Two-Handed in ESO: What Does It Mean for Combat?

Introduction to Two-Handed Weapons

In The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), the Two-Handed skill line is a popular choice among players who prefer powerful melee combat. Two-handed weapons, such as greatswords, battle axes, and mauls, offer significant damage output and are ideal for aggressive playstyles. This skill line emphasizes high burst damage and crowd control abilities.

Key Abilities and Passives

The Two-Handed skill line includes several active abilities and passives that enhance a player's effectiveness in combat:

• Uppercut: This is a powerful direct damage ability that can be morphed into Dizzying Swing for additional crowd control effects.
• Critical Charge: A gap closer that deals critical damage and can be morphed into Stampede to apply an area of effect damage over time.
• Momentum: Provides a self-heal and increased weapon damage, with morphs like Forward Momentum for additional utility.

Passives in the Two-Handed skill line can further enhance a player's damage and survivability. For example, Heavy Weapons increases damage based on the type of weapon, while Follow Up boosts damage following a fully charged heavy attack.

Strategies for Two-Handed Combat

When using two-handed weapons in ESO, players should focus on utilizing their high burst damage potential to take down enemies quickly. Combining abilities like Uppercut with Critical Charge can result in devastating combos that are difficult for opponents to counter.

It is also important to manage stamina effectively, as two-handed abilities can be resource-intensive. Pairing with skills from other lines, such as Medium Armor for stamina regeneration or Werewolf transformations, can enhance the overall effectiveness of a two-handed fighter.

For more information on optimizing your combat strategies, check out the official ESO website.