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"Two-Handed Skills: Mastering the Art of Dual Wielding"

By Matthew Jones
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The Ultimate Guide to the Two-Handed Skill Line in ESO

The Two-Handed skill line in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is a popular choice for players seeking raw power and high damage output. This skill line focuses on wielding massive weapons with both hands, allowing you to unleash devastating attacks upon your enemies. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the Two-Handed skill line, exploring its unique features, skills, and builds, as well as providing tips to help you maximize your damage potential.

Understanding the Two-Handed Skill Line

The Two-Handed skill line is available to all races and classes in ESO, making it an attractive option for players looking to customize their character's combat style. This skill line is particularly well-suited for those who enjoy dealing high burst damage and want to take advantage of powerful, heavy-hitting weapons like greatswords, mauls, and axes.

Weapon Types and Traits

Two-Handed weapons come in various types, each with its unique traits and effects. These include:

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  • Greatsword: High single-target damage and a chance to stun enemies.
  • Maul: Heavy-hitting weapon with a chance to apply major breach and minor maim.
  • Battle Axe: Balanced damage and a chance to apply major maim and minor mangle.
  • Warhammer: High damage and a chance to apply major maim and minor mangle.

Key Two-Handed Skills

Here, we'll highlight some of the most essential skills in the Two-Handed skill line, focusing on both active and passive abilities.

Active Skills

Skill Name Description
Power Slam Deals high damage and stuns the target, making it an excellent choice for initiating combat or interrupting enemy casting.
Critical Charge Dashes towards the target, dealing damage and applying major maim. This skill is perfect for closing the gap between you and your enemy.
Rally Deals damage to all enemies in front of you and heals you for a portion of the damage done. This skill is invaluable for sustain in prolonged fights.

Passive Skills

Passive skills in the Two-Handed skill line focus on improving your damage output, critical chance, and weapon traits. Some notable passives include:

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  • Heavy Weapons: Increases your damage with heavy attacks and reduces the cost of your Two-Handed skills.
  • Executioner: Increases your critical damage with Two-Handed weapons.
  • Slaughter: Increases your damage against enemies with low health, making it an excellent choice for end-game content.

Builds and Synergies

Two-Handed is a versatile skill line that can be incorporated into various builds, such as tanking, melee DPS, and even some magicka DPS setups. To maximize your damage potential, consider the following synergies:

  • Siphoner: This morph of Power Slam allows you to heal for a portion of the damage done, providing valuable sustain in prolonged fights.
  • Critical Charge into Power Slam: This combo allows you to quickly close the gap between you and your enemy, then follow up with a powerful stun and high damage output.
  • Execute: This ultimate skill deals massive damage to enemies with low health, making it an excellent choice for finishing off weakened foes.

Tips and Tricks

To get the most out of your Two-Handed build, keep these tips in mind:

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  • Use your heavy attacks: Heavy attacks with Two-Handed weapons deal significantly more damage than light attacks, so make sure to weave them into your rotation.
  • Stack major maim: Major maim increases your damage against enemies, so try to apply it as often as possible. Skills like Critical Charge and Power Slam can help you achieve this.
  • Prioritize critical chance: Critical chance is essential for maximizing your damage output. Focus on gear and skills that increase your critical chance.

In conclusion, the Two-Handed skill line in ESO offers players a powerful and satisfying combat experience. By mastering this skill line and incorporating it into your build, you'll be well on your way to becoming a formidable force on the battlefield. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the game, there's always more to learn and discover in the world of Tamriel.

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