Does Negate Magic Remove Dots from Other Players in ESO?
Understanding the mechanics of the Sorcerer's Negate Magic ultimate in The Elder Scrolls Online.
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The Sorcerer's Negate Magic is an Ultimate ability from the Dark Magic skill line. When activated, it creates a globe of magic suppression for 12 seconds, which removes and prevents all enemy area of effect abilities from occurring within the area.
This ability stuns enemies inside the globe and silences enemy players, preventing them from casting spells.
Effect on Damage Over Time (DoT) Abilities
Negate Magic specifically targets area of effect abilities, meaning it will remove and prevent any AoE spells from being cast by enemies within its radius. However, it does not explicitly state that it removes Damage Over Time (DoT) effects that are already applied by other players outside of its area of effect.
As such, while it can prevent new DoTs from being applied by enemy players casting AoE spells, it does not remove existing DoTs that are already affecting players.
What Isn't Confirmed
There is currently no official confirmation that Negate Magic can remove existing DoT effects from other players. The ability's description focuses on preventing new AoE abilities rather than interacting with already applied effects.
Where to Verify
For more detailed information on the mechanics of Negate Magic and its interactions, you can visit the UESP website, which provides comprehensive data on skills and abilities in ESO.