ESO - Veteran Maelstrom Arena Guide (VMA) - All About Mechanics Series

[@xynodegaming]

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[@newdork4202]

U explained it very well even I could do it and did it . Ty for these awesome pointers. U stress with the right tone to explain it the right way. Keep up good work .

[@xynodegaming]

@@newdork4202 thank you!!!

[@M1k3_]

I got the flawless conqueror achievement the other week. Ran around the house with my hands up in the air like a 5 year old.

[@xynodegaming]

The adrenaline is insane! lol

[@phantomgamelab]

Jesus I can’t even complete it I’m at like 40 deaths and all of them are frozen lake and now poison arena (umbrage)

[@sleepingowl8828]

@@phantomgamelab Did you finally beat it?

[@phantomgamelab]

@@sleepingowl8828 sure did thanks man

[@sleepingowl8828]

@@phantomgamelab Nice, gg!

[@austinseph1]

Xynode, the guy that cares about the community and makes the best guides. Thanks for your hard work!

[@xynodegaming]

thank you!

[@balldoctor70]

austinseph1 watch alcasts vet malstrom arena guide

[@mattiasl4112]

Yes, he and KristoferESO have a very professional approach, they could easily get jobs in TV or whatever. I simply love Alcast too, mostly because of his hilarious accent and choice of words etc. ;-)

[@MoltenBeardGaming]

I would love to see videos of each build created this far and their ability to complete the solo arenas. I love the build videos but wish I didn't have to scroll through hundreds of streams to see them utilized.

[@chrisaguirre4771]

@@xynodegaming too bad ur british and uncircumcised

[@jaynehensley4758]

You said one thing that describes me to a "T".... panic. Imma put a big note on my monitor that says, 'Xynode said, "don't panic", so don't !!' I cannot tell you how much this video is appreciated. I've watched literally dozens, but none of them were quite as helpful as this looks to be. Thank You!!!!

[@prisonbreakd]

I recommend dying a lot there. :D I died so many times in vMA that I stopped panicking about dying.

[@mattiasl4112]

Late feedback, but yes, I do pledges with a Finnish guy quite often, and when we try like hardmodes/no death runs etc. in DLC dungeons, it's actually the difference between failure and success to hear his calming voice with broad Finnish accent: "Now just be calm... Put dots on the boss and ONLY look for the ghosts, nooothing else..." (Fang Lair, for example). I'm to stressful and close to panic all the time. ;-D

[@twistedsanity623]

Did nMA last night to test it for the first time... was pretty easy except I got wiped by the mushrooms a few times because I knew nothing about the mechs... Decided to try vMA today with your vid as a guide and completed it first time with only 3-4 wipes... Great vid!!!

[@AxxxelGR]

My first ever alt character created was Easy Sorc and his sole purpose back then was to clear vMA! He made it happen! Great guide, great builds, thank you!

[@xynodegaming]

Thank you and you are most welcome!

[@notsimon1334]

Just finished my first veteran run. This guide helped immensely and I don't think I would have done it in one without, so, many thanks! And all of of that for a restoration staff...

[@mikesummers4530]

Thanks so much for the time stamps on this. As someone still struggling with my first vMA clear (and does not have the mechanics committed to memory), this is so useful to remind me what/when/where/how.

[@DamascoGamer]

3 years later and your words of wisdom and knowledge are still guiding my hands through this colossal effort. Thank you, Xynode! Fck round 7 btw. The mushrooms are the worst. Edit: Completed Maelstrom Arena today. Thank you, Xyn.

[@murderycatdoll1380]

Noice!^^ Cleared my first Maelstrom with the Easy Sorc, got my Flawless on Easy Sorc; can do Solo Dungeons (even on Vet) with Easy Sorc and completed almost all of my first Vet Trails on Easy Sorc....This build is so good as an ALLrounder in this Game, for EVERYone, no matter what some people say! And it has the coolest looking glowy arms...just saying XD And an awesome Guide! Love that you are SHOWINg the mechanics and slow down the rounds and not just burn everything. This is very helpfulL!

[@xynodegaming]

Thank you and congratulations on your achievements!!!!

[@szamboti54]

Yes..!!! Clear and concise, the guide we've been waiting for. Thank you, Xynode..!!

[@xynodegaming]

thank you!!!

[@CarlosAMeza-ci6ud]

took me 2 days but finally i finished it, thanks "Relax, relax" worked. Got a damn resto staff

[@Groovelikethis52]

😭

[@RvzieI]

2024 and still watching. Thanks for all the tutorials man, you've helped me and my buddies through multiple dungeons and arenas

[@ApexFrontier]

Seems so much easier to work the mechanics when you do that much damage. You were clearing adds with a single heavy attack. It takes me 3 times as long to kill adds, exacerbating the whole situation. Stuck on the ice one by the way. And yes, its the bane of my existence.

[@RunnerDudeTyler]

My first clear it took me 3 weeks to get past her.

[@AlanACarlson]

@@RunnerDudeTyler I've been stuck on the final boss in the theater of despair for FOUR YEARS!!! I absolutely 1000% can NOT beat it. I have broken furniture, bruised my hands and legs, knocked over lamps and my TV, ripped my doorknob out of the door, and had a wellness check call on me by my neighbors because of all of the screaming I've done. I've tried following the guides, I've tried learning the mechanics, I've tried circling the crematorial guards, NONE of it has helped me.

[@sandera5354]

@@AlanACarlson damn u on ps4? I can do on ur share play if you want or actually look at your gear maybe something is up

[@AlanACarlson]

@@sandera5354 Nope xbox

[@sandera5354]

@@AlanACarlson ah sorry man

[@xangelcainx1804]

For years, I've been trying the arena and only got to round two. So I was recommended this guide Now I'm on final stage. Thanks chap and wish me luck! :D

[@xxgo0gzxx387]

Awesome Xynode. I love how you are making guides for all the content in the game. From dungeons to trials, I like how you make them for the new players as well! Most other guides are just “burn this boss” and that’s it.

[@fordanglia4171]

Was stuck on the same arena for ages, but one look here and I cleared it right after! 10/10 guide. You make it sound so easy.

[@shreksleftknee]

This video has helped Maelstrom be so much easier than I expected to be. So many people told me my dps was just too low to complete veteran but just knowing how things work got me through almost every level so far! I love that you don't force meta sets down everyones throat and just want people to have fun and learn

[@narayan887]

This whole time I thought you had to avoid the green circles in stage 3 lol. I've only tried VMA for the first time on two characters recently. Beat it on both but I've still got a lot to learn.

[@thymexone5549]

Thank you!!! I've been hoping for this since I started, best VMA guide ever. Xy you really are a legend.

[@planthejourney9433]

OMG, thank you. I've watched so many guides, but your Ice level actually made me stop pulling out my hair. Thx so much!

[@rushennair692]

Definitely the best tutorial I’ve seen for vMA compared to others. The attention to small details instead of rushing through is so helpful. Thank you for getting me my first clear!

[@xynodegaming]

Thank you! And congratulations on your first clear!!

[@nadiablackrose87]

Can’t thank you enough. I truly sucked at Vma but after watching carefully and made my own build I did it...! Thank you!!!!

[@phyyyyer9775]

I know this is an old vid, but it was a lot of help. Especially at the final boss and dodging his projectiles. I got my first clear ever. It was far from easy. I wont lie though, people don't like hearing the words 'calm down, take your time' but this is exactly what got me through it.

[@jasonpartinJBG]

Got my first vMA clear last night, used the Easy Sorc build. Couldn't have done it without your help. The adrenaline rush was real AF! Thanks Xynode!

[@timothybean3451]

Thanks for making this video. Without knowing the mechanics I would not know what the heck was happening. This seems a lot of work and I appreciate the time you took out of your busy day to make. I think an additional part that has been difficult for me is attempting to learn the abbreviations and how it all work together. I am lucky that the majority of gamers out there are stand up, patient, understading, super nice and very intelligent. The help given to me has been nothing short of miraculous. You guys make it appear effortless. Again, a million thanks for all you do. Timothy J Bean PS- May the odds be ever in your favor😉

[@xynodegaming]

Thank you!!!

[@razzaqi9912]

You got me through VMA on my first ever attempt at maelstrom at all (went into veteran unknowlingly, didnt realize until arena 4 or 5 lol). Looked up this vid at the mushroom(plant :P) arena, and damn, it was hectic but i got through it! Literally just finished it. Thanks man, for all your content.

[@enjayresonance]

The advice on the Crematorial Guards was what I needed for a perfect run.

[@MorbidHunter]

Damn I remember first time I beat this when it came out. Took me like 70 soul gems, and almost a heart attack before killing the last boss. Good times

[@red3y3z]

I'm up to 210 soul gems and just got to the last arena...this is brutal

[@myrkflinn4331]

reminds me of when I play dark souls lol

[@GKNOWBODIES]

I’ve was stuck on the frozen rink for weeks only having half of the easy sorc build, finished the build today and beat it. Thank you for this!!

[@joshhobson2340]

I just keep focusing all my time on healing that I can’t concentrate on damage. It’s just a vicious cycle

[@Jekkt37]

Thank you very much, Xynode. Especially because of your guide, I finally defeated the final boss in arena 9.

[@VasilisM26]

Your guides are the most detailed out there mate.

[@xynodegaming]

thank you!

[@JuicyPK]

Yeeeesss! been waiting so long for a Xynode vMA guide, now I can give it a tackle :D

[@yujun6794]

For those struggling at the last stage with the Crematorial Guard as a melee character, rather than running away, simply walk around it when he flames will cause him to turn and miss all the flames. Just keep a watch out for other AOEs.

[@dozerdodo]

Thank you so much for your amazing videos. I thoroughly enjoy your tutorials, sir. Your guides are simply the best.

[@xynodegaming]

Thank you!!!

[@JLawL]

Watched this before doing my first ever vMA just now, and then realized that melee Magplar has some serious power because I did it on my first try with only 2 deaths, both of which were me failing to avoid a knockdown and not being able to heal in the water on the ice arena. Great guide! Definitely glad I watched it first.

[@ronin_sevenfour801]

The bleed from the Argonian Behemoth on round 7 always gets my stam dk

[@Claude-Vanlalhruaia]

You made it look so easy. My first normal run, 2+ hour with reading guides, Vet 3+ hour with dozen of deaths and repairs and, swearing. Hope it get easier.

[@rydrake9509]

Thank you so much for this video, it has helped me a lot for beating maelstrom arena this morning

[@xynodegaming]

Most welcome and congratulations!

[@AGuyNamedJoshua]

Great video as always. Long video but need fully so. Thanks for taking the time to describe individual mechanics. Well done 🤙

[@ItsNullen]

Incredible guide! Just ran my first VMA on a stamblade! Thanks so much for everything you do!

[@TK-sn3rx]

Just cleared vMA with no deaths thanks to this video. “The flawless conqueror” is such a bad ass character title. Thanks!

[@xynodegaming]

most welcome and congratulations!!!

[@xGloomWeaveRx]

This is really helpful, thanks Xynode. As always, you make it look easy!

[@pingapete666]

Cheers though, watched this when I got stuck at round 7 and it helped, somehow I didnt even wipe on the last round once xD so stoked, gonna keep doing it till I'm way better

[@xXEmeroldGXx]

It’s my first time and I’ve been stuck on the final boss for an hour so I’ve decided to take a brake and watch this lol. Youre run on the final boss makes me look like shit 🤣

[@MJ69090]

Me too. I can't burn through Jeff as fast as he can. I can get 2 crystals burned and then that's the end of me.

[@GhostGassed]

Omg thank you so much, I am finally able to defeat vMA with the amazing godly sorc build you gave me and I got the perfected crushing wall lightning staff first time I did the dungeon on vet and now I can reconstruct it. Thank you so much 🥰

[@marianne9221]

Thanks for the hardwork Xynode! Couldnt have cleared vMA without your help, love your clarity and tips, especially your dodge timings for the final boss in the last stage

[@EgaoKage]

It took me a sec to figure out what you meant when you said _"Check your charges."_ I haven't had to manually do that in years! I can't recommend the *WeaponCharger* addon highly enough! It'll automatically recharge your weapons, even mid fight. My sympathies to those trapped on Consoles...

[@Ctrl.Alt.DeFeaT]

Thank you for this, I've been stuck on the last level for weeks now. I'm going to try this as soon as I get on

[@shadowtzhar]

Thank you sir, this is super helpful, I especially love how you demonstrated different (all) scenarios that we might come across

[@jclinton4473]

literally just cleared this place listening to your video

[@jankoritko2054]

Hey, very cool video man! Just done VMA first time yesterday after 30 deaths on final boss. Shame i havent seen your video earlier, i was typical guy u described 🙂 Running in panic around like headless chicken killed again and again by our best friend Jeff 😄 Thumbs up, keep up great work man!

[@ohwell5398]

I am trying to get the final boss done , sometimes I dodge roll but the skull still hits me . btw I didn't even entered the arena until I have easy sorc , Man this build is awesome EDIT: Guess who finished Maelstrom Arena twice and got a lightning staff on 2nd run :) @Xynode Gaming Man you are Awesome

[@KrystinaTheAlien]

CONGRATS!!

[@xgrandchampx8916]

This tutorial got me the vMA achievement This tutorial and Xy's Easy Sorc got me the Flawless Conqueror I'm very grateful for that.

[@xynodegaming]

awesome! good job!

[@inquin1653]

This video guided me through finishing my first ever maelstrom arena vet.

[@inquin1653]

Thank you :D

[@ulrichhuhnerwerfer109]

@@inquin1653 Pics or it didnt happen :-)

[@Oliver-bt9eo]

Old, but still the best Maelstrom Guide! Thanks a lot!

[@heqitao]

Great guide. You inspired me with how easily you walk through VMA. I am only CP 360 or so, but I have soloed most Normal 4 mans, so I thought I would give this a try. Clearly I am completely shithouse as I just got smashed even though I seemed to be avoiding the mechanics thanks to your guide. Oh well, I'll try again when I am better geared. Liked and subbed.

[@PimsriYotube]

Did one on normal for the first time last week, did another and another, I panic less, and it's getting easier, I can't wait to try veteran when I'm confident enough !!

[@trlst5905]

Hey man , I just wanted to say thank you for your work , I finally completed vMA for the first time lol...liked n subbed , stay safe

[@KadajinGaming]

Finally completed vMA and I hated every minute of it ! But your guide helped.. thanks!

[@nezbit10301]

Thanks your finer details make a BIG difference

[@JRockyBalboa]

Cant wait to try Veteran for the first time tomorrow, thanks for the info!

[@spankyjeffro5320]

Used this guide for my first time in MA. Got through it super easy with only 1 stupid-death. and got the bow I needed. Super happy. :) Was surprised at how easy this was, my expectations were way too high. I out-healed the argonian boss's enrage and burst him down, the second time. First time, I got hit with 3 shrooms with no green pads and hit my food instead of my potion, haha. RIP.

[@craigbennett660]

Incredible guide. This is an amazing resource. Thanks for creating this content

[@fadestrider]

Thx for guide. Just passed it on my Sorc WW . Earned a sub for the great content

[@xynodegaming]

congratulations and thank you!

[@benjaminthompson6126]

Im currently stuck on the final boss with my warden tank... pretty hardcore but hopefully after watching this a few times i understand it more... just gonna take 5x as long xD

[@t0wnz3nd20]

I just completed this with the off balance Templar. Just tweaked a bit with abilities and sets lol

[@Perfectionado]

Just cleared mine for the first time today. Didnt realize how close I got to failing on the last boss. Did him first try though but killed him with a DoT whilst he was doing that wipe mechanic as I let three ghosts touch him. Most hated part is the poison flowers especially as they can literally spawn at your feet.

[@vasileioskreouzis402]

respect , smart and elegant guide

[@ryxnn3475]

This guide combined with werewolf makes for the easiest runs ever! So tempted to try your easy sorc build though looks insane

[@Im_just_built_different.]

Quick question regarding arena 8 you said by 4 rounds of destroying the crystals the boss starts to throw flame at you and chain you in, im currently on arena 8 with the final boss and by the 2nd round of destroying cystals shes starts to chain me in and throws them flames at me? Is it a glich or have they changed it?

[@kdawg3484]

Unfortunately, I don't think this paints the full story. I am quite impressed at the simplicity of a heavy attack mag build in demystifying the chaos. If you just need to clear VMA, this seems like the Occam's Razor approach, which is excellent. However, I main a stamblade, and that appears to be on the opposite side of the spectrum when it comes to VMA. No health, no balanced range, no way of playing slow and steady with heavy attacks. No amount of knowing the mechanics and where things spawn is going to keep you from getting wrecked in 3-4 hits before you even get to an enemy. I'd like to see a VMA video with a stam build, and my personal preference would be to see stamblade.

[@david5094]

So, relax 90% and mechanics 10%... Right, got it. Seriously though, this helped a lot, thank you

[@seankidder6386]

All I hear is “or you’re going to die” and I love it😂 can’t wait to get through this on veteran

[@xynodegaming]

good luck you got this!!!

[@CCImmune]

Did my first run ever on maelstrom, and did it veteran, whit magicka dk. Whitout this, no hope. Died like 50 times and used 40 ish tri-potion, 3 cups off coffee, 5 smokes and 3 h, might have not best idea to go veteran first time XD Thanks to you this was made possiple :) Thank you ^_^ ps: Used to love mushrooms, but after that one round, im good :3 And that dam Jeff :( they did group up whit aoe and boss and ghost like when i was so close to win it XD Anyway cheers, you are da mvp! :)

[@odiin16]

nice xy, never liked a video so fast :)

[@xynodegaming]

thank you!

[@PopcornYT-si7md]

Good summary. I finished veteran mode on my first try with the help of this guide. I recommend the Oakensoul ring for an all-around boost, a strong single-target damage ability, an anti-CC, and a cleanse, as there are many DoTs. Speed is also important to dodge abilities and get to the objectives. Recommended skills: charging maneuver, cleanse, shuffle, resolving vigor. However, I don't recommend that anyone play it. For me, this is hands-down the worst content in ESO. It's an irritating CC fest: you get stunned, pushed, slowed, pulled, knocked back or one-shot all the time. It's also very laggy-taking a bonus requires at least 5 clicks to work, and using the tab to target an enemy is inconsistent. Pets are a liability as they just stay in aoes and keep on getting killed, unless micromanaged. Some mechanics are the same as those in other bosses in the game, and the majority of the arenas are flat surfaces with no levels. The environments don't look good, and the polymorph should have been a costume instead, as the face is really ugly. I played it once and will never touch it again.

[@brandonconti5620]

Got through vma last week. Frustrating but eventually you learn mechanics and it's not as bad

[@Der_Waldmeister]

I was stuck on arena 5 for a long time, because the icy water was always a little bit too much for me. Now I finally passed it and with this video the following arenas were pretty easy to do. All thats left now is the final boss, but his DoT during phase 2 just slowly kills me every time. I can only destroy two crystals at best...

[@xynodegaming]

As explained in the video, there is a damage over time aoe up there the whole time. You need to keep healing and if it gets too heavy, go down, kill the adds and come back up. The damage over time gets stronger the longer you are up there (per lap) if you go down stairs, the dot resets. Rinse repeat as many times as you need and don't panic :)

[@rmp7shot]

I was super hyped to try Veteran mode once again after watching this video, and I finally ended up beating the ice level... just for the game to glitch and not actually end. It was in an infinite loop then when i finally killed myself, it reset everything and I haven't been able to kill the boss since

[@Immediately_]

Sorry for the odd question, but how do you initiate veteran mode? Every time I go in it is automatically set at normal

[@rmp7shot]

@@Immediately_ Hey, so when you go to your group menu, the place where you have dungeon finder, endeavors, zone guide, etc. at the very top there is a "Dungeon Mode" option. By default, it's on Normal. Toggle that to veteran and you're all set. This affects any dungeon and arena that you walk or teleport to I believe.

[@swordfish.7812]

Rip me, I tried to nuke the boss and ignored ads. Got wacked by all the ads.

[@mattiasl4112]

If you haven't done it yet, save all sigils and your ulti until the last crystal is whacked, then grab it all and blow him to pieces. Works very well on all my stamina builds at least. The fight is over in seconds once he's downstairs and after I've picked the sigils.

[@crazymage1068]

Hi Xynode, I have just managed to complete this on Normal as I had to get my dps up to standard, my next attempt will be on vet, my build is a pet build sorc, necropotence, Moondancer and Iceheart.

[@dergrauewachter634]

Heya, really great guide!! Hope to go there some time. Wondering if I could do this in a tank build, but probably not, cause the key is sustain AND DPS not just sustain af. ;-) Greets and keep it up!

[@AlanACarlson]

I've been stuck on the final boss in the theater of despair for FOUR YEARS!!! I absolutely 1000% can NOT beat it. I have broken furniture, bruised my hands and legs, knocked over lamps and my TV, ripped my doorknob out of the door, and had a wellness check call on me by my neighbors because of all of the screaming I've done. I've tried following the guides, I've tried learning the mechanics, I've tried circling the crematorial guards, NONE of it has helped me.

[@truthabouttheworld3186]

It must be great to have a build that melts like that. Try struggling through it with a subpar low damage build. Still a lot of fun and your guide was top notch.

[@xynodegaming]

"Try doing it with a subpar low damage build" - I have. On live stream I have done it with 160 cp with random blue gear picked up off the ground. And recently with NO cps at all. Also if you check the channel I recently did it on a TANK :) 90% of maelstrom is memory and mechanics, it's not about massive deeps. Don't worry it just takes a little practice and also thank you for watching i hope it is helpful 😀

[@truthabouttheworld3186]

@@xynodegaming Oh I'm sure high skill and familiarization makes a big difference. You're much better at the game than I am no doubt. I didn't mean "you" personally, I meant "you" in general. A good build does go a long way though.

[@AirIUnderwater]

In the ice level, I try to not attack the boss but then he eventually smashes 2 platforms. On the 3rd, there's always a bunch of adds that spawn in and while I'm trying to kill those the boss will smash the final platform and I invariably die in the cold water. I know I'm not doing as anywhere near the damage of your sorc but why am I always failing the level when I'm just following the suggestions of not attacking the boss, fighting only the adds, and kill the boss on the 3rd platform?

[@shagmesilly78]

Brilliant mate. Very nice explanation

[@xynodegaming]

Glad it helped

[@chrisx742]

Huh. My stamblade with vet dungeon gear doesn't have a long range heavy attack that just zaps them dead in a couple seconds. I guess the key is raid gear and sorc.

[@robna1168]

I'm stuck here and today on playstation there is litterally 6 mushrooms and they spawn next to you. And sometimes just spawn randomly

[@Cooper-kk4uk]

Thanks hopefully I can now get pass the ice round I was focusing to much on the boss 👍

[@syiyeezy4715]

Bro! I just completed my first vma clear using this guide. It was my first attempt at vma ever. I'm only 500 cp using your Easy Sorc build and the only piece I'm missing is that Maelstrom Lightning staff. With you help I will hopefully have it sooner than later

[@jeremyb1975]

Finally completed it with my stamblade, my tv was close to getting a controller lodged into it.

[@SomewhereOutInSpace]

Excellent video

[@LacamoraLuna]

Awesome!

[@xynodegaming]

ty ty !

[@Apothas541]

Wish this was more accurate.. I’m getting flame attros and shapers and the flame wall and chain 30 seconds in, at phase 2

[@jerryy6781]

I cant pass that ice boss but I think it vid wil help me ❤️💪🏾

[@TheSharkFurtado]

In your video never perfoms a storm in the final stage of the table, in my case it always calls me with that storm ,and i cant find that ability in any video! help me....

[@MJ69090]

Jeff constantly spawns on me. He's always waiting for me when I come down from busting the crystals and boom, I'm dead.

[@azmif29]

Nice guide, but been wondering if you'll do cloudrest and sunspire. Your guide really help me lot, thank you