Welcome to my One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build for PVE Gameplay in ESO! A fun and strong Build that is using the Oakensoul Ring Mythic Item to boost its damage and capabilities! The Build relies on Shock Damage and its strong Pets to clear Solo and Group PVE content in The Elder Scrolls Online! This DPS Guide is offering a Light Attack Weaving Setup as well as a pure Heavy Attack Setup you can use! More Sorcerer Builds and Guides you can read:
- Sorcerer Beginner Guide
- Sorcerer Builds
- One Bar Magicka Sorcerer Solo
- One Bar Stamina Sorcerer DPS
- One Bar Stamina Sorcerer Solo
Table of Contents
- Build Setup
- Armor Sets
- Skills
- Heavy Attack Setup
- Heavy Attack Skills
- Passive Skills
- Champion Points
- Food and Potions
- Info
- Rotation
- Companion
ESO One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build Setup
The Build relies on theWhorl of the DepthsTrial Set to deal good damage along withAegis Caller! TheOakensoul Ringis an amazing Mythic Item that will boost your DPS significantly. To complete the setup wear one piece from theSlimecraw Monster Set for a boost to Critical Chance.Order’s Wrathis a Crafted Set that can replaceWhorl of the Depthsfor a strong No Trial Gear Setup.
Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Head | Slimecraw | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka |
Shoulders | Aegis Caller | 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 | Aegis Caller | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Aegis Caller | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Oakensoul Ring | Jewel | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
One Hand Weapon | Aegis Caller | Dagger | Charged | Flame Damage |
One Hand Weapon | Aegis Caller | Dagger | Charged | Poison |
Armor Sets for One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build
These are the Best Armor Sets you can use with the Build and where you can find them.
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- Whorl of the Depths: (Veteran)Dreadsail Reef Trial
- Aegis Caller:Unhallowed GraveDungeon
- Oakensoul Ring:AntiquitiesReward
- Order’s Wrath: High Isle, Crafted
Skills for One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build
The Build is using its strong Pets and Shock damage skills to defeat enemies and clear almost every PVE content. Crystal Fragments is a powerful Spammable that deals great burst damage while Endless Fury is an amazing execute ability.
- Daedric Prey(Daedric Curse): Boosts the damage of Pets.
- Crystal Fragments(Crystal Shard): Main spammable skill with insane burst damage that also helps with sustain.
- Endless Fury(Mages’ Fury): Execute Ability. Use it when enemy is below 20% Health.
- Summon Volatile Familiar(Summon Unstable Familiar): Pet that can DPS and stun enemies with its ability.
- Summon Twilight Tormentor(Summon Winged Twilight): Another DPS Pet. When playing solo replace it with Summon Twilight Matriarch(Summon Winged Twilight) or Critical Surge(Surge) for heals.
- Summon Charged Atronach(Summon Storm Atronach): Deals Shock damage, sets enemies concussed and grants Major Berserk to allies.
One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build – Heavy Attack Setup
For an effective Heavy Attack Setup, wearSergeant’s MailandDeadly Strike, along withSlimecrawand theOakensoul Ring!
Piece | Set | Type | Trait | Enchantment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Head | Slimecraw | Light | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Shoulders | Sergeant’s Mail | Heavy | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Hands | Deadly Strike | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Legs | Deadly Strike | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Chest | Deadly Strike | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Waist | Deadly Strike | Medium | Divines | Max. Magicka/Stamina |
Feet | Deadly Strike | 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 | Charged or Precise | Shock Damage |
This is where you can find the appropriate Armor Sets:
- Slimecraw: Veteran Wayrest Sewers I, Maj Al-Ragath
- Sergeant’s Mail: Wayrest Sewers 1 & 2 Dungeons
- Deadly Strike: Cyrodiil, Bruma Vendor
- Oakensoul Ring:AntiquitiesReward
Skills for One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build – Heavy Attack Setup
For a Heavy Attack Setup you can use Unstable Wall of Elements instead of Crystal Fragments and Hurricane instead of Endless Fury, for better AOE Shock damage!
- Daedric Prey(Daedric Curse): Boosts the damage of Pets.
- Unstable Wall of Elements(Wall of Elements): Strong AOE damage skill.
- Hurricane(Lightning Form): Strong AOE damage skill.
- Summon Volatile Familiar(Summon Unstable Familiar): Pet that can DPS and stun enemies with its ability.
- Summon Twilight Tormentor(Summon Winged Twilight): Another DPS Pet. When playing solo replace it with Summon Twilight Matriarch(Summon Winged Twilight) or Critical Surge(Surge) for heals.
- Summon Charged Atronach(Summon Storm Atronach): Deals Shock damage, sets enemies concussed and grants Major Berserk to allies.
Passive Skills for One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build
Passive skills are always important for every character and can help you maximize the potential of yourMagicka Sorcerer DPS Build. Try to unlock them as fast as possible, so you can become stronger and tackle harder content faster. These are the Passive Skills you should unlock for the 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 Sorcerer DPS Build
Below you will find the best Champion Points setup for the Build.When allocating Champion points to Slottable and Passive Stars your primary goal is to create paths! Allocate the minimum required points to stars along your path in order to reach your desired Slottable Stars faster.Once you have unlocked all Stars, start allocating more Champion Points to them to fill them out. Focus on Slottable Stars first, then Passive Stars. If you would like to learn more about Champion Points and how they work, you can read myESO Champion Points Guide.
Warfare
- Slottable Stars: Deadly Aim, Master-at-Arms, Fighting Finesse, Backstabber
- 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
Food and Potions for One Bar Magsorc DPS Build
Clockwork Citrus Filetis theBest Foodfor the Build whileEssence of Magicka or Tri-Stat Potionsare the best options asPotions.
Info for One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build
Several important info for the One Bar Magsorc 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
TheThiefto boost Critical Chance.
Race
The Best Race for the One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build in ESO is High Elf. Dark Elf, Khajiit and Breton are nice alternative Races you can use for a DPS focused 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 Sorcerer DPS Build
Attack with Daedric Prey, Summon Volatile Familiar, Summon Twilight Tormentor(only when enemy’s HP is above 50%), Crystal Fragments. Keep attacking with Crystal Fragments as your spammable and re cast the other abilities when necessary. Once the enemy’s Health drops below 20% replace Crystal Fragments with Endless Fury as your spammable but keep casting Crystal Fragments when it procs. Use your Ultimate when it is ready and Light Attack before every skill to boost damage.
Rotation for One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build – Heavy Attacks
Cast Hurricane and attack with Daedric Prey, Summon Volatile Familiar, Summon Twilight Tormentor(only when enemy’s HP is above 50%), Unstable Wall of Elements. Assist with Heavy Attacks and re-cast the skills when necessary. Use your Ultimate when it is ready.
Best Companion for One Bar Magicka Sorcerer DPS Build ESO
If you wish to play Solo with theBuild, you can bring along a mighty Companion! Companions in ESO are helpful allies that can assist you in combat. Every Companion can fulfill every role in the game and help you enjoy ESO more by clearing content faster or by simply interacting with them and their charming personality! There arevarious Buildsyou can use for every available ESO Companion!
As a DPS focused character my recommendation is to bring along a Tank or Healer Companion! To find out which ESO Companion is the Best in every role you can take a look at myESO Best Companion Guide! To further maximize the potential of your chosen Companion, you can wear theTelvanni Efficiency Set! A Crafted Set that reduces the cooldown of your Companions abilities, improving their damage and overall effects and assisting you further in combat.
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