ESO PVP Builds

Update 38 (Scribes of Fate) has launched on the live servers! New sets & builds need to be tested before I can update the site. This will take 2-3 weeks so that a decent build will be posted, and in case some early patch changes occur. Visit my Patreon to see the work in progress on the new builds!

The website has been fully updated. If you find any bugs or mistakes, please let me know (see Contact). Thank you for your patience and support!

Dragonknight

Build 1: Hybrid Melee

Applicable for: CP Cyrodiil, CP Imperial City, Duels & Battlegrounds

Updated for: Firesong

Character

  • Race: Dark Elf
    • Alternatives: High Elf, Breton, Nord
  • Attributes: 44 Magicka, 20 Health, 0 Stamina

Buffs

  • Mundus: The Atronach
  • Vampire Stage 3

Consumables

  • Food: Orzoga’s Smoked Bear Haunch
  • Potions: Magicka+Minor Heroism+Stamina, or regular tristat potions

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.

Gear Slot Set Type Trait Enchantment
Head
Bloodspawn
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Shoulders
Bloodspawn
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Chest
Mara’s Balm
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Hands
Trainee
Medium
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Waist
Daedric Trickery
Light
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Legs
Daedric Trickery
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Feet
Daedric Trickery
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Necklace
Sea-Serpent’s Coil
–
Infused
Weapon Damage
Ring
Mara’s Balm
–
Infused
Weapon Damage
Ring
Mara’s Balm
–
Infused
Weapon Damage
Weapon 1
Daedric Trickery
Dual Wield Maces
Nirnhoned & Charged
Shock & Absorb Stamina
Weapon 2
Mara’s Balm
Ice Staff
Defending
Berserker
ESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill icon
ESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill icon

The CP stars for this build are listed from most important (1) to least important (2,3,…). This is in case you don’t have enough CP to get all stars yet.

Warfare

Active Stars

  1.  Deadly Aim
  2.  Focused Mending
  3.  Exploiter
  4.  Ironclad
 

Passive Stars

  1.  Eldritch Insight
  2.  Piercing
  3.  Flawless Ritual
  4.  War Mage
  5.  Quick Recovery
  6.  Elemental Aegis
  7.  Hardy
  8.  Blessed
  9.  Tireless Discipline
  10.  Precision
Fitness

Active Stars

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

Passive Stars

  1.  Tumbling
  2.  Defiance
  3.  Hero’s Vigor
  4.  Hasty
  5.  Sprinter
  6.  Tireless Guardian
  7.  Fortification
  8.  Nimble Protector
  9.  Piercing Gaze
  10.  Tempered Soul
  11.  Savage Defense
  12.  Bashing Brutality
  13.  Mystic Tenacity
Craft

Active Stars

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

Passive Stars

  1.  Breakfall
  2.  Out of Sight
  3.  Fleet Phantom
  4.  Steadfast Enchantment
  5.  Soul Reservoir
  6.  Gilded Fingers
  7.  Fortune’s Favor
  8.  Inspiration Boost
  • Alternative damage sets that replace Mara’s Balm or Daedric Trickery include Burning Spellweave, Stuhn’s Favor and Kynmarcher’s Cruelty
  • This is a slow-paced brawler build. To make it more mobile, change out Cinder Storm to Race Against Time or Protective Plate and Sea-Serpent’s Coil to Markyn Majesty.

Build 2: No-CP Melee

Applicable for: No-CP Cyrodiil, No-CP Imperial City
Updated for Firesong

Character

  • Race: Dark Elf
    • Alternatives: High Elf, Breton, Nord
  • Attributes: 40 Magicka, 24 Health, 0 Stamina

Buffs

  • Mundus: The Atronach
  • Vampire Stage 3

Consumables

  • Food: Orzorga’s Smoked Bear Haunch
  • Potions: Stamina + Magicka + Minor Heroism or regular tripots (Stamina + Magicka + Health)

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.

Gear Slot Set Type Trait Enchantment
Head
Baron Thirsk
Medium
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Shoulders
Pariah
Heavy
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Chest
Pariah
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Hands
Spinner
Light
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Waist
Spinner
Light
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Legs
Pariah
Heavy
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Feet
Pariah
Heavy
Impenetrable
Prismatic
Necklace
Pariah
–
Infused
Weapon Damage
Ring
Markyn Majesty
–
Infused
Weapon Damage
Ring
Spinner
–
Infused
Weapon Damage
Weapon 1
Spinner
Dual Wield Maces
Nirn & Charged
Shock & Absorb Stamina
Weapon 2
Critical Riposte
Ice Staff
Defending
Berserker
ESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill icon
ESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill iconESO-Hub Skill icon
  • Cinder Storm is great for healing while fighting in close quarters, but for more mobility in open field it can be changed out to Race Against Time or Protective Plate
  • Corrosive Armor is also a good main ultimate to use, especially in outnumbered situations, but then it’s best to switch out Spinner to another set of preference.