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, 64 Health, 0 Stamina
  • Mundus: The Shadow
  • Vampire stage 1
  • Food: Orzoga’s Smoked Bear Haunch
  • Potions: Magicka + Spell Crit + Immovability

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
Head
Roksa The Warped
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Shoulders
Roksa The Warped
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Chest
Trainee
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Hands
Order's Wrath
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Waist
Rallying Cry
Light
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Legs
Order's Wrath
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Feet
Order's Wrath
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Necklace
Rallying Cry
–
Infused
Magical Harm
Ring
Monomyth
–
Infused
Magical Harm
Ring
Rallying Cry
–
Infused
Magical Harm
Weapon 1
Order's Wrath
Dual Wield Axes
Nirnhoned & Sharpened
Poison & Flame
Weapon 2
Rallying Cry
Ice Staff
Defending
Berserker

Skills

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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
2. Fighting Finesse
3. Duelist’s Rebuff
4. Master-at-Arms

1. Sustained by Suffering
2. Pain’s Refuge
3. Survival Instincts
4. Rejuvenation

1. Steed’s Blessing
2. Gifted Rider
3. War Mount
4. Rationer

Important notes

  • Alternative sets that replace Order’s Wrath include Essence Thief and Shattered Fate.
  • Wield Soul scripts: Healing, Resource Restore, Major Vitality
  • Ulfsild’s Contingency scripts: Shock, Warrior’s Opportunity, Major Prophecy & Savagery