magicka SORCERER
This is an easy but powerful Magicka Sorcerer DPS PVE Build. The Build is using its Pets to deal damage, draw aggro and heal itself. Below you can find different setups depending on the type of content you wish to complete, the difficulty and the gear you wish to wear!
The Sorcerer is a strong Shock damage based Class in ESO with several useful Pets and utility skills at its arsenal. This is the closest you can get to a Summoner Build in ESO.
Build Setup
The Build offers different setups, depending on the difficulty of the content you wish to complete but also the gear you wish to wear! Below you can find setups for Trials Group DPS, a No Trial Gear Setup and a Beginner Setup(c160).
Trials Build :
This setup is for dedicated group gameplay, is using Trial gear and it aims to achieve the best damage possible. You can also wear (Perfected)Bahsei’s Mania or (Perfected) Mantle of Siroria instead of (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths. Kinras’s Wrath is a nice alternative for Pillar of Nirn.
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Slimecraw/Kjalnar's Nightmare | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Shoulders | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths/Kjalnar's Nightmare | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Hands | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Legs | Harpooner's Wading Kilt/(Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light/Medium | Divines | Max Magika |
| Chest | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Waist | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Feet | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Necklace | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Staff | Pillar of Nirn | Inferno | Precise | Flame Damage |
| Staff | (Perfected) Crushing Wall | Inferno | Infused | Weapon Damage |
No Trial Gear
No-Trial Gear setup for easier solo/group gameplay that can complete almost every PVE content. This setup is perfect if you do not wish to farm Trials for specific Armor Sets.
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heads | Maw of the Infernal | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Shoulders | Maw of the Infernal | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Hands | Order's Wrath | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Legs | Order's Wrath | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Chest | Order's Wrath | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Waist | Order's Wrath | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Feet | Order's Wrath | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Necklace | Unleashed Ritualist | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Unleashed Ritualist | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Unleashed Ritualist | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Staff | Unleashed Ritualist | Inferno | Precise | Flame Damage |
| Staff | (Perfected) Crushing Wall/War Maiden | Inferno | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Beginner Setup
An effective gear setup that will help you play as a Magicka Sorcerer early in the game!
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heads | Ilambris | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Shoulders | Ilambris | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Hands | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Legs | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Chest | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Waist | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Feet | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Necklace | Armor of the Seducer | Jewel | Arcane | Mag. Recovery/Spell Damage |
| Ring | Armor of the Seducer | Jewel | Arcane | Mag. Recovery/Spell Damage |
| Ring | Armor of the Seducer | Jewel | Arcane | Mag. Recovery/Spell Damage |
| Staff | Armor of the Seducer | Inferno | Precise | Flame Damage |
| Staff | Armor of the Seducer | Inferno/Lightning | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Armor Sets Locations
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths: (Veteran)Dreadsail Reef Trial
- Pillar of Nirn: Falkreath Hold Dungeon
- Harpooner’s Wading Kilt: Antiquities Reward
- (Perfected)Crushing Wall: (Veteran) Maelstrom Arena
- (Perfected)Bahsei’s Mania: (Veteran) Rockgrove Trial
- (Perfected) Mantle of Siroria: (Veteran) Cloudrest Trial
- Kinras's Wrath: Black Drake Villa Dungeon
- Kjalnar’s Nightmare: Vet. Unhallowed Grave, Urgarlag Chief-Bane
- Maw of the Infernal: Veteran Banished Cells II, Maj Al-Ragath
- Order’s Wrath: High Isle, Crafted
- Unleashed Ritualist: The Cauldron Dungeon
- Ilambris: Veteran Crypt of Hearts I, Glirion the Redbeard
- Law of Julianos: Wrothgar – Crafted
- Armor of the Seducer: Grahtwood, Stormhaven, Deshaan – Crafted
Skills
The following Skills will help you achieve great DPS for Group content. There are also alternative skills for Solo Gameplay.
| Front Bar | Back Bar |
|---|---|
| Elemental Weapon/Puncturing Sweep | Unstable Wall of Elements |
| Crystal Fragments | Barbed Trap |
| Endless Fury | Daedric Prey/Elemental Drain |
| Summon Volatile Familiar | Summon Volatile Familiar |
| Summon Twilight Tormentor/Summon Twilight Matriarch | Summon Twilight Tormentor/Summon Twilight Matriarch |
| Greater Storm Atronach | Shooting Star |
Skills Explanations
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- Force Pulse(Force Shock)/Elemental Weapon(Imbue Weapon): Our main skill & spammable. Use Force Pulse for Solo gameplay and Elemental Weapon when in a group.
- Crystal Fragments(Crystal Shard): A skill with insane burst damage that also helps with our sustain.
- Endless Fury(Mages’ Fury): Execute Ability. Use it when enemy is below 20% Health.
- Summon Volatile Familiar(Summon Unstable Familiar): One of our two Pets. Volatile Familiar can DPS and stun enemies with its ability.
- Summon Twilight Tormentor(Summon Winged Twilight): Our other Pet. When playing solo replace it with the Summon Twilight Matriarch morph as your only self-heal ability.
- Greater Storm Atronach(Summon Storm Atronach): Our primary Ultimate. Summons another strong Pet that stuns enemies and deals shock damage.
- Unstable Wall of Elements(Wall of Elements): Our great AOE shock damage that sets concussed enemies off balance and explodes for more damage at the end.
- Barbed Trap(Trap Beast): Additional DOT damage but we are mainly using it for the boost to our Critical Damage.
- Daedric Prey(Daedric Curse): Boosts the damage of our Pets. Replace it with Elemental Drain(Weakness to Elements) for Solo gameplay.
- Shooting Star(Meteor): Our secondary Ultimate. Good to use if you want to build up your Ultimate fast.
Passive Skills
Very important passive skills that can help you maximize the potential of your 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/Fighting Finesse, Backstabber
- 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: Celerity, Fortified, 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 Spell Power as Potions.
Info for Magicka Sorcerer PVE Build
Several important info for the Magicka Sorcerer 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 Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build
High Elf – Dark Elf – Khajiit – Breton is the best Race for a DPS focused Build. Any Race with Magicka bonuses can work well though.
Vampire or Werewolf
Neither is necessary.
Rotation for Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build
Drink a potion, apply Elemental Drain(when solo) and set your Barbed Trap. Attack with Unstable Wall of Elements, Daedric Prey(in group gameplay), switch bars, Summon Volatile Familiar, Summon Twilight Tormentor(in group gameplay and while the enemy’s HP is above 50%), Force Pulse/Elemental Weapon as your spammable. When Crystal Fragments procs and is instant use it immediately. Keep attacking with Force Pulse/Elemental Weapon and reapply the other skills when necessary.