ESO 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build for Vateshran Hollows & Maelstrom Arena
1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo
A powerful but easy to use 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build. The build is designed to utilize one only Skill-bar and can help you complete almost every PVE content in The Elder Scrolls Online. From the easiest Overworld to the hardest Solo gameplay like Veteran Maelstrom Arena and Vateshran Hollows.
A Heavy Attack 1 Bar Petsorc Solo Build that will allow you to focus on the mechanics and complete challenging Solo content with success!
If you are a new player, you can take a look at my Sorcerer Beginner Guide. For a more traditional Magicka Sorcerer Solo PVE Build take a look here.
You can find more Builds in the Sorcerer Builds page.
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1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build Setup
The setup below will help you complete even the hardest Solo activities with ease. The build is focusing on survivability and sustain but also deals good damage! You can use the Law of Julianos set for a starter, more beginner approach, or the (Perfect)False God’s Devotion for the best sustain!
You can also use a full Maw of the Infernal Monster Set if you are not planning to use the Oakensoul Ring.
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Slimecraw | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Shoulders | Order's Wrath | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Hands | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Legs | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max.Magicka |
| Chest | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Waist | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Feet | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Necklace | Order's Wrath | Jewel | Bloodthirsty/Arcane | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Order's Wrath | Jewel | Bloodthirsty/Arcane | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Oakensoul Ring | Jewel | Bloodthirsty/Arcane | Spell Damage |
| Staff | Order's Wrath | Lightning | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Armor Sets for 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- Mother’s Sorrow: Deshaan, Overland
- Order’s Wrath: High Isle, Crafted
- Oakensoul Ring: Antiquities
- Maw of the Infernal: Veteran Banished Cells II, Maj Al-Ragath
- (Perfect)False God’s Devotion: Elsweyr, (Veteran)Sunspire Trial
- Law of Julianos: Wrothgar – Crafted
Skills for 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
The following Skills will help you with completing even the hardest Solo content!
| Front Bar | |
|---|---|
| Skill 1 | Daedric Prey |
| Skill 2 | Unstable Wall of Elements |
| Skill 3 | Hardened Ward |
| Skill 4 | Summon Volatile Familiar |
| Skill 5 | Summon Twilight Matriarch |
| Ultimate Skill | Greater Storm Atronach |
- Daedric Prey(Daedric Curse): Deals good damage but more importantly buffs Pets’ damage.
- Unstable Wall of Elements(Wall of Elements): Strong AOE damage skill.
- Hardened Ward(Conjured Ward): Shield ability.
- Summon Volatile Familiar(Summon Unstable Familiar): Pet that can DPS and stun enemies with its ability.
- Summon Twilight Matriarch(Summon Winged Twilight): Deals damage and heals. Replace with Critical Surge if you are not using the Oakensoul Ring.
- Greater Storm Atronach(Summon Storm Atronach): Strong Ultimate.
Passive Skills for 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
Very important passive skills that can help you maximize the potential of your Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build.
- All Passive Skills from your Class’ Lines
- All Passive Skills from Weapon Lines you are using
- All Passive Skills from Armor Lines you are using
- Passive Abilities from Guild lines(Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Psijic Order) that affect your skills/Build
- Undaunted Passives
- Your Racial Passives
- Medicinal Use Passive from Alchemy to boost the effectiveness of Potions
Champion Points for 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
Below you will find the best Champion Points setup for the Build. If you would like to learn more about Champion Points and how they work, you can read my ESO Champion Points Guide.
Warfare
Slottable Stars: Deadly Aim, Master-at-Arms, Exploiter/Fighting Finesse, Reaving Blows
Passive: Eldritch Insight, Piercing, Flawless Ritual, War Mage, Precision, Quick Recovery, Hardy, Elemental Aegis, Preparation, Blessed, Tireless Discipline
Craft
Slottable Stars: Rationer, Liquid Efficiency, Master Gatherer, Steed’s Blessing
Passive: Gilded Fingers, Fortune’s Favor, Wanderer, Steadfast Enchantment, Treasure Hunter(slottable, required for path)
Fitness
Slottable Stars: Siphoning Spells, Rejuvenation, Boundless Vitality, Strategic Reserve
Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Hero’s Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance
Consumables for 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
We are using Clockwork Citrus Filet/Witchmother’s Potent Brew and Essence of Magicka or Tri-Stat Potions .
Info for 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
Several important info for the Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build. What Mundus to use, the best race for the build and how to assign your attribute points.
Attribute Points
All points to Magicka.
Mundus Stone
The Lover for better Spell Penetration.
What Race is Best for 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
High Elf – Dark Elf – Khajiit – Breton is the best race for a Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build. Any Race with Magicka bonuses can work well though. You can find more about the playable races in my ESO Race Guide!
Vampire or Werewolf
Neither is necessary.
Rotation for 1 Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
Apply Daedric Prey to your enemy. Drop your Unstable Wall of Elements, activate Summon Volatile Familiar and assist with Heavy Attacks. Use Hardened Ward to protect yourself and your Pets, Summon Twilight Matriarch for heals and Greater Storm Atronach when it is ready. Re apply Daedric Prey and Summon Volatile Familiar‘s skill when necessary.