One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS
A fun One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build for Solo and Group Gameplay in ESO! The build is using the Oakensoul Ring Mythic Item to boost its damage and capabilities! Thanks to the buffs from this ring, we can focus only on offensive skills and achieve great damage with this one bar build! The Build is offering a Light Attack Weaving Setup as well as a pure Heavy Attack Setup!
If you are a new player, you can take a look at my Dragonknight 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 Dragonknight Solo Build. You can find more Builds in the Dragonknight Builds page.
Table of Contents
- Build Setup
- Armor Sets
- Skills
- Heavy Attack Setup
- Passive Skills
- Champion Points
- Consumables
- Info
- Rotation
- Heavy Attacks Setup Rotation
- More Dragonknight Builds
One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build Setup
The following setup will help you complete almost every PVE content in The Elder Scrolls Online! You can use the Law of Julianos set for a starter, more beginner approach. The Order’s Wrath Crafted Set is a great alternative.
Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
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Head | Slimecraw | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Shoulders | Pillar of Nirn | 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 | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Oakensoul Ring | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
One Hand Weapon | Pillar of Nirn | Dagger | Nirnhoned | Flame Damage |
One Hand Weapon | Pillar of Nirn | Dagger | Charged | Poison |
Armor Sets for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- (Perfected)Whorl of the Depths: (Veteran)Dreadsail Reef Trial
- Pillar of Nirn: Falkreath Hold Dungeon
- Oakensoul Ring: Antiquities Reward
- Law of Julianos: Wrothgar, Crafted
- Order’s Wrath: High Isle, Crafted
Skills for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build
The following Skills will help you achieve great DPS for Group content but will also help you in Solo Gameplay. This setup is meant for Light Attack Weaving.






Front Bar | |
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Skill 1 | Burning Talons |
Skill 2 | Molten Whip |
Skill 3 | Burning Embers |
Skill 4 | Engulfing Flames |
Skill 5 | Flames of Oblivion/Cauterize |
Ultimate Skill | Standard of Might |
- Burning Talons(Dark Talons): Strong AOE-DOT Fire skill
- Molten Whip(Lava Whip): Spammable and an important skill for the build, thanks to its Seething Fury passive.
- Burning Embers(Searing Strike): Strong Flame DOT offensive skill that also works as a self-heal.
- Engulfing Flames(Fiery Breath): Another good flame DOT skill that makes enemies vulnerable to fire damage.
- Flames of Oblivion(Inferno): A nice support offensive skill that attacks nearby enemies. Replace with Cauterize(Inferno) for Solo Gameplay.
- Standard of Might(Dragonknight Standard): Powerful Ultimate.
One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build – Heavy Attack Setup
For an effective Heavy Attack Setup, you can use the following gear.
Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
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Head | Slimecraw | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Shoulders | Sergeant’s Mail | Heavy | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Hands | Storm Master | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Legs | Storm Master | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Chest | Storm Master | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Waist | Storm Master | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Feet | Storm Master | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Necklace | Sergeant’s Mail | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Sergeant’s Mail | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Oakensoul Ring | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Staff | Sergeant’s Mail | Lightning | Precise | Shock Damage |
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- Sergeant’s Mail: Wayrest Sewers 1 & 2 Dungeons
- Storm Master: Tempest Island Dungeon
- Oakensoul Ring: Antiquities Reward
Skills for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build – Heavy Attack Setup
The following Skills will help you achieve great DPS for Group content but will also help you in Solo Gameplay. This setup is meant for Heavy Attacks.






Front Bar | |
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Skill 1 | Eruption |
Skill 2 | Burning Talons |
Skill 3 | Burning Embers |
Skill 4 | Engulfing Flames |
Skill 5 | Flames of Oblivion/Cauterize |
Ultimate Skill | Standard of Might |
- Eruption(Ash Cloud): Strong AOE-DOT Fire skill
- Burning Talons(Dark Talons): Strong AOE-DOT Fire skill
- Burning Embers(Searing Strike): Strong Flame DOT offensive skill that also works as a self-heal.
- Engulfing Flames(Fiery Breath): Another good flame DOT skill that makes enemies vulnerable to fire damage.
- Flames of Oblivion(Inferno): A nice support offensive skill that attacks nearby enemies. Replace with Cauterize(Inferno) for Solo Gameplay.
- Standard of Might(Dragonknight Standard): Powerful Ultimate.
Passive Skills for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build
Very important passive skills that can help you maximize the potential of your One Bar Magicka Dragonknight Build.
- 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 for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build
Below you will find the best Champion Points setup for the Build. 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, Fighting Finesse, Wrathful Strikes(Backstabber)
- 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, Steed’s Blessing
- Passive: Gilded Fingers, Fortune’s Favor, Wanderer, Steadfast Enchantment, Treasure Hunter(slottable, required for path)
Fitness
- Slottable Stars: Celerity, Rejuvenation, Boundless Vitality, Fortified
- Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Hero’s Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance
Consumables for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build
We are using Clockwork Citrus Filet and Essence of Magicka/Tri-Stat Potions.
Info for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build
Several important info for the Magicka Dragonknight 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.
What Race is Best for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build
High Elf – Dark Elf – Khajiit – Breton is best race for a Magicka Dragonknight DPS 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 One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build
Cast Flames of Oblivion or Cauterize(Solo), attack with Burning Talons, Engulfing Flames, Burning Embers, Molten Whip. Keep attacking with Molten Whip and re cast Flames of Oblivion or Cauterize(Solo), Burning Talons, Engulfing Flames, Burning Embers when necessary. Use your Ultimate when ready and always Light Attack before every skill to boost your damage!
Rotation for One Bar Magicka Dragonknight DPS Build – Heavy Attacks
Cast Flames of Oblivion or Cauterize(Solo), attack with Eruption, Burning Talons, Engulfing Flames, Burning Embers and assist with Heavy Attacks. Keep attacking with Heavy Attacks and re cast Flames of Oblivion or Cauterize(Solo), Eruption, Burning Talons, Engulfing Flames, Burning Embers when necessary. Use your Ultimate when ready.
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