ESO Best Companion Guide

The Best Companion for ESO! This Companion Tier List Guide will show you which Companion is the Best for every role in The Elder Scrolls Online! Companions in ESO are helpful Allies that assist you in combat. An amazing tool for new or veteran players that can help with almost any type of PVE content. Each Companion offers a set of unique skills that determine their play style and although close in power, some are better in specific roles than the rest.

Every Companion has three unique skill lines but can also use abilities from Weapon, Guild and Armor lines as well. Finally their racial ability helps to determine which role they can fulfill better and how they can assist you more effectively. A few more Companion Guides you can read:

• ESO Companions System Guide
• How to Get a Companion
• Companion Leveling Guide
• Best Companions Builds

How Many Companions There Are in ESO?

There are eight Companions available in The Elder Scrolls Online:

1. Azandar Al-Cybiades is a Redguard Arcanist you can find outside Cipher’s Midden in Apocrypha zone.
2. Bastian Hallix is an Imperial Dragonknight you can find on the Southern part of Blackwood, near Deepscorn Hollow.
3. Mirri Elendis is a Dark Elf Nightblade, located near Doomvault Vulpinaz in Blackwood.
4. Ember is a Khajiit Sorcerer, near the Tor Draioch point of interest in High Isle.
5. Isobel Veloise, is a Breton Templar you can find near Castle Navire in High Isle.
6. Sharp-as-Night is an Argonian Warden you can find outside Necrom, the capital of Telvanni Peninsula zone.
7. Tanlorin is a High Elf Companion, that offers a mix of Dragonknight and Soul Magic Skills. You can purchase Tanlorin from the Crown Store or get them free with an ESO Plus membership.
8. Zerith-Var is a Khajiit Necromancer that you can also purchase from the Crown Store or get him free with an ESO Plus membership.

Companion	Magicka DPS	Stamina DPS	Tank	Healer
Azandar	Mediocre	Poor	Great	Mediocre
Bastian	Poor	Great	Great	Mediocre
Ember	Excellent	Mediocre	Poor	Great
Isobel	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mirri	Poor	Great	Poor	Great
Sharp	Great	Mediocre	Great	Excellent
Tanlorin	Great	Excellent	Mediocre	Mediocre
Zerith-Var	Mediocre	Mediocre	Excellent	Mediocre

To unlock some of the Companions, you need to own the appropriate DLC and complete their introduction Quests. So in order to get Bastian and Mirri, you need to own the Blackwood DLC. To unlock Ember and Isobel, the High Isle DLC is necessary. For Azandar and Sharp, you need the Necrom DLC, which grants access to the Telvanni Peninsula and Apocrypha zones.

Tanlorin and Zerith-Var are available as a purchase from the Crown Store or free with ESO Plus. But you still need to complete their introduction quest to unlock them as Companions. Each Companion represents a playable Class and Race of The Elder Scrolls Online. Their Class and Race affect their Skills and the roles they can fulfill successfully.

ESO Best Companion Tier List

The Best ESO Companion Tier List is:

1. Isobel
2. Sharp-as-Night
3. Tanlorin
4. Zerith-Var
5. Azandar
6. Ember
7. Mirri
8. Bastian

1. Isobel Veloise

The Best ESO Companion is Isobel! A Templar Class based companion with heals and support spells that resembles a Paladin setup. Isobel is a Noble Knight Companion from High Isle and the best ESO Tank Companion you can bring along. She is an excellent option if you wish to face enemies Overland or inside Dungeons. Reliable to aggro and tank any Overland, Delve, public Dungeon Boss, that can also assist you in 4-man Dungeons with the right setup. What makes Isobel a powerful Tank Companion in ESO is her Enchanted Companion Breton Racial Ability that reduces Ability Cooldown but also Damage taken! The Damage Shields she can also use, make her an even stronger Tank!

Her healing abilities are excellent as well, thanks to her Templar background. This makes her one of the top Healer Companions in ESO since she can provide AOE and single target healing equally well. Isobel is the perfect Companion for every type of Build, whether it is utilizing Light Attack Weaving or Heavy Attacks, thanks to her Penetrating Strikes Companion skill that boosts their damage. She is also one of the best DPS Companions in ESO, thanks to her magic and melee offensive abilities, her powerful Baneslayer Ultimate and the Divine Destruction execute-like skill.

Her Companion gear consists of Heavy Armor, Sword and Shield which resembles her ability to perform well as a Tank in almost every PVE content in ESO. You can switch her gear to better suit her role and you can even wear the Telvanni Efficiency Crafted Set yourself to further reduce the cooldown of her abilities if you wish. Isobel’s unique Perk is called Isobel’s Grace and has a chance to drop extra loot when defeating a World Boss! The easiest way to increase her Companion Rapport is by completing Undaunted Daily Quests from Bolgrul, High Isle Overworld Boss Daily Quests and killing Bosses of any kind!

Overall Isobel Veloise is the Best ESO Companion right now that shines in almost every role in the game. She is the best option if you wish to have a reliable Ally that can Tank, Heal or deal Damage to enemies.

2. Sharp-as-Night

Sharp is the Best Healer Companion in ESO, along with Isobel! A Warden Class based Companion with access to several support skills and heals that can also deal great Frost based Damage! A reliable Support Companion that can assist you inside Dungeons but also overland when fighting Bosses or simply exploring. Sharp-as-Night is a mysterious Companion with a complicated background and one of the two available Necrom Companions, along with Azandar. His Argonian Racial Ability is called Survivalist and increases his Armor but also his Healing Done, which is exactly why Sharp is the Best Healer Companion you can have in ESO!

Sharp is a great Tank Companion as well, that can assist you against Dungeon and Overland Bosses. If you prefer his shady background and realistic approach to interactions in ESO more than Isobel’s chivalrous nature, then you can rely on him to guard you from tough enemies and help you emerge victorious. A reliable Support Companion thanks to his Infest skill, that applies Minor Vulnerability to enemies, allowing you to kill them faster.

As a DPS Companion, Sharp is decent as well but not one of the best in ESO. He shines however as a Frost based Magicka DPS Companion, thanks to his unique Warden abilities! His Companion Gear consists of Medium Armor and Dual Axes that you can of course switch to anything that will help Sharp fulfill his role better! Sharp’s unique Perk is called Sharp’s Patience and increases fish bite chance but also grants a higher chance to catch Trophy Fish. Because of this, Sharp is the Best Companion in ESO for players that wish to complete Fishing related achievements.

The easiest way to increase his Companion rapport is by completing Necrom Overland Boss Daily Quests, Ashlander Vvardenfell Daily Quests, finding a Treasure Map Chest or a Heavy Sack and obviously catching rare fish. Overall Sharp-as-Night is the Best Healer Companion in ESO right now that also shines as a Tank or Magicka Frost DPS!

3. Tanlorin

Tanlorin is a unique Hybrid Companion in ESO and the first of their kind! With Tanlorin you get access to a mix of powerful Dragonknight and Soul Magic Skills. This combination offers great damage but also support, that will help you clear enemies faster with Tanlorin by your side. Their Racial Ability is called “Spirited” and boosts their Damage Done but also decreases their Damage Taken. Thanks to this Racial Passive Tanlorin can deal significant damage with every weapon and survive against multiple enemies.

Tanlorin may not be the best Support Companion but can offer a few great buffs to assist you in fight. Major Brutality and Sorcery with Volcanic Arms, Major Resolve with Igneous Armor, heals with Kindle and Haze of Cinders. Basic Buffs that Tanlorin can offer so you can fill your bars with more offensive or utility skills.

Their starter gear consists of Medium Armor and Dual Wield Weapons, which fit their excellence at the role of DPS. Tanlorin’s unique Perk is called “Tanlorin’s Finesse” and increases the time to pick a lock, increases the chance to force a lock, reduces the chance to break a lockpick. Thanks to this Perk, Tanlorin is a great Companion for a Thief Build in ESO!

The Best way to increase Tanlorin’s Companion Rapport is by completing Fighters Guild Daily Quests, completing Alchemy Crafting Daily Writs, Crafting items and lockpicking containers. Tanlorin is one of the Update 44 Companions, along with Zerith-Var and an excellent option for some extra DPS.

4. Zerith-Var

Zerith-Var is a Khajiit Necromancer Companion from another time! A sturdy Companion in ESO with interesting Necromancy abilities that deal good damage but also offer support. His Racial Ability is called “Third’s Moon Chosen” and decreases ability cooldowns but also increases Health. Thanks to this passive, Zerith-Var can fulfill the role of Tank very well in ESO but also offer support in general.

Zerith is an a asset for every content, since he can debuff enemies with Major Breach! His Sepulchral Chill skill, makes enemies vulnerable to your damage and will help you defeat enemies faster. He can also offer Minor Protection with Dark moon Totem and Minor Magickasteal with Blade of the Crossing. Powerful effects that can make your life easier.

Zerith’s starter gear consists of Heavy Armor and a Two Handed Weapon, which indicates how sturdy and helpful can be in combat. His unique Perk is called “Zerith’s Guidance” and highlights Heavy Sacks in the world. An excellent exploration perk that will help you gather more loot faster.

The Best way to increase Companion Rapport with Zerith-Var is by completing a Northern Elsweyr Defense Force Daily Quest, completing a Tales of Tribute Daily Quest and match, consuming a Purifying Bloody Mara Drink Buff. Zerith is one of the Update 44 Companions, along with Tanlorin and a great option for a sturdy Tank!

5. Azandar Al-Cybiades

Azandar is a unique and interesting ESO Companion! While not the Best Companion in any role, he offers great support effects to players. Which makes him a reliable option to bring along no matter the content you wish to clear. An Arcanist Class based Companion that you can get from the Necrom Chapter along with Sharp.

Azandar is a great Companion for new players thanks to the Major Vulnerability debuff from his Vigorous Tentacular Eruption Ultimate but also the Minor Vulnerability debuff from his Tendrils of the Colorless Sea skill! His Redguard Racial Ability is called Son of Konzaset and increases Max Health while decreases Ability cooldowns.

When you combine his Vulnerability debuffs with the Damage Shields and Heals he can offer, it is clear how valuable Azandar can be for players that do not have access to similar effects or are not that experienced with the content they are trying to clear!

His racial ability also encourages a Support role for him. Because of these, the Best Companion Setup for Azandar in ESO is that of a Tank. Providing Azandar with Tank Companion gear, allows him to survive for longer and assist you with his special abilities. His default Companion gear consists of Light Armor and a Restoration Staff but it is better to switch him over to a tankier loadout in order to assist you. Thanks to his amazing Support, Azandar is also a very good Companion to bring along in the Infinite Archive!

Azandar’s Inquisitiveness is his special Companion perk and grants the chance to find additional items like surveys, treasure maps, recipes when searching containers. Very useful Perk for players that enjoy searching every nook and cranny, which further complements his value as a Best Beginner Companion in ESO!

The easiest way to increase his Companion Rapport is by doing your Enchanter Daily Writ, completing Necrom Delve Daily Quests, completing Master Enchanter Writs, collecting Psijic Portals and reading Mages Guild books! Overall Azandar is a Jack of all Trades Companion that has a lot of buffs and debuffs to offer to players. Decent in the roles of Stamina and Magicka DPS that shines as a Support Companion in ESO!

6. Ember

Ember is the Best Magicka DPS Companion in ESO! A Sorcerer Class based Companion with affinity to Lightning Damage that you can turn into a powerful Shock Mage. Her Shock based skills can deal massive AOE and single target damage while her support skills can heal, offer Damage Shields and crowd control enemies!

Ember is a reliable DPS companion that can assist in Public Dungeons and Overland mostly. While not as effective as player characters, Ember can fill an empty spot while trying to complete harder Dungeons or working on your Infinite Archive Daily Quest! She is decent as a Healer, mainly because of her Support skills, Shared Wards and Quick Fix but cannot replace Isobel or Sharp in that role. Tanking and Stamina DPS are also not the best option for an Ember Companion Setup, although she will be able to provide decent assistance in easier content.

Her Khajiit Companion Racial Skill is called Cunning and increases Critical Chance and Damage Done. When combined with her superb Shock damage skills and the appropriate setup, is easy to understand why Ember is the best Magicka DPS Companion in ESO!

Her default Companion Gear consists of Medium Armor and a Lightning Destruction Staff which further enhance her capabilities as a Magicka DPS Companion. Her Companion Perk is called Ember’s Intuition and when pickpocketing, grants a chance to acquire more gold! If you prefer running in a Thief Build then Ember is a great Companion for you. With her Companion Perk you will earn more Gold when pickpocketing but you will also have the best Companion Girl around. Ember’s personality is enjoyable and optimistic in The Elder Scrolls Online and will help you have more fun while adventuring in Tamriel!

The Best way to increase her Companion Rapport is by completing Thieves Guild Heist Daily Quests, Mages Guild Daily Quests, High Isle Delve Daily Quests, pickpocketing Guards, fencing stolen items and looting thieves troves and safeboxes! Just be careful not to get caught while stealing because she will never forgive you! Overall Ember is one of the Best Companions to use in ESO if you are looking for a fun Shock Mage or want to spend your time stealing!

7. Mirri Elendis

Mirri Elendis is a moody Nightblade Companion that can offer valuable support as a Stamina DPS! She offers a more sinister, dark character than the other available Companions which makes her a fan favorite if you prefer that tone in your adventures.

Her Assassin-like skills make her a better choice for Stamina DPS with any weapon, Bow, Dual Wield or Two Handed. She does not have many support skills to offer but can fear enemies providing some form of Crowd Control. You can bring her in Dungeons if you lack a player and use her Slayer’s Blade execute ability to bring down stronger enemies faster.

Her two heals, Blood Transfusion and Life Siphon allow you to turn her into a Healer Companion but she is not as effective as Sharp or Isobel in the role. Mirri is not the Best Companion for the role of Magicka DPS nor Tanking. Her Dark Elf Racial Skill is called Dynamic and increases Damage Done and Healing Done.

Her Companion Perk is Mirri’s Expertise which grants a better chance to get extra loot from treasure chests found through treasure maps. Mirri is one of the two Companions you can get from the Blackwood Chapter, along with Bastian. Her default Companion Gear consists of Light Armor and a Bow.

The fastest way to increase Mirri’s Companion Rapport is by completing Fighters Guild Daily Quests, Ashlander Relics Vvardenfell Daily Quests, excavating antiquities, entering Daedric Delves and Public Dungeons. Mirri is one of the Best Stamina DPS Companions in ESO that can also make a decent Healer. However she should not be your first option for Tanking or Magicka DPS.

8. Bastian Hallix

Bastian is a reliable Tank Companion in ESO thanks to his Damage Shield and Crowd Control abilities. A Dragonknight Class based Companion that can boost the damage of your Light and Heavy Attacks. His Class skills, make Bastian a sturdy character that can take a lot of beating while providing buffs to you and your party.

While sturdy and tanky is not the Best Tank Companion option simply because he is not focusing on that role. His skillset makes him more of a Tank, Buffer hybrid rather than a pure Tank Companion. The same applies to his Healing capabilities. He simply lacks great healing skills to shine in that role as well. You could say that Bastian is better described as a Support oriented Companion that can also hold his ground. His default Companion gear consists of Medium Armor and a Flame Destruction Staff.

Despite not being the best as a Tank or Healer, he can still support you and hold enemy aggro long enough for you to clear the content. As a DPS he is better in a Stamina setup rather than Magicka. You can also get Bastian from the Blackwood Chapter by completing his Quest in the Southwest Coast of the zone.

His Imperial Racial Skill is called Tough and increases Max Health and Damage Done. His Companion Perk is Bastian’s Insight and has a chance to improve potions looted from monsters. The Best Way to increase his Companion Rapport is by completing Mages Guild Daily Quests, scrying Antiquities, Looting Psijic Portals, killing cultists and bandits. Bastian is a decent Tank Companion that can also offer some assistance in the role of Stamina DPS.

The above ESO Best Companion Tier List represents the overall capability of Companions, how flexible and helpful they can be for your favorite content. Every Companion however performs slightly different in the various roles you can assign to them.

One of the best ways to maximize the potential of your Companion Allies, is to wear the Telvanni Efficiency Crafted Set, that reduces the cooldown of their abilities to half! Keep reading below to find out how each Companion performs in the specific roles but also detailed Companions Tier List for every role in ESO!

Which Companion is the Best Magicka DPS in ESO

As a Sorcerer, Ember excels in the role of Magicka DPS, along with Isobel. Strong Shock damage abilities, shield and heals allow her to stay at range and deal significant damage. Ember is a great option as a Mage for AOE but also single target damage which makes her one of the Best DPS Companions in ESO!

Isobel on the other hand, has a few hard hitting magic abilities she can use. Combined with Weapon and other class abilities she can make a strong mage. Her strong heals will help against multiple enemies. Tanlorin is another excellent DPS Companion that can perform well as Mage too! Thanks to a DPS oriented Passive ability but also great range on their abilities, Tanlorin can hit hard from distance.

Sharp is the Frost Mage of Companions and a quite strong one! He offers good damage, survivability and crowd control which make him a versatile mage and a valuable assistance against enemies.

Azandar, Zerith-Var, Bastian and Mirri are all quite similar as Magicka DPS. You can make all work relatively well but it will be better to pick someone else! Azandar, Zerith and Mirri are better when fighting from range while Bastian performs well in melee range, thanks to his Dragonknight Skills.

Magicka DPS Companion Tier List for ESO

The Best Companion Tier List for Magicka DPS in ESO.

1. Ember
2. Isobel
3. Tanlorin
4. Sharp
5. Azandar
6. Zerith-Var
7. Bastian
8. Mirri

Which Companion is the Best Stamina DPS in ESO

Tanlorin shines as a Stamina DPS Companion with every weapon thanks to hard hitting Soul Magic abilities and support from Dragonknight skills. Thanks to the great range of those skills, Tanlorin shine with the Bow as a Stamina DPS. Isobel is great for that role as well! A good Brawler Companion with melee weapons that can also use Bow with success. Her strong hitting abilities combined with heals and weapon skills, make Isobel one of the Best Stamina DPS Companions in ESO, along with Tanlorin.

Mirri is another reliable melee fighter that can also work well with a bow! Her Nightblade abilities and powerful execute, help Mirri deal with enemies and finish them fast when they are low on health. Bastian is another strong brawler type of companion! Quite flexible on that role, since he can use weapon skills or his melee range magic abilities to deal damage.

While Zerith-Var has a few great offensive abilities, he is not that good as a Stamina DPS. his expertise lies with supporting the player instead of killing enemies. Ember and Sharp are not the best for that role either. Their shields, heals and AOE skills will assist you in a fight against multiple enemies but they often struggle on their own. Finally Azandar is not a brawler type of Companion. He offers support and can use the Bow relatively well but melee combat is not his field of expertise.

Stamina DPS Companion Tier List for ESO

The Best Companions Tier List for Stamina DPS in ESO.

1. Tanlorin
2. Isobel
3. Mirri
4. Bastian
5. Zerith-Var
6. Sharp
7. Ember
8. Azandar

Which Companion is the Best Tank in ESO

Isobel is the Best Companion for Tanking in ESO and is not even close. The best and sturdiest out of all Companions. Strong shields and heals will help Isobel to tank strong enemies with success. Zerith-Var is another great Tank Companion. He can taunt and survive tough enemies while recovering on his own!

Sharp is not that far behind either! Another Companion that works well as a Tank thanks to his defensive skills and self heals. Bastian is another strong Tank Companion that can hold aggro and allow you to kill tough enemies. His heals are not as good as the rest and will require help from you to stay alive.

Azandar works well as a Tank, mainly because of his supportive nature, as well as the Major and Minor Vulnerability debuffs he offers. When geared up as a Tank though, he lacks sufficient self heals and might struggle to restore his Health without your help. Tanlorin have access to support Dragonknight abilities that can pull enemies and heal but is not the best in the role, since their main abilities are all about defeating enemies.

Ember can fulfill the role of Tank but is not the best for the job! Her shield and heals will help but are not enough to tank stronger enemies. Mirri finally is a poor option for tanking. She lacks Tank focused abilities and she cannot recover by herself if her health drops too low.

Tank Companion Tier List for ESO

The Best Companion Tier List for Tank in ESO.

1. Isobel
2. Zerith-Var
3. Sharp
4. Azandar
5. Bastian
6. Tanlorin
7. Ember
8. Mirri

Which Companion is the Best Healer in ESO

As a Templar, Isobel has access to a few great Healing abilities, which make her the best Companion for the role of Healer along with Sharp! Strong single target and AOE heals that can bring you back to full health fast if necessary. Sharp is one of the Best Healer Companions in ESO thanks to his amazing healing abilities and his Passive, that make him an excellent option for the role. He has a different healing style than Isobel but they are both great!

Ember on the other hand is another great Healer Companion. She can protect you with her shield and keep you alive with class and weapon heal abilities. Mirri is a flexible and reliable healer! She can focus on healing with a combination of Class and Weapon abilities or work as a Healer, DPS Hybrid with mixed skills!

Azandar, Zerith-Var, Tanlorin and Bastian are not pure Healers but more of a Support, Healer hybrid. Azandar has a few healing skills that can help but is better as an all-round Support character rather than a pure healer. Zerith and Tanlorin have access to some good healing abilities and can be helpful if you need them in the role. Bastian has to rely mostly on weapon, guild abilities to fulfill the role of Healer and works better as a healer, buffer hybrid.

Healer Companion Tier List for ESO

The Best Companion Tier List for Healer in ESO.

1. Isobel
2. Sharp
3. Ember
4. Mirri
5. Azandar
6. Zerith-Var
7. Tanlorin
8. Bastian

Every ESO Companion has something unique to offer! They are all nice to have around and strong when equipped for their chosen role! Isobel is the Best Overall Companion in ESO at the moment, thanks to the several offensive and Support skills she has as a Templar!

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