you using?

[@nomad4594]

Mag recov

[@willn3857]

How would you suggest I run this build with 2 bars, as in levelling it up....before I can get the ring etc? great build btw

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

I would try and run the front bar as close to this as possible. So you build a comfort level with it. Drop support and things you are leveling on the back for quest turn ins ect

[@willn3857]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming thanks mate, great to see your content again

[@Vengeful5294soul]

Were do you put the attribute points into

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Try and get your health to 30k+ and Mag over 22k (with food)

[@life4fun136]

hello.please tell me about the traits. what traits and how much to take? I made your build and it’s perfect. it remains to change the traits. you didn’t have all of them ready, so tell me which ones to take? I’m an imperial and unfortunately I have only 24000 resists

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

I’ll probably do an update after this next patch to see where the builds at.

[@life4fun136]

​@@Grimsforge-Gaminghi.where is update for this build with oakensoul?) Comming after patch 40?

[@ins4nevvre4per84]

You look at masters sword and board for an extra heal on puncture?

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

I did. It wasn’t worth breaking up the current build unfortunately. With Oakensoul you are unable to run a front bar/back bar set (2 full five pieces, mythic and 2 piece monster set) since there is no bar swapping. Ultimately it came down to, I get a lot of heals from hitting 1 button more (puncturing sweeps). Really fun though! Maybe you can make it work!

[@ins4nevvre4per84]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming thank you for replying! Saves me the hassle of reconning lol

[@quickshift268]

Would you change anything taking this into imp city?

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Nope! I spent most of my pvp time there!

[@quickshift268]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming tonight we go farming! I can't wait!

[@ofulero46]

What is that awesome red color on your style?

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

I’ll get the color for you tomorrow. But reds look different on varied armor types

[@ofulero46]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming let me know please

[@JessRaiden]

This is beautiful what motif is this ?

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

(23:58) Armor Styles

[@KillerDudeT19]

Need another magcro build friend

[@abominategaming7085]

I just got the ring. Going to try this out as my first Oaken build. Looks like you are not a vampire is that right?

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Correct. Not a vampire. Lots of fun! Was out in it later night.

[@abominategaming7085]

Thanks man.

[@TheVikingish]

612 Magrecovery in fact :)

[@kennyayuso6031]

DK better or Templar ? I love roleplaying in game but im struggling over the two class cuz DK make me feel like a God of war Kratos with all those fire skill and roaring xD , but Templar make me feel like a spartan with god power cuz is all about sun power.

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

I have Spartan, Wonder Woman and Achilles coming out soon. All on templars

[@kennyayuso6031]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming Oooh sick!

[@TheVikingish]

So I made your build, 700 mag recovery, and 24k resist (with lady). do not understand shit

[@nomad4594]

The heavy trainee chest reinforced gold, one heavy helmet and reinforced shield. You also want atronach mundas and some jewels of misrule if you're poor like me.

[@Redbird-iq6qp]

Hey man big fan. I am new to the pvp side of eso. I am wondering if this will as of right now.

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

It’s still very strong! Pc or console?

[@Redbird-iq6qp]

I play on PC. Have mainly played Pve, but looking to expand into PvP. This build is up my playstyle. Thanks. Gonna start putting it together and giving it ago. Tha ks again

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

@@Redbird-iq6qp no problem. If you need any help or want to run together, just let me know!

[@Redbird-iq6qp]

@Grimsforge Gaming oh sweet. Thanks dude. I will have to take u up on that after i get this together. Thanks again man. My eso name is @Redbird7111

[@Redbird-iq6qp]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming What would be good to run while I am farming Titanborn?

[@Belliferous]

Know what else can "fill you and keep you up"? The Holy spirit, by grace thru faith in Christ. 😊

[@stevend8077]

I can’t see how you get 20k spell pen

[@nomad4594]

Balorgh plus the sword and shield pen skill

[@life4fun136]

and oakensoul now give only minor protection :( not major

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Yeah. Oakensoul is still very strong

[@nopenottoday8490]

I thought you weren't allowed to use a mythic and a monster set at the same time....?

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Unable to use 2 mythics

[@nopenottoday8490]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming ooooooohh......sheeeeeeiiiitt........

[@TheVikingish]

That is I do not understand how you come to your stats man...

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

What food/drink are you using and what Mundas are you using?

[@TheVikingish]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming Ye you know I am sorry but, I have not been fan of the sword and board, so I thought I could get away with dualweeld, but alas. Ok so now I lvl sword and board, wich is a must. I got it somewhat better with sword and board, and change mudus, do you use devines on any of your armours? Tnx sorry for crying, its is lots in the details, sorry bad english, Norwegian mother tung :) Bewitched and now, mundus for mag rec..

[@TheVikingish]

But I am only at say 24k resist now. Do not know how to get that up tho..

[@TheVikingish]

You are running nord, that is some resistance there, dont know how much tho..

[@TheVikingish]

Ok tnx good powerfull build, I will not get your resistance unless I change race, but I do not think I will do that, yet.. :)

[@meshuggahlad7]

Since I've got PC version and Xbox version, I've noticed the speed in which the games are played is very different. Xbox players are so much slower in the battlegrounds and Cyrodil. I guess xbox players are just, slow.

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Something everyone needs to take into account when looking for builds online. Each platform has its own meta!

[@Amethisko]

This build doesn't work at all in PVP, esp in battlegrounds. I copied it exactly, everything, from skills, gear, to traits and enchants, and I had terrble results. Any half-geared PVP player will brutally murder you in 5 seconds without taking any damage from you. This build has no proper heals, unless you're constantly spamming jabs, which is not possible at all in pvp since you get stunned, enemy blinks away or goes into stealth, etc etc. it also has no actual damage at all, you just put on the puncture and spam jabs, and it does... nothing. The average PVP player will have at least 30K resistances and a crap ton of damage. And that's just average. The top meta builds, like stam sorc or the stupid night blade bow build will hit you for 16k 3 times in a row and you're finished instantly. Without cleanse, or powerful heals or sets, you're just a rabbit jumping at people nibbing at them with your little jabs until they notice you and destroy you lol. I appreciate the effort, and you're gonna destroy any PVE focused player, but that's about it. Zero chances in PVP. Try out a bash build if you want to play a spartan like this and still be at least somewhat viable in pvp

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

Oof… you are complaining about a build that’s almost a year old at this point. All that time wasted…

[@Amethisko]

@@Grimsforge-Gaming Hey I'm not complaining, just stating some facts! How could I have known that it will not work anymore? :( Also I did say that I appreciate the effort! And I really do! This wasn't meant as a hateful comment. Speaking of which, have you got any currently viable sword and shield templar PVP builds? ^_^ I'm experimenting a lot with bash and power bash builds (with all kinds of gear combinations, but always with Deadlands Demolisher), but the damage seems to be rather low :(

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

@@Amethisko Target selection and server meta (PCNA, PCEU, Xbox, PS) have a large factor in build performances. I've got people still running this build due to the 7k-8k spell damage and high pen and doing just fine on it. BUT you're going to struggle jumping into a group that is heal stacking or covering for each other well. Meaning, you get stunned every time you get one low and try to finish OR they can toss out burst heals for each other on top of hots. 1 person will always have to work harder against mid level pvpers that understand these concepts, making it feel like the damage is lacking. There is no way around that fact without delving into proc/bomb 0-100% gameplay. Everyones experiences are different in ESO, but I wouldn't say a build is trash when the stats (pen, damage, resistances, mitigations), Heals (Resolving Vigor, Breath of Life, and Puncturing Sweeps) and the extreme ease of using the build via 1 bar Oakensoul, are all there. Additionally there is this "Is that play style even for me" question which is why I always ask people I'm training to watch gameplay of builds in action To make sure that is even what they want to do or face. I posted a Necro Bash awhile back with a handful of people playing it and loving it. It wasn't really my cup of tea but effective for the play style and it did use Deadlands. Might be fun to pair it with a sustain set like Wretched since sustain is terrible on bash builds OR a set using a pull to gather everyone up for you. (Dark Conv, Agony etc). Fragman Saul ran bash alot and was probably where I would go to research.

[@Amethisko]

​ @Grimsforge-Gaming I think the weakness of this build is that while it has great survivability, it just doesn't have burst damage. In the current meta, any average PVPer is going to have good self heals, which will always vastly outperform simple jab spam, no matter what your penetration is. And without the puncture skill, you're left with low penetration, and all you can do is be an annoying jab-spammer :) Swapping the shield charge for templar leap will give you more critical damage thanks to templar passives. Living Dark is also relatively useless - there are better skills to replace this with, for example the Beacon burst heal, or the templar Rune, either magicka or stamina version - healing from these is HUGE, you also get resources, and if standing in the circle, you activate some extremely important and powerful templar passives. The 1h puncture skill is also quite useless in this build if you're running Balorgh - with your ult active, you already have something like 15k penetration or more, which is more than enough in pvp, especially battlegrounds. Ideally, you'd swap this puncture with Power Slam. Even without stacking Bash damage, having high spell/weapon power gives Power Slam a lot of damage. This would be really good in a rotation of Leap-> Light Attack-> Jabs->Power Slam-> Jabs->LA->Jabs The gear sets also don't really make that much sense to be honest. Titanborn is simply a bad set overall, there is a set which gives you nearly identical stats, but active all the time, instead of only when you're low on hp. Can't remember the name right now. Willpower and 1pc Trainee is an interesting combination... but I just don't know. It just gives you flat stats basically, when you could be getting really strong proc sets that ALSO give you stats. I think you'd get much better results using something like Order's Wrath 5pc, Stuhn's Favor 5pc (insane synergy with templar leap, practically always procced), oakensoul, and 1pc monster set for more penetration. Alternatively, here you could swap Order's Wrath for Mechanical Acuity, and Stuhn's could be swapped with Shattered Fate 5pc for a lot of penetration. 3 medium and 4 heavy pieces, 44hp and 20 stamina points, and stamina regen mundus with 3 divines and the rest either impen or reinforced traits. Infused jewelry with whatever enchant you want. This way, you would be putting out basically non-stop criticals for the first 10-15 seconds of the fight, while having 15k+ penetration - not even necessary to use balorgh, and you'd still keep around 3-4k spell power, more than enough for strong heals. Maybe use cleanse instead of the 3rd offensive skill. SO that would be templar leap, vigor, rune, cleanse, and power slam (to take advantage of 1h/shield). I'm just saying, with this build or other similar alternatives (there are many very good gear sets for templars other than the ones I mentioned) you retain the tankiness, you keep survivability and strong heals, you keep mobility, you keep the penetration, but you also get a lot more damage.

[@Grimsforge-Gaming]

@@Amethisko It sounds like you have it all figured out, a year and a half after the builds release. You’re build theory crafting is solid and pvp understanding seem rational. Create your own channel and develop builds/play styles to help people. I did an extreme amount of build field testing in BGs and open world. At the time of the video, Living Dark was one of the games most unbalanced skills. You can do research with other content creators around the same time saying as much. None of this really matters anyways. Your looking at something from years past saying “what a silly little thing.. That makes no sense and is useless” If you can’t kill someone with 8k spell damage, a stun every 7 seconds and enough penetration to full pen a tank, it’s a learn to play issue. New players picked this build up and had great effectiveness spamming sweeps, especially after the stun. It put people on their back bar and as they recovered, they came off CC immunity just to get stunned again. Sometimes you can’t kill good players outright, and you need to make it a resource fight. This is literally a training session we hold showing full guilds that a tank or healer can kill someone when using their hard and soft CCs properly, paired with even less damage then this video. As a final note, Oakensoul was overpowered at the time of release, overshadowing the lack of bar slots and your inability to squeeze offense, CC control, hots, burst heals and damage/mitigation all on the same kit. Oakensouls true hurdle. I don’t know what to say any further on the subject other than give you a thumbs up, smile and say “Yep!”. I have tons of video proof from this timeframe of release against every class and skill set. We live in different times

[@realdhop]

I hate hate hate this mythic. 1 bar should never ever be as good or better than 2.

[@individual116]

It’s the best mythic they’ve added imo. 1 bar is a lot better for me to run personally.

[@KailiHayashi]

Do less work have more fun enemy players go boom

[@nomad4594]

Its suppose to be fun, relax ice man.

[@Jester2361]

Sounds like someone is salty

[@colt4505]

Cope