1 Second Soul Trap : V

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:10 pm

Is that enough time? Even with a 1 hit snipe from a bow I would think it takes a couple seconds for them to actually die. I'm about to make my bow a soul trapper but am conflicted. I'd like over 1000 charges on it, but 1 second doesn't seem like enough time. I'm seeking Petty Souls, one hit critters I hunt for leather etc.

Thoughts?

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:53 pm

1 sec is enough so long as it's the killing shot.

» Thu Sep 11, 2014 12:04 am

it might be if you can one shot something.

Otherwise try and get a better soul gem and see about a 5-7 second window.

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:56 pm

I can do up to 6 seconds I think, but then the charges are low, and like I say I'm looking to one shoot the critters. I have another bow that is 4 seconds I found, I've been using that but I seem to be charging it a lot. I figure I can reserve that one for bigger critters I can 2 shoot and use this new one with as many charges as possible, for my one shot kills on deer, elk, goats, wolves etc. for petty gems. I have a lot of iron daggers made I'm making them to up my smithing, but then I need petty gems to enchant them to raise their value before selling them. Lather rinse repeat. It's how I'm buying and stashing the Grand Soul Gems for when my enchanting is better. But I'm burning this one to make a petty soulcatcher. *grin*

Just seems 1 second isn't enough even with a 1 hit.

But yeah, I think I'll go with 1 second to have 1k charges on the thing. Thanks for the quick response.

» Thu Sep 11, 2014 4:08 am

Sometimes the killcam will screw over 1 second soul trap enchantments. I've found 2 seconds on the enchantment to be perfect.

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:06 pm

Go with two seconds just in case.

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:40 pm

As long as its the killing blow. I always put Soul Trap and Paralyze for 1 second.

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:04 pm

2-3 seconds is plenty of time, any more is just a waste. TBH, the one thing you'll really want is the Fiery Soul Trap enchantment. That's like two enchantments in one. Disenchant that, and take the extra effect perk, and you can have three effects in one weapon. Granted one of those is a bit on the weak side, but every little bit helps, wouldn't you say?

» Thu Sep 11, 2014 12:18 am

I know that's what she said. <<--- yep, went there. *grin*

Korthurn, on 09 Sept 2014 - 1:16 PM, said:

Go with two seconds just in case.

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:46 pm

I always use 1 second soul trap on daggers. Why use longer?

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:24 pm

3 seconds is better IMO.

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:57 pm

Yeah, I think that for something like archery, 1 second is probably best. Even if you don't manage to kill in one shot, you'll do it in subsequent shots, and having more charges guarantees you'll Trap successfully.

That is assuming you have no followers that will try to kill the thing after you attack it. That can be a problem, especially for melee.

» Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:55 pm

I like a 2-second soultrap enchantment on a weapon. BarrettsFloyd is right, the Fiery Soultrap enchantment (you can find a weapon with this in Ironbind Barrow) is really nice. You can also climb the Conjuration skill tree & take a perk that gives you soultrap on bound weapons, & you never have to recharge it.

» Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:48 am

This would have the benefit of not only leveling up two skills, but also freeing up precious space in your inventory since you won't have that physical bow and arrow to weigh you down.