Do you have any tips for Imperial City? I really want to do the story quests but I’m not very good at PVP so I tend to do a lot of hiding and the whole place makes me anxious.
The Imperial City is a such a fun area and totally worth getting in for a look around. The quests are really interesting.
1) Use invisibility potions (Blessed Thistle, Blue Entoloma, Namira’s Rot + whatever water you’re using, Lorkhan’s Tears for CP160+). This will allow you to get around mobs/players and sneak through an area if you’re in between objectives or cba to fight anything. Really worth doing! You can be seen via detection potions or mage light but if you’re not a nightblade, or don’t want to waste your magic with cloaking, this is the way to navigate the city.
2) Don’t take flags. Yes, I know it’s tempting and I know you get a Tel Var boost and it’s fun, but don’t do it. Anyone in the city who wants a fight now knows exactly where to find it. If you’re in a group, go for it. If you want to be left alone to quest, don’t bother.
3) Make a PvP build. This one seems obvious, but you can make a strong PvP build, or go for a high survivability build (Fortified Brass, Mighty Chudan or something) but when you get to questing you’ll probably run into some trouble. But making a build that can stand to take some hits, then pop a invisibility potion and run away is perfectly fine and gets you to where you want to be instead of dead at the hands of some OP vet PvPer.
4) Get some friends. Yeah I normally solo quest, or duo quest but my partner isn’t able to play at the moment. So I don’t really do this, but it is viable. Do a shout out in zone for some help navigating the zone or ask a guildie. Or find a friend who also wants to do the IC questline.
5) Play at night/play on a quiet server. If you have the ability, playing when the population of the game is lower is very useful for getting things done and having the city to yourself is actually really fun.
7) Stick to the questline. Most quest areas are PvP free. If you are glowing blue you’ll be immune to other players. The only problem comes from getting from A to B, and that can be solved with any of the other hints I’ve outlined.
8) Keep at eye on your map. The Imperial City can be confusing! Don’t venture into the sewers unless you have to and stick to where the quest tell you to go. If you’re on PC, get a mini map addon to help with navigation.
9) Keep an eye on who is in control of the flags in the area you’re in. If you see a bunch of players from your faction use them as a shield until you’re near where you need to be.
10) This is something I tell anyone getting into PvP: Death is inevitable. Morbid, I know. But in PvP there is always going to be some one who is stronger, who can get the jump on you and who will take that chance to kick your butt. That’s life in PvP areas. So, bank your Tel Var Stones when you have the chance (because other players can steal them), buy Sigils of Imperial Retreat (Teleports you back to the base. They cost AP). Keep vigilant for enemies and hide if you don’t think you can take them.
Have fun in the Imperial City! It’s a great DLC and lots of fun once you get the hang of things.