ESO Magicka Arcanist PVE Build
Welcome to my Magicka Arcanist PVE Build for ESO! Yidhra is a powerful Staff DPS Build for PVE Gameplay! The Arcanist is a Class of Eldritch Horror, that relies on Magic Damage and the Crux system to destroy its enemies! It can deal massive damage to single targets but also groups of enemies thanks to its powerful abilities. A flexible Class with strong offensive skills that use your primary resource.
Yidhra is a DPS Build that is offering different setups, depending on the difficulty of the content. A more traditional Magicka Arcanist PVE Build that is using two Staves as its weapons and a combination of Arcanist Class skills and other Damage over Time abilities to clear almost every PVE content in The Elder Scrolls Online. This is a Pure Class Build. For a Subclassing Build, you can take a look at myย Magicka Arcanist Subclassing DPS Build! More Arcanist Builds and Guides you can read:
Magicka Arcanist PVE Build Setup
The Build offers different setups, depending on the difficulty of the content you wish to complete! Based on the content you are trying to clear you should change your gear based on the recommendations below!
Trials Group DPS
This setup is for dedicated group gameplay, is using Trial gear and it aims to achieve the best damage possible. The goal of this setup is to help you clear harder PVE content, like Trials and Dungeons. You can use it in easier content if you wish. Whorl of the Depths and Deadly Strike is the core Set combo of the Build. The Velothi Amulet Mythic Item is an amazing Set for Arcanist Builds and to maximize its potential we combine it with one Piece of the Slimecraw Monster Set! To complete the Setup, equip Crushing Wall on your back bar.
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Slimecraw | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Shoulders | Deadly Strike | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Hands | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Legs | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max.Magicka |
| Chest | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Waist | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Feet | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Necklace | Velothi Ur-Mage’s Amulet | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Deadly Strike | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Deadly Strike | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage/Magicka Recovery |
| Staff | Deadly Strike | Lightning | Precise or Charged | Shock |
| Staff | (Perfected)Crushing Wall | Inferno | Infused | Weapon Damage |
No Trial Gear
The No-Trial Gear setup is meant for easier Solo but also easier Group PVE Gameplay. You can wear this setup if you are planning to play Overland content(Public Dungeons, World Bosses) or clear normal Dungeons. This setup is not strong enough to survive Solo Arenas like the Maelstrom Arena, Vateshran Hollows and Infinite Archive. For this purpose you should use a dedicated Solo PVE Arcanist Build. To create a strong No Trial gear Setup all you have to do is replace Whorl of the Depths with Orderโs Wrath. You can also use a full monster set instead of the Velothi Amulet Mythic Set. Kjalnarโs Nightmare is a great option.
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Kjalnar’s Nightmare | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Shoulders | Kjalnar’s Nightmare | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Hands | Order’s Wrath | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Legs | Order’s Wrath | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Chest | Order’s Wrath | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Waist | Order’s Wrath | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Feet | Order’s Wrath | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
| Necklace | Deadly Strike | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Deadly Strike | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Deadly Strike | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage/Magicka Recovery |
| Staff | Deadly Strike | Lightning | Precise or Charged | Shock Damage |
| Staff | (Perfected)Crushing Wall | Fire | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Armor Sets for Magicka Arcanist PVE Build
These are the Best Armor Sets you can use with the Build for Solo or Group Gameplay and where you can find them.
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- Whorl of the Depths: (Veteran)Dreadsail Reef Trial
- Deadly Strike: Cyrodiil, Bruma Vendor
- Velothi Ur-Mageโs Amulet: Antiquities
- Crushing Wall: (Veteran) Maelstrom Arena
- Orderโs Wrath: High Isle Crafted
- Kjalnarโs Nightmare: Unhallowed Grave Dungeon, Urgarlag Chief-Bane
Skills for Magicka Arcanist PVE Build ESO
The Build is using a combination of Crux generating and consuming abilities to boost your damage and maximize your potential. The goal of the Build is to generate Crux with Cephaliarchโs Flail, then consume it with Pragmatic Fatecarver in order to deal massive damage to enemies with your powerful Beam! The Arcanist is a powerful DPS Class in ESO, with several strong offensive and defensive abilities. To maximize your potential you can also use the Magical Soul Scribing Skill.
- Degeneration(Entropy): Strong DoT ability.
- Cephaliarchโs Flail(Abyssal Impact): Deal damage, heals you and generates Crux.
- Pragmatic Fatecarver(Fatecarver): Consumes Crux and deals massive damage to enemies. Also protects you with a shield.
- Barbed Trap(Trap Beast): Very good DOT damage and a boost to Critical Damage.
- Inspired Scholarship(Tome-Bearerโs Inspiration): Deals damage and buffs you.
- Flawless Dawnbreaker(Dawnbreaker): Deals damage but also buffs you actively and passively.
- Unstable Wall of Elements(Wall of Elements): Great AOE damage skill.
- Fulminating Rune(The Imperfect Ring): Strong DoT ability that also provides a synergy.
- Magical Soul: Magic Damage+Lingering Torment+Breach
- Runeguard of Freedom(Runic Defense): Defensive skill that also heals you.
- Spell Symmetry(Equilibrium): Restores Magicka.
- The Tide Kingโs Gaze(The Unblinking Eye): Powerful Ultimate.
Passive Skills
Passive skills are always important for every character and can help you maximize the potential of your Magicka Arcanist Build. Try to unlock them as fast as possible, so you can become stronger and tackle harder content faster. These are the Passive Skills you should unlock for the Magicka Arcanist PVE Build.
- All Passive Skills from your Classโ Lines
- All Passive Skills from Weapon Lines you are using
- Passive Skills from Armor Lines you are using
- Passive Abilities from Guild lines(Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Psijic Order) that affect your skills/Build
- Fighters Guild Passives: Intimidating Presence, Slayer, Banish the Wicked, Skilled Tracker
- Mages Guild Passives: Mage Adept, Everlasting Magic, Magicka Controller, Might of the Guild
- Undaunted Passives
- Your Racial Passives
- Medicinal Use Passive from Alchemy to boost the effectiveness of Potions
Champion Points for Magicka Arcanist PVE Build ESO
Below you will find the best Champion Points setup for the Build. When allocating Champion points to Slottable and Passive Stars your primary goal is to create paths! Allocate the minimum required points to stars along your path in order to reach your desired Slottable Stars faster. Once you have unlocked all Stars, start allocating more Champion Points to them to fill them out. Focus on Slottable Stars first, then Passive Stars. If you would like to learn more about Champion Points and how they work, you can read my ESO Champion Points Guide.
Warfare
- Slottable Stars: Deadly Aim, Master-at-Arms, Wrathful Strikes, Thaumaturge
- Passive: Eldritch Insight, Piercing, Flawless Ritual, War Mage, Quick Recovery, Hardy, Elemental Aegis, Preparation, Precision, Blessed, Tireless Discipline
Craft
- Slottable Stars: Steedโs Blessing, Master Gatherer, Gifted Rider, War Mount
- Passive: Gilded Fingers, Fortuneโs Favor, Wanderer, Steadfast Enchantment, Treasure Hunter(slottable, required for path), Rationer, Liquid Efficiency
Fitness
- Slottable Stars: Boundless Vitality, Rejuvenation, Fortified, Celerity
- Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Heroโs Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance
Food and Potions for Magarc DPS Build
Clockwork Citrus Filet is the Best Food for the Build while Essence of Spell Power is the best option as Potions.
Info for Magicka Arcanist PVE
Several important info for the MagArc DPS Build. What Mundus to use, the best race for the build and how to assign your attribute points.
Attribute Points
All points to Magicka.
Mundus Stone
The Thief to boost Critical Chance.
Race
The Best Race for the Magicka Arcanist PVE Build in ESO is High Elf. Dark Elf, Khajiit and Breton are nice alternative Races you can use for a DPS focused Build. Any Race with Magicka bonuses can work well though. You can find more about the playable races in my ESO Race Guide!
Vampire or Werewolf
Neither is necessary.
Rotation for Magicka Arcanist PVE Build ESO
This is a dynamic rotation, that generates Crux in order to boost your damage with your powerful spammable! Buff yourself with Inspired Scholarship, Runeguard of Freedom and place Barbed Trap. Attack with Unstable Wall of Elements, Fulminating Rune, Magical Soul. Switch bars, attack with Degeneration and generate Crux with Cephaliarchโs Flail. When you have the maximum number of Crux, which is three, attack with Pragmatic Fatecarver for massive damage! Keep generating Crux and attacking with Pragmatic Fatecarver every time you have the maximum number. Refresh the other abilities when necessary. Restore Magicka with Spell Symmetry and use your Ultimate when ready!
Best Companion for Magicka Arcanist PVE Build ESO
If you wish to play Solo with the Magicka Arcanist Build, you can bring along a mighty Companion! Companions in ESO are helpful allies that can assist you in combat. Every Companion can fulfill every role in the game and help you enjoy ESO more by clearing content faster or by simply interacting with them and their charming personality! There are various Builds you can use for every available ESO Companion!
As a DPS focused character my recommendation is to bring along a Tank or Healer Companion! To find out which ESO Companion is the Best in every role you can take a look at my ESO Best Companion Guide! To further maximize the potential of your chosen Companion, you can wear the Telvanni Efficiency Set! A Crafted Set that reduces the cooldown of your Companions abilities, improving their damage and overall effects and assisting you further in combat.
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