Stamina Nightblade DPS Build
Brawler is a Stamina Nightblade DPS PVE Build in ESO, with strong single target attacks and different setups. The Nightblade is an assassin-like Class in The Elder Scrolls Online, that offers a powerful execute phase and can deal massive damage against single targets. The Build offers different setups, depending on the type of gear you wish to wear!
If you are a new player, you can take a look at my Nightblade Beginner Guide. For a Magicka Nightblade PVE Build, you can take a look at Shadowfire. If you are looking for a Solo PVE Build for Arenas like the Maelstrom Arena or Vateshran Hollows, you can take a look at my Stamina Nightblade Solo Build. You can find more Builds in the Nightblade Builds page.
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Stamina Nightblade DPS Build Setup
The Build offers different setups, depending on the difficulty of the content you wish to complete but also the gear you wish to wear! Below you can find setups for Trials Group DPS, a No Trial Gear Setup and a Beginner Setup(c160).
Trials Group DPS
This setup is for dedicated group gameplay, is using Trial gear and it aims to achieve the best damage possible. You can also use Berserking Warrior or (Perfected)Coral Riptide as alternative sets.
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Slimecraw/Kjalnar's Nightmare | Light | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Shoulders | (Perfected) Arms of Relequen/Kjalnar's Nightmare | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Hands | (Perfected) Arms of Relequen | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Legs | Harpooner's Wading Kilt/(Perfected) Arms of Relequen | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Chest | (Perfected) Arms of Relequen | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Waist | (Perfected) Arms of Relequen | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Feet | (Perfected) Arms of Relequen | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Necklace | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| Ring | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| Ring | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| One Handed Weapon | Pillar of Nirn | Dagger | Nirnhoned | Fire Damage |
| One Handed Weapon | Pillar of Nirn | Dagger | Charged | Poison |
| Two Handed Weapon | (Perfected)Merciless Charge | Greatsword | Infused | Weapon Damage |
No Trial Gear
No-Trial Gear setup for easier solo/group gameplay that can complete almost every PVE content. This setup is perfect if you do not wish to farm Trials for specific Armor Sets.
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Kjalnar's Nightmare | Light | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Shoulders | Kjalnar's Nightmare | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Hands | Order's Wrath | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Legs | Order's Wrath | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Chest | Order's Wrath | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Waist | Order's Wrath | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Feet | Order's Wrath | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Necklace | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| Ring | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| Ring | Pillar of Nirn | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Weapon Damage |
| One Handed Weapon | Pillar of Nirn | Dagger | Nirnhoned | Fire Damage |
| One Handed Weapon | Pillar of Nirn | Dagger | Charged | Poison |
| Two Handed Weapon | (Perfected)Merciless Charge | Greatsword/Battle Axe | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Beginner Setup
An effective gear setup that will help you play as a Stamina Nightblade early in the game!
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Stormfist | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Shoulders | Stormfist | Heavy/Medium/Light | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Hands | Hunding's Rage | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Legs | Hunding's Rage | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Chest | Hunding's Rage | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Waist | Hunding's Rage | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Feet | Hunding's Rage | Medium | Divines | Max. Stamina |
| Necklace | Night Mother's Gaze/Morkuldin | Jewel | Robust | Stamina Recovery/Weapon Damage |
| Ring | Night Mother's Gaze/Morkuldin | Jewel | Robust | Stamina Recovery/Weapon Damage |
| Ring | Night Mother's Gaze/Morkuldin | Jewel | Robust | Stamina Recovery/Weapon Damage |
| One Handed Weapon | Night Mother's Gaze/Morkuldin | Dagger | Precise/Nirnhoned | Fire Damage |
| One Handed Weapon | Night Mother's Gaze/Morkuldin | Dagger | Precise/Charged | Absorb Stamina/Poison |
| Two Handed Weapon | Night Mother's Gaze/Morkuldin | Greatsword/Battle Axe/Bow | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Armor Sets for Stamina Nightblade DPS Build
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- (Perfected)Arms of Relequen: (Veteran) Cloudrest Trial, Summerset
- Pillar of Nirn: Falkreath Hold Dungeon
- (Perfected)Merciless Charge: (Veteran) Maelstrom Arena
- Harpooner’s Wading Kilt: Antiquities Reward
- Order’s Wrath: High Isle, Crafted
- Berserking Warrior: Hel Ra Citadel Trial
- (Perfected)Coral Riptide: (Veteran) Dreadsail Reef Trial
- Kjalnar’s Nightmare: Vet. Unhallowed Grave, Urgarlag Chief-Bane
- Stormfist: Veteran Tempest Island, Glirion The Redbeard
- Hunding’s Rage: Reaper’s March, Bangkorai, The Rift – Crafted
- Night mother’s Gaze: Reaper’s March, Bangkorai, The Rift – Crafted
- Morkuldin: Wrothgar – Crafted
Skills for Stamina Nightblade DPS Build
The following Skills will help you achieve great DPS for Group content. There are also alternative skills for Solo Gameplay.
| Front Bar | Back Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Skill 1 | Twisting Path | Stampede |
| Skill 2 | Surprise Attack | Carve |
| Skill 3 | Killer's Blade | Barbed Trap |
| Skill 4 | Relentless Focus | Leeching Strikes |
| Skill 5 | Deadly Cloak/Razor Caltrops | Dark Shade |
| Ultimate Skill | Flawless Dawnbreaker | Incapacitating Strike |
- Twisting Path(Path of Darkness): Strong Damage over Time ability.
- Surprise Attack(Veiled Strike): Main offensive skill, spammable.
- Killer’s Blade(Assassin’s Blade): Our execute ability. Start using this skill only after the enemy’s health drops below 25%.
- Relentless Focus(Grim Focus): Boosts damage and turns into a deadly offensive skill, Assassin’s Scourge after five light/heavy attacks.
- Deadly Cloak(Blade Cloak): Good DPS skill. You can replace with Razor Caltrops(Caltrops) for Solo gameplay.
- Flawless Dawnbreaker(Dawnbreaker): Placed here to boost our Weapon Damage. No need to use it.
- Stampede(Critical Charge): Powerful AOE damage skill.
- Carve(Cleave): Great Bleed damage skill that applies a shield.
- Barbed Trap(Trap Beast): Very good DOT damage and a boost to our Critical Damage.
- Leeching Strikes(Siphoning Strikes): Our second self-buff, essential for our sustain.
- Dark Shade(Summon Shade): Summons a Shade that assists with Damage and debuffs enemies.
- Incapacitating Strike(Death Stroke): Our primary Ultimate, dealing great disease damage and causing the enemy to take more damage from our attacks.
Bow Back-Bar
If you wish to play with Bow as your Back-Bar Weapon, just replace Stampede and Carve with Endless Hail(Volley) and Poison Injection(Poison Arrow).
Passive Skills for Stamina Nightblade DPS Build
Very important passive skills that can help you maximize the potential of your Stamina Nightblade 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 Stamina Nightblade 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, Wrathful Strikes, Exploiter
- Passive: Tireless Discipline, Piercing, Battle Mastery, Mighty, Quick Recovery, Hardy, Elemental Aegis, Preparation, Precision, Blessed, Eldritch Insight
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: Rejuvenation, Boundless Vitality, Fortified, Celerity
- Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Hero’s Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance
Consumables for Stamina Nightblade DPS Build
We are using Artaeum Takeaway Broth as Food and Essence of Weapon Power as Potions.
Info for Stamina Nightblade DPS Build
Several important info for the Stamina Nightblade 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.
What Race is best for Stamina Nightblade DPS Build
Dark Elf – Orc – Khajiit is the best race 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
Rotation for Stamina Nightblade DPS Build
Buff yourself with Leeching Strikes, drink a potion, set your Barbed Trap, summon Dark Shade, attack with Stampede, Carve x3. Switch bars and continue with Assassin’s Scourge(if ready), Twisting Path, Deadly Cloak or Razor Caltrops, Surprise Attack as your spammable. Keep attacking with Surprise Attack and re cast the other skills when necessary! When the enemy’s health drops below 25% start using Killer’s Blade. Use Assassin’s Scourge, Incapacitating Strike when ready. Always Light Attack before every skill/action!
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