Arcanist
Build 1: Hybrid Melee
A general and flexible PvP build fit for solo and unorganised group gameplay.
Applicable for: Cyrodiil, Imperial City & Battlegrounds
Updated for: Update 50
Character, buffs & consumables
- Race: Imperial
- Alternatives: Dark Elf, Khajiit. When choosing a race, make sure to balance your attribute points/enchants so that your Max Stamina is higher than your Max Magicka.
- Attributes: 0 Magicka, 40 Health, 24 Stamina
- Mundus: The Shadow
- No vampire
- Food: Orzoga’s Smoked Bear Haunch
- Potions: Tristat
Stats (Unbuffed)
Note: this gives an estimate of what kind of stats this build ends up with. Small differences can occur due to a different item quality, missing traits etc.
Sets
| Gear Slot | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Head |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Prismatic |
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Shoulders |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Prismatic |
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Chest |
Heavy |
Reinforced |
Prismatic |
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Hands |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Prismatic |
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Waist |
Light |
Impenetrable |
Prismatic |
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Legs |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Prismatic |
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Feet |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Prismatic |
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Necklace |
– |
Infused |
Magical Harm |
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Ring |
– |
Infused |
Magical Harm |
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Ring |
– |
Infused |
Magical Harm |
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Weapon 1 |
Dual Wield Axes |
Nirnhoned & Sharpened |
Poison & Flame |
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Weapon 2 |
Ice Staff |
Defending |
Berserker |
Skills
Champion points
The Champion point stars for this build are listed from most important (1) to least important (2,3,…). This is in case you don’t have enough points to get all stars yet.
| Warfare | Fitness | Craft |
|---|---|---|
|
1. Focused Mending |
1. Sustained by Suffering |
1. Steed’s Blessing |
Important notes
- Alternative sets that replace Order’s Wrath include Essence Thief and Shattered Fate.
- Class Mastery passives: Unbound Potential, Fate Realigned
- Wield Soul scripts: Healing, Resource Restore, Major Vitality. Alternative: Evolving Runemend.
- Ulfsild’s Contingency scripts: Shock, Warrior’s Opportunity, Major Prophecy & Savagery
- If you lack survivability, consider replacing Ulfsild’s Contingency with another healing skill, such as Runeguard of Still Waters, and a crit potion.