ESO Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build
The Best Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build for ESO! Nemesis is a powerful No Pet PVP Build that offers insane burst damage, mobility, defense and heals! The Build is designed for Battlegrounds and No CP PVP in general. Nemesis combines Sorcerer and Nightblade abilities, with the System of Subclassing, in order to achieve the best Burst Damage possible! More Sorcerer Builds and Guides you can read:
Skills for Magicka Sorcerer – Nightblade Setup
This Subclassing Build is using the following Skill Lines:
- Daedric Summoning
- Storm Calling
- Assassination
- Destructive Clench(Destructive Touch)
- Endless Fury(Mages’ Fury)
- Relentless Focus(Grim Focus)
- Hardened Ward(Conjured Ward)
- Elemental Susceptibility(Weakness to Elements)
- Incapacitating Strike(Death Stroke)
- Streak(Bolt Escape)
- Radiating Regeneration(Regeneration)
- Boundless Storm(Lightning Form)
- Critical Surge(Surge)
- Warding Contingency: Damage Shield+Gladiator’s Tenacity+Savagery and Prophecy
- Light’s Champion(Panacea)
Rotation
Buff yourself with Boundless Storm, Critical Surge, Warding Contingency. Apply Elemental Susceptibility and attack with Endless Fury, Destructive(Flame) Clench. Fire Spectral Arrow if it is ready(always fire it when it is ready). Use your Hardened Ward Shield and Radiating Regeneration to heal and survive. Escape with Streak if you have to or use it offensively to stun enemies. Finally use your Ultimates appropriately to finish enemies or save yourself and allies. Always Light Attack before skills to boost damage!

Passive Skills for Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build ESO
Passive skills are always important for every character and can help you maximize the potential of your Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build. Try to unlock them as fast as possible, so you can become stronger faster. These are the Passive Skills you should unlock for the Magicka Sorcerer 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
- 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
ESO Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build Subclassing Setup
The Build is using a combination of strong Sets to increase your damage and help you assist your group in PVP!
| Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Gaze of Sithis | Heavy | Impenetrable/Infused | Multi-Effect ( Tri-Stat ) |
| Shoulders | Balorgh | Light | Impenetrable | Max. Magicka |
| Hands | Armor of the Trainee | Light | Impenetrable | Max. Magicka |
| Legs | Armor of the Trainee | Light | Impenetrable/Infused | Multi-Effect ( Tri-Stat ) |
| Chest | Heartland Conqueror | Medium | Impenetrable/Infused | Multi-Effect ( Tri-Stat ) |
| Waist | Heartland Conqueror | Light | Impenetrable | Max. Magicka |
| Feet | Heartland Conqueror | Light | Impenetrable | Max. Magicka |
| Necklace | Rallying Cry | Jewel | Infused | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Rallying Cry | Jewel | Infused | Spell Damage |
| Ring | Rallying Cry | Jewel | Infused | Spell Damage |
| Staff | Heartland Conqueror | Flame | Sharpened or Charged | Escapist's Poison IX |
| Staff | Rallying Cry | Restoration | Defending | Drain Health Poison IX |
Armor Sets for Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build ESO
These are the Best Armor Sets you can use with the Build. The Sets will help you maximize your damage potential and survivability!
- Gaze of Sithis: Antiquities Reward
- Balorgh: Veteran March of Sacrifices, Urgarlag Chief-Bane
- Armor of the Trainee: Starter zones, Overland(Khenarthi’s Roost, Stros M’kai, Betnikh, Bleakrock Isle, Bal Foyen)
- Heartland Conqueror: Blackwood, Crafted
- Rallying Cry: Rewards for the Worthy
Champion Points for Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build ESO
These are the Best Champion Points for the Build:
Warfare
- Slottable: Deadly Aim, Master-at-Arms, Wrathful Strikes, Ironclad
- Passive: Eldritch Insight, Piercing, Flawless Ritual, War Mage, Quick Recovery, Hardy, Elemental Aegis, Preparation, Precision, Blessed, Tireless Discipline
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: Boundless Vitality, Rejuvenation, Juggernaut, Fortified
- Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Hero’s Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance, Piercing Gaze
Food and Potions for Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build ESO
Clockwork Citrus Filet is the Best Food for the Build while Essence of Immovability is the best option as Potions.

Poisons for Magsorc PVP Build ESO
Escapist’s Poison IX and Drain Health Poison IX are the Best Poisons for the Build.
Attribute Points & Mundus
Allocate all points to Magicka. Pick the Warrior for better Damage or the Atronach for better Magicka Recovery.
Best Race
The Best Race for the Magicka Sorcerer PVP Build in ESO is High Elf. Dark Elf, Breton, Khajiit and Argonian are decent alternatives. Any Race with Magicka bonuses can work well though. You can find more about the playable races in my ESO Race Guide!

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