The Elder Scrolls Online offers nearly infinite paths and play styles for customizing your character. A Character Build for ESO is simply a specific way of playing the game that you enjoy and find effective.
ESO Builds include many specific factors to consider including your choice of skills and skill lines, gear sets and equipment, passive and slotted Champion Point stars and so much more. The great thing about ESO is that you can build your character any way you want. For example, your build might be focused on group or solo play, PVE or PVP, tanking, healing, dealing damage (DPS), and many other specialties.
ESO Builds Overview
On this page, you will find various build categories for The Elder Scrolls Online. Builds for all Classes are available including Dragonknight Builds, Nightblade Builds, Necromancer Builds, Sorcerer Builds, Templar Builds, and Warden Builds. You can even explore ESO’s powerful new class the Arcanist!
Let’s get started by reviewing our most powerful builds for Elder Scrolls Online Classes.
ESO Class Builds
The Elder Scrolls Online currently features 6 classes that each offer their own unique identity and play-style. The 6 classes available in ESO are the Dragonknight, Nightblade, Templar, Sorcerer, Warden and Necromancer.
Make sure to bookmark our Arcanist Builds page for powerful Arcanist builds once the class releases!
Select a class below to explore more unique and powerful build options.

Arcanist Class Builds For ESO
The Arcanist is ESO’s seventh and newest class, recently released with the Necrom Chapter. Whether you want to play solo or in a group, the Arcanist is one of the best ESO classes for any type of build.
- Stamina Arcanist Beginner Build
- Magicka Arcanist Beginner Build
- One Bar Stamina Arcanist Build
- One Bar Magicka Arcanist Build
- Arcanist Tank Build
- Arcanist EASY DPS Build
- Arcanist Bow Build
Want more Arcanist Builds? Be sure to review all of our ESO Builds for the Arcanist Class here!

Dragonknight Class Builds For ESO
The Dragonknight is ESO’s version of an in-your-face, melee brawler, with a theme centered around – you guessed it – fighting like a dragon.
- Stamina Dragonknight Beginner Build
- Magicka Dragonknight Beginner Build
- Stamina Dragonknight Solo Build
- Magicka Dragonknight Solo Build
- Stamina Dragonknight PVE DPS Build
- Magicka Dragonknight PVE DPS Build
Want even more Dragonknight Builds? MANY more build options can be found on our Dragonknight Builds overview page!

Nightblade Class Builds For ESO
The Nightblade Class in ESO focuses on skills that apply big bursts of damage to enemies while also having some abilities that can be used as stealth and escape tools.
- Stamina Nightblade Beginner Build
- Magicka Nightblade Beginner Build
- Stamina Nightblade Solo Build
- Magicka Nightblade Solo Build
- Stamina Nightblade One Bar Build
- Magicka Nightblade One Bar Build
- Stamina Nightblade PVE DPS Build
- Magicka Nightblade PVE DPS Build
Want more Nightblade Builds? Check out our dedicated Nightblade Builds overview page for even more great options!

Necromancer Class Builds For ESO
Necromancers are ESO’s masters of death, able to summon frightful pets and raise the dead.
- Stamina Necromancer Beginner Build
- Magicka Necromancer Beginner Build
- Stamina Necromancer Solo Build
- Magicka Necromancer Solo Build
- Stamina Necromancer One Bar Build
- Magicka Necromancer One Bar Build
- Stamina Necromancer PVE DPS Build
- Magicka Necromancer PVE DPS Build
Want more Necromancer Builds? Check out our dedicated Necromancer Builds overview page for even more amazing options!

Sorcerer Class Builds For ESO
The Sorcerer Class in ESO utilizes many powerful skill lines with a focus on Lightning abilities, summoning Pets, Speed, and Big Damage!
- Stamina Sorcerer Beginner Build
- Magicka Sorcerer Beginner Build
- Stamina Sorcerer Solo Build
- Magicka Sorcerer Solo Build
- Stamina Sorcerer One Bar Build
- Magicka Sorcerer One Bar Build
- Stamina Sorcerer PVE DPS Build
- Magicka Sorcerer PVE DPS Build
Want more Sorcerer Builds? Be sure to check out our dedicated Sorcerer Builds overview page!

Templar Class Builds For ESO
Templars in ESO have a theme similar to a Paladin or Cleric with great defensive and healing skills making them a fantastic class for Solo and Group play.
- Stamina Templar Beginner Build
- Magicka Templar Beginner Build
- Stamina Templar Solo Build
- Magicka Templar Solo Build
- Stamina Templar One Bar Build
- Magicka Templar One Bar Build
- Stamina Templar PVE DPS Build
- Magicka Templar PVE DPS Build
Want more Templar Builds? Check out our dedicated Templar Builds overview page for even more powerful builds!

Warden Class Builds For ESO
Wardens in ESO are defenders of nature and masters of frost magic, making them great for an ESO Build focused on Animal Companions or even an Ice Mage!
- Stamina Warden Beginner Build
- Magicka Warden Beginner Build
- Stamina Warden Solo Build
- Magicka Warden Solo Build
- Stamina Warden One Bar Build
- Magicka Warden One Bar Build
- Stamina Warden PVE DPS Build
- Magicka Warden PVE DPS Build
Want more Warden Builds? Check out our dedicated Warden Builds overview page for even more amazing builds!

ESO Solo Builds
Players can Solo much of the content available in The Elder Scrolls Online including Delves, Public Dungeons, World Bosses and even some Group Dungeons. Soloing content meant for a group can be quite challenging, so having the right build can make a BIG difference.
Check out our full list of Amazing Solo Builds here.

ESO Beginner Builds
Starting from Scratch in The Elder Scrolls Online can be a challenge! That’s why we created these Beginner Builds for each class in ESO, highlighting the best early Gear Sets, Skills and Passives to get you playing quickly and effectively!
Check out our full list of ESO Beginner Builds.

ESO One-Bar Builds
Are you tired of constantly bar-swapping and recasting skills in ESO? We’ve taken the best skills for each class and condensed them down into simple one-bar builds that are incredibly easy to play. No complicated rotations or trials gear needed here!
Check out our full list of ESO One-Bar Builds.
ESO XP Grind Builds
These builds are designed to absolutely destroy large groups of enemies as quickly as possible! If you’re looking to farm XP fast in the Elder Scrolls Online then look no further! These powerful builds are Grind Gods!
Check out our full list of ESO XP Grind Builds.

ESO Heavy Attack Builds
Heavy Attack Builds in The Elder Scrolls Online focus on BIG Damage and EASY Rotations that make them perfect for ESO Beginners or those players that prefer a casual approach to combat.
Check out our full list of ESO Heavy Attack Builds

ESO DPS Builds
Looking for the simplest and easiest DPS Builds available for the Elder Scrolls Online, allowing you to bring BIG damage numbers to your group while not relying on having the best end-game gear or most complex rotations? These builds offer effective and EASY DPS!
- Stamina Arcanist DPS
- Stamina Dragonknight DPS
- Magicka Dragonknight DPS
- Stamina Necromancer DPS
- Magicka Necromancer DPS
- Stamina Nightblades DPS
- Magicka Nightblade DPS
- Stamina Sorcerer DPS
- Magicka Sorcerer DPS
- Stamina Templar DPS
- Magicka Templar DPS
- Stamina Warden DPS
- Magicka Warden DPS
Looking for more EASY DPS Builds? Check out our complete list of ESO DPS Builds!

ESO Tank Builds
Tank builds in ESO are dedicated to controlling crowds of enemies so the group never gets overwhelmed while also taunting powerful bosses and absorbing or deflecting their damage. The powerful tank builds you can find here will be perfect for both Dungeons and Trials.
Check out our full list of ESO Tank Builds

ESO Healer Builds
Healer Builds in ESO are perfect for players that prefer a supporting role in combat, from healing to buffing and allies and debuffing enemies. These Healer Builds for The Elder Scrolls Online offer amazing support options to keep your team alive through the most difficult content in ESO!
Check out our full list of ESO Healer Builds

ESO PVP Builds
PVP in The Elder Scrolls Online is all about Survival. Those who can outlast their opponents will win! These PVP Builds for ESO were created with the perfect balance of Damage, Sustain and Survival in mind to help you compete and win in ESO PVP.
Check out our full list of ESO PVP Builds

ESO Werewolf Builds
Werewolf Builds in The Elder Scrolls Online combine brute strength with impressive bonus stats, making you a BEAST on the battlefield! These builds are easy to create and can help you unlock the true potential of the Werewolf in ESO.
Check out our full list of ESO Werewolf Builds

ESO Vampire Builds
Vampires in The Elder Scrolls Online use the shadows to their advantage in order to drain the life from their enemies and and empower their own skills with Blood! Ready to become the ultimate Vampire Edgelord? Let’s go!
Check out our full list of ESO Vampire Builds

Members Only Content
We have a Membership Program through YouTube that allows for some great perks including Early Access To Content and our Exclusive Members Only Build Video Library! These builds are INCREDIBLY Powerful, Off-Meta, and a blast to play.
Check out our full list of Members Only Videos.
Recently Updated Builds
We’re always working to keep our ESO builds up to date for you! Check out the latest updates below for fresh ESO Builds!