1 Bar magicka Templar


A fun One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build for Solo and Group Gameplay! The build is using the Oakensoul Ring Mythic Item to boost its damage and capabilities! Thanks to the buffs from this ring, we can focus only on offensive skills and achieve great damage with this one bar build! The Build is offering a Light Attack Weaving Setup as well as a pure Heavy Attack Setup!

If you are a new player, you can take a look at our Templar Guide.


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 Pillar of Nirn Medium Divines Max Magika
Hands (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths Light Divines Max Magika
Legs (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths Light 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 Oakensoul Ring Jewel Bloodthirsty Spell Damage
One Hand Weapon Pillar of Nirn Dagger Nirnhoned Flame Damage
One Hand Weapon Pillar of Nirn Dagger Charged Poison

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
  • Oakensoul Ring: Antiquities Reward
  • Law of Julianos: Wrothgar, Crafted
  • Order’s Wrath: High Isle, Crafted
  • Deadly Strike: Cryrodiil, Bruma Vendor

Skills

The following Skills will help you achieve great DPS for Group content but will also help you in Solo Gameplay. This setup is meant for Light Attack Weaving.

Front Bar
Puncturing Sweep
Purifying Light
Radiant Oppression
Blazing Spear
Ritual of Retribution/Honor the Dead
Crescent Sweep

Skills Explanations

    • Puncturing Sweep(Puncturing Strikes): Powerful spammable that also heals.
    • Purifying Light(Backlash): Deals damage and heals.
    • Radiant Oppression(Radiant Destruction): Execute ability. Start using it once the enemy’s health drops below 25%.
    • Blazing Spear(Spear Shards): Strong DPS AOE Skill.
    • Ritual of Retribution(Cleansing Ritual): Strong AOE skill that is constantly damaging enemies. Replace with Honor the Dead(Rushed Ceremony) for Solo gameplay for better Heals and sustain.
    • Crescent Sweep(Radial Sweep): Deals damage and boosts Light Attacks.

Passive Skills

Very important passive skills that can help you maximize the potential of your One Bar Magicka Templar 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 Templar 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 for One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build

Cast Ritual of Retribution, attack with Blazing Spear, Purifying Light, Puncturing Sweep. Continue attacking with Puncturing Sweep and re cast Ritual of Retribution, Blazing Spear, Purifying Light when necessary. When the enemy’s Health drops below 25% start using Radiant Oppression. Use your Ultimate when ready and always Light Attack before skills to boost damage.