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ESO Beginner Sets

Welcome to my Best Beginner Sets Guide for ESO! Armor Sets that will help you start your journey in The Elder Scrolls Online and be as efficient as possible. In this guide you will find the the best non-DLC Armor Sets in ESO, perfect for new players and every Role. I have also included a few Armor Sets from the Imperial City DLC since it is available for Free to all players. More Sets Guide you can read are:

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When Should you start farming Sets in ESO?

When should you start worrying about Sets and farming gear though in ESO? You can start wearing full Crafted Armor Sets from level 10(earlier actually) and replace them with better versions every 10-20 levels. Do this if you can afford it or have access to a crafter(friend or guild-member). For Armor Sets that drop in Dungeons/Trials or Overland I would not bother with any serious “farming” before c160(160 Champion Points), which is also the gear cap.

What is the Best Beginner Set in ESO?

The Best Beginner Set in ESO is Order’s Wrath! An amazing Crafted Set that boosts your Critical Damage and Healing, which makes it perfect for almost every role in the game. Its Crafting Stations are located in the High Isle zone, which requires the High Isle DLC in order to access them. You can however buy its pieces from other players.

What are the Best Beginner Sets for Stamina DPS in ESO

Below you can find a list of the Best Beginner Armor and Monster Sets for Stamina DPS.

What are the Best Beginner Armor Sets for Stamina DPS in ESO?

These are the Best Beginner Sets, that you can wear as Armor, Weapons or Jewelry for the role of Stamina DPS in ESO.

1. Hundingโ€™s Rage

A great crafted Set, perfect for almost everyone and every situation. Despite being considered a starter Stamina Armor Set, Hundingโ€™s Rage is great for Magicka Builds and veteran players as well. Easy to get and use. You can find its Crafting Stations in the Reaperโ€™s March, Bangkorai, The Rift zones.

2. Night Mother’s Gaze

Night Mother’s Gaze is another great Crafted Set that provides the Major Breach debuff and can help new players. You can find its Crafting Stations in the Reaperโ€™s March, Bangkorai, The Rift zones.

3. Strength of the Automaton

Strength of the Automaton is an easy to get set that can boost your overall Physical Damage. You can farm it inside the Darkshade Caverns I & Darkshade Caverns II Dungeons in Normal or Veteran mode.

4. Leviathan

Leviathan is another nice starter option that can boost Critical Chance and Stamina. You can farm it inside the Crypts of Heart 1 and Crypts of Heart 2 Dungeons in Normal or Veteran mode.

5. Agility

Agility is a Stamina Set with 3 bonuses only that can complement your builds well and assist you early in the game. You can get it as your Daily Dungeon Reward.

6. Deadly Strike

Deadly Strike is a decent DPS Set, especially effective when combined with DOT builds. Great option for every kind of gameplay difficulty. Requires some PVP done before you can get it but you can also buy it from other players. You can buy its pieces in Cyrodiil, from the Bruma Town Vendor.

7. Berserking Warrior

Berserking Warrior or Advancing Yokeda as it is also known, is a great DPS Set in the game. Since this is a Heavy Armor Set you are mostly using its Jewels and Weapons in PVE gameplay. Requires Melee Weapons to use it effectively. Can farm it inside the Hel Ra Citadel Trial in Craglorn zone.

8. Vicious Serpent

Vicious Serpent is another great main armor alternative that is focusing on Stamina management. This set is offering reduced cost for your Stamina skills and the ability to restore Stamina with every kill. Great option to assist with Stamina management and in general harder Solo content, like the Veteran Maelstrom Arena. You can get it inside the Sanctum Ophidia Trial in Craglorn zone.

9. Sprigganโ€™s Thorns

Spriggans Thorns is an excellent offensive Set that boosts Damage and Penetration, helping you achieve better DPS. Can be really strong for specific builds and a nice option for both PVE and PVP gameplay. Easy to farm since it is an Overland Set that you can get in the Bangkorai zone.

10. Shadow of the Red Mountain

Shadow of the Red Mountain boosts Damage, Critical Chance and Maximum Stamina with its 2 to 4 pieces. This makes it a good option for every Stamina build. Its special effect deals additional Flame damage whenever you deal damage with a weapon. Another Overland Set that you can get in the Stonefalls zone.

What are the Best Beginner Monster Sets for Stamina DPS in ESO?

These are the Best Beginner Monster Sets for Stamina DPS in ESO.

1. Selene

Selene is one of the top Stamina DPS options for melee Stamina DPS builds. It procs from melee damage so you have to be close to your target to take advantage of this Monster Set. Mostly useful in PVE but can work in PVP as well. The Head drops in Veteran Seleneโ€™s Web Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Glirion the Redbeard.

2. Stormfist

Stormfist is a great Stamina DPS Monster Set. It provides Stamina recovery and procs reliably from melee and ranged attacks. Perfect for every type of Stamina DPS. The Head drops in Veteran Tempest Island Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Glirion the Redbeard.

3. Kraโ€™gh

Kragh is another decent option for melee users that want to increase their Offensive Penetration. It drops in the easiest Dungeon in-game and is good for solo gameplay. The Head drops in Veteran Fungal Grotto 1 Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

4. Slimecraw

Slimecraw is one of the best options to boost Critical Chance and get the Minor Berserk buff permanently. Great option for PVE, decent for PVP as well. The Head drops in Veteran Wayrest Sewers 1 Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

What are the Best Beginner Sets for Magicka DPS in ESO?

Below you can find a list of the Best Beginner Armor and Monster Sets for Magicka DPS.

What are the Best Beginner Armor Sets for Magicka DPS in ESO?

These are the Best Beginner Sets, you can wear as Armor, Weapons or Jewelry for Magicka DPS in ESO.

1. Law of Julianos

Law of Julianos may be a DLC Set(Orsinium DLC) but you can easily buy it from other players or have someone craft it for you, even if you do not have access to the DLC Zone. The Set is included in the list because it is one of the best starter options for DPS Builds. You can find its crafting stations in the Wrothgar zone.

2. Armor of the Seducer

Armor of the Seducer is a great starter option, that reduces the cost of your Magicka Abilities. You can find its crafting stations in the Grahtwood, Stormhaven and Deshaan zones.

3. Magnus’ Gift

Magnus’ Gift is another great starter option, that has a chance to negate the cost of your Magicka Abilities. You can find its crafting stations in the Greenshade, Rivenspire and Shadowfen zones.

4. Motherโ€™s Sorrow

Motherโ€™s Sorrow boosts your Critical Chance and can help you achieve really good DPS. Perfect for almost every DPS and situation. You can use this Set to fight strong single targets or large groups of enemies. An Overland Set that drops in the Deshaan zone.

5. Medusa

Medusa is a Heavy Armor Set very similar to Motherโ€™s Sorrow. It boosts your Critical Chance and provides a permanent Minor Force buff. Since it is a Heavy Armor Set it is best used as Jewels and Weapons. You can farm it inside the Arx Corinium Dungeon in Normal or Veteran difficulty.

6. Burning Spellweave

Another great DPS Set. Burning Spellweave is best combined with builds that use a lot of fire damage skills. Relatively easy to get. You can farm it inside the City of Ash 1 and City of Ash 2 Dungeons in Normal or Veteran difficulty.

7. Willpower

Willpower is a Magicka Set with 3 bonuses only that can complement your builds well and assist you early in the game. You can get it as your Daily Dungeon Reward.

8. Spinner’s Garments

Spinner’s Garments is an excellent offensive Set that boosts your Damage and Penetration. Thanks to these stats it is a potent PVP Set. You can use it in PVE as well. An Overland Set that drops in the Malabal Tor zone.

What are the Best Beginner Monster Sets for Magicka DPS in ESO?

These are the Best Beginner Monster Sets for Magicka DPS in ESO.

1. Ilambris

Ilambris is a very good Monster Set for new and veteran players. Can proc from flame or shock damage, making it perfect for almost all classes. The Head drops in Veteran Crypt of Hearts 1 Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Glirion the Redbeard.

2. Maw of the Infernal

Maw of the Infernal is a strong Fire Damage based Pet Monster Set. Good mostly for PVE but can work in PVP as well. Nice option to complement Pet Sorcerer Builds. The Head drops in Veteran Banished Cells 2 Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

3. Grothdarr

Grothdarr is a great AOE Flame Damage Monster Set that works well with PVE and PVP Builds. The Head drops in Veteran Vaults of Madness Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Glirion the Redbeard.

4. Iceheart

Iceheart is a very nice Monster Set for Critical based builds but also Frost damage based Magicka builds. Solid option for Frost DPS Warden builds. The Head drops in Veteran Direfrost Keep Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Glirion the Redbeard.

5. Valkyn Skoria

Valkyn Skoria is the first option for every DOT based Magicka DPS Build. The more active Damage Over Time abilities you have the higher your chances to proc it and increase your Damage. The Head drops in Veteran City of Ash 2 Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Glirion the Redbeard.

6. Engine Guardian

Engine Guardian restores Health, Magicka and Stamina when we use an ability. Mostly a PVP Monster Set that increases your survivability. The Head drops in Veteran Darkshade Caverns II and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

7. Slimecraw

Slimecraw is one of the best options to boost your Critical Chance and get the Minor Berserk buff permanently. Great option for PVE, decent for PVP as well. The Head drops in Veteran Wayrest Sewers 1 Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

What are the Best Beginner Sets for Tank in ESO

Below you can find a list of the Best Beginner Armor and Monster Sets for Tank.

What are the Best Beginner Armor Sets for Tank in ESO?

These are the Best Beginner Sets, you can wear as Armor, Weapons or Jewelry for Tank in ESO.

1. Ebon Armory

Ebon Armory is a nice starter option for new Tanks in ESO. The reason for this is its 5-piece bonus that provides extra health for the entire group. This allows Damage Dealers to focus on a more offensive setup and deal more damage. It also helps with surviving harder content. You can farm it inside the Crypt of Hearts 1 and Crypt of Hearts 2 Dungeons in Normal or Veteran difficulty.

2. Hatchlingโ€™s Shell

Hatchlingโ€™s Shell is a good starter option that provides a strong shield. An Overland Set that drops in the Shadowfen zone.

3. Shalk Exoskeleton

Shalk Exoskeleton is a Magicka based Heavy Armor Set that provides Minor Heroism all the time. A decent Tank set for Tanks with plenty of Magicka abilities and a good PVP or PVE option, thanks to the extra Ultimate generation. An Overland Set that drops in the Stonefalls zone.

4. Duneripperโ€™s Scales

Duneripperโ€™s Scales boosts resistances while blocking. A decent starter tank option that you can drop inside the Volenfell Dungeon in Normal or Veteran difficulty.

5. Torugโ€™s Pact

Torugโ€™s Pact is a nice option to increase the potency of Weapon enchantments like Crusher. Good for starters and veteran players. Decent for both PVE and PVP Builds. You can find its crafting stations in the Grahtwood, Deshaan and Stormhaven zones.

6. Akaviri Dragonguard

Akaviri Dragonguard is great because it allows you to use your Ultimates more often. A perfect option for Dragonknight Tanks to take advantage of their strong Passives by โ€œspammingโ€ Ultimates. It drops in the Eastmarch zone as an Overland Set.

7. Powerful Assault

Powerful Assault is great for tanks that utilize skills from the Assault line, like Caltrops. Easy to boost your groupโ€™s Damage like this. You can buy pieces of this Set with Tel Var in the Imperial City. The Imperial City DLC is required to access the zone. For a Build that will help you earn Tel Var fast, you can check my Tel Var Farm Build!

8. Tormentor

Tormentor is a nice option for classes and builds that do not have access to a Taunt ability or do not want to use one. Especially good for a Werewolf Tank Build. You can farm its pieces in the Banished Cells I & Banished Cells II Dungeons.

What are the Best Beginner Monster Sets for Tank in ESO?

These are the Best Beginner Monster Sets for Tank in ESO.

1. Bloodspawn

Bloodspawn is a decent support set that boosts your Ultimate generation, Stamina Recovery and Resistances. Good for PVE and PVP Builds. The Head drops in Veteran Splindleclutch II and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

2. Tremorscale

Another great option for PVE Tanking. Tremorscale deals damage and reduces the Armor of enemies when activating a Taunt ability. The Head drops in Veteran Volenfell Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Glirion the Redbeard.

3. Lord Warden

Lord Warden is a great Starter Monster Set for Tanks. When it procs it boosts your and your groupโ€™s resistances, making it easier to handle difficult situations. The Head drops in Veteran Imperial City Prison Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Urgarlag Chief-Bane. The Imperial City DLC is necessary to complete the set.

What are the Best Beginner Sets for Healer in ESO

Below you can find a list of the Best Beginner Armor and Monster Sets for Healer.

What are the Best Beginner Armor Sets for Healer in ESO?

These are the Best Beginner Sets, you can wear as Armor, Weapons or Jewelry for Healer in ESO.

1. Spell Power Cure

Spell Power Cure is a superb Healer Set for every difficulty content that you can farm inside the White-Gold Tower Dungeon in the Imperial City. The Imperial City DLC is necessary to access the zone and the Dungeon.

2. Sanctuary

Sanctuary is a great starter healer set. Easy to farm and a decent option for new healers and easier PVE content. You can farm it inside the Banished Cells I and Banished Cells II Dungeons in Normal or Veteran difficulty.

3. Eyes of Mara

Eyes of Mara is the perfect starter set for Healers. To gain access to its crafting Stations you must complete the Mages Guild Quest-Line. Alternatively you can buy the set from other players. This Set reduces the cost of your Restoration Staff Abilities. You can find its stations in the Eyevea zone.

4. Prayer Shawl

Prayer Shawl is a nice starter set for healers that you can get inside the Splindleclutch I and Splindleclutch II Dungeons in Normal or Veteran difficulty.

5. Combat Physician

Combat Physician offers a damage shield to your group and is a decent starter set that you can get inside the Wayrest Sewers 1 and Wayrest Sewers 2 Dungeons in Normal or Veteran difficulty.

6. Light Speaker

Light Speaker is another easy to farm, Healer support set that boosts your Restoration Staff Abilities. You can get it inside the Elden Hollow 1 and Elden Hollow 2 Dungeons in Normal or Veteran difficulty.

7. Healing Mage (Mending)

Healing Mage is a more offensive healer set that reduces the damage of your enemies. Decent for PVE and PVP gameplay. Its pieces drop inside the Aetherian Archive Trial, in Craglorn Zone.

8. Wormโ€™s Raiment

Wormโ€™s Raiment is a decent starter set that boosts the Magicka Recovery of your group. You can get it inside the Vaults of Madness Dungeon, in Normal and Veteran difficulty.

9. Hircineโ€™s Veneer

Hircineโ€™s Veneer is a decent starter set that boosts the stamina recovery of your group. Magicka based Healers can use effectively its Weapons and Jewelry since this is a Medium Set. Stamina based Healers can use every piece. You can get it inside the Selene’s Web Dungeon, in Normal and Veteran difficulty.

What are the Best Beginner Monster Sets for Healer in ESO?

These are the Best Beginner Sets for Healer in ESO.

1. Nightflame

Nightflame is one of the best Monster Sets for Healers. Its fifth piece bonus will help your group survive hard encounters. Great PVE Set, decent for PVP as well. The Head drops in Veteran Elden Hollow II Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

2. Chokethorn

Very good set for new Healers. Chokethorn can be a great option for easier group content as well. The Head drops in Veteran Elden Hollow I Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

3. Sentinel of Rkugamz

Sentinel of Rkugamz provides heals to you and your group but also restores Stamina and Magicka. Great alternative to Nightflame with less healing but additional Magicka and Stamina recovery. Good for PVE and PVP gameplay. The Head drops in Veteran Darkshade Caverns I Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Maj Al-Ragath.

4. Troll King

Troll King boosts Health Recovery and is mainly a PVP Set. The Head drops inย Veteranย Blessed Crucibleย Dungeonย and you can get the Shoulders piece fromย Glirion the Redbeard.