Last Build Update: July 11, 2023
The Magicka Templar class in The Elder Scrolls Online is an excellent choice for both new and veteran players because of its damage and survivability. This post contains a setup for standard PvE group content, a setup for soloing, and a setup for beginners as well.
Table of Contents
Standard skill bars
Solo skill bars
General setup
Piece | Set | Weight / Type | Trait | Enchantment |
Helmet | Slimecraw | Medium | Divines | Magicka |
Shoulders | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Chest | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Legs | Harpooner’s Wading Kilt | Medium | Divines | Magicka |
Gloves | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Belt | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Boots | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Necklace | Deadly Strike | – | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring 1 | Deadly Strike | – | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring 2 | Deadly Strike | – | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Weapon 1 | Deadly Strike | Dagger | Nirnhoned | Flame |
Weapon 1 | Deadly Strike | Dagger | Charged | Poison |
Weapon 2 | Crushing Wall (Maelstrom Arena) | Inferno Staff | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Note: If you find that Deadly Strike isn’t the best choice for you because of your playstyle (i.e. not that much executing), then swap it out for the tried-and-true Pillar of Nirn set instead.
Solo setup
Piece | Set | Weight / Type | Trait | Enchantment |
Helmet | Slimecraw | Medium | Divines | Magicka |
Shoulders | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Chest | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Legs | Pillar of Nirn | Medium | Divines | Magicka |
Gloves | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Belt | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Boots | Whorl of the Depths | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Necklace | Pillar of Nirn | – | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring 1 | Pillar of Nirn | – | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring 2 | Ring of the Pale Order | – | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Weapon 1 | Pillar of Nirn | Inferno Staff | Precise | Flame |
Weapon 2 | Crushing Wall (Maelstrom Arena) | Inferno Staff | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Note: You can also use False God’s Devotion instead of Whorl of the Depths if you know you’re going to be fighting against multiple enemies, and not just bosses.
Beginner setup
Piece | Set | Weight / Type | Trait | Enchantment |
Helmet | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Shoulders | Order’s Wrath | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Chest | Trainee | Heavy | Divines | Magicka |
Legs | Law of Julianos | Medium | Divines | Magicka |
Gloves | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Belt | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Boots | Law of Julianos | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Necklace | Order’s Wrath | – | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Ring 1 | Ring of the Pale Order | – | Bloodthirsty (or Arcane) | Spell Damage |
Ring 2 | Order’s Wrath | – | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Weapon 1 | Order’s Wrath | Inferno Staff | Precise | Flame |
Weapon 2 | Order’s Wrath | Inferno Staff | Infused | Weapon Damage |
Note: Instead of Law of Julianos, which is a crafted set that requires you to know 6 traits, you could use Mother’s Sorrow instead. It’s an overland set obtainable in the Deshaan zone.
Champion Points (CP)
Craft Tree (Green) | Warfare Tree (Blue) | Fitness Tree (Red) |
Gifted Rider | Master-at-Arms | Boundless Vitality |
Rationer | Thaumaturge | Fortified |
Liquid Efficiency | Deadly Aim | Siphoning Spells |
Steed’s Blessing | Wrathful Strikes | Celerity |
Mundus stone, attributes, and consumables
– Mundus Stone: The Thief (increased Critical Strike Ratings)
– Race: High Elf / Dark Elf / Khajiit (or Breton if there are sustain issues)
– Attributes: 64 points in Magicka
– Curse: No curse
– Food: Ghastly Eye Bowl
– Potion: Essence of Spell Power (Lady’s Smock + Corn Flower + Namira’s Rot)
Thank you so much for checking out my build, I hope it serves you well! Let me know if you have any questions, either in our Discord server, or on Twitch when I’m live! Have a nice day!