One Bar Magicka Templar DPS
A fun One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build for Solo and Group Gameplay! 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 Templar 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 Templar Solo Build. You can find more Builds in the Templar Builds page.
Table of Contents
- Build Setup
- Armor Sets
- Skills
- Heavy Attack Setup
- Passive Skills
- Champion Points
- Consumables
- Info
- Rotation
- Heavy Attack Setup Rotation
- More Templar Builds
One Bar Magicka Templar 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. Deadly Strike is another good alternative Set for Templars.
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 Templar 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
- Deadly Strike: Cryrodiil, Bruma Vendor
Skills for One Bar Magicka Templar 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 | Puncturing Sweep |
Skill 2 | Purifying Light |
Skill 3 | Radiant Oppression |
Skill 4 | Blazing Spear |
Skill 5 | Ritual of Retribution/Honor the Dead |
Ultimate Skill | Crescent Sweep |
- Puncturing Sweep(Puncturing Strikes): Powerful spammable that also heals.
- Purifying Light(Backlash): Deals damage and heals.
- Radiant Oppression(Radiant Destruction): Execute ability. Start using it once the enemy’s health drops below 25%.
- Blazing Spear(Spear Shards): Strong DPS AOE Skill.
- Ritual of Retribution(Cleansing Ritual): Strong AOE skill that is constantly damaging enemies. Replace with Honor the Dead(Rushed Ceremony) for Solo gameplay for better Heals and sustain.
- Crescent Sweep(Radial Sweep): Deals damage and boosts Light Attacks.
One Bar Magicka Templar 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 Templar 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 | |
---|---|
Skill 1 | Unstable Wall of Elements |
Skill 2 | Purifying Light |
Skill 3 | Radiant Oppression |
Skill 4 | Blazing Spear |
Skill 5 | Ritual of Retribution/Honor the Dead |
Ultimate Skill | Crescent Sweep |
- Unstable Wall of Elements(Wall of Elements): Strong AOE damage skill.
- Purifying Light(Backlash): Deals damage and heals.
- Radiant Oppression(Radiant Destruction): Execute ability. Start using it once the enemy’s health drops below 25%.
- Blazing Spear(Spear Shards): Strong DPS AOE Skill.
- Ritual of Retribution(Cleansing Ritual): Strong AOE skill that is constantly damaging enemies. Replace with Honor the Dead(Rushed Ceremony) for Solo gameplay for better Heals and sustain.
- Crescent Sweep(Radial Sweep): Deals damage and boosts Light Attacks.
Passive Skills for One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build
Very important passive skills that can help you maximize the potential of your One Bar Magicka Templar 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 Templar 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, Biting Aura/Fighting Finesse
- 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, Fortified, Rejuvenation, Boundless Vitality
- Passive: Sprinter, Hasty, Tireless Guardian, Hero’s Vigor, Mystic Tenacity, Tumbling, Defiance
Consumables for One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build
We are using Clockwork Citrus Filet and Essence of Magicka/Tri-Stat Potions.
Info for One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build
Several important info for the Magicka Templar 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 Templar DPS Build
High Elf – Dark Elf – Khajiit – Breton is best race for a Magicka Templar 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 for One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build
Cast Ritual of Retribution, attack with Blazing Spear, Purifying Light, Puncturing Sweep. Continue attacking with Puncturing Sweep and re cast Ritual of Retribution, Blazing Spear, Purifying Light when necessary. When the enemy’s Health drops below 25% start using Radiant Oppression. Use your Ultimate when ready and always Light Attack before skills to boost damage.
Rotation for One Bar Magicka Templar DPS Build – Heavy Attacks
Cast Ritual of Retribution, attack with Blazing Spear, Purifying Light, Unstable Wall of Elements and assist with Heavy Attacks. Continue attacking with Heavy Attacks and re cast Ritual of Retribution, Blazing Spear, Purifying Light, Unstable Wall of Elements when necessary. When the enemy’s Health drops below 25% start using Radiant Oppression. Use your Ultimate when ready.
More Templar Builds
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- Aurora – Magicka Hybrid Templar DPS Build
- Light Warrior – Stamina Templar PVE Build
- Magicka Templar Solo PVE Build
- Stamina Templar Solo PVE Build
- Valkyrie – Magicka Templar PVP Build
- Divine Wrath – Stamina Templar PVP Build
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