Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road - Introduction to Scribing
Jun. 9, 2024Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road – Introduction to Scribing
In this comprehensive Elder Scrolls Online guide, I’ll show you how toScribe. Scribing is a new system, introduced in the recently releasedGold Road expansionthat allows you to customize your skills. Though it’s not comparable to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion’s intricate Spellcrafting system, acting more like a precursor to it, it offers a very promising glimpse into upcoming updates on the system
To gain access, you’ll first need to:
To beginScribing, you must first complete the quest “The Second Era of Scribing,” which grants access to the Scribing Altar, along with the initial Grimoire and Scripts needed to create your first skill. Afterward, to unlock full access to scribing and additional Grimoires, have one of your characters complete the quest “The Wing of the Indrik.”
Before you get into Scribing, you’ll first need to know about the basic components required for Scribing.
Grimoires are essential for creating scribed skills. After purchasing a Grimoire, you can use it to permanently unlock a new skill for that character in the relevant skill line. Grimoires can be bought with gold from Chronicler Firandil in the Scholarium once you’ve completed the quest “The Wing of the Indrik.” Additionally, you must complete specific achievements related to the skill line associated with the Grimoire to purchase them.
Once a Grimoire has been acquired by a character, other characters on your account can purchase it from Chronicler Firandil in the Scholarium at a reduced price. It usually costs 50,000 gold to purchase them initially, with it being 10,000 when purchased by another character from your account.
Each Script contains a unique effect that you can apply to create a scribed skill. Scripts can be obtained through various methods, including the Scribing questline, daily quest rewards, or purchasing from the Scholarium and Infinite Archive Vendors. Once you have a Script in your inventory, you can consume it to permanently unlock its effect at the Scribing Altar for that character.
There are three different types of Scripts which are unlocked by doing theLuminary Wingsquestlines that serve different roles and effects on the skills you are scribing.
Keep in mind that not all Scripts can be applied to every Grimoire, and even compatible Scripts may not work well together. You’ll need to experiment to achieve the desired effects for your scribed skills.
After completing the quest “The Wing of the Dragon,” Archmagister Vanus Galerion will make several useful Scripts called “Subsidized Scripts” available in Mages Guild halls.
You can find these Scripts at Mages Guild Halls in these cities:
To complete the Scribing process and infuse magic into your chosen Grimoire and Scripts, you’ll need Luminous Ink. Each adjustment or addition to a Scribed Skill consumes one Luminous Ink. Think of it as some form of currency needed for Scribing.
Once you’ve finished the quest “The Wing of the Indrik,” Luminous Ink will rarely drop from defeated enemies. Similarly, upon completing the quest “The Wing of the Netch,” Luminous Ink will rarely appear while harvesting crafting materials.
You can also get three Luminous Inks when you complete a quest from the Luminary Wings questline (Indrik, Gryphon, Dragon, and Netch) for a total of 12. After completing the questline, your other characters can start farming Luminous Inks from defeated enemies and harvested materials.
A good way to farm these is by grinding XP spots and harvesting in areas that spawn many resource nodes. You can use theMaster Gatherer(Reduces the time it takes to harvest by 10% per stage.) andPlentiful Harvest(You have a 10% chance to gain double the yield from normal resource nodes per stage.) class points to farm them faster.
Each class has the opportunity to develop mastery skills through scribing. Achieving class mastery allows you to incorporate a unique scribing effect into a scribing skill, making it feel more customized and personalized. For instance, adding the ability to generate cruxes to your arcanist skill can further enhance the base mechanics of the class.
Once you complete “The Wing of the Dragon” quest, you’re ready to start collecting Class Script Scraps. These scraps make up a potent Script known as the Class Mastery Signature Script. Collect 50 of these Scraps to unlock the Class Mastery Signature Script and level up your journey automatically.
Class Script Scraps can be found in rewards by:
Once your final Class Script Scrap is acquired and consumed, you’ll earn the Class Mastery Signature Script for the character you are currently on and an achievement for your account. Other characters of yours will then be able to purchase this Signature Script from Chronicler Firandil without needing to collect more Scraps.
Since not all Scripts are compatible with every Grimoire, here is a list of Scripts that can be used with these specific Grimoires.
Warding Contingency
Imbue yourself with the magical runes of Ulfsild for 20 seconds. When you cast an ability with a cost, these runes trigger a burst of magic around you, granting you and your allies a damage shield that absorbs 3960 damage for 6 seconds. The shield’s strength scales with the higher of your Max Health or Magicka. Also, it reduces damage taken by 8% for 6 seconds. Additionally, you gain Minor Protection for 20 seconds, reducing damage taken by 5%.
Heroic Torch
Conjure an imbued torch and sweep the area in front of you three times with its power, generating Ultimate for you and your allies. This ability also reduces damage taken and grants the Heroism buff, increasing Ultimate generation.
Leashing Burst
Unleash a powerful burst of soul magic around you, pulling enemies within 8 meters to you after 2 seconds. This ability reduces the movement speed of enemies by 30% for 6 seconds and interrupts casting enemies. Perfect for setting up combos
Venomous Knife
Hurl an enchanted dagger at a foe, swiftly returning to you after 0.5 seconds, striking additional enemies in its path. This attack inflicts Physical Damage upon a single target and to any enemies caught between you and your initial target upon its return. Moreover, affected foes suffer a 8% increase in Martial damage for 5 seconds. This also grants you Minor Berserk for 20 seconds, heightening your damage output by 5%.
Shocking Soul
Unleash a blast of soul magic upon your target, delivering Magic Damage. Additionally, it inflicts Magic Damage upon the enemy over a duration of 10 seconds. Furthermore, it bestows Empower upon you for 10 seconds, amplifying the damage of Heavy Attacks against monsters by an impressive 70%.
Fiery Explosion
Focus the energy within your staff to hurl a bolt of unstable magic, triggering an elemental explosion upon reaching the targeted destination. This potent spell inflicts 5106 Magic Damage upon enemies within its range and continues to afflict them with 3690 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. Additionally, it inflicts enemies with Minor Lifesteal for 20 seconds, granting attackers a healing effect of 600 Health every second.
Mender’s Bond
Healing Soul
Launch a blast of soul magic upon yourself or a comrade. This spell promptly heals for 4440 Health and replenishes 1000 Magicka and 1000 Stamina. Additionally, it bestows Major Brutality and Major Sorcery for 10 seconds, amplifying Weapon and Spell Damage by 20%.
And that concludes our Scribing guide. While it may seem a bit overwhelming initially, exploring all the options might leave you feeling overwhelmed—but it’s the kind of challenge that’s worth it. In my opinion, it’s one of the most innovative systems the game has seen so far, revolutionizing how you build your character and team dynamics during Trials and other events. Remember, these Scribe Skills are merely suggestions to inspire your own creations. Don’t hesitate to tweak the Scripts to match your preferences. And surely, future updates to the Scribing System will likely introduce additional Grimoires and Scripts, offering even more opportunities for customization to fit your unique playstyle.
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