User blog:GrandOldPartyer/Ranking The Top 5 Best ESO Builds 2018

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Builds are super important to ESO players if you plan to run Dungeons, Trials or Cyrodiil. This article will help you as a beginner or advanced player to pick a race, slot the appropriate skills, and distribute CP. Build Guides are not always set in stone, they are constantly changing so if you find a skill or piece of gear that works better for you, go for it!

Magicka Templar – “Paladin”
A Templar is like a Golden knight on a white steed! Except they would be holding a Restoration Staff instead of Great Sword. Templars have become extremely popular in ESO for their versatility. It has gotten to the point where when you join a dungeon as a healer and you are not a Templar, you may be kicked. Templars can cause a lot of damage with its unique skill line. This “Paladin” build can be used in PvE settings and is great for soloing.

Race:

Dark Elf – Increases Max Magicka and Flame resistance

High Elf – Increases your Flame, Frost, and Shock damage

Breton – Increased Spell Resistance

Non – DLC Guilds: Mages Guild, Psijic Order, Undaunted

CP Food: Clockwork Citrus Filet

CP Drink: Witchmother’s Brew Drink

CP Potion: Spell – Crit Potion

Mundus Stone:

The Mage – Max Magicka

The Atronach – Magicka Recovery

The Apprentice – Increased Spell Damage

Passives:

Racial Passives Class Passives Light Armor Passives Mage’s Guild Passives Psijic Order Passives Restoration Staff Passives Destruction Staff Passives Undaunted Passives

Bar Swaps (and skills):

Restoration Staff:

Rushed Ceremony – morph to Breath of Life Blessing of Protection – morph to Combat Prayer Grand Healing – morph to Healing Springs Magelight – morph to Inner Light Cleansing Ritual – morph to Purifying Ritual Solar Prison (Ultimate)

Shock Staff:

Force Shock – morph to Force Pulse Wall of Elements – morph to Blockade of Elements Puncturing Strikes – morph to Puncturing Sweeps Spear Shards – morph to Blazing Spear Weakness to Elements – morph to Elemental Drain

Aggressive Warhorn (Ultimate)

Champion Points:

The Warrior:

The Lord: N/A The Lady:

- Elemental Defender - Light Armor Focus

The Steed: N/A

The Mage:

The Ritual: N/A The Apprentice:

- Elemental Expert - Blessed - Elfborn - Spell Erosion

The Atronach:

- Staff Expert - Master At Arms

The Thief:

The Tower:

- Siphoner

The Lover:

- Healthy - Arcanist - Tenacity

The Shadow:

- Befoul

Sets:

Mother’s Sorrow - Deshaan Spell Power Cure – White Gold Tower Worm Raiment – Vaults of Madness Lamia’s Song – Arx Corinium Necropotence – Rivenspire Shroud of the Lich – Crypt of Hearts Syrabane’s Grip – Grahtwood Vestments of the Warlock – Selene’s Web

Traits:

Armor: Divine Jewelry: Arcane Weapons: Charged and Powered

Magicka Sorcerer – “Wizard”


The Templar Healer build can be intimidating to some. If that is the case, go for a Sorcerer Healer build instead! Stick all of your attribute points in Magicka and run free. The “Wizard” build is very easy to create for beginning players and fun to experiment with for more advanced players. The great part about this build is that, although it is basic, it is very effective! You can easily run dungeons, trials, and even solo quest.

Race:

High Elf – Increases your Flame, Frost, and Shock damage

Dark Elf – Increases Max Magicka and Flame resistance

Breton – Increased Spell Resistance

Non – DLC Guilds: Mages Guild, Psijic Order, Undaunted

CP Food: Clockwork Citrus Filet

CP Drink: Witchmother’s Brew Drink

CP Potion: Spell – Crit Potion

Mundus Stone:

The Ritual – Increased Healing Effectiveness

The Mage – Max Magicka

The Atronach – Magicka Recovery

Passives:

Racial Passives Class Passives Light Armor Passives Mage’s Guild Passives Psijic Order Passives Restoration Staff Passives Destruction Staff Passives Undaunted Passives

Bar Swaps (and skills):

Restoration Staff:

Steadfast Ward – morph to Healing Ward Blessing of Protection – morph to Combat Prayer Grand Healing – morph to Healing Springs Conjured Ward – morph to Empowered Ward Necrotic Orb – morph to Energy Orbs Summon Winged Twilight – morph to Summon Twilight Matriarch Lights Champion (Ultimate)

Flame Staff:

Wall of Elements – morph to Elemental Blockade Deadric Curse – morph to Haunting Curse Conjured Ward – morph to Empowered Ward Force Shock – morph to Force Pulse Bound Armor – morph to Bound Aegis Fiery Rage (Ultimate)

Champion Points:

The Warrior:

The Lord: N/A The Lady:

- Elemental Defender - Light Armor Focus

The Steed: N/A

The Mage:

The Ritual: N/A The Apprentice:

- Elemental Expert - Blessed - Elfborn - Spell Erosion

The Atronach:

- Staff Expert - Master At Arms

The Thief:

The Tower:

- Siphoner

The Lover:

- Healthy - Arcanist - Tenacity

The Shadow:

- Befoul

Sets:

Mother’s Sorrow - Deshaan Spell Power Cure – White Gold Tower Worm Raiment – Vaults of Madness Lamia’s Song – Arx Corinium Necropotence – Rivenspire Shroud of the Lich – Crypt of Hearts Syrabane’s Grip – Grahtwood Vestments of the Warlock – Selene’s Web

Traits:

Armor: Divine Jewelry: Arcane Weapons: Powered and Charged

Dragonknight Tank – Knight


Dragon Knights are heroic individuals with battle-spirit! DKs are most commonly Tanks in Dungeon and Trial Roles. Tanks can take high damage so Health is super important. They need to draw the attention of bosses and mobs so the rest of the group can reign down attacks. Dragon Knights do not make very good solo builds because they may live through an enemy attack, but they don’t inflict very much damage. This is the preferred build for grouping.

Race:

Argonian (Recommended) – Increased Max Health

Imperial – Melee attacks restore Health

Orc – Increases experience gain with the Heavy Armor Skill line by 15%.

Nord – Increased Max Stamina and Health Recovery

Non – DLC Guilds: Fighter’s, Undaunted

CP Food: Longfin Pastry with Melon Sauce

CP Potion: Crown Tri-Restoration Potion, Orzorga’s Red Frothgar

Mundus Stone:

The Lord – Max Health

The Steed – Increased Health Recovery

The Lady – Physical and Spell Resistance

Passives:

Class Passives Heavy Armor Passives Fighter’s Guild Passives Undaunted Passives Alliance War – Assault Passives Racial Passives One Hand Passives Shield Passives Vampire Passives (Recommended)

Bar Swaps (and skills):

One Handed and Shield:

Obsidian Shield – morph to Igneous Shield Dragon Blood – morph to Green Dragon Blood Puncture – morph to Pierce Armor Defensive Posture – morph to Absorb Magic Bone Shield – morph to Bone Surge Shield Wall – morph to Shield Discipline (Ultimate)

One Handed and Shield:

Mist Form – morph to Elusive Mist Dark Talons – morph to Choking Talons Low Slash – morph to Heroic Slash Drain Essence – morph to Invigorating Drain Fiery Grip – morph to Unrelenting Grip Inner Rage (Ultimate) or Aggressive Warhorn (Ultimate)

Champion Points:

The Warrior:

The Lord:

- Quick Recovery - Heavy Armor Focus - Bastion

The Lady:

- Thick Skinned - Elemental Defender - Hardy

The Steed:

- Ironclad

The Mage:

The Ritual:

- Precise Strikes

The Apprentice: N/A The Atronach:

- Shattering Blows - Master At Arms - Physical Weapon Expert

The Thief:

The Tower: N/A The Lover:

- Healthy - Mooncalf - Arcanist - Tenacity

The Shadow:

- Shadow Ward

Sets:

Chokethorn – Elden Hollow Shadowrend – Banished Cells Ebon Armor – Crypt of Hearts Lord Warden – Imperial City Prison Aegis of Galanwe – Summerset Beekeeper’s Gear – Greenshade Embershield – City of Ash Grace of Gloom - Summerset

Traits:

Armor: Sturdy Jewelry: Infused Weapons: Sturdy

Stamina Warden – Valkyrie


Wardens are the newest class to come to ESO. These forest dwellers have the ability to summon combat pets to their aid. The great part is that Wardens are very versatile as well. You can either DPS or Heal and will be able to hold your own in dungeons. This “Valkyrie” build is extremely capable of soloing with so many class skill lines available. Equipped with Bow and Dual Wield for maximum damage.

Race:

Redguard (Recommended) – Increased Stamina Recovery

Khajiit – Increased Weapon Critical

Wood Elf – Increased Max Stamina

Non – DLC Guilds: Fighter’s, Undaunted, Psijic

CP Food: Water Stained Psijic Food

CP Drink: Orzorga’s Red Frothgar

Mundus Stone:

The Tower – Increases Max Stamina

The Serpent – Increases Stamina Recovery

The Lover – Increases Physical and Spell penetration

Passives:

Class Passives Racial Passives Green Balance Passives Dual Wield Passives Bow Passives Medium Armor Passives Fighter’s Guild Passives Psijic Order Passives Undaunted Passives

Bar Swaps (and skills):

Dual Wield:

Scorch – morph to Subterranean Assault Twin Slashes- morph to Rending Slashes Hidden Blade – morph to Shrouded Dagger Dive – morph to Cutting Dive Betty Netch – morph to Bull Netch Feral Guardian – morph to Wild Guardian (Ultimate)

Bow:

Volley – morph to Endless Hail Falcons Swiftness – morph to Birds of Prey Trap Beast – morph to Rearming Trap Poison Arrow – morph to Poison Injection Lotus Flower – morph to Green Lotus Wild Guardian (Ultimate)

Champion Points:

The Warrior:

The Lord: N/A The Lady:

- Thick Skinned - Elemental Defender - Hardy

The Steed:

- Medium Armor Focus - Iron Clad

The Mage:

The Ritual:

- Precise Strikes - Piercing - Thaumaturge - Mighty

The Apprentice: N/A The Atronach:

- Master At Arms - Physical Weapon Expert

The Thief:

The Tower:

- Sprinter - Bashing Focus - Warlord

The Lover:

- Mooncalf - Tenacity

The Shadow:

- Tumbling - Shade

Sets:

Berserking Warrior – Hel Ra Citadel Twice Fanged Serpent – Sanctum Ophidia Spriggan’s Thorns – Bangkorai Hunding’s Rage – Craft able in Bangkorai Nightmother’s Gaze – Craft able in Hew’s Bane Selene – Selene’s Web Eternal Hunt – Hew’s Bane Viper’s Sting – Fungal Grotto Barkskin – Elden Hollow Bone Pirate’s Tatters – Blackheart Haven

Traits:

Armor: Divine Jewelry: Robust and Infused Weapons: Nirnhoned and Precise

Stamina Nightblade  - Assassin
Stamina Nightblades are Stamina induced Assassins of PvE. This is another great build for beginners and can be tweaked by more seasoned players. Nightblades make powerful DPS in dungeons so this build is Stamina focused. This “Assassin” build is also perfect for soloing, proving to be more than able to hold their own. Their skill lines Assassination, Shadow, and Siphoning induce a lot of damage and self-Stamina recovering. Focus on your weapon critical and Stamina Recovery to excel.

Race:

Redguard (Recommended) – Increased Stamina Recovery

Khajiit – Increased Health and Stamina Recovery

Wood Elf – Increased Stamina Recovery

Non – DLC Guilds: Fighter, Undaunted

CP Food: Braised Rabbit with Spring Vegetables

CP Drink: Dubious Camoran Throne

CP Potion: Essence of Weapon Power

Mundus Stone:

The Lover – Increases Physical and Spell Penetration

The Serpent – Increases Stamina Recovery

The Tower- Increases Max Stamina

Passives:

All Class Passives Dual Wield passives Bow Passives Medium Armor passives Heavy Armor Passives Fighter’s Guild Passives Undaunted Passives Racial Passives

Bar Swaps (and skills):

Dual Wield:

Blade Cloak – morph to preference Veiled Strike – morph to Surprise Attack Twin Slashes – morph to Rending Slashes Assassin’s Blade – morph to Killer’s Blade Grim Focus – morph to Relentless Focus Flurry – morph to preference Dawn Breaker (Ultimate)

Bow:

Volley – morph to Endless Hail Trap Beast – morph to Rearming Trap Poison Arrow – morph to Poison Injection Caltrops – morph to preference Siphoning Strikes – morph to Leeching Strikes Incapacitating Strike (Ultimate)

Champion Points:

The Warrior:

The Lord: N/A The Lady:

- Thick Skinned - Elemental Defender - Hardy

The Steed:

- Medium Armor Focus - Iron Clad

The Mage:

The Ritual:

- Precise Strikes - Piercing - Thaumaturge - Mighty

The Apprentice: N/A The Atronach:

- Master At Arms

The Thief:

The Tower:

- Sprinter - Bashing Focus - Warlord

The Lover:

- Healthy - Mooncalf - Tenacity

The Shadow:

- Shadow Ward - Tumbling

Sets:

Eternal Hunt – Craft able in Hew’s Bane Vampire’s Kiss - Eastmarch Hunding’s Rage – Craft able in Bangkorai Nightmother’s Embrace - Deshaan Twice Fanged Serpent – Sanctum Ophidia Bone Pirate’s Tatters – Black Heart Haven Gryphon’s Ferocity – Summerset Hircine’s Veneer – Selene’s Web Jail Breaker- Banished Cells Spriggan’s Thorns – Bangkorai Twin Sisters – Auridon

Traits:

Armor: Divines Jewelry: Robust Weapons: Nirnhoned and Precise