ESO Best Companions
This ESO Best Companions Builds Guide will show you the Best Build for every available Companion in ESO, so you can pick the right Companion for your favorite content! Companions in ESO are helpful NPC, allies in combat, that can accompany and assist you around Tamriel. Companions are a great tool for new or veteran players that can help with most PVE content. Although close in power, every Companion has its own set of unique skills that affect their play style and how effective they are in specific roles.
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ESO Best Companions
The Best ESO Companions are:
- Isobel
- Sharp-as-Night
- Tanlorin
- Zerith-Var
- Azandar
- Ember
- Mirri
- Bastian
This Companion Tier List represents the Companions overall capabilities and how useful will be in a variety of content and roles. Isobel is by far the most useful Companion that can assist you in various roles, depending on your needs. Azandar on the other hand while not on the top of the list is a versatile Companion with several Buffs and Debuffs to offer, like Major and Minor Vulnerability! 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!
Best Companions Builds in ESO
Companions can fulfill every role in the game, from DPS to Healer and Tank. However each Companion shines in a specific role. Taking advantage of their unique skills and effects you can use them to draw aggro, heal you or deal damage to enemies! These are the Best Companions Builds you can use.
1. Best Isobel Companion Tank Build for ESO
Isobel Veloise is a sturdy Companion with great defense and heals and the Best Tank Companion in ESO! She can fulfill almost every role in ESO but she shines as a Tank! With Isobel by your side you will be able to fight harder enemies and focus on dealing the highest damage possible. With her unique skills she can offer the following effects:
- Gallant Blitz – Off Balance
- Holy Ground – AOE Heal
- Penetrating Strikes – Light and Heavy Attack Damage Boost
Isobel Tank Build and Skills:
| 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 |
- Provoke: Taunt ability.
- Solar Ward: Shield ability that also reduces incoming damage.
- Beam of Reproach: Deals damage and heals.
- Holy Ground: Healing AOE ability.
- On Guard: Provides a shield.
- Baneslayer: Powerful Ultimate ability.
For more Isobel Builds you can take a look at my Isobel Companion Build Guide!
2. Best Sharp Companion Healer Build for ESO
Sharp-as-Night is a unique Companion in ESO with access to Frost Damage skills and excellent Healing! While he can work as a great Frost based Magicka DPS, Sharp shines as a Healer that can also support you with debuffs and Crowd Control capabilities. With his skills he can offer the following effects:
- Cold Snap – Crowd Control
- Infest – Minor Vulnerability
- Petals of the Hunter – Passive Heals
- Sleetmail – Major Resolve
- Swoop – Off Balance
Sharp Healer Build and Skills:
| 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 | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Ring | Jewel | Quickened |
| Staff | Healing | Quickened |
- Petals of the Hunter: Strong passive healing skill
- Mystic Fortress: Shield ability
- Fungal Forage: Main healing ability
- Rejuvenation: Another strong healing
- Snow Squall: Strong Heal
- Gore: Ultimate
For more Sharp Builds you can take a look at my Sharp Companion Build Guide!
3. Best Tanlorin Stamina DPS Build for ESO
Tanlorin is an one of a kind Companion in ESO, that offers a mix of Dragonknight and Soul Magic abilities. Tanlorin shines as a Stamina DPS Companion and thanks to the ranged abilities of their Class, perform better with a Bow. A few good support effects they can offer are:
- Volcanic Arms – Major Brutality and Sorcery
- Igneous Armor – Major Resolve, Shield
- Kindle – Heal
- Haze of Cinders – Crowd Control and Heal
- Blazing Grasp – Crowd Control
Tanlorin Stamina DPS Build and Skills:
| 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 |
- Kindle: Self Heal
- Volcanic Arms: Buff
- Shattered Spirit: Strong Damage skill
- Piercing Arrow: Strong ranged spammable
- Internal Conflict: Damage over Time ability
- Ruinous Outburst: Ultimate
For more Tanlorin Builds you can take a look at my Tanlorin Companion Build Guide!
4. Best Zerith-Var Companion Tank Build for ESO
Zerith-Var is a nice Necromancer Companion in ESO, with access to several Support Skills and heals. Zerith performs well as a support Companion and shines as a Tank. He can also offer valuable assistance as a Healer or Magicka DPS but he is a reliable Tank that can hold aggro easily. A few good support effects Zerith can offer are:
- Dark Moon Totem – Minor Protection, Fear
- Azurah’s Embrace – Removes negative effects
- Blade of the Crossing – Minor Magickasteal
- Sepulchral Chill – Major Breach
Zerith-Var Tank Build and Skills:
| 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 |
- Provoke: Taunt ability
- On Guard: Provides a shield
- Sepulchral Chill: AOE damage skill that debuffs enemies
- Atoning Spirit: Heal ability
- Perigean Armor: Defense skill that pulls enemies
- Blade of the Crossing: Ultimate ability
For more Zerith Builds you can take a look at my Zerith-Var Companion Build Guide!
5. Best Azandar Companion Tank Build for ESO
Azandar Al-Cybiades is a jack of all trades Companion that can fulfill every role with success but is not the best in any! Despite this, Azandar is a valuable Ally to have around thanks to the largest number of effects he can offer with his unique skills. A Support oriented Companion that you can setup in various ways. For this list we will focus on his Tank Build but you can create any support setup of your choice by combining the skills you need the most for the content you wish to complete. Azandar’s effects are:
- Fate Omen’s Inspiration – Minor Berserk
- Fear of the Unknown – Fear
- Scathing Rune – Minor Maim
- Shields of Erudition – Damage Shield
- Tendrils of the Colorless Sea – Minor Vulnerability
- Zone of Recuperation – AOE Heal and attributes recovery
- Vigorous Tentacular Eruption – Major Vulnerability
Azandar Tank Build and Skills:
| 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 |
- Scathing Rune: Taunt skill that debuffs enemies
- Tendrils of the Colorless Sea: Debuffs enemies
- On Guard: Provides a strong shield
- Shields of Erudition: Provides a shield
- Zone of Recuperation: AOE Healing and Support skill
- Vigorous Tentacular Eruption: Ultimate
For more Azandar Builds you can take a look at my Azandar Companion Build Guide!
6. Best Ember Companion Magicka DPS Build for ESO
Ember is a powerful Shock Mage and a fun DPS Companion to have around! Like with Sharp and Frost Damage, Ember is focusing on Shock damage based skills and effects. She can make an excellent Shock Mage Companion that can assist you in combat by executing enemies with her Lightning Skills. She is also a decent Healer but not as good as Isobel or Sharp. Ember does not offer many effects so it is better to keep her as a Magicka DPS around for the extra damage. The Buffs and Debuffs you can get from Ember are:
- Entomb – Crowd Control and Heals
- Shared Wards – Damage Shield
- Trickster’s Trap – Crowd Control
Ember Magicka DPS Build and Skills:
| 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 | Lightning | Quickened |
- Thunderous Strike: Powerful execute.
- Hurricane Visage: Reduces damage.
- Shared Wards: Shield ability that also heals.
- Shocking Burst: Shock AOE.
- Crystal Blast: Strong burst damage ability.
- Raging Storm: Shock AOE Ultimate.
For more Ember Builds you can take a look at my Ember Companion Build Guide!
7. Best Mirri Companion Stamina DPS Build for ESO
Mirri Elendis is one of the Best Stamina DPS Companions in ESO that shines with Bow and melee weapons! Thanks to her Nightblade identity and skills, she can deal good damage from distance or close to the enemy. She is a decent Healer as well but will assist you more in a Stamina DPS Setup. The Effects you can get from Mirri’s Skills are:
- Masque of Torment – Fear
- Shadow Slash – Off Balance
Mirri Stamina DPS(Dual Wield) Build and Skills:
| 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 |
- Slayer’s Blade: Powerful execute ability.
- Life Absorption: Deals damage and heals Mirri or an Ally nearby.
- Swift Assault: Deals five consecutive attacks.
- Spinning Steel: Good AOE damage that can work as an execute as well. Great against multiple enemies.
- Razor Cape: Deals damage and reduces damage taken.
- Impeccable Shot: Mirri’s Ultimate. Marks enemies and deals massive Physical Damage.
For more Mirri Builds you can take a look at my Mirri Companion Build Guide!
8. Best Bastian Companion Tank Build for ESO
Finally Bastian Hallix is another Support oriented Companion like Azandar that can assist you with buffs and heals. He is not a pure Healer though but more of a Buffer-Healer Hybrid with his skills. A sturdy Companion based on the Dragonknight Class that can work well as Tank or Healer. Setting him up as a Tank with a few Support skills will help you the most, especially against harder enemies. The effects you can get from his skills are:
- Basalt Barrier – Damage Shield
- Blazing Grasp – Crowd Control
- Crushing Claws – Crowd Control
- Fiery Flail – Off Balance
- Searing Weapons – Light and Heavy Attack Damage Boost
Bastian Tank Build and Skills:
| 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 |
- 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.
For more Bastian Builds you can take a look at my Bastian Companion Build Guide!
Every Companion in ESO can fulfill every role with success but some will perform better in specific roles! With the right setup you can take your favorite Companion along and clear most PVE content in ESO!
FAQ – ESO Best Companions Builds
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“.
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“.
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“.
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“.
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“.
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“.
You can unlock Tanlorin Companion as a Crown Purchase in ESO or free with an ESO Plus Subscription. In order to unlock them as a companion complete their Quest “The Garland Ring“.
You can unlock Zerith-Var Companion as a Crown Purchase in ESO or free with an ESO Plus Subscription. In order to unlock him as a companion complete his Quest “Moonlit Shadow“.
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 Grind Spots Guide!
Gear for Companions drops from enemies in ESO but is rarer than player Armor Sets and its maximum quality is Epic(Gold gear is available as Event reward!). Bosses have a better chance to drop equipment for your companions but you can also buy it from specific merchants. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
The Best Companion in ESO is Isobel thanks to the several offensive and Support skills she has! To learn more about the Best Companion for every role, you can read this ESO Best Companion Guide!
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