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The Arcanist in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is a powerful class introduced with the Necrom chapter, specializing in Oblivion magic, runes, and books of forbidden knowledge. Arcanists can excel as DPS, Healers, or Tanks, depending on build choices. Below are some strong Arcanist build options for different roles: Arcanist DPS Build (Stamina or Magicka) Primary Skills & Rotation Crux Spender (Main Damage): - Fatecarver (Morph of Abyssal Impact) Channeled beam that deals massive damage. Crux Generators: - Pragmatic Fatecarver (Morph of Rune of Eldritch Horror) AoE DoT that generates Crux. - Cephaliarchs Flail (Morph of Tentacular Dread) Melee-range spammable that generates Crux. Buff/Debuff: - Impervious Runeward (Morph of Runic Defense) Shield + Minor Protection. - Barbed Trap (Fighters Guild) Minor Force (critical damage boost). Ultimate: - The Unblinking Eye (Morph of Gibbering Shield) Strong single-target/AoE damage. Gear (Endgame) Stamina DPS: - Sets: Relequen (single-target) + Pillar of Nirn (AoE) - Mythic: Velothi Ur-Mages Amulet (spammable boost) or Death Dealers Fete (stats) - Monster Set: Zaan (single-target) / Stormfist (AoE) Magicka DPS: - Sets: Whorl of the Depths (AoE) + Coral Riptide (spammable boost) - Mythic: Harpooners Wading Kilt (crit) - Monster Set: Kjalnars Nightmare (AoE burst) Race: Stamina: Orc, Dark Elf, Khajiit Magicka: High Elf, Dark Elf, Breton Arcanist Healer Build Primary Skills Healing Spells: - Remedy Cascade (Morph of Runemend) Strong burst heal. - Curative Surge (Morph of Vitalizing Glyphic) AoE HoT. Support/Buff: - Chronuss Favor (Morph of Rune of Colorless Pool) Major Courage (group DPS boost). - Resolving Vigor (Alliance War) Extra HoT. Ultimate: - Luminous Renewal (Morph of Gibbering Shield) Group heal + buff. Gear (Endgame) Sets: Spell Power Cure (must-have) + Roaring Opportunist (synergy) Mythic: Spaulder of Ruin (group sustain) Monster Set: Symphony of Blades (resource recovery) Race: Breton (best sustain), Argonian (potions), High Elf Arcanist Tank Build Primary Skills Taunt & Sustain: - Inner Fire (Undaunted) Ranged taunt. - Runeguard of Still Waters (Morph of Runic Defense) Strong shield. Debuffs: - Rune of Eldritch Horror AoE Minor Vulnerability. - Beckoning Armor (Morph of Tentacular Dread) Pulls enemies. Ultimate: - The Imperishable Guardian (Morph of Gibbering Shield) Group shield. Gear (Endgame) Sets: Turning Tide (AoE debuff) + Pearlescent Ward (group buff) Mythic: Spallerd of Ruin (group sustain) Monster Set: Archdruid Devyric (resource return) Race: Nord (best tank), Imperial, Argonian General Tips for Arcanist Crux Management: Always keep 3 Crux before using Fatecarver for max damage. Positioning: Arcanist DPS is strongest when standing still (channeling Fatecarver). Sustain: Use Apocryphal Gate (teleport) for mobility. Would you like a more specific setup (PvP, Solo, etc.)? Let me know!
The Arcanist in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is a powerful class introduced with the Necrom chapter, specializing in O...
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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