ESO Best Class for Magicka DPS
The Best Magicka DPS Class for ESO Guide! Which one of the available Magicka Classes is the best for DPS and what makes them unique to play! Classes in ESO are dynamic with changes happening to their skills and overall behavior quite often. Subclassing further changes this dynamic between ESO Classes and affects the final Tier List. A few more Guides you can read are:
- ESO DPS Tier List Guide
- Best Stamina DPS Class
- ESO Class Guide
- Best Solo Class Guide
- ESO PVP Tier List Guide
- Subclassing Builds
What is the Best Magicka DPS Class in ESO
The Magicka Dragonknight is the Best Magicka DPS Class in ESO! Classes in ESO however are always changing! A Class that is powerful now, might lose its power in an update or two. This creates a dynamic “meta” when it comes to DPS and in general Damage Dealers in the game.
Magicka DPS Class Tier List – Best Class for Magicka DPS in ESO
The Magicka Dragonknight is a powerful DPS Class in ESO! The Magicka Warden is another strong Class. This is the conclusion for the Magicka DPS Class Tier List in ESO at the moment.
- Magicka Dragonknight
- Magicka Warden
- Magicka Arcanist
- Magicka Sorcerer
- Magicka Templar
- Magicka Necromancer
- Magicka Nightblade
The ranking can and will probably change the next time there are significant changes to ESO Combat and Classes. So make sure to keep an eye on this ESO Best Class for Magicka DPS Guide! Below you can see how each Magicka Class fares at the moment and what makes them unique.
Magicka Arcanist
The Magicka Arcanist is a strong Class with a unique gameplay system, called Crux! To maximize your efficiency as an Arcanist, you need to generate Crux and consume it with appropriate skills in order to deal massive Damage. Fatecarver is the strongest Arcanist skill and the Best DPS Builds are designed around it. Subclassing allows the Arcanist to combine its skills with strong abilities from other Classes and boost its Beam damage even more.
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Magicka Dragonknight
The Magicka Dragonknight shines as a DoT, Fire based DPS in ESO! A powerful Class if you wish to play with fire, that can boost the damage of other similar Subclassing setups with its skills. MagDk performs better when fighting in melee range, which can be considered a drawback for a Magicka setup. Molten Whip is a great spammable for the Class that you can combine with other Ardent Flame skills to boost your damage.
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Magicka Necromancer
The Magicka Necromancer is limited in its options, even with Subclassing around. However thanks to the Subclassing System, Magcro is now better than ever. You can play as a DoT setup with Grave Lord’s Sacrifice or combine your Necromancer with Sorcerer Pets and create a Summoner Build in ESO!
Magicka Necromancer Builds & Guides:
Magicka Nightblade
The Magicka Nightblade is one of the Best ESO Classes for the Subclassing system. Its skills can empower every other Class in the game and create strong combinations. However the Class itself is hard to master and requires good Light Attack Weaving to reach your full potential. Nightblade’s Assassination skill line offers a strong spammable, an amazing execute and great passive abilities that can boost your overall damage.
Magicka Nightblade Builds & Guides:
Magicka Sorcerer
The most new player friendly and a strong DPS Class right now! Magicka Sorcerer is a Burst Damage Dealer and one of the top Magicka DPS Classes in ESO. The Best Class you can pick for a Pet play style, that can also reach high numbers with the right combination of abilities from other classes. Magsorc is an easy Class and the best option for new players to ESO!
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Magicka Templar
The Magicka Templar lacks the strong Class skills of the other Classes but can assist your Builds with good passive abilities! A good Templar Subclassing DPS Build relies a lot on other Classes and their skills to get the job done. Burning Light is the best passive ability you can get from the Class, that will help you increase your DPS.
Magicka Templar Builds & Guides:
Magicka Warden
Finally the Magicka Warden is another easy Class you can play in ESO! Magden still relies a lot on its animal Companion skills and its unreliable Bear Ultimate to deal good damage. You can combine your Magden with Sorcerer Pets to create a Summoner Build or Nightblade abilities for a stronger Burst damage build. Magden is also a great option for a Frost DPS Build, thanks to its Piercing Cold passive.
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FAQ – Best Class for Magicka DPS in ESO
The Magicka Dragonknight is a powerful DPS Class in ESO right now. The Magicka Warden is another powerful Class for DPS.
The Strongest Class in ESO is the Dragonknight at the moment! To better understand how Classes work in ESO, you should read this ESO Class Guide!

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