This is a TEMPLATE, build will be released with Elsweyr Launch. More information about Necromancer: https://alcasthq.com/eso-necromancer-class/

“Curse”

Elsweyr Chapter

Table of Contents

Introduction

Welcome to the Magicka Necromancer Build PvE “Curse” for Elder Scrolls Online. Make sure to bookmark the link as I will keep updating the build for each new Update of ESO. The “Curse” build is made for PvE Trials, Arenas and Dungeons.

  • Necromancer Class

Changes from the previous version

TBA

Resource Management

TBA

Trials & Dungeons Setup

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 with Trial Gear
  • Setup 2 is without Trial Gear
  • Setup 3 is for Beginners

Gear Setup 1

GearSetWeightTraitEnchantment
ChestPerfect Mantle of SiroriaLightDivineMagicka
BeltSpell StrategistLightDivineMagicka
ShoesSpell StrategistLightDivineMagicka
PantsPerfect Mantle of SiroriaLightDivineMagicka
HandsSpell StrategistLightDivineMagicka
Head Zaan/ Valkyn SkoriaHeavyDivineMagicka
Shoulder Zaan/ Valkyn SkoriaMediumDivineMagicka
NecklacePerfect Mantle of SiroriaJewelryBloodthirsty/ ArcaneSpell Damage
RingPerfect Mantle of SiroriaJewelryBloodthirstySpell Damage
RingPerfect Mantle of SiroriaJewelryBloodthirstySpell Damage
Weapon 1Spell StrategistFireInfusedFire Enchant
Weapon 2The Maelstrom's Inferno StaffFireInfusedAbsorb Magic Enchant

Gear Setup 2

Gear Setup 2

 

GearSetWeightTraitEnchantment
ChestBurning SpellweaveLightDivineMagicka
BeltBurning SpellweaveLightDivineMagicka
ShoesBurning SpellweaveLightDivineMagicka
PantsMother's SorrowLightDivineMagicka
HandsMother's SorrowLightDivineMagicka
HeadValkyn SkoriaMediumDivineMagicka
ShoulderValkyn SkoriaHeavyDivineMagicka
NecklaceMother's SorrowJewelryBloodthirsty/ ArcaneSpell Damage
RingMother's SorrowJewelryBloodthirstySpell Damage
RingMother's SorrowJewelryBloodthirstySpell Damage
Weapon 1Burning SpellweaveFireInfusedFire Enchant
Weapon 2The Maelstrom's Inferno StaffFireInfusedAbsorb Magic Enchant

Setup 3 Beginner

Beginner Setup

GearSetWeightTraitEnchantment
ChestLaw of JulianosHeavyDivineMagicka
BeltLaw of JulianosLightDivineMagicka
ShoesLaw of JulianosLightDivineMagicka
PantsLaw of JulianosMediumDivineMagicka
HandsLaw of JulianosLightDivineMagicka
HeadMagnus' GiftLightDivineMagicka
ShoulderMagnus' GiftLightDivineMagicka
NecklaceWillpowerJewelryArcaneSpell Damage
RingWillpowerJewelryHealthySpell Damage
RingWillpowerJewelryArcaneSpell Damage
Weapon 1Magnus' GiftFireInfusedFire Enchant
Weapon 2Magnus' GiftFireInfusedAbsorb Magic Enchant


Where can I get the gear?

Perfect Mantle of Siroria: Cloudrest
Mantle of Siroria: Cloudrest
Mother's Sorrow: Deshaan
Spell Strategist: Rewards of the Worthy, Guildstore
Valkyn Skoria: City of Ash 2
Law of Julianos: Craftable
Magnus' Gift: Craftable
Willpower: Imperial City Vaults/ Guildstore
Asylum Perfected Inferno Staff: Asylum Sanctorium
Zaan: Scalecaller Peak
Maelstrom Inferno Staff: Maelstrom Arena

Skills

Fire Staff MainbarFire Staff bar
Slot 1:Slot 1: Blockade of Fire
Slot 2:Slot 2:
Slot 3:Slot 3: Harness Magicka
Slot 4:Slot 4:
Slot 5:Slot 5: Channeled Acceleration
Ultimate:Ultimate:

Championpoints

If you need optimized defensive Champion Points for a specific trial I recommend checking out my Maximize Damage Mitigation in Trials Article.

Championpoints [810 CP]

The Ritual
75 Thaumaturge
The Attronarch
48 Master-at-Arms, 6 Staff Expert
The Apprentice
56 Elemental Expert, 56 Elfborn, 29 Spell Erosion
The Shadow
52 Tumbling, 52 Shadow Ward
The Lover
100 Arcanist, 23 Tenacity
The Tower
43 Warlord
The Lord
The Lady
49 Hardy, 49 Elemental Defender, 48 Thick Skinned
The Steed
81 Ironclad, 43 Spell Shield

Championpoints [600 CP]

600 Championpoints setup for Magicka Necromancer Build

The Ritual
44 Thaumaturge
The Attronarch
40 Master at Arms,
The Apprentice
49 Elemental Expert, 37 Elfborn, 30 Spell Erosion
The Shadow
20 Tumbling, 20 Shadow Ward
The Lover
75 Arcanist, 49 Tenacity
The Tower
36 Warlord
The Lord
The Lady
42 Hardy, 42 Elemental Defender, 40 Thick Skinned
The Steed
52 Ironclad, 24 Spell Shield

Championpoints [300 CP]

300 Championpoints setup for Magicka Necromancer Build

The Ritual
31 Thaumaturge
The Attronarch
20 Master at Arms
The Apprentice
27 Elemental Expert, 20 Elfborn, 2 Spell Erosion
The Shadow
The Lover
49 Arcanist, 49 Tenacity
The Tower
2 Warlord
The Lord
The Lady
23 Hardy, 23 Elemental Defender, 23 Thick Skinned
The Steed
31 Ironclad

Important Info for Magicka Necromancer Build PvE

Here you can find information about what race, buff-food, potions & poisons you want to use. I also do list all the passives that you need for this setup.

Buff-food

Solitude Salmon Millet Soup (Max Magicka, Max Health)
or
Clockwork Citrus Filet (Max Health, Max Magicka, Magicka Recovery, Health Recovery)

Solitude Salmon Millet soup

Clockwork Citrus Filet

Mundus Stone

Thief Mundus (Increased Spell Critical)

Race

Khajiit
Darkelf
Altmer
Breton

Potions

Spell-Power Potions
(Spell-crit, Spell Damage, Magicka)
(Cornflower, Ladys Smock, Water Hyacinth)

Spell Power Potions

Passives

TBA

Attributes

All into Magicka

Rotation & Skeleton Parse

Rotation

TBA

Skeleton Parse

TBA

AoE Damage

Blackrose Prison Arena

This section of the build is dedicated to the Blackrose Prison Arena, it is a bit different compared to the usual Trial and Dungeon setup due to how the Arena works and because you fight such a huge amount of enemies each wave.

  • Gear Setup
  • Alternative Gear Setups
  • Skill Setup

Gear Setup

GearSetWeightTraitEnchantment
ChestLaw of JulianosHeavyDivineMagicka
BeltLaw of JulianosLightDivineMagicka
ShoesLaw of JulianosLightDivineMagicka
PantsLaw of JulianosLightDivineMagicka
HandsLaw of JulianosLightDivineMagicka
HeadGrothdarrMediumDivineMagicka
ShoulderGrothdarrLightDivineMagicka
NecklaceMother's SorrowJewelryArcaneSpell Damage
RingMother's SorrowJewelryArcaneSpell Damage
RingMother's SorrowJewelryArcaneSpell Damage
Weapon 1Mother's SorrowFire StaffInfusedFire Damage
Weapon 2The Maelstrom's Inferno StaffFire StaffInfusedAbsorb Magic Enchant

Alternative Gear Setup

TBA

Skills

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! If you still have resource issues use Clockwork Citrus Filet Food.

Gear

GearSetWeightTraitEnchantment
ChestBurning SpellweaveLightDivineMagicka
BeltBurning SpellweaveLightDivineMagicka
ShoesBurning SpellweaveLightDivineMagicka
PantsBurning SpellweaveLightDivineMagicka
HandsBurning SpellweaveLightDivineMagicka
HeadGrothdarrMediumDivineMagicka
ShoulderGrothdarrHeavyDivineMagicka/ Health
NecklaceMoondancerJewelryArcaneSpell Damage
RingMoondancerJewelryArcaneSpell Damage
RingMoondancerJewelryArcaneSpell Damage
Weapon 1Concentrated Force (Perfected)FireInfusedFire Enchant
Weapon 2The Maelstrom's Inferno StaffFireInfusedAbsorb Magicka Enchant

Skills

Build Video & Gameplay

Build Video

TBA

Gameplay

TBA

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