GPT Infernal Storm PvE/PvP DPS - Sorcerer Build - ESO

• Pre-Combat Setup,
• Opening Burst Sequence,
• Sustained AoE Damage Rotation,
• Defensive Rotation (When Taking Damage),
• Single Target Burst,
• Resource Management,
• Situational Tactics,

Pre-Combat Setup,

1. Critical Surge - Cast this first for the 33-second Major Sorcery buff (+20% Spell Damage) and critical healing passive,
2. Dampen Magic - Apply shield before engaging for damage mitigation,

Opening Burst Sequence,

1. Elemental Drain - Apply to primary target for Major Breach and Magicka sustain,
2. Streak - Position yourself advantageously and stun nearby enemies,
3. Engulfing Flames - Apply flame vulnerability (10% increased flame damage),
4. Wall of Fire - Place strategically to cover multiple enemies,
5. Liquid Lightning - Overlap with Wall of Fire for maximum AoE damage,
6. Mage's Wrath - Apply to lowest health target for potential chain explosion,
7. Light Attack + Shooting Star - Execute ultimate for massive AoE damage and stun,

Sustained AoE Damage Rotation,

1. Light Attack + Engulfing Flames - Maintain flame vulnerability debuff,
2. Light Attack + Wall of Fire - Reapply when expired,
3. Light Attack + Liquid Lightning - Reapply when expired,
4. Light Attack + Mage's Wrath - Apply to priority targets,
5. Light Attack + Critical Surge - Refresh when needed (every ~30 seconds),

Defensive Rotation (When Taking Damage),

1. Switch to back bar,
2. Dampen Magic - Apply shield immediately,
3. Life Amid Death - Drop healing circle at your feet,
4. Flame Lash - Use on closest enemy for damage and potential healing,
5. Flame Lash (second cast) - For stun and additional healing,
6. Streak - Reposition to safety if needed,

Single Target Burst,

1. Elemental Drain - Apply Major Breach,
2. Engulfing Flames - Apply flame vulnerability,
3. Light Attack + Flame Lash,
4. Light Attack + Flame Lash (second cast for stun),
5. Light Attack + Mage's Wrath,
6. Light Attack + weave damage abilities until target is defeated,

Resource Management,

1. When Magicka drops below 40%:,
   • Use Elemental Drain on a target,
   • Heavy attack with Restoration Staff (back bar),
   • Use Life Amid Death for both healing and combat advantage,
   • Utilize Ring of the Pale Order healing to sustain while regenerating resources,

Situational Tactics,

#### When Outnumbered

1. Dampen Magic - Shield first,
2. Streak to gain distance,
3. Wall of Fire + Liquid Lightning on choke points,
4. Critical Surge to ensure healing from critical hits,
5. Shooting Star to stun multiple pursuers,
6. Use Flame Lash double-cast for stun and healing on any who get close,

#### Group Support

1. Focus on AoE damage with Wall of Fire and Liquid Lightning,
2. Use Elemental Drain on priority targets for group Magicka sustain,
3. Life Amid Death for group healing in critical moments,
4. Save Renewing Animation ultimate for reviving key allies,

#### Dueling

1. Open with Streak for stun,
2. Apply Elemental Drain and Engulfing Flames,
3. Flame Lash double-cast for additional stun,
4. Wall of Fire + Liquid Lightning + Mage's Wrath for pressure,
5. Maintain Critical Surge and Dampen Magic throughout,
6. Use Streak to reposition when opponent tries to create distance,

KEY ROTATION TIPS,

1. Buff Maintenance,
   • Critical Surge should always be active (33-second duration, refresh every 30 seconds),
   • Dampen Magic should be reapplied when shield breaks or expires,
2. Light Attack Weaving,
   • Always weave light attacks between each ability to:,
     • Increase overall DPS,
     • Proc Ring of the Pale Order healing,
     • Proc Burning Spellweave's 5-piece bonus,
     • Generate ultimate faster,
3. DoT Management,
   • Wall of Fire (10-second duration),
   • Liquid Lightning (10-second duration),
   • Engulfing Flames (10-second debuff duration),
   • Ideally refresh these 1-2 seconds before they expire,
4. Defensive Timing,
   • Apply Dampen Magic proactively before engaging,
   • Use Streak both offensively for stuns and defensively for repositioning,
   • Flame Lash double-cast provides both damage and healing when needed,
5. Ultimate Usage,
   • Shooting Star - Use for AoE damage and stun when fighting multiple opponents,
   • Renewing Animation - Save for critical moments to revive key allies,
6. Resource Management
   • Heavy attack with Restoration Staff when Magicka is low,
   • Elemental Drain helps with Magicka sustain,
   • Ring of the Pale Order reduces need for direct healing, allowing more resources for damage