Isobel Build Guide ESO
This Isobel Build Guide will show you the Best Isobel Companion Builds for every role in ESO! Companions are special NPC that assist players in combat in The Elder Scrolls Online. Isobel Veloise is a Templar-like Companion that can fulfill any role in the game, from DPS to Tank and Healer.
The primary role of Companions is to help players complete content faster. They are especially helpful to new players and can assist when dealing with easy or medium difficulty enemies. They are not however the best for harder content and they cannot efficiently replace other players.
If you want to learn more about Companions, you can take a look at my ESO Companions System Guide. If you want to know how to level up Isobel fast, you can take a look at my Companion Leveling Guide.
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Isobel Builds for ESO
Isobel Veloise can be a decent DPS Companion that will help you clear Overland content and Public Dungeons with ease. She is more potent as a Tank and Healer but can support you in every role.
Her unique skills focus on Tanking, Healing and melee combat. You can find more info on Isobel Skills here. Her perk “Isobel’s Grace” has a chance to provide extra loot when defeating Overworld Bosses!
Where can i unlock Isobel Companion in ESO
You can find Isobel near the Castle Navire point of interest, West of Gonfalon Bay, High Isle’s Capital. To unlock her as a companion, complete her quest “Tournament of the Heart” near the area.
Isobel Tank Build for ESO
Wearing a full set of Heavy Armor with a combination of Bolstered and three Quickened pieces for reduced damage taken and better Ability cooldowns. The goal of the setup is to reduce incoming damage but you can also add some Vigorous pieces to boost Max Health. You can even add a few Soothing pieces to the mix for a more Paladin like Build!
| 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 | Bolstered |
| Off Hand | Shield | Bolstered |
Isobel Tank Skills Setup
- 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.
Isobel Healer Build for ESO
Wearing a full set of Light Armor with a combination of Soothing and three Quickened pieces for better healing done and better ability cooldowns. The goal of the setup is to offer strong heals. You can add Quickened pieces too for better ability cooldowns.
| 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 | Soothing |
Isobel Healer Skills Setup
- Mystic Fortress: Potent Shield skill that protects when low on health.
- Blessed Sacrament: Strong Healing ability
- Beam of Reproach: Deals damage and heals.
- Mending Incantation: Healing ability that also boosts Spell and Physical Resistance.
- Holy Ground: Healing AOE ability.
- Baneslayer: Powerful Ultimate ability.
Isobel Magicka DPS Build for ESO
Wearing a mix of Light and Medium Armor with a couple Quickened pieces for better abilities cooldown and the rest Aggressive for better damage. You can use a full Medium Armor setup if you wish. Using a Fire Staff as her weapon.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Medium | Quickened |
| Shoulders | Light | Quickened |
| Hands | Medium | Aggressive |
| Legs | Medium | Aggressive |
| Chest | Medium | Aggressive |
| Waist | Light | Aggressive |
| Feet | Medium | Aggressive |
| Necklace | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Ring | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Ring | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Staff | Fire | Aggressive |
Isobel Magicka DPS Skills Setup
- Divine Destruction: Strong execute skill.
- Sun Brand: Fire damage ability.
- Beam of Reproach: Deals damage and heals.
- Elemental Barricade: AOE offensive skill.
- Holy Ground: Healing AOE ability.
- Baneslayer: Powerful Ultimate ability.
Isobel Stamina DPS Build for ESO – Two Handed
Wearing a full set of Medium Armor with a couple Quickened pieces for better abilities cooldown and the rest Aggressive for better damage. You can experiment with a different Quickened/Aggressive ratio if you wish. Any Two Handed Weapon will do.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Medium | Quickened |
| Shoulders | Medium | Quickened |
| Hands | Medium | Aggressive |
| Legs | Medium | Aggressive |
| Chest | Medium | Aggressive |
| Waist | Medium | Aggressive |
| Feet | Medium | Aggressive |
| Necklace | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Ring | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Ring | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Two Handed Weapon | Any 2H | Aggressive |
Isobel Stamina DPS Skills Setup – Two Handed
- Divine Destruction: Strong execute skill.
- Penetrating Strikes: Spammable skill that buffs Light and Heavy attacks.
- Beam of Reproach: Deals damage and heals.
- Sunder: Direct and DOT ability, good against groups of enemies.
- Holy Ground: Healing AOE ability.
- Baneslayer: Powerful Ultimate ability.
Isobel Stamina DPS Build for ESO – Dual Wield
Wearing a full set of Medium Armor with a couple Quickened pieces for better abilities cooldown and the rest Aggressive for better damage. You can experiment with a different Quickened/Aggressive ratio if you wish. Any Dual Wield combination will do.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Medium | Quickened |
| Shoulders | Medium | Quickened |
| Hands | Medium | Aggressive |
| Legs | Medium | Aggressive |
| Chest | Medium | Aggressive |
| Waist | Medium | Aggressive |
| Feet | Medium | Aggressive |
| Necklace | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Ring | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Ring | Jewel | Aggressive |
| One Handed Weapon | Axe/Any 1H | Aggressive |
| One Handed Weapon | Dagger/Any 1H | Aggressive |
Isobel Stamina DPS Skills Setup – Dual Wield
- Divine Destruction: Strong execute skill.
- Penetrating Strikes: Spammable skill that buffs Light and Heavy attacks.
- Spinning Steel: Good AOE damage that can work as an execute as well. Great against multiple enemies.
- Razor Cape: Deals damage and reduces incoming damage.
- Holy Ground: Healing AOE ability.
- Baneslayer: Powerful Ultimate ability.
Isobel Stamina DPS Build for ESO – Bow
Wearing a full set of Medium Armor with a couple Quickened pieces for better abilities cooldown and the rest Aggressive for better damage. You can experiment with a different Quickened/Aggressive ratio if you wish.
| Piece | Type | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Medium | Quickened |
| Shoulders | Medium | Quickened |
| Hands | Medium | Aggressive |
| Legs | Medium | Aggressive |
| Chest | Medium | Aggressive |
| Waist | Medium | Aggressive |
| Feet | Medium | Aggressive |
| Necklace | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Ring | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Ring | Jewel | Aggressive |
| Two Handed Weapon | Bow | Aggressive |
Isobel Stamina DPS Skills Setup – Bow
- Divine Destruction: Strong execute skill.
- Trick Shot: Deals damage and immobilizes enemies.
- Viper’s Bite: Direct and DOT Poison damage.
- Piercing Arrow: Strong offensive ability.
- Holy Ground: Healing AOE ability.
- Baneslayer: Powerful Ultimate ability.
FAQ – Isobel Build Guide
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“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
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“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
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“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
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“. To learn more about ESO Companions you can read this ESO Companions System Guide.
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 Grinds Spots Guide!
The Best Companion in ESO depends on the role you wish to fulfill with them! Overall, Isobel is the strongest Companion at the moment. To learn more about the Best Companion for every role, you can read this ESO Best Companion Guide!
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