ESO PVP Builds

Update 46 has launched on the live servers! New builds for subclassing 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 updated with subclassing – and Whitestrake’s Mayhem is live! If you find any irregularities in the builds, please let us know.

Melee

Build 1: Single Target burst

A general and flexible PvP build fit for solo and unorganised group gameplay.

Applicable for: Cyrodiil, Imperial City & Battlegrounds
Updated for: Update 46

Character, buffs & consumables

  • Race: Khajiit
    • Alternatives: Orc, Imperial, Breton, Dark Elf. 
  • Attributes: 0 Magicka, 10 Health, 50 Stamina
  • Mundus: The Shadow
  • No vampire
  • Food: Orzoga’s Smoked Bear Haunch or Jewels of Misrule
  • 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
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Shoulders
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Chest
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Hands
Medium
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Waist
Light
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Legs
Medium
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Feet
Medium
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Necklace
Infused
Magical Harm
Ring
Infused
Magical Harm
Ring
Infused
Magical Harm
Weapon 1
Dual Wield Axes
Nirnhoned & Sharpened
Poison & Flame
Weapon 2
Ice Staff
Defending
Escapist’s Poison

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. Deadly Aim

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

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

Important notes

  • Wield Soul scripts: Healing, Druid’s Resurgence / Warden Class Script, Major Vitality. Alternative skill: Honor the Dead.
  • Alternative sets that replace Null Arca include Order’s Wrath, Essence Thief and Shattered Fate.
  • Depending on your race and playstyle, you should consider different morphs of Betty Netch and Restoring Focus to help your sustain.
  • If your magicka sustain allows it, you can consider swapping the Ice Staff to 1H & Shield with Spell Wall for better defense.

Build 2: Area of effect burst

A general and flexible PvP build fit for solo and unorganised group gameplay.

Applicable for: Cyrodiil, Imperial City & Battlegrounds

Updated for: Update 46

Character, buffs & consumables

  • Race: Khajiit
    • Alternatives: Orc, Imperial, Breton, Dark Elf. 
  • Attributes: 50 Magicka, 10 Health, 0 Stamina
  • Mundus: The Shadow
  • No vampire
  • Food: Orzoga’s Smoked Bear Haunch or Jewels of Misrule
  • 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
Medium
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Shoulders
Light
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Chest
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Hands
Light
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Waist
Light
Well-Fitted
Prismatic
Legs
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Feet
Heavy
Reinforced
Prismatic
Necklace
Infused
Magical Harm
Ring
Infused
Magical Harm
Ring
Infused
Magical Harm
Weapon 1
Dual Wield Axes
Nirnhoned & Sharpened
Poison & Flame
Weapon 2
Ice Staff
Defending
Escapist’s Poison

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. Biting Aura

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

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

Important notes

  • Wield Soul scripts: Healing, Druid’s Resurgence / Warden Class Script, Major Vitality.
  • Alternative sets that replace Hrothgar’s Chill include Order’s Wrath and Essence Thief.
  • Depending on your race and playstyle, you should consider different morphs of Betty Netch to help your sustain.
  • If your magicka sustain allows it, you can consider swapping the Ice Staff to 1H & Shield with Spell Wall for better defense.