Sorcerer
Build 1: Magicka Ranged
A general and flexible PvP build fit for solo and unorganised group gameplay.
Applicable for: Cyrodiil, Imperial City & Battlegrounds
Updated for: Update 44
Character, buffs & consumables
- Race: High Elf
- Alternatives: Breton, Dark Elf
- Attributes: 64 Magicka, 0 Health, 0 Stamina
- Mundus: The Shadow
- No vampire
- Food: Artaeum Pickled Fish Bowl
- 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. This particular stat sheet is with Bewitched Sugar Skulls as food.
Sets
| Gear Slot | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Head |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Shoulders |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Chest |
Heavy |
Reinforced |
Magicka |
|
|
Hands |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Waist |
Light |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Legs |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Feet |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Necklace |
– |
Arcane |
Spell Damage |
|
|
Ring |
– |
Arcane |
Magicka Recovery |
|
|
Ring |
– |
Arcane |
Spell Damage |
|
|
Weapon 1 |
Lightning Staff |
Sharpened |
Shock |
|
|
Weapon 2 |
Ice Staff |
Infused |
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. Deadly Aim |
1. Bastion |
1. Steed’s Blessing |
Important notes
- Wield Soul scripts: Shock, Class, Major Sorcery & Brutality. Alternative 1: Crushing Weapon with Critical Surge instead of Elemental Susceptibility. Alternative 2: Crushing Shock or Elemental Weapon with Critical Surge instead of Bound Aegis.
- The function of secondary heal (Vigor) can also be performed by Vibrant Shroud or Ulfsild’s Contingency (Scripts: healing or damage shield, gladiator’s tenacity, Minor Intellect/Endurance or Minor Force).
- Alternative sets that replace Rallying Cry include Shattered Fate, Crafty Alfiq, Farstrider and Order’s Wrath. Use Impenetrable traits if you do this.
Build 2: Highest Max Magicka
Focusing only on stacking more magicka can be straightforward, since it takes care of much of the defense and damage needed and other mechanics are less important compared to more well-rounded builds.
An easy way to do this is by using Crafty Alfiq in the previous build (see Important Notes in Build 1). Magicka can be stacked a little higher using alternative methods, one of which you can find in this build.
Applicable for: Cyrodiil, Imperial City & Battlegrounds
Updated for: Update 44
Character, buffs & consumables
- Race: High Elf
- Alternatives: Breton, Dark Elf
- Attributes: 64 Magicka, 0 Health, 0 Stamina
- Mundus: The Mage
- No vampire
- Food: Artaeum Pickled Fish Bowl
- 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.
Sets
| Gear Slot | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Head |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Shoulders |
Medium |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Chest |
Heavy |
Reinforced |
Magicka |
|
|
Hands |
Light |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Waist |
Light |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Legs |
Light |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Feet |
Light |
Impenetrable |
Magicka |
|
|
Necklace |
– |
Arcane |
Spell Damage |
|
|
Ring |
– |
Arcane |
Magicka Recovery |
|
|
Ring |
– |
Arcane |
Spell Damage |
|
|
Weapon 1 |
Lightning Staff |
Sharpened |
Shock |
|
|
Weapon 2 |
Ice Staff |
Infused |
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. Deadly Aim |
1. Bastion |
1. Steed’s Blessing |
Important notes
- While technically the Magicka stack can be pushed even further towards 80k, this is the highest Maximum Magicka that is viable while still keeping sufficient sustain, resistances, penetration etc.
- Wield Soul scripts: Shock, Class, Major Breach. Alternative: Crushing Weapon.
Build 3: Melee Stamsorc
Applicable for: CP Cyrodiil, CP Imperial City, Duels & Battlegrounds
Updated for Scions of Ithelia
- If moving away from a stamina themed build is no issue, it is worth using Elemental Susceptibility instead of Caltrops with an Ice Staff instead of a Bow.