ESO Best Tank Sets
Welcome to my Best Tank Sets Guide for ESO! Powerful Armor Sets that will help you hold aggro and defend your group as a Tank in The Elder Scrolls Online. These Sets are the best for Tank Builds and focus on improving the capabilities of your party! This guide will show you the Best Armor Sets but also Monster and Mythic Sets for Tanking in The Elder Scrolls Online! Some more Sets Guides you can read are:
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What are the Best Tank Sets in ESO
Below you can find powerful Armor Sets that will help you maximize your potential as a Tank in ESO! The Best Tank Sets for ESO are:
Pearlescent Ward
Pearlescent Ward is a flexible Tank set that provides bonuses based on the number of alive or dead group members. A strong Set for Tanks that can benefit your party and help you clear harder content. You can get this Set from the Dreadsail Reaf Trial in High Isle! You need the High Isle DLC to access the Trial.
Turning Tide
Turning Tide is a very useful Support Set, that applies Major Vulnerability to enemies! This allows your group to kill them easier and faster. A Heavy Armor Set, so you can wear it as body armor or as Weapon and Jewels. You can farm this set in the Shipwright’s Regret Dungeon. The Ascending Tide DLC is necessary to access the Dungeon.
Claw of Yolnahkriin
Claw of Yolnahkriin is a great PVE Tank Set that boosts the Weapon & Spell damage of your group when taunting enemies. Since it is a heavy armor set you can wear it on body or as Jewels and Weapons. You can get this Set from the Sunspire Trial in Northern Elsweyr zone. The Elsweyr DLC is necessary to access the zone.
Roar of Alkosh
Another good option for Tanks in ESO. This Set provides a synergy that deals damage and reduces the Resistance of enemies, making them more vulnerable to your group. Since Roar of Alkosh is a Medium Armor Set you can use its weapons and jewelry effectively when tanking. The Set drops inside the Maw of Lorkhaj Trial and the Thieves Guild DLC is required to access it.
Saxhleel Champion
Saxhleel Champion is a great Tank Set that grants to your entire group the Major Force buff whenever you cast an Ultimate. This allows you to use a different Ultimate than War Horn and its morphs from the Assault Skill-line and get two powerful effects. You can get this Set in the Rockgrove Trial in Blackwood and the Blackwood DLC is necessary.
Powerful Assault
Powerful Assault is a great Set for tanks that want to utilize skills from the Assault line, like Caltrops. An easy to use set that can boost your groupโs Spell & Weapon Damage. You can buy pieces of this Set with Tel Var in the Imperial City. For a Build that will help you earn Tel Var fast, you can check my Tel Var Farm Build! The Imperial City DLC is required to access the zone.
Drakeโs Rush
Drakeโs Rush is another great group support set that can boost Ultimate generation for the entire party. An excellent Tanking option for Dungeons and 4-man groups. The Set drops inside the Black Drake Villa Dungeon, which requires the Flames of Ambition DLC.
Arkasisโs Genius
Arkasisโs Genius is a nice Tank Set that can boost your and your groupโs Ultimate generation whenever you drink a potion. A decent option for PVE and PVP Builds that you can get in the Stone Garden Dungeon. You need the Stonethorn DLC to enter the Dungeon.
Crimson Oathโs Rive
Crimson Oathโs Rive is a nice Tank Set that debuffs enemies when applying a Major or Minor Buff to you or allies. You can get it inside The Dread Cellar Dungeon, which requires the Waking Flame DLC.
Lucent Echoes
Lucent Echoes is a Set you can get from the Lucent Citadel Trial in the West Weald zone. The Set offers a boost to your party’s Critical Damage and Healing when you are above 50% Health and a Selfish Boost to your Damage Taken Reduction when you are below 50% Health. The Gold Road DLC is required to access the Trial.
Pangrit Denmother
Pangrit Denmother is a useful Tank Set that buffs your group with Minor Courage when you block an attack. A better option for 4-man Dungeons, since the Buff is applied to you and 3 more group members. You can farm this Set in the Graven Deep Dungeon, which requires the Lost Depths DLC.
Akaviri Dragonguard
Akaviri Dragonguard is a great Tank Set because it allows you to use your Ultimates faster. A perfect option for Dragonknight Tanks to take advantage of their strong Passives by “spamming” Ultimates. Can be useful in both PVE and PVP gameplay. It drops in the Eastmarch zone as an Overland Set.
Battalion Defender
Battalion Defender is a decent Tank support set that heals you and your group. A very good option for Paladin-like Tank Builds in ESO! You can get this Set from PVP activities in Cyrodiil.
Apocryphal Inspiration
Apocryphal Inspiration is a decent Support Set that boosts the Health, Magicka and Stamina Recovery of your group! You can farm it inside the Scrivenerโs Hall Dungeon, which requires the Scribes of Fate DLC.
Torug’s Pact
Torug’s Pact is a nice Crafted Set that increases the potency of Weapon enchantments, like Crusher. Good for starters and veteran Tank players in ESO that can assist in both PVE and PVP gameplay. You can find its crafting stations in the Grahtwood, Deshaan and Stormhaven zones.
Frozen Watcher
Frozen Watcher is a fun Heavy Armor Set that deals frost damage to enemies while blocking. A solid option for Warden and in general Frost tank builds. You can farm its pieces in the Depths of Malatar Dungeon, which requires the Wrathstone DLC.
Glacial Guardian
Glacial Guardian is another decent Tank set for Frost Tanks that deals damage and boosts your Status Effect Chance. You can farm it inside the Coral Aerie Dungeon, which requires the Ascending Tide DLC.
Tormentor
The Tormentor Set is a nice option for classes and builds that do not have access to a Taunt ability or do not want to use one. Especially good for a Werewolf Tank Build. The extra resistances can be useful in PVP as well. You can farm its pieces in the Banished Cells I & Banished Cells II Dungeons.
What are the Best Tank Monster Sets in ESO
Below you can find powerful Monster Sets that will help you maximize your potential as a Tank in ESO! The Best Tank Monster Sets for ESO are:
Tremorscale
Tremorscale is a powerful Monster Set for Tanking that can deal damage but also reduce the Armor of enemies when activating your Taunt. This makes is an excellent Tank Set for any type of Group composition! The Head drops in Veteran Volenfell Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Glirion the Redbeard. The Set is available with the base game.
Archdruid Devyric
Archdruid Devyric is another potent Tank Monster Set that applies Major Vulnerability to enemies when you deal damage with a Heavy Attack. This debuff can be useful for large or smaller PVE groups and help you clear content faster. The Head drops in Veteran Earthen Root Enclave and you can get the Shoulders piece from Urgarlag Chief-Bane. The Lost Depths DLC is necessary to complete the set.
Nazaray
Nazaray extends the duration of all Major and Minor Debuffs applied to enemies, when you use an Ultimate skill. Which makes it a quite useful Set for every type of content! The Head drops in Veteran Shipwright’s Regret and you can get the Shoulders piece from Urgarlag Chief-Bane. The Ascending Tide DLC is necessary to complete the set.
Lord Warden
Lord Warden is a nice starter Monster Set for Tanking. When it procs it boosts your and your group’s resistances, making it easier to handle difficult situations. A PVE Monster Set good for new and veteran Tanks. The Head drops in Veteran Imperial City Prison Dungeon and you can get the Shoulders piece from Urgarlag Chief-Bane. The Imperial City DLC is necessary to complete the set.
Lady Thorn
Lady Thorn is a potent Monster Set that provides a synergy to your group. Activating the synergy, deals damage and also debuffs enemies with Major Maim, reducing their damage done. The Head drops inย Veteran Castle Thorn Dungeonย and you can get the Shoulders piece fromย Urgarlag Chief-Bane. Theย Stonethorn DLCย is necessary to complete the set.
Nunatak
Nunatak immobilizes enemies and applies the Major Brittle debuff to them, causing them to take increased Critical Damage. Requires Frost damage to proc its effect. The Head drops from the Nunatak Boss in the Memorial District of The Imperial City zone and you can get the Shoulders piece from Merchants in the zone. The Imperial City DLC is necessary to complete the set.
What are the Best Mythic Sets for Tank in ESO
Below you can find powerful Mythic Sets that will help you maximize your potential as a Tank in ESO! The Best Tank Mythic Sets for ESO are:
Death Dealerโs Fete
Death Dealerโs Fete boosts your Attributes and is helpful for almost every type of content! Its effect makes it a good option for Tanks in ESO. In order to obtain it, you have to discover its five leads and unearth their fragments with the System of Antiquities. To scry for the Leads you need to be level 7 in Scrying and have the Antiquarian Insight IV Passive unlocked. To find all five Leads for the item, you can take a look at my Death Dealerโs Fete Leads Guide.
Spaulder of Ruin
Spaulder of Ruin is another great Set for Tanks in ESO. It offers a permanent boost to Damage at the cost of losing attributes recovery. Since the drawback of using the Set is quite severe, it is better to wear it in 4-man content only. In order to obtain it, you have to discover its five leads and unearth their fragments with the System of Antiquities. To scry for the Leads you need to be level 7 in Scrying and have the Antiquarian Insight IV Passive unlocked. To find all five Leads for the item, you can take a look at my Spaulder of Ruin Leads Guide.
Torc of Tonal Constancy
Torc of Tonal Constancy is a decent option for Tanking, since it boosts the recovery of Stamina and Magicka. Tanks in ESO require both of these attributes to perform well, so the Item can be an asset. In order to obtain it, you have to discover its five leads and unearth their fragments with the System of Antiquities. To scry for the Leads you need to be level 7 in Scrying and have the Antiquarian Insight IV Passive unlocked. To find all five Leads for the item, you can take a look at my Torc of Tonal Constancy Leads Guide.
Bloodlord’s Embrace
Bloodlord’s Embrace will help you recover Magicka faster, which can be really helpful for Tanks in ESO. In order to obtain it, you have to discover its five leads and unearth their fragments with the System of Antiquities. To scry for the Leads you need to be level 7 in Scrying and have the Antiquarian Insight IV Passive unlocked. To find all five Leads for the item, you can take a look at my Bloodlord’s Embrace Leads Guide.
Syrabaneโs Ward
Syrabaneโs Ward creates an aura of protection for your allies! While inside the aura, their Block mitigation and Health Recovery is increased. You cannot move while bracing though, which should be fine for most enemies. In order to obtain it, you have to discover its five leads and unearth their fragments with the System of Antiquities. To scry for the Leads you need to be level 7 in Scrying and have the Antiquarian Insight IV Passive unlocked. To find all five Leads for the item, you can take a look at my Syrabaneโs Ward Leads Guide.
Esoteric Environment Greaves
Esoteric Environment Greaves reduces your Direct Damage taken while you are above 50% Stamina at the cost of losing Stamina every time you take Direct Damage! This Damage reduction can be helpful in specific encounters. In order to obtain it, you have to discover its five leads and unearth their fragments with the System of Antiquities. To scry for the Leads you need to be level 7 in Scrying and have the Antiquarian Insight IV Passive unlocked. To find all five Leads for the item, you can take a look at my Esoteric Environment Greaves Leads Guide.
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