ESO Stamina Arcanist 2H DPS Build
Welcome to my Stamina Arcanist 2H DPS Build for ESO! Dagon is a powerful DPS Build that is using the System of Subclassing to clear Group content and easier Solo Gameplay in The Elder Scrolls Online! This setup combines Arcanist, Nightblade and Templar abilities to help you clear your favorite content. More Arcanist Builds and Guides you can read:
Skills for 2H DPS Arcanist – Templar – Nightblade Setup
This Subclassing setup is using the following Skill lines:
- Herald of the Tome
- Aedric Spear
- Assassination
- Cephaliarch’s Flail(Abyssal Impact): Spammable that generates Crux and heals.
- Relentless Focus(Grim Focus): Can turn into a deadly Spectral Arrow after five light/heavy attacks that also heals.
- Pragmatic Fatecarver(Fatecarver): Deadly Beam that consumes Crux.
- Killer’s Blade(Assassin’s Blade): Execute ability. Start using this skill once the enemy’s health drops below 25%-30%.
- Blazing Spear(Spear Shards): AOE damage skill.
- Flawless Dawnbreaker(Dawnbreaker): Deals damage but also buffs you.
- Stampede(Critical Charge): Powerful AOE damage skill.
- Carve(Cleave): Great Bleed damage skill that applies a shield.
- Fulminating Rune(The Imperfect Ring): Strong DoT ability.
- Barbed Trap(Trap Beast): Very good DOT damage that also boosts Critical Damage.
- Inspired Scholarship(Tome-Bearer’s Inspiration): Deals damage and buffs you.
- Incapacitating Strike(Death Stroke): Primary Ultimate.
Rotation
Cast Inspired Scholarship, set your Barbed Trap, attack with Stampede, Carve x3, Fulminating Rune and switch bars. Fire Spectral Arrow if it is ready(always fire it when it is ready until execute phase) and continue with Blazing Spear, Cephaliarch’s Flail as your spammable. Keep attacking with Cephaliarch’s Flail and re cast the other abilities when necessary. Every time you have max Crux, attack with Pragmatic Fatecarver. When the enemy’s Health is below 25%-30% start using Killer’s Blade as your spammable. Use your Ultimates when ready and always Light Attack before every skill to boost your damage!
ESO Stamina Arcanist 2H DPS Build Setup
The Build is using a combination of strong DPS Sets to increase your damage and help you assist your group in PVE!
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Slimecraw | Light | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Shoulders | Tide-Born Wildstalker | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Hands | (Perfected)Slivers of the Null Arca | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Legs | (Perfected)Slivers of the Null Arca | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Chest | (Perfected)Slivers of the Null Arca | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Waist | (Perfected)Slivers of the Null Arca | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Feet | (Perfected)Slivers of the Null Arca | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Necklace | Velothi Ur-Mage’s Amulet | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| Ring | Tide-Born Wildstalker | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| Ring | Tide-Born Wildstalker | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| Two Handed Weapon | Tide-Born Wildstalker | Greatsword | Precise or Charged | Poison |
| Two Handed Weapon | (Perfected)Merciless Charge | Greatsword | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Armor Sets for Stamina Arcanist 2H DPS Build
These are the Best Armor Sets you can use with the Stamina Arcanist 2H Build and where you can find them.
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- Slivers of the Null Arca: (Veteran) Lucent Citadel Trial, West Weald
- Tide-Born Wildstalker: Solstice, Crafted
- Velothi Ur-Mage’s Amulet: Antiquities Reward
- Merciless Charge: (Veteran) Maelstrom Arena
- Order’s Wrath(for a No Trial Setup): High Isle Crafted
Passive Skills for Stamina Arcanist 2H DPS Build
Passive skills are always important for every character and can help you maximize the potential of your Stamina 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 2H Stamina Arcanist DPS PVE Build.
- All Passive Skills from your Class’ Lines
- All Passive Skills from Weapon Lines you are using
- All 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
- Undaunted Passives
- Your Racial Passives
- Medicinal Use Passive from Alchemy to boost the effectiveness of Potions
Champion Points for Stamina Arcanist 2H PVE Build
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, Exploiter
- Passive: Tireless Discipline, Piercing, Battle Mastery, Mighty, Quick Recovery, Hardy, Elemental Aegis, Preparation, Precision, Blessed, Eldritch Insight
Craft
- Slottable Stars: Steed’s Blessing, Master Gatherer, Gifted Rider, War Mount
- Passive: Gilded Fingers, Fortune’s Favor, Wanderer, Steadfast Enchantment, Treasure Hunter(slottable, required for path), Rationer, Liquid Efficiency
Fitness
- Slottable Stars: Celerity, Fortified, Rejuvenation, Boundless Vitality
- Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Hero’s Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance
Food and Potions for Stamarc 2H DPS PVE Build
Artaeum Takeaway Broth is the Best Food for the Build while Essence of Weapon Power is the best option as Potions.
Info for Stamina Arcanist 2H DPS Build
Several important info for the Stamina Arcanist 2H DPS Build. What Mundus to use, the best race for the build and how to assign your attribute points.
Attribute Points
All points to Stamina
Mundus Stone
The Thief Mundus to boost Critical Chance.
Race
The Best Race for the 2H Stamina Arcanist DPS Build in ESO is Dark Elf. Orc and Khajiit are nice alternative Races you can use for a DPS focused Build. Any Race with Stamina bonuses can work well though. You can find more about the playable races in my ESO Race Guide!
Vampire or Werewolf
Neither is necessary.
Companion for 2H Stamina Arcanist DPS Build ESO
If you wish to play Solo with the 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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