Welcome to the ESO Arena Weapons & Ability Altering Weapons Guide. Ability altering weapons only drop in specific places, they usually exist in perfected and imperfected versions. The perfect version has one extra bonus, but the main effect is equal on both. Therefore there is only a small difference in power between the versions.
Special Ability Altering Weapons:
- Vateshran Weapons
- Maelstrom Weapons
- Master Weapons
- Blackrose Weapons
- Asylum Weapons
- Videos how they work
Vateshran Hollows Arena Weapons
The Vateshran Hollows Arena drops imperfected and perfected arena weapons that alter certain abilities. I also recommend reading the Vateshran Hollows Arena Guide in case you plan to clear the arena to obtain these weapons.
Below you can find the full list of all the arena weapons that drop in the Vateshran Hollows Arena both on normal and veteran difficulty.
| Weapon Type | Perfected (Veteran Mode) | Imperfected (Normal Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction Staff | Perfected Wrath of Elements | Wrath of Elements |
| Restoration Staff | Perfected Force Overflow | Force Overflow |
| Bow | Perfected Point-Blank Snipe | Point-Blank Snipe |
| Two Hander | Perfected Frenzied Momentum | Frenzied Momentum |
| Dual Wield | Perfected Executioner’s Blade | Executioner’s Blade |
| Sword & Shield | Perfected Void Bash | Void Bash |
Maelstrom Weapons (Maelstrom Arena)
The Maelstrom Arena drops imperfected and perfected arena weapons that alter certain abilities. I also recommend reading the Maelstrom Arena Guide in case you plan to clear the arena to obtain these weapons.
Below you can find the full list of all the arena weapons that drop in the Maelstrom Arena both on normal and veteran difficulty.
| Weapon Type | Perfected (Veteran Mode) | Imperfected (Normal Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction Staff | Perfected Crushing Wall | Crushing Wall |
| Restoration Staff | Perfected Precise Regeneration | Precise Regeneration |
| Bow | Perfected Thunderous Volley | Thunderous Volley |
| Two Hander | Perfected Merciless Charge | Merciless Charge |
| Dual Wield | Perfected Cruel Flurry | Cruel Flurry |
| Sword & Shield | Perfected Rampaging Slash | Rampaging Slash |
Master Weapons (Dragonstar Arena)
The Dragonstar Arena drops imperfected and perfected arena weapons that alter certain abilities. I also recommend reading the Dragonstar Arena Guide in case you plan to clear the arena to obtain these weapons.
Below you can find the full list of all the arena weapons that drop in the Dragonstar Arena both on normal and veteran difficulty.
| Weapon Type | Perfected (Veteran Mode) | Imperfected (Normal Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction Staff | Perfected Destructive Impact | Destructive Impact |
| Restoration Staff | Perfected Grand Rejuvenation | Grand Rejuvenation |
| Bow | Perfected Caustic Bow | Caustic Bow |
| Two Hander | Perfected Titanic Cleave | Titanic Cleave |
| Dual Wield | Perfected Stinging Slashes | Stinging Slashes |
| Sword & Shield | Perfected Puncturing Remedy | Puncturing Remedy |
Blackrose Weapons (Blackrose Prison Arena)
The Blackrose Prison Arena drops imperfected and perfected arena weapons that alter certain abilities. I also recommend reading the Blackrose Prison Arena Guide in case you plan to clear the arena to obtain these weapons.
Below you can find the full list of all the arena weapons that drop in the Blackrose Prison Arena both on normal and veteran difficulty.
| Weapon Type | Perfected (Veteran Mode) | Imperfected (Normal Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction Staff | Perfected Wild Impulse | Wild Impulse |
| Restoration Staff | Perfected Mender’s Ward | Mender’s Ward |
| Bow | Perfected Virulent Shot | Virulent Shot |
| Two Hander | Perfected Radial Uppercut | Radial Uppercut |
| Dual Wield | Perfected Spectral Cloak | Spectral Cloak |
| Sword & Shield | Perfected Gallant Charge | Gallant Charge |
Asylum Weapons (Asylum Sanctorium)
The Asylum Sanctorium Mini-Trial drops imperfected and perfected arena weapons that alter certain abilities. I also recommend reading the Asylum Sanctorium Guide in case you plan to clear the arena to obtain these weapons.
Below you can find the full list of all the ability altering weapons that drop in the Asylum Sanctorium Mini-Trial both on normal and veteran difficulty.
| Weapon Type | Perfected (Veteran Mode) | Imperfected (Normal Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction Staff | Perfected Concentrated Force | Concentrated Force |
| Restoration Staff | Perfected Timeless Blessing | Timeless Blessing |
| Bow | Perfected Piercing Spray | Piercing Spray |
| Two Hander | Perfected Disciplined Slash | Disciplined Slash |
| Dual Wield | Perfected Chaotic Whirlwind | Chaotic Whirlwind |
| Sword & Shield | Perfected Defensive Position | Defensive Position |
How do the ESO Arena Weapons work?
Here are a few examples of how some of the more important ESO arena weapons work, showcased in the video.
Note: The videos are a bit older but they still get the job done in explaining how the weapons work.
Maelstrom Bow explained
Full video on how the Maelstrom Bow functions.
Maelstrom Destruction Staff explained
Full video on how the Maelstrom Staff functions.
Asylum Destruction Staff explained
Full video on how the Asylum Staff functions.
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FAQ
The Vateshran Hollows Arena is relatively easy on normal mode and very difficult on veteran mode. Clearing Vateshran Hollows Arena on normal mode will award you with imperfected Vateshran Weapons, whereas clearing Vateshran Hollows Arena on veteran mode, you will be rewarded with Perfected Vateshran Weapons. However clearing it on veteran mode can be a huge challenge, especially on the last boss where you can get overwhelmed because many monsters attack you at once.
The Blackrose Prison Arena is easy on normal mode and crazy difficult on veteran mode. Clearing Blackrose Prison Arena on normal mode will award you with imperfected Blackrose Weapons, whereas clearing Blackrose Prison Arena on veteran mode, you will be rewarded with Perfected Blackrose Weapons. However, to clear it on veteran mode you need a very coordinated team with voice coms and even then it is still tricky.
The Maelstrom Arena is relatively easy on normal mode and very difficult on veteran mode. Clearing Maelstrom Arena on normal mode will award you with imperfected Maelstrom Weapons, whereas clearing Maelstrom Arena on veteran mode, you will be rewarded with Perfected Maelstrom Weapons. However clearing it on veteran mode can be a huge challenge as many attacks instantly one shot you.
The Dragonstar Arena is relatively easy on normal mode and fairly difficult on veteran mode. Clearing Dragonstar Arena on normal mode will award you with imperfected Master Weapons, whereas clearing Dragonstar Arena on veteran mode, you will be rewarded with Perfected Master Weapons. However, to clear it on veteran mode you need a team and voice coms.
Asylum Weapons drop in the Asylum Sanctorium Trial on both normal and veteran difficulty. Perfected Asylum Weapons drop in veteran mode and Imperfected Asylum Weapons drop in normal mode. Check out the Asylum Sanctorium Trial Guide or the Asylum Sanctorium Overview Page for more information.
Vateshran Weapons drop in the Vateshran Hollows Arena on both normal and veteran difficulty. Perfected Vateshran Weapons drop in veteran mode and Imperfected Vateshran Weapons drop in normal mode. Check out the Vateshran Hollows Arena Guide or the Vateshran Hollows Overview Page for more information.
Maelstrom Weapons drop in the Maelstrom Arena on both normal and veteran difficulty. Perfected Maelstrom Weapons drop in veteran mode and Imperfected Maelstrom Weapons drop in normal mode. Check out the Maelstrom Arena Guide or the Maelstrom Overview Page for more information.
Blackrose Weapons drop in the Blackrose Prison Arena on both normal and veteran difficulty. Perfected Blackrose Weapons drop in veteran mode and Imperfected Blackrose Weapons drop in normal mode. Check out the Blackrose Prison Arena Guide or the Blackrose Prison Arena Overview Page for more information.
Master Weapons drop in the Dragonstar Arena on both normal and veteran difficulty. Perfected Master Weapons drop in veteran mode and Imperfected Master Weapons drop in normal mode. Check out the Dragonstar Arena Guide or the Dragonstar Overview Page for more information.
