ESO Infinite Archive Best Companion
This Guide will show you which Companion is the Best for the Infinite Archive in ESO! The Infinite Archive is a Duo rogue-like Arena that you can complete Solo, with another player or with the help of a Companion! Companions in ESO offer several buffs and debuffs that can make your Archive run efficient and more fun. Picking the right Companion will help you progress faster and reach higher Arcs! Because of the nature of the Archive, having a mix of offensive and defensive effects is the best way to proceed. To learn more about the Archive enemies and mechanics, you can take a look at my ESO Infinite Archive Guide! A few more Companion Guides you can read are:
- ESO Companions System Guide
- How to Get a Companion
- Companion Leveling Guide
- Companion Tier List(for every role)
- Best Companions Builds
Table of Contents
- How to Setup your Companion
- Companions Drawbacks
- Which Companion is the Best
- Companion Effects
- Infinite Archive Companion Tier List
How to Setup your Companion for the Infinite Archive in ESO
Companions in general are not that effective in the role of DPS. So focusing on that role for the Infinite Archive will not be beneficial to you. They can be however great Tanks and Healers. A Companion in a Tank, Healer or a hybrid Support setup can assist you by drawing aggro from enemies, keeping Bosses occupied, buffing you and debuffing targets or even healing you when you are in need.
To progress inside the Archive with a Companion you can use a Solo gameplay dedicated setup! Solo Builds offer great defense, survivability and good damage that can help you survive and defeat stronger enemies. They are helpful for harder content like the Maelstrom Arena, Vateshran Hollows and of course the Infinite Archive! To further boost your survivability inside the Archive, you can even use Dedicated Infinite Archive Builds. To complement your Companions and make them even more efficient, you can also add the Telvanni Efficiency Crafted Set to your Solo Build! This unique Set reduces the cooldown of your living Companions’ abilities and reduces the cost of your Skills when your Companions are down!
Companions Drawbacks in Infinite Archive ESO
While Companions are indeed helpful if you wish to run the Archive alone, they have a few drawbacks you need to know!
- They cannot avoid ground Area of Effects skills the enemies throw at their feet!
- Cannot deal with complex mechanics.
No matter what you do, your Companion will always die when you are facing a Boss with complex mechanics. Companions at the moment cannot deal with this type of gameplay, that requires players to perform specific tasks in order to survive a mechanic. This happens mostly against DLC Dungeon Bosses and Trial Bosses that you will have to defeat at the end of a cycle. Ground AOEs also seem to be the bane of your Companions when you are fighting stronger Bosses inside the Archive. Despite these two drawbacks, Companions can be an asset and provide valuable support against tough enemies.
Which Companion is the Best for Infinite Archive ESO
The Best Companion for the Infinite Archive is Isobel! Isobel offers an amazing skill set that let her shine as a Tank Companion. She can taunt enemies and hold aggro easily while you are dealing damage. Isobel is the best Tank Companion in ESO, with access to a few great support skills and heals. This makes her a valuable Companion and the best Ally to bring along when trying to clear the Infinite Archive!
Companion Effects in ESO
Each Companion in ESO offers a variety of effects that can assist your character in gameplay. These effects are important when choosing the right Companion for your Build and can also assist you in your Infinite Archive runs. Below you can see the effects every Companion offers to your character with their unique Skills!
Azandar Companion in Infinite Archive
Azandar offers a mix of offensive and defensive effects that can be an asset when fighting enemies in the Archive. Vulnerability, Maim, Berserk, AOE Heals, Shields and Recovery, a fear ability that offers Crowd Control, all can assist you in the Archive and make your run smoother. For various Companion Builds you can check my Azandar Build Guide! These are the effects Azandar offers with his skills:
- 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
Bastian Companion in Infinite Archive
Bastian is a more defense oriented Companion that offers survivability and support skills. He can grant Off Balance, Crowd Control, Heals, Shield, Light and Heavy Attack Damage boost. Bastian is an excellent option if you are looking for a sturdy Companion that can offer good support to your Build. For various Companion Builds you can check my Bastian Build Guide! These are the effects Bastian offers with his skills:
- Basalt Barrier – Damage Shield
- Blazing Grasp – Crowd Control
- Crushing Claws – Crowd Control
- Fiery Flail – Off Balance
- Searing Weapons – Light and Heavy Attack Damage Boost
Ember Companion in Infinite Archive
Ember does not offer many effects but she can be helpful as well. Her skills can heal you, protect you with a Shield and crowd control enemies. For various Companion Builds you can check my Ember Build Guide! These are the effects Ember offers with her skills:
- Entomb – Crowd Control and Heals
- Shared Wards – Damage Shield
- Trickster’s Trap – Crowd Control
Isobel Companion in Infinite Archive
Isobel is a sturdy Companion that can tank most enemies and heal you! If you are looking for a reliable Tank oriented Companion that can deal damage and offer heals, then Isobel is for you! She can grant you Off Balance, strong AOE Heals and a boost to your Light and Heavy Attack Damage. For various Companion Builds you can check my Isobel Build Guide! These are the effects Isobel offers with her skills:
- Gallant Blitz – Off Balance
- Holy Ground – AOE Heal
- Penetrating Strikes – Light and Heavy Attack Damage Boost
Mirri Companion in Infinite Archive
Similar to Ember with a more offensive approach. Mirri grants Off Balance, good Heals and a Fear ability for Crowd Control. For various Companion Builds you can check my Mirri Build Guide! These are the effects Mirri offers with her skills:
- Masque of Torment – Fear
- Shadow Slash – Off Balance
Sharp Companion in Infinite Archive
Sharp is a potent and flexible Companion that can offer several offensive and defensive effects! With Sharp you can get Minor Vulnerability, Strong Heals, Crowd Control and a boost to your Defense! For various Companion Builds you can check my Sharp Build Guide! These are the effects Sharp offers with his skills:
- Cold Snap – Crowd Control
- Infest – Minor Vulnerability
- Petals of the Hunter – Passive Heals
- Sleetmail – Major Resolve
- Swoop – Off Balance
Tanlorin Companion in Infinite Archive
Tanlorin shine as a DPS Companion but can assist you inside the Archive in the role of Healer or Tank! Their Dragonknight and Soul Magic mix of skills, offer a variety of good effects that can help you survive and defeat harder enemies. For more Tanlorin Builds you can check my Tanlorin Companion Build Guide! These are the effects Tanlorin offer with their skills:
- Volcanic Arms – Major Brutality and Sorcery
- Igneous Armor – Major Resolve, Shield
- Kindle – Heal
- Haze of Cinders – Crowd Control and Heal
- Blazing Grasp – Crowd Control
Zerith-Var Companion in Infinite Archive
Zerith-Var is a reliable Tank Companion with access to several Support Skills, that can heal, buff you and debuff enemies. Zerith is a strong support Companion that will make your Infinite Archive runs smoother. For more Zerith Builds, you can take a look at my Zerith-Var Companion Build Guide! These are the effects Zerith offers with his skills:
- Dark Moon Totem – Minor Protection, Fear
- Azurah’s Embrace – Removes negative effects
- Blade of the Crossing – Minor Magickasteal
- Sepulchral Chill – Major Breach
Companion Tier List for Infinite Archive ESO
This is the final Companion Tier List for the Infinite Archive. The Tier List is focusing on the support each companion can offer you in the Infinite Archive and how efficient and fun your run will be with them.
- Isobel
- Sharp
- Zerith-Var
- Azandar
- Bastian
- Tanlorin
- Ember
- Mirri
FAQ – Best Infinite Archive Companion
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.
The Best Companion in ESO is Isobel right now! A sturdy Templar Companion with great Defense, Support and offensive skills that performs well in every role. To learn more about the Best Companion for every role, you can read this ESO Best Companion Guide!
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