Eldritch

AVAILABLE ON: Eden, Blackthorn, Live

In all of the realms, there are none as well-versed in the magical arts as the Eldritch of Hibernia, whose very name echoes the terrifying and incomprehensible powers they wield. The stars themselves bend to the will of these scholars of arcane lore and entire armies have been disintegrated by magics they wield.

Eldritches are the most devastating force in Hibernia, capable of dealing extreme damage as well as supporting their group with strong utility spells and de-buffs.

PvE:

The most impactful spell that the Eldritch can bring to their PvE group is the point-blank area-of-effect damaging spells of the Mana Magic skill line. These powerful spells will deal massive amounts of damage to all enemies in a radius around the Eldritch, with damage being stronger at the center. Simply wait for the tank to establish aggro on all enemies and then bomb away.

RvR:

Eldritches can have a decent time soloing in RvR due to their high levels of utility, as well as the stun spell that all Hibernian spell-casters get.

In group play, Eldritches, despite being powerful damage dealers, can end up filling a multipurpose type role due to the sheer number of their utility spells. Pure damage is not not always what wins battles and despite the overwhelming power that Eldritches can deliver, it is important to not lose sight of the Nearsight, Disease and other de-buff spells that they have access to. For all their powers of destruction, they are as vulnerable as any other spell-caster and if the opening barrage does not win the fight, it is often better to switch to trying to strip the enemy of their momentum than it is continuing to focus on pure damage.

Character planners:

Eden: https://eden-daoc.net/charplan?c=Eldritch

Blackthorn: https://blackthorn-daoc.com/class/Eldritch

Live: https://daoc.gg/charplanner/overview#c=ELDRITCH

Suggested starting stat point distribution:

15 Dexterity / 10 Intelligence

Suggested class skills:

50 Mana Magic, 20 Light Magic, 4 Void Magic (“Bomber”)

47 Void Magic, 26 Mana Magic, 5 Light Magic (“Bolter”)

46 Light Magic, 28 Mana Magic, 4 Void Magic (“Light” / Solo)

39 Mana Magic, 37 Light Magic, 4 Void Magic (“Split Spec”)

Suggested realm skills: