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The Arcanist is one of the newest classes introduced in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) with the Necrom Chapter (2023). This class draws power from the forbidden knowledge of Hermaeus Mora, the Daedric Prince of Fate and Forbidden Knowledge, utilizing arcane magic, runes, and eldritch tomes to devastate enemies or support allies. Arcanist Class Overview Theme: Eldritch scholar, wielders of forbidden magic, masters of runes and cosmic energy. Primary Resource: Uses Magicka and Stamina (depending on build). Unique Mechanic: Crux System Build and spend Crux (up to 3) to empower certain abilities. Arcanist Skill Lines Herald of the Tome (DPS Focus) - Focuses on direct damage and AoE spells. - Key Skills: - Fatecarver (Ultimate) A powerful channeled beam attack. - Runeblades A spammable projectile attack. - Abyssal Impact A damaging AoE explosion. Soldier of Apocrypha (Tank Focus) - Provides damage mitigation and crowd control. - Key Skills: - Runic Defense Grants a damage shield. - Impervious Runeward Reduces incoming damage. - Tentacular Dread (Ultimate) Summons a giant Daedric tentacle for CC. Curative Runeforms (Healer Focus) - Focuses on healing and support. - Key Skills: - Remedy Cascade A healing beam (similar to Fatecarver but for healing). - Chakram of Destiny A bouncing healing rune. - Gibbering Shield Grants allies a protective barrier. Playstyle & Strengths High Burst Damage The Fatecarver beam can melt enemies when fully powered with Crux. Strong Sustain Many abilities restore Magicka or Stamina. Flexible Roles Works well as DPS, Tank, or Healer. Unique Visuals Green, runic, and tentacle-themed effects. Channeled Abilities Some skills lock you in place (like Fatecarver). Crux Management Requires timing to maximize damage. Best Races for Arcanist Magicka DPS/Healer: High Elf, Breton, Dark Elf Stamina DPS: Khajiit, Wood Elf, Orc Tank: Nord, Imperial, Argonian Gear & Builds Magicka DPS: - Sets: Pillar of Nirn, Whorl of the Depths, Sergeants Mail (for Fatecarver). - Weapons: Destruction Staff (Fire or Lightning). Stamina DPS: - Sets: Relequen, Aegis Caller, Deadly Strike. - Weapons: Dual Wield or Two-Handed. Healer: - Sets: Spell Power Cure, Master Architect, Symphony of Blades. - Weapons: Restoration Staff. Tank: - Sets: Turning Tide, Yolnahkriin, Claw of Yolnahkriin. - Weapons: Sword & Shield. Final Thoughts The Arcanist is a versatile and powerful class with a unique Crux mechanic, making it great for both new and veteran players. Whether you want to burn enemies with cosmic energy, tank with runic shields, or heal with arcane magic, the Arcanist offers exciting gameplay. Would you like a specific build recommendation?
The Arcanist is one of the newest classes introduced in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) with the Necrom Chapter (2023). T...
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