Weapon Ultimates Rapid Fire : Ready your bow and unleash a barrage of arrows on your enemy , dealing Physical Damage over time . This channeled single - target attack is fast , hits hard , and allows you to move at full speed while executing it , so it ' s the perfect attack for situations where you need to be quick on your feet ! Weapon Ultimates . " Some of the most effective archers in history were able to devastate their foes by firing arrows in quick succession with pinpoint accuracy . This was our inspiration for Rapid Fire , an Ultimate that allows you to focus fire on a single target with a lethal barrage of arrows . We wanted to emphasize mobility as well . Unlike other channeled abilities in the game , you are able to move freely at full speed while using Rapid Fire and its morphs . This Ultimate synergizes nicely with Poison Injection due to the high damage it dishes out while you ' re channeling , and hits harder and harder as your hail of arrows reduces your target ' s health . " DESTRUCTION STAFF Elemental Storm : Enemy troops closing in ? Drop a cataclysmic storm in their path and watch the devastation ensue . This instant - cast ground target area - of - effect attack creates a storm that builds for two seconds , then lays waste to all enemies in the area by dealing Magic Damage over time . The storm type will be Fire , Frost , or Shock , depending on the type of Destruction Staff you currently wield . Morphs Eye of the Storm : If you ever find yourself surrounded by the enemy , this Elemental Storm morph is the answer . It creates a cataclysmic storm with you at its center , dealing Magic Damage over time to all nearby enemies . This instant - cast point - blank area - of - effect Ultimate will also follow you as you move . " As a master of the elements , we wanted those who use the Destruction Staff to be able to wreak havoc over a large swath of the battlefield . Elemental Rage covers a larger area than any other Ultimate . The total damage on this ability is also some of the highest in the game . To counterbalance its massive area coverage and high damage , this Ultimate ' s cost is appropriately higher than its counterparts . In true elemental fashion , the Elemental Rage morph grants access to unique bonuses based on the Destruction Staff type used . Frost locks enemies into place to help ensure they take full damage from the storm . Shock offers the highest total damage , but requires the target to be contained within the storm for the full duration . Fire deals the most damage each hit , making it ideal for killing foes before they have a chance to retaliate . Use of this ability is particularly effective in dungeons with a high density of enemies or against large groups of enemy players in PVP . " DUAL WIELD Lacerate : Speed , precision , and finesse define duel wielding , and Lacerate utilizes them all . Unleash a flurry of attacks on all enemies in front of you , dealing Physical Damage and bleeding damage - over - time , and replenishing your health for 50 % of the damage done . They ' ll never know what hit them ! Morphs Rend : Your slashes cut deeper and last longer with this Lacerate morph . When used , it doubles the both the duration of Lacerate ' s Physical Damage as well as its bleeding damage - over - time . Thrive in the Chaos : The greater number of enemies you face , the more you benefit . With this morph , each enemy you hit increases your damage done by 5 % for the duration of Lacerate , up to a maximum of 30 % more damage done . " For Dual Wield , our goal was to create an Ultimate that had both an offensive and defensive component . We wanted this Ultimate to put long - term pressure on the enemy ' s health bar so you could get kills with a build that otherwise lacks burst damage . If you enjoy a more defensive playstyle , Lacerate ( and especially the Rend morph that doubles Lacerate ' s duration ) will help you gain the upper hand in drawn - out encounters . " ONE HAND AND SHIELD Shield Wall : Hold the line , guardian ! Shield - bearing warriors are the foundation of a strong defense , and Shield Wall is the pinnacle of shield mastery . Activate this Ultimate to reinforce your shield and make your stand , automatically blocking all attacks at no cost for the duration of the ability . Morphs Shield Discipline : Your efficiency in battle with a one - handed weapon and shield is unmatched . When active , your Shield Wall Ultimate also reduces your One Hand and Shield ability costs by 100 % . Spell Wall : Your knowledge of defensive techniques has been enhanced with arcane knowledge . When you activate Shield Wall , you gain the additional benefit of automatically reflecting all projectiles cast at you for the duration of the ability . " Players who prefer defensive roles and playstyles have long expressed the desire to be able to continuously block . We ' re okay with giving players options to increase the up time on block , but want there to be a tradeoff for doing so . We also want the act of being in a perma - block stance to be fun . Shield Wall lets you block all attacks while also moving at full speed , regenerating Stamina at the normal rate , and allowing you to use abilities that have a cast time . This Ultimate has a low cost so it can be used frequently , but it does take up your Ultimate slot . As the morph of Power Bash , Power Slam gives a bonus damage when blocking and pairs great with Shield Wall . " RESTORATION STAFF Panacea : Practitioners of the healing arts are keenly attuned to the welfare of nearby allies , even in the most heated situations . Using a Restoration Staff as an extension of their awareness , skilled healers are able to unleash powerful rejuvenating energies to heal themselves or an ally over time . Morphs Life Giver : With Restoration Staff in hand , you become a veritable wellspring of life replenishment . In addition to the above benefits , using the Panacea Ultimate also automatically casts Regeneration , Blessing of Protection , and Steadfast Ward at no cost . Healing for everyone ! Light ' s Champion : Your healing efforts are bolstered with mighty offensive and defensive forces . Every time you cast Panacea , any friendly target you heal also gains Major Force and Major Protection for 5 seconds increasing their Critical Damage done by 30 % and reducing their damage taken by 30 % . " The Restoration Staff Ultimate gives us the opportunity to expand each class ' s toolkit by including a potent heal . When used , Panacea allows you to provide heals that rival Rushed Ceremony in power every second without having to spend Magicka , while freeing you up to use other attacks . As all Ultimates scale off of a player ' s highest maximum resource , this gives Stamina builds more options to play in a support role . " TWO - HANDED Berserker Strike : Activate this formidable instant - cast Ultimate to sway the tide of battle against even the most heavily armored opponents . With a vicious blow from your two - handed weapon , you ' ll deal heavy Physical Damage to your target that ignores their Resistance . You also get the added benefit of both Physical and Spell Resistance equal to the amount ignored for 8 Seconds . Morphs Berserker Rage : Empowered by the thrill of battle , your Berserker Strike grants you immunity to all disabling , snare , and immobilization effects for the duration of the ability . Onslaught : Killing an enemy with this Berserker Strike morph immediately refunds the Ultimate cost . You ' ll be unstoppable ! " When designing the Two - Handed Ultimate , we were aiming for a brawler - style attack that would be uniquely powerful , but also increase survivability for melee builds . Berserker Strike does both of these things . It ' s the only attack that ignores the target ' s armor while buffing yours . Try using Berserker Strike defensively against a high armor target to buff yourself , or more offensively against a light armor target to get them into execution range . "