1 Bar magicka SORCERER
Should you play this build?
This One Bar PvE Magicka Sorcerer build is a Heavy Attack build for Sorcerer that relies on fully charged heavy attacks in combination with champion points, base game gear and a mythic. This will absolutely destroy a parse dummy and any content. Even though we are using “magicka” skills, we still use medium armor and sustain via fully charged heavy attacks, and with the hybrid changes, there’s a blending of stam/magicka and that’s what you have with this optimal one bar build.
Build Setup
The following setup will help you complete almost every PVE content in The Elder Scrolls Online! You can use the Law of Julianos set for a starter, more beginner approach. The Order’s Wrath Crafted Set is a great alternative. Deadly Strike is another good alternative Set for Templars.
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Slimecraw | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Shoulders | Storm Master | Medium | Divines | Max Magika |
| Hands | Storm Master | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Legs | Storm Master | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Chest | Sergeants Mail | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Waist | Storm Master | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Feet | Storm Master | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Necklace | Sergeants Mail | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Sergeants Mail | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Oakensoul Ring | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Weapon | Sergeants Mail | Dagger | Nirnhoned | Flame Damage |
Armor Sets Locations
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- Storm Master: Tempest Island
- Sergeants Mail: Wayrest Sewers I & II
- Oakensoul Ring: Antiquities Reward
Skills
The following Skills will help you achieve great DPS. This setup is meant for Heavy Attack Weaving.
| Front Bar |
|---|
| Summon Twilight Matriarch |
| Summon Volatile Familiar |
| Daedric Prey |
| Critical Surge |
| Unstable Wall Of Elements |
| Greater Storm Atronach |
Skills Explanations
- Summon Twilight Matriarch (Morph of Summon Winged Twilight | Skill line: Daedric Summoning) - This critter is the healing morph and does a little bit of damage but acts as a burst heal when in trouble. Great for solo and awesome in group play. The other morph does a lot more damage, but be safe and keep this one for solo play.
- Summon Volatile Familiar (Morph of Summon Unstable Familiar | Skill line: Daedric Summoning) - This can be cast for big AoE and single-target damage. It only needs to be recast every 20 seconds, and you can use it prior to fights. We take the damage morph here as the Matriarch bird will heal us, so there is no need to have two healing morphs.
- Daedric Prey (Morph of Daedric Curse | Skill line: Daedric Summoning) - This is your priority, DoT, as it really cranks up your pet's damage, which does most of the work for you. Keep this your #1 priority, though realize it's single-target heavy. I do swap this out from time to time on AoE fights when it's not boss burn dependent. Something that helps the group is Mystic Orbs from the Undaunted skill line or Razor Caltrops for massive AoE damage. Don't sleep on Hurricane if playing in Melee range as well.
- Critical Surge (Morph of Surge | Skill line: Storm Calling) - Crit Surge carries our survival passively and boosts our overall damage by slotting it. Another great option for a single target is Elemental Susceptibility from destruction staff, which is purely single target.
- Unstable Wall Of Elements (Morph of Wall of Elements | Skill line: Destruction Staff) - Unstable is the main staple of any heavy attack build. It set's off balance which gives us a 7-second window into huge damage. Off balance increases our heavy attack damage via the Exploiter CP passive, along with double resource sustain. This is one reason to use an Unstable wall, and it can be recast instantly for a burst AoE damage ability. Consider this a must up keep DoT for HUGE damage increase during off balance. Off-balance has a 7-second uptime and a 15-second down time shown by a circle above the boss/mob's head.
- Greater Storm Atronach (Morph of Summon Storm Atronach | Skill line: Daedric Summoning) - Insane single target damage and a nice AoE stun. Go with Mages Guild Shooting Star if you're not using Daedric Pray or care for the pet builds.
Passive Skills
Very important passive skills that can help you maximize the potential of your One Bar Magicka Sorcerer Build.
- All Passive Skills from your Class’ Lines
- All Passive Skills from Weapon Lines you are using
- Passive Skills from Armor Lines you are using
- Passive Abilities from Guild lines(Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Psijic Order) that affect your skills/Build
- Fighters Guild Passives: Intimidating Presence, Slayer, Banish the Wicked, Skilled Tracker
- Mages Guild Passives: Mage Adept, Everlasting Magic, Magicka Controller, Might of the Guild
- Undaunted Passives
- Your Racial Passives
- Medicinal Use Passive from Alchemy to boost the effectiveness of Potions
Champion Points
Below you will find the best Champion Points setup for the Build.
Warfare
Slottable Stars: Deadly Aim, Master-at-Arms, Wrathful Strikes, Biting Aura(Fighting Finesse)
Passive: Eldritch Insight, Piercing, Flawless Ritual, War Mage, Quick Recovery, Hardy, Elemental Aegis, Preparation, Precision, Blessed, Tireless Discipline
Craft
Slottable Stars: Rationer, Liquid Efficiency, Master Gatherer, Steed’s Blessing
Passive: Gilded Fingers, Fortune’s Favor, Wanderer, Steadfast Enchantment, Treasure Hunter(slottable, required for path)
Fitness
Slottable Stars: Siphoning Spells, Strategic Reserve, Rejuvenation, Boundless Vitality
Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Hero’s Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance
Consumables
We are using Clockwork Citrus Filet and Essence of Magicka/Tri-Stat Potions.
Info for One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build
Several important info for the Magicka Templar DPS Build. What Mundus to use, the best race for the build and how to assign your attribute points.
Attribute Points
All points to Magicka.
Mundus Stone
The Thief to boost Critical Chance.
What Race is Best for One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build
High Elf – Dark Elf – Khajiit – Breton is best race for a Magicka Templar DPS Build. Any Race with Magicka bonuses can work well though. You can find more about the playable races in our Race Guide!
Vampire or Werewolf
Neither is necessary.
Rotation
Rotation
ThisOne Bar PvE Magicka Sorcerer Build Rotation Start pre-buffing with pets and hurricane before the pull (assuming you're using the parse setup). Then, cast Prey and Heavy Attack completely, then Strom Atro, fully charged and Barb Trap. The trick with this build for huge damage, is literally hold down you heavy attack button. Once you're close to it completing, cast only 1 cool down, then complete a heavy, rinse and repeat. Priorities
- Daedric Prey
- Hurricane
- Barb Trap
- Volatile Familiar
Drop ultimate when it comes up and rips heavy attacks!