magicka Templar
This is a flexible Magicka Templar DPS PVE Build that relies on strong AOE-DOT and Direct damage skills. The build is utilizing skills that can DPS, heal and replenish Magicka, making it a great option for every PVE content.
The build combines Magic Damage and Fire Damage based skills to provide the best result and allow you to breeze through almost every PVE content!
If you are a new player, you can take a look at our Templar Guide.
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 Soria instead of (Perfected) Whorl of the Depths. Kinra's Wrath is a nice alternative for Pillar of Nirn. Deadly Strike is also a nice alternative set for Templar.
| 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 | Pillar of Nirn | 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 | Kjalnar's Nightmare | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max Magika |
| Shoulders | Kjalnar's Nightmare | 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 | War Maiden | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | War Maiden | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | War Maiden | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Staff | War Maiden | 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 Templar 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
- Kimras's Wrath: Black Drake Villa Dungeon
- Deadly Strike: Cryrodiil, Bruma Vendor
- Kjalnar’s Nightmare: Vet. Unhallowed Grave, Urgarlag Chief-Bane
- Order’s Wrath: High Isle, Crafted
- War Maiden: Vvardenfell, Overland
- 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 but will also help you clear Solo content!
| Front Bar | Back Bar |
|---|---|
| Elemental Weapon/Puncturing Sweep | Unstable Wall of Elements |
| Purifying Light | Extended Ritual/Ritual of Retribution |
| Radiant Oppression | Restoring Focus |
| Barbed Trap | Blazing Shield/Repentance |
| Blazing Spear | Razor Caltrops |
| Flawless Dawnbreaker | Remembrance |
Skills Explanations
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- Elemental Weapon(Imbue Weapon)/Puncturing Sweep(Puncturing Strikes): Spammable. Use Puncturing Sweep for Solo gameplay and Elemental Weapon when in a group.
- Purifying Light(Backlash): Strong DPS skill that also heals.
- Radiant Oppression(Radiant Destruction): Our Execute ability. Start using it once the enemy’s health drops below 25%.
- Barbed Trap(Trap Beast): Additional DOT damage but we are mainly using it for the boost to our Critical Damage.
- Blazing Spear(Spear Shards): AOE damage skill.
- Flawless Dawnbreaker(Dawnbreaker): It buffs our damage and deals great direct and DOT damage.
- Mystic Orb(Necrotic Orb): Strong AOE damage skill.
- Unstable Wall of Elements(Wall of Elements): Great Fire AOE damage skill.
- Ritual of Retribution(Cleansing Ritual): Strong AOE skill that is constantly damaging enemies.
- Harness Magicka(Annulment): Shield ability for extra protection.
- Spell Symmetry(Equilibrium): Use it when low on Magicka to restore it.
- Crescent Sweep(Radial Sweep): Main Ultimate.
Passive Skills
Very important are these passive skills that can help you maximize the potential of your Templar Tank 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
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, Plentiful Harvest/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 Spell Power as Potions.
Info for Magicka Templar PVE Build
Several important info for the Magicka Templar DPS PVE 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 Templar PVE 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. You can find more about the playable races in my ESO Race Guide!
Vampire or Werewolf
Neither is necessary.
Rotation for Magicka Templar PVE Build
This is a more dynamic rotation where you attack with your spammable and re cast the other damage abilities when necessary!
Drink a potion, set Barbed Trap, attack with Mystic Orb, Unstable Wall of Elements, Ritual of Retribution, switch bars. Continue with Blazing Spear, Purifying Light, Elemental Weapon/Puncturing Sweep x5-6, Barbed Trap, switch bars. Keep attacking with Elemental Weapon/Puncturing Sweep and re cast the other skills when necessary.