Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers players the choice of five unique classes, each with its distinct playstyle, abilities, and role in both Player vs. Environment (PvE) and Player vs. Player (PvP) content. This guide provides a brief overview of each class, along with optimal builds, skill rotations, and playstyles for both PvE and PvP.
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Dragonknight Character Class
Dragonknights are versatile warriors that excel in close-quarters combat and utilize the power of fire and earth to deal damage, control the battlefield, and protect themselves and their allies.
PvE Builds
- Stamina DPS: Focus on dual-wield or two-handed weapons, medium armor, and stamina-based abilities from the Ardent Flame and Two-Handed skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Utilize destruction staves, light armor, and magicka-based abilities from the Ardent Flame, Draconic Power, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
- Tank: Equip sword and shield, heavy armor, and abilities from the Draconic Power and One Hand and Shield skill lines to maximize survivability and crowd control.
PvP Builds
- Stamina DPS: Focus on mobility, burst damage, and self-sustain, utilizing abilities from the Ardent Flame, Two-Handed, and Bow skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Opt for a combination of damage, survivability, and crowd control, using abilities from the Ardent Flame, Draconic Power, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
Sorcerer Character Class
Sorcerers are masters of the arcane, summoning powerful creatures and harnessing the power of lightning and dark magic to deal damage, heal, and control the battlefield.
PvE Builds
- Stamina DPS: Equip dual-wield or two-handed weapons, medium armor, and abilities from the Storm Calling and Weapon skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Utilize destruction staves, light armor, and abilities from the Storm Calling, Dark Magic, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
- Healer: Equip restoration staves, light armor, and healing abilities from the Restoration Staff and Dark Magic skill lines.
PvP Builds
- Stamina DPS: Focus on burst damage, mobility, and self-sustain, utilizing abilities from the Storm Calling, Dual Wield, and Bow skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Opt for a combination of damage, survivability, and crowd control, using abilities from the Storm Calling, Dark Magic, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
Nightblade Character Class
Nightblades are stealthy assassins that excel at dealing burst damage, siphoning health from their enemies, and evading attacks.
PvE Builds
- Stamina DPS: Equip dual-wield or two-handed weapons, medium armor, and abilities from the Assassination and Weapon skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Utilize destruction staves, light armor, and abilities from the Assassination, Siphoning, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
- Healer: Equip restoration staves, light armor, and healing abilities from the Restoration Staff and Siphoning skill lines.
PvP Builds
- Stamina DPS: Focus on burst damage, stealth, and mobility, utilizing abilities from the Assassination, Shadow, and Bow skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Opt for a combination of damage, survivability, and crowd control, using abilities from the Assassination, Shadow, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
Templar Character Class
Templars are holy warriors that utilize the power of light and the sun to deal damage, heal, and protect themselves and their allies.
PvE Builds
- Stamina DPS: Equip dual-wield or two-handed weapons, medium armor, and abilities from the Aedric Spear and Weapon skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Utilize destruction staves, light armor, and abilities from the Aedric Spear, Dawn’s Wrath, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
- Healer: Equip restoration staves, light armor, and healing abilities from the Restoration Staff and Restoring Light skill lines.
PvP Builds
- Stamina DPS: Focus on burst damage, survivability, and self-sustain, utilizing abilities from the Aedric Spear, Restoring Light, and Bow skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Opt for a combination of damage, healing, and crowd control, using abilities from the Aedric Spear, Dawn’s Wrath, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
Warden Character Class
Wardens are nature-themed spellcasters that summon powerful creatures, heal their allies, and control the battlefield with frost magic.
PvE Builds
- Stamina DPS: Equip dual-wield or two-handed weapons, medium armor, and abilities from the Animal Companions and Weapon skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Utilize destruction staves, light armor, and abilities from the Animal Companions, Green Balance, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
- Healer: Equip restoration staves, light armor, and healing abilities from the Restoration Staff and Green Balance skill lines.
PvP Builds
- Stamina DPS: Focus on burst damage, mobility, and self-sustain, utilizing abilities from the Animal Companions, Winter’s Embrace, and Bow skill lines.
- Magicka DPS: Opt for a combination of damage, survivability, and crowd control, using abilities from the Animal Companions, Green Balance, and Destruction Staff skill lines.
Keep in mind that these builds are just guidelines, and the beauty of ESO lies in its flexibility. Feel free to experiment with different skills, gear, and playstyles to find the best combination for your preferred content and playstyle.
