Magicka Templar PVE Build
Table of Contents
- Description
- Armor Sets
- Skills
- Passive Skills
- Champion Points
- Consumables
- Info (Attributes-Mundus-Race-Vampire/Werewolf)
- Rotation
- More Templar Builds
Description
Holy Fire is a flexible Magicka Templar PVE Build that relies on strong AOE-DOT and Direct Fire damage skills. The build is utilizing skills that can DPS, heal and replenish Magicka, making it a great option for every PVE content.
For a Stamina Templar PVE Build you can take a look at Light Warrior.
If you are a new player, you can take a look at my Templar Beginner Guide.
If you are looking for a Solo PVE Build for Arenas like the Maelstrom Arena and Vateshran Hollows, take a look at my Magicka Templar Solo Build.
You can find more Builds in the Templar Builds page.
Armor Sets
One piece of Slimecraw for Group content to boost Critical Chance. Kjalnar’s Nightmare if you prefer a full Monster Set.
(Perfected)Whorl of the Depths: Strong Frost damage based Trial Set. (Perfected)Bahsei’s Mania or (Perfected) Mantle of Siroria as an alternative.
Deadly Strike: Great Templar Set. Kinras’s Wrath as an alternative.
(Perfected)Crushing Wall: Powerful Ability Altering Set that boosts overall damage.
Mother’s Sorrow: Boosts Spell Critical and overall damage.
Harpooner’s Wading Kilt: Boosts Critical Chance and Critical Damage when dealing Direct Damage.
War Maiden. Great Set to boost our many Magic Damage based spells.
Sets Location
Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
(Perfected)Whorl of the Depths: (Veteran)Dreadsail Reef Trial
Deadly Strike: Cryrodiil, Bruma Vendor
Harpooner’s Wading Kilt: Antiquities Reward
(Perfected)Crushing Wall: (Veteran) Maelstrom Arena
(Perfected)Bahsei’s Mania: (Veteran) Rockgrove Trial
Kinras’s Wrath: Black Drake Villa Dungeon
(Perfected) Mantle of Siroria: (Veteran) Cloudrest Trial
Mother’s Sorrow: Deshaan, Overland
Kjalnar’s Nightmare: Vet. Unhallowed Grave, Urgarlag Chief-Bane
War Maiden: Vvardenfell, Overland
Group Gameplay
Dedicated group focused build to achieve the best damage possible.
Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
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Head | Slimecraw/Kjalnar's Nightmare | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Shoulders | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths/Kjalnar's Nightmare | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Hands | (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Legs | Harpooner's Wading Kilt/(Perfected)Whorl of the Depths | Medium/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 | Deadly Strike | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Deadly Strike | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Deadly Strike | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Staff | Deadly Strike | Inferno | Precise | Flame Damage |
Staff | (Perfected) Crushing Wall | Inferno | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Solo/Group Gameplay
No-Trial gear setup for easier solo/group gameplay that can complete almost every PVE content.
Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
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Head | Slimecraw/Kjalnar's Nightmare | Light/Medium/Heavy | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Shoulders | Mother's Sorrow/Kjalnar's Nightmare | Light/Medium/Heavy | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Hands | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Legs | Harpooner's Wading Kilt/Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max.Magicka |
Chest | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Waist | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Feet | Mother's Sorrow | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Necklace | War Maiden | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | War Maiden | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | War Maiden | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Staff | War Maiden | Flame | Precise | Flame Damage |
Staff | (Perfected) Crushing Wall/War Maiden | Flame | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Beginner Setup
A beginner but effective setup to use until you can farm better gear.
Ilambris: Veteran Crypt of Hearts I, Glirion the Redbeard
Law of Julianos: Wrothgar – Crafted
Armor of the Seducer: Grahtwood, Stormhaven, Deshaan – Crafted
Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Head | Ilambris | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Shoulders | Ilambris | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Hands | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Legs | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max.Magicka |
Chest | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Waist | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Feet | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Necklace | Armor of the Seducer | Jewel | Arcane | Mag. Recovery/Spell Damage |
Ring | Armor of the Seducer | Jewel | Arcane | Mag. Recovery/Spell Damage |
Ring | Armor of the Seducer | Jewel | Arcane | Mag. Recovery/Spell Damage |
Staff | Armor of the Seducer | Flame | Precise | Flame Damage |
Staff | Armor of the Seducer | Flame/Lightning | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Skills












Front Bar | Back Bar | |
---|---|---|
Skill 1 | Puncturing Sweep | Mystic Orb |
Skill 2 | Solar Barrage | Unstable Wall of Elements |
Skill 3 | Radiant Oppression | Barbed Trap |
Skill 4 | Ritual of Retribution | Harness Magicka |
Skill 5 | Inner Light | Spell Symmetry |
Ultimate Skill | Shooting Star | Crescent Sweep |
Puncturing Sweep: Powerful spammable that also heals.
Solar Barrage: Great skill to damage nearby enemies and to empower our light attacks.
Radiant Oppression: Our Execute ability. Start using it once the enemy’s health drops below 25%.
Ritual of Retribution: Strong AOE skill that is constantly damaging enemies.
Inner Light: Slotted for the passives.
Shooting Star: Secondary Ultimate that deals great direct and DOT flame damage.
Mystic Orb: Strong AOE damage skill.
Unstable Wall of Elements: Great Fire AOE damage skill.
Barbed Trap: Additional DOT damage but we are mainly using it for the boost to our Critical Damage.
Harness Magicka: Shield ability for extra protection.
Spell Symmetry: Use it when low on Magicka to restore it.
Crescent Sweep: Main Ultimate.
Passive Skills
- All Passive Skills from your Class’ 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
Warfare
Slottable Stars: Wrathful Strikes, Master-at-Arms, Backstabber/Fighting Finesse, Biting Aura
Passive: Eldritch Insight, Piercing, Flawless Ritual, War Mage, Quick Recovery, Hardy, Elemental Aegis, Preparation, Precision, Blessed, Tireless Discipline
Craft
Slottable Stars: Rationer, Liquid Efficiency, Master Gatherer, Plentiful Harvest
Passive: Gilded Fingers, Fortune’s Favor, Wanderer, Steadfast Enchantment, Treasure Hunter(slottable, required for path)
Fitness
Slottable Stars: Siphoning Spells, Strategic Reserve, Rejuvenation, Boundless Vitality
Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Hero’s Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance
Consumables
We are using Clockwork Citrus Filet and Essence of Spell Power as Potions.
Info
Attribute Points
All points to Magicka.
Mundus Stone
The Thief.
Race
High Elf – Dark Elf – Khajiit – Breton
Vampire or Werewolf
Neither is necessary.
Rotation
Drink a potion, set Barbed Trap, attack with Mystic Orb, Unstable Wall of Elements.
Switch bars and continue with Ritual of Retribution, Solar Barrage, Puncturing Sweep x5-6. Switch bars, Mystic Orb, Unstable Wall of Elements, Barbed Trap, switch bars and continue.
Once the enemy’s Health drops below 25% start using Radiant Oppression. Use Spell Symmetry to restore Magicka when low.
Use Crescent Sweep when ready and always Light Attack before every skill/action!
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