Bastian Build Guide ESO
This Bastian Build Guide will show you the Best Bastian Companion Builds for every role in ESO! Companions are special NPC that assist players in combat in The Elder Scrolls Online. Bastian Hallix is a Dragonknight-like Companion that can fulfill any role in the game, from DPS to Tank and Healer.
The primary role of Companions is to help players complete content faster. They are especially helpful to new players and can assist when dealing with easy or medium difficulty enemies. They are not however the best for harder content and they cannot efficiently replace other players.
If you want to learn more about Companions, you can take a look at my ESO Companions System Guide. If you want to know how to level up Bastian fast, you can take a look at my Companion Leveling Guide. For the Best Companion for every role, you can read my ESO Best Companion Guide.
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Bastian Builds for ESO
Bastian can be a decent DPS Companion that will help you clear Overland content and Public Dungeons with ease. He is more potent as a Magicka DPS but can support you with every weapon. As a tank he can draw attention and allow you to deal with stronger enemies faster. But he really shines as a support/Healer hybrid, making it easier to survive harder content and farm Overworld Bosses. You can read more about Bastian Skills in my ESO Companions Skills Guide.
Where can i Unlock Bastian Companion in ESO
You can find Bastian in the Deepscorn Hollow objective along the southwest coast of Blackwood. In order to unlock him as a companion complete his Quest “Competition and Contracts“.
Bastian Magicka DPS Build for ESO
Wearing a full set of Medium Armor with the Quickened Trait for the best cooldowns and damage! Fire Staff is our weapon of choice.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Medium | Quickened |
| Shoulders | Medium | Quickened |
| Hands | Medium | Quickened |
| Legs | Medium | Quickened |
| Chest | Medium | Quickened |
| Waist | Medium | Quickened |
| Feet | Medium | Quickened |
| Necklace | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Staff | Flame | Quickened |
Bastian Magicka DPS Skills Setup
- Drake’s Blood: Great self-heal that also reduces incoming damage.
- Searing Weapons: Boosts damage with Light and Heavy Attacks.
- Destructive Blast: Deals damage and knocks back enemies(Fire staff).
- Fiery Flail: Strong flame whip attack that sets enemies Off balance.
- Scorching Strike: Direct and DOT damage skill.
- Unleashed rage: Bastian’s Ultimate. Deals strong Flame damage and stuns enemies.
Bastian Stamina DPS Build for ESO – Two Handed
Wearing a full set of Medium Armor with the Quickened Trait for the best cooldowns and damage! Any Two Handed Weapon will do. Good Build against single target enemies.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Medium | Quickened |
| Shoulders | Medium | Quickened |
| Hands | Medium | Quickened |
| Legs | Medium | Quickened |
| Chest | Medium | Quickened |
| Waist | Medium | Quickened |
| Feet | Medium | Quickened |
| Necklace | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Two Handed Weapon | Any 2H | Quickened |
Bastian Stamina DPS Skills Setup – Two Handed
- Drake’s Blood: Great self-heal that also reduces incoming damage.
- Searing Weapons: Boosts damage with Light and Heavy Attacks.
- Sever: Great execute ability.
- Sunder: Direct and DOT ability, good against groups of enemies.
- Staggering Swing: Stuns and knocks back enemies.
- Unleashed rage: Bastian’s Ultimate. Deals strong Flame damage and stuns enemies.
Bastian Stamina DPS Build for ESO – Dual Wield
Wearing a full set of Medium Armor with the Quickened Trait for the best cooldowns and damage! Any Dual Wield combination will do. Good Build against groups of enemies.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Medium | Quickened |
| Shoulders | Medium | Quickened |
| Hands | Medium | Quickened |
| Legs | Medium | Quickened |
| Chest | Medium | Quickened |
| Waist | Medium | Quickened |
| Feet | Medium | Quickened |
| Necklace | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| One Handed Weapon | Axe/Any 1H | Quickened |
| One Handed Weapon | Dagger/Any 1H | Quickened |
Bastian Stamina DPS Skills Setup – Dual Wield
- Drake’s Blood: Great self-heal that also reduces incoming damage.
- Searing Weapons: Boosts damage with Light and Heavy Attacks.
- Swift Assault: Deals five consecutive attacks.
- Razor Cape: Deals damage and reduces damage taken.
- Spinning Steel: Good AOE damage that can work as an execute as well. Great against multiple enemies.
- Unleashed rage: Bastian’s Ultimate. Deals strong Flame damage and stuns enemies.
Bastian Stamina DPS Build for ESO – Bow
Wearing a full set of Medium Armor with the Quickened Trait for the best cooldowns and damage! Good and safer build since it allows ranged DPS.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Medium | Quickened |
| Shoulders | Medium | Quickened |
| Hands | Medium | Quickened |
| Legs | Medium | Quickened |
| Chest | Medium | Quickened |
| Waist | Medium | Quickened |
| Feet | Medium | Quickened |
| Necklace | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Two Handed Weapon | Bow | Quickened |
Bastian Stamina DPS Skills Setup – Bow
- Drake’s Blood: Great self-heal that also reduces incoming damage.
- Searing Weapons: Boosts damage with Light and Heavy Attacks.
- Piercing Arrow: Strong Snipe-like Ability.
- Viper’s Bite: Direct and DOT Poison damage.
- Trick Shot: Deals damage and immobilizes enemies.
- Unleashed rage: Bastian’s Ultimate. Deals strong Flame damage and stuns enemies.
Bastian Tank Build for ESO
Wearing a full set of Heavy Armor with a combination of Bolstered and Quickened pieces for reduced damage taken and better Ability cooldowns. The goal of the setup is to reduce incoming damage but you can also add some Vigorous pieces to boost Max Health.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Heavy | Bolstered |
| Shoulders | Heavy | Bolstered |
| Hands | Heavy | Bolstered |
| Legs | Heavy | Bolstered |
| Chest | Heavy | Bolstered |
| Waist | Heavy | Bolstered |
| Feet | Heavy | Bolstered |
| Necklace | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| One Hand Weapon | Sword/Any 1H | Quickened |
| Off Hand | Shield | Quickened |
Bastian Tank Skills Setup
- Provoke: Taunt ability.
- Drake’s Blood: Great self-heal that also reduces incoming damage.
- On Guard: Provides a shield.
- Ritual of Salvation: AOE effect that reduces damage taken.
- Kindle: Strong heal ability.
- Unleashed rage: Bastian’s Ultimate. Deals strong Flame damage and stuns enemies.
Bastian Healer Build for ESO
Wearing a full set of Light Armor with a combination of Soothing and Augmented pieces for better healing done and better Buffs/Debuffs duration. The goal of the setup is to offer good heals and buffs. You can add Quickened pieces too for better ability cooldowns.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Light | Soothing |
| Shoulders | Light | Soothing |
| Hands | Light | Soothing |
| Legs | Light | Soothing |
| Chest | Light | Soothing |
| Waist | Light | Soothing |
| Feet | Light | Soothing |
| Necklace | Jewel | Augmented |
| Ring | Jewel | Augmented |
| Ring | Jewel | Augmented |
| Staff | Healing | Augmented |
Bastian Healer Skills Setup
- Searing Weapons: Boosts damage with Light and Heavy Attacks.
- Drake’s Blood: Great self-heal that also reduces incoming damage.
- Rejuvenation: Strong heal ability for both Bastian and nearby allies.
- Reverse Entropy: Another strong healing spell.
- Mending Incantation: Healing ability that also boosts Spell and Physical Resistance.
- Unleashed rage: Bastian’s Ultimate. Deals strong Flame damage and stuns enemies.
FAQ – Bastian Build Guide
You can find Ember near the Tor Draioch point of interest, North of Gonfalon Bay, the Capital of the High Isle zone. In order to unlock her as a companion complete her Quest “Tower of Trouble“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
You can find Isobel near the Castle Navire point of interest, West of Gonfalon Bay, the Capital of the High Isle zone. In order to unlock her as a companion complete her Quest “Tournament of the Heart“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
You can find Bastian in the Deepscorn Hollow objective along the southwest coast of Blackwood. In order to unlock him as a companion complete his Quest “Competition and Contracts“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
Mirri is found in the Doomvault Vulpinaz objective in northern Blackwood. In order to unlock her as a companion complete her Quest “Shattered and Scattered“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
You can find Azandar right outside the Cipher’s Midden village in the Apocrypha zone. In order to unlock him as a companion complete his Quest “The Fateweaver Key“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
You can find Sharp right outside the Necrom Capital of the Telvanni Peninsula zone. In order to unlock him as a companion complete his Quest “The Double Edge“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
The Best Way to Level Up your Companions in ESO is by grinding XP at specific locations! For the best Grind Locations in ESO you can read this ESO Best XP Grinds Spots Guide!
The Best Companion in ESO depends on the role you wish to fulfill with them! Overall, Isobel is the strongest Companion at the moment. To learn more about the Best Companion for every role, you can read this ESO Best Companion Guide!
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