Type: Dungeon, Trial, Arena & Overland
Buildname: Valakas
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Trials & Dungeons Setup
- Resource Management
- Rotation
- AoE Setup
- Gameplay
- Maelstrom Arena
- Update Log
Introduction
Welcome to the Magicka Dragonknight Build PvE “Valakas” for Elder Scrolls Online. Make sure to bookmark the link as I will keep updating the build for each new Update of ESO. The “Valakas” build is made for PvE Trials, Dungeons & Arenas. You can also find other Magicka Dragonknight content on the website such as:
- Magicka Dragonknight Beginners Guide
- Magicka Dragonknight Beginner 160CP Build
- Solo Magicka Dragonknight Build
Magicka Dragonknights unleash their maximum damage potential in melee range. We are using the False God’s Devotion set in combination with Mother’s Sorrow, you can also find beginner setups in case you do not have access to these weapons.
- Good Single target (ST) damage
- Insane melee damage
- High area of effect (AoE) Damage
- Good sustain
- Magicka Shields
- Made for Trials, Dungeons & Arenas
Trials & Dungeons Setup
5x Mother’s Sorrow, 5x Medusa, 2x Zaan on a High Elf with Clockwork Citrus Fillet food.
- Unbuffed: Out of combat, buff food active
- Buffed: Raid Target Dummy buffs, buff food, Spell Power Potion, Weapon Damage Enchantment active.
Gear
You will find 3 different setups here. Setup 1 is the preferred setup. For people that do not have all the gear yet can use the Setup 2 which is easier to obtain and beginners can use Setup 3.
- Setup 1 is the primary Gear setup
- Setup 2 is without Trial Gear
- Setup 3 is for Beginners
There are plenty of good Magicka DPS sets in the game, you can check out the “Endgame Magicka DPS Sets Article” with an explanation for each set.
Gear Setup 1
Gear | Set | Weight | Trait | Enchantment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chest | Mother’s Sorrow | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Belt | Mother’s Sorrow | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoes | Mother’s Sorrow | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Pants | Mother’s Sorrow | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Hands | Mother’s Sorrow | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Head | Zaan | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoulder | Zaan | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Necklace | Medusa | Jewelry | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Medusa | Jewelry | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Medusa | Jewelry | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Weapon 1 | Medusa | Fire | Precise | Fire Enchant |
Weapon 2 | Perfected Crushing Wall | Fire | Infused | Weapon Damage Enchant |
Gear Setup 2
Gear | Set | Weight | Trait | Enchantment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chest | Law of Julianos | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Belt | Law of Julianos | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoes | Law of Julianos | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Pants | Mother’s Sorrow | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Hands | Mother’s Sorrow | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Head | Valkyn Skoria | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoulder | Valkyn Skoria | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Necklace | Mother’s Sorrow | Jewelry | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Mother’s Sorrow | Jewelry | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Ring | Mother’s Sorrow | Jewelry | Bloodthirsty | Spell Damage |
Weapon 1 | Law of Julianos | Fire | Precise | Fire Enchant |
Weapon 2 | Crushing Wall | Fire | Infused | Weapon Damage Enchant |
Gear Setup 3 Beginner
Gear | Set | Weight | Trait | Enchantment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chest | Law of Julianos | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Belt | Law of Julianos | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoes | Law of Julianos | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Pants | Magnus’ Gift | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Hands | Magnus’ Gift | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Head | Magnus’ Gift | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoulder | Magnus’ Gift | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Necklace | Willpower | Jewelry | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Ring | Willpower | Jewelry | Healthy | Spell Damage |
Ring | Willpower | Jewelry | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Weapon 1 | Law of Julianos | Fire | Precise | Fire Enchant |
Weapon 2 | Law of Julianos | Fire | Infused | Weapon Damage Enchant |
Where can I get the gear?
Perfected False God’s Devotion: vSunspire
Zaan: vScalecaller Peak
Law of Julianos: Craftable
Mother’s Sorrow: Deshaan
Medusa: Arx Corinium
Valkyn Skoria: vCity of Ash 2
Slimecraw: vWayrest Sewers 1
Perfected Crushing Wall (Maelstrom Staff): vMaelstrom Arena
Crushing Wall (Maelstrom Staff): Maelstrom Arena
Iceheart: vDirefrost Keep
Willpower: Guildstore
Magnus’ Gift: Craftable
Mechanical Acuity: Craftable
Skills
Fire Staff Mainbar | Fire Staff bar |
---|---|
Slot 1: Burning Embers | Slot 1: Unstable Wall of Elements |
Slot 2: Engulfing Flames | Slot 2: Eruption |
Slot 3: Molten Whip | Slot 3: Spell Symmetry |
Slot 4: Mystic Orb | Slot 4: Harness Magicka |
Slot 5: Inner Light | Slot 5: Flames of Oblivion |
Ultimate: Shooting Star | Ultimate: Standard of Might/ Destro Ultimate |
Champion Points
Below you can find the Champion Points setup for this build. Work your way from top to bottom in your allocation. For more information on Champion Points, please visit the Champion Points Overview Page on ESO-Hub.com.
Hovering over each perk will give you insights on what it does. Presets are also provided for each of the allocations below.
Click the tab below to open the allocation.
180 Champion Point Allocation
Preset used for this allocation: https://eso-hub.com/en/champion-points/calculator?preset=7eb5ec0b-233f-4035-8917-c998573efbda
Warfare Tree Points Allocation
- Eldritch Insight (40)
- Precision (20)
Fitness Tree Points Allocation
- Boundless Vitality (50) (Slottable)
- Rejuvenation (10) (Slottable)
Craft Tree Points Allocation
- Steed’s Blessing (35) (Slottable)
- Breakfall (10)
- Wanderer (15)
300 Champion Point Allocation
Preset used for this allocation: https://eso-hub.com/en/champion-points/calculator?preset=c6b57bc7-2811-417b-8155-1c4d3ac626de
Warfare Tree Points Allocation
- Eldritch Insight (40)
- Precision (10)
- Quick Recovery (10)
- Preparation (40)
Fitness Tree Points Allocation
- Boundless Vitality (50) (Slottable)
- Rejuvenation (50) (Slottable)
Craft Tree Points Allocation
- Steed’s Blessing (45) (Slottable)
- Breakfall (10)
- Wanderer (15)
- Steadfast Enchantment (10)
- Rationer (20) (Slottable)
600 Champion Point Allocation
Preset used for this allocation: https://eso-hub.com/en/champion-points/calculator?preset=49141c51-da35-4e32-9f8f-05d9ded31bcf
Warfare Tree Points Allocation
- Eldritch Insight (40)
- Precision (40)
- Piercing (40)
- Quick Recovery (10)
- Preparation (40)
- Elemental Aegis (20)
- Hardy (10)
Fitness Tree Points Allocation
- Boundless Vitality (50) (Slottable)
- Rejuvenation (50) (Slottable)
- Tumbling (15)
- Mystic Tenacity (10)
- Hero’s Vigor (40)
- Ironclad (Slottable) (35)
Craft Tree Points Allocation
- Steed’s Blessing (50) (Slottable)
- Breakfall (30)
- Wanderer (15)
- Steadfast Enchantment (10)
- Rationer (20) (Slottable)
- Liquid Efficiency (75) (Slottable)
900 Champion Point Allocation
Preset used for this allocation: https://eso-hub.com/en/champion-points/calculator?preset=c50c883c-808a-4ed8-91a0-22cbf000f6cb
Warfare Tree Points Allocation
- Eldritch Insight (40)
- Precision (40)
- Piercing (40)
- Deadly Aim (50) (Slottable)
- Quick Recovery (10)
- Preparation (40)
- Elemental Aegis (40)
- Hardy (40)
Fitness Tree Points Allocation
- Boundless Vitality (50) (Slottable)
- Rejuvenation (50) (Slottable)
- Tumbling (15)
- Mystic Tenacity (10)
- Hero’s Vigor (40)
- Ironclad (Slottable) (50)
- Siphoning Spells (50) (Slottable)
- Hasty (8)
- Tireless Guardian (20)
Craft Tree Points Allocation
- Steed’s Blessing (50) (Slottable)
- Breakfall (50)
- Wanderer (45)
- Steadfast Enchantment (50)
- Rationer (30) (Slottable)
- Liquid Efficiency (75) (Slottable)
1200 Champion Point Allocation
Preset used for this allocation: https://eso-hub.com/en/champion-points/calculator?preset=23ea2ae4-009b-4f59-b7c2-71338d7b6305
Warfare Tree Points Allocation
- Eldritch Insight (40)
- Precision (40)
- Piercing (40)
- Deadly Aim (50) (Slottable)
- Thaumaturge (50) (Slottable)
- Biting Aura (50) (Slottable)
- Quick Recovery (10)
- Preparation (40)
- Elemental Aegis (40)
- Hardy (40)
Fitness Tree Points Allocation
- Boundless Vitality (50) (Slottable)
- Rejuvenation (50) (Slottable)
- Tumbling (45)
- Mystic Tenacity (10)
- Hero’s Vigor (40)
- Ironclad (Slottable) (50)
- Siphoning Spells (50) (Slottable)
- Hasty (16)
- Tireless Guardian (40)
- Fortification (45)
Craft Tree Points Allocation
- Steed’s Blessing (50) (Slottable)
- Breakfall (50)
- Wanderer (75)
- Steadfast Enchantment (50)
- Rationer (30) (Slottable)
- Liquid Efficiency (75) (Slottable)
- Treasure Hunter (50) (Slottable)
- Fortune’s Favor (20)
2200 Champion Point Allocation
Preset used for this allocation: https://eso-hub.com/en/champion-points/calculator?preset=99b95181-0aab-4aff-93c9-b6193a31230d
Warfare Tree Points Allocation
- Precision (40)
- Fighting Finesse (50) (Slottable)
- Piercing (40)
- Deadly Aim (50) (Slottable)
- Thaumaturge (50) (Slottable)
- Biting Aura (50) (Slottable)
- Eldritch Insight (40)
- Flawless Ritual (40)
- War Mage (30)
- Quick Recovery (40)
- Preparation (40)
- Elemental Aegis (40)
- Hardy (40)
- Blessed (40)
- Tireless Discipline (40)
- Battle Mastery (40)
- Mighty (30)
Fitness Tree Points Allocation
- Boundless Vitality (50) (Slottable)
- Rejuvenation (50) (Slottable)
- Tumbling (45)
- Mystic Tenacity (10)
- Hero’s Vigor (40)
- Siphoning Spells (50) (Slottable)
- Ironclad (50) (Slottable)
- Defiance (40)
- Hasty (32)
- Tireless Guardian (40)
- Fortification (45)
- Sprinter (40)
- Nimble Protector (15)
- Savage Defense (45)
- Bashing Brutality (40)
- Survival Instincts (10)
- Tempered Soul (125)
Craft Tree Points Allocation
- Steed’s Blessing (50) (Slottable)
- Breakfall (50)
- Wanderer (75)
- Steadfast Enchantment (50)
- Rationer (30) (Slottable)
- Liquid Efficiency (75) (Slottable)
- Fortune’s Favor (50)
- Gilded Fingers (50)
- Out of Sight (30)
- Fleet Phantom (40)
- Soul Reservoir (33)
- Treasure Hunter (50) (Slottable)
- Inspiration Boost (45)
Important Info for Magicka Dragonknight Build PvE “Valakas”
Buff-food
Clockwork Citrus Filet
(Max Health, Max Magicka, Magicka Recovery)
If you can’t afford Clockwork Citrus Filet, then I recommed getting the way cheaper Witchmother’s Potent Brew which has similar effects.
Mundus Stone
Shadow Mundus (Increased Spell Critical Damage)
Race
Any race with magicka based passives will work with this setup. You can find out more about all the racial passives in the Racial Overview page.
Potions
Spell-Power Potions
(Spell-crit, Spell Damage, Magicka)
(Cornflower, Ladys Smock, Water Hyacinth)
Passives
- Ardent Flame: Combustion, Warmth, Searing Heat, World in Ruin
- Draconic Power: Iron Skin, Burning Heart, Elder Dragon, Scaled Armor
- Earthen Heart: Eternal Mountain, Battle Roar, Mountain’s Blessing, Helping Hands
- Destruction Staff: Tri Focus, Penetrating Magic, Elemental Force, Ancient Knowledge, Destruction Expert
- Light Armor: Grace, Evocation, Spell Warding, Prodigy, Concentration
- Mages Guild: Mage Adept, Everlasting Magic, Magicka Controller, Might of the Guild
- Psijic Order: (Only if you use Channeled Acceleration) Clairvoyance, Spell Orb, Concentrated Barrier, Deliberation
- Undaunted: Undaunted Command, Undaunted Mettle
- Racial: All
- Alchemy: Medicinal Use
Attributes
All into Magicka
Resource Management
Battle Roar returns resources every time we activate an Ultimate.
Combustion returns Magicka every time we apply the Burning Status effect.
Energy Orb will always be present in a good group. When you get close to the Orb you can activate its synergy to regain resources.
Potions should always be used on cooldown to gain the maximum benefit from them.
Heavy Attacks help you restore Magicka, if you drop low on resources do a few Heavy Attacks between skills to refill your Magicka.
- Orb Synergy
- Potions
- Heavy Attack
Rotation
In case you don’t know what weaving light attacks is, make sure to check out the “Weaving Beginner Guide” which explains how to weave light attacks between abilities, aka animation canceling.
Rotation
Activate Flames of Oblivion and Eruption every 2nd rotation.
Unstable Wall of Elements > Flames of Oblivion (every 2nd rota) LA > Eruption/ Barbed trap (changes each rota) Weapon Swap
LA > Burning Embers > LA > Engulfing Flames > LA > Mystic Orb > Molten Whip until Unstable Wall of Elements falls off and then restart the rotation.
Area of Effect Setup
Here you can find an optimized AoE setup for your build. This will help increase your damage on trash packs during dungeons & trials. You can choose any magicka based Monster Set, I prefer Iceheart because it provides so much damage mitigation.
Gear | Set | Weight | Trait | Enchantment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chest | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Belt | Mechanical Acuity | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoes | Mechanical Acuity | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Pants | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Hands | Mechanical Acuity | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Head | Iceheart | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoulder | Iceheart | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Necklace | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Jewelry | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Ring | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Jewelry | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Ring | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Jewelry | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Weapon 1 | Mechanical Acuity | Fire | Nirnhoned | Fire Enchant |
Weapon 2 | Perfected Crushing Wall | Fire | Infused | Weapon Damage Enchant |
Skills
Gameplay
This is a gameplay video from a previous patch.
Maelstrom Arena
If you are new to Maelstrom Arena, I highly recommend checking out the full Maelstrom Arena Veteran Guide! Always make sure to start a new wave off with a Heavy Attack to restore a lot of resources!
Gear
Gear | Set | Weight | Trait | Enchantment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chest | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Belt | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoes | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Pants | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Hands | Perfected False God’s Devotion | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Head | Slimecraw | Light | Divine | Magicka |
Shoulder | Slimecraw | Light | Divine | Health |
Necklace | Mother’s Sorrow | Jewelry | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Ring | Mother’s Sorrow | Jewelry | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Ring | Mother’s Sorrow | Jewelry | Arcane | Spell Damage |
Weapon 1 | Mother’s Sorrow | Fire | Precise | Fire Enchantment |
Weapon 2 | Mother’s Sorrow | Fire | Infused | Weapon Damage Enchantment |
Skills
We are using Cauterize here instead of Flames of Oblivion, that skill heals us for a lot every 5 seconds. You can also activate it sooner to get a burst heal.
Update Log & Changes
11.08.2019 Updated the Build for the SCALEBREAKER DLC, Elsweyr Chapter, Magicka Dragonknight Build PvE.
20.10.2019 Updated the Build for the Dragonhold DLC.
20.02.2020 Updated the Build for the HARROWSTORM DLC.
24.05.2020 Updated the Build for the GREYMOOR CHAPTER.
22.08.2020 Updated the Build for the STONETHORN DLC, Greymoor Chapter.
30.10.2020 Updated the Build for the MARKARTH DLC, Greymoor Chapter.
05.03.2021 Updated the Build for the FLAMES OF AMBITION DLC, Blackwood Chapter.
Tags: Magicka Dragonknight Build, Magicka DK Build PvE, Mag DK PvE Build.