PvE Build Archives
A collection of Player vs Environment build guides for The Elder Scrolls Online, organized by class and role. Find setups for Damage Dealers, Healers, and Tanks across all five playable classes.
Builds by Class
Browse PvE builds for every class. Each section covers stamina and magicka variations alongside support roles.
Dragonknight
Stamina and magicka damage dealer builds, plus dedicated healer and tank setups for endgame PvE content.
Nightblade
Stealth-oriented builds with stamina and magicka DPS paths, plus healer and tank configurations.
Sorcerer
Magicka and stamina damage dealer builds harnessing lightning and daedric power, with healer and tank options.
Templar
Holy-warrior builds covering magicka and stamina DPS, plus strong healer and tank roles for group play.
Warden
Nature-based builds with frost magic and animal companions, offering magicka and stamina DPS, healer, and tank roles.
Damage Dealer Paths
PvE damage builds split into two resource paths. Choose based on your preferred playstyle and gear availability.
Stamina DPS
Weapon-focused builds relying on stamina for damage abilities. Covers Dragonknight and Nightblade stamina setups for dungeons and trials.
Browse Dragonknight →Magicka DPS
Spellcasting builds powered by magicka. Includes Dragonknight and Nightblade magicka configurations tuned for PvE encounters.
Browse Magicka DPS →Building a PvE character in The Elder Scrolls Online requires understanding how class skills, weapon choices, and champion point allocations work together. Whether you favor a magicka sorcerer with devastating elemental damage or a stamina nightblade that strikes from the shadows, each setup demands careful attention to resource management and rotation efficiency. The Clockwork City expansion introduced new armor sets and mechanics that continue to influence endgame builds, from tanking trials to healing veteran dungeons. Many players experiment with hybrid approaches, blending damage dealer roles with supportive abilities to adapt to group needs. The key is finding a balance between burst damage and sustained output, ensuring your build remains viable across diverse PvE encounters.
Support roles like healers and tanks are just as essential as damage dealers in successful PvE groups. A templar healer can provide powerful restoration magic while also contributing to group damage through offensive skills. Dragonknight tanks excel at controlling enemy positioning and maintaining aggro, allowing the team to focus on mechanics without interruption. Recent patches have refined class balance, giving wardens and necromancers more flexibility in both healing and tanking capacities. The community continues to share updated builds and strategies through guides and discussions, helping players optimize their gear sets and skill bars. Whether you are tackling the depths of a dungeon or facing a world boss, a well-constructed support build makes the difference between victory and a wipe.
Featured Builds & Updates
Recent additions and community highlights from the PvE archives.
- Clockwork City — Builds updated for the Clockwork City expansion, including new gear sets and encounter strategies.
- Morrowind — Class guides refreshed for the Morrowind chapter with Warden additions and balance changes.
- Stamina & Magicka DPS — Dragonknight and Nightblade damage dealer guides covering both resource paths.