Elder Scrolls Online: Solo Storm Sorcerer Subclassing Build

Harness explosive AoE and critical burst with this solo Sorcerer build in Elder Scrolls Online, subclassing into Nightblade and Templar.

Sorcerer subclassing build for Update 46
Sorcerer subclassing build for Update 46 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Looking for a solo PvE build that blends explosive AoE with strong single-target potential? This Sorcerer-based setup delivers both, allowing players to complete veteran dungeons solo and push far into the Infinite Archive.

By subclassing into Nightblade and Templar lines, you unlock devastating tools like Merciless Resolve and valuable passives that amplify your damage output. The synergy between Storm Calling and melee-focused skills from the Assassin tree makes this build responsive, mobile, and visually stunning.

Elder Scrolls Online: Sorcerer-Nightblade-Templar PvE Build

Complete veteran dungeons solo with this one-bar build (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
Complete veteran dungeons solo with this one-bar build (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
  • Class – Sorcerer
  • Weapon One – Sharpened Storm-Cursed Mace (Absorb Stamina)
  • Weapon Two – Sharpened Storm-Cursed Mace (Flame)
  • Armor Types – 1 Light, 6 Medium
  • Race – Khajiit
  • Attributes – 64 Stamina
  • Mundus Stone – Serpent

Class Skill Lines 

  • Storm Calling
  • Assassin
  • Aedric Spear

Subclassing

This build combines the potent AoE abilities of the Sorcerer’s Storm Calling skill line with the immense single-target damage potential of the Nightblade’s Assassin toolkit. Assassin’s Merciless Resolve is the highest single-target damage source for the build. Build up to ten stacks of Merciless Resolve before firing the spectral arrow. Subclassing into the Aedric Spear Templar skill line is primarily done for its passives. 

Also Read: ESO Subclass Power Leveling Guide 2025

Sorcerer-Nightblade-Templar Skills

Swap Merciless Resolve for Razor Caltrops after Infinite Archive Arc 2 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
Swap Merciless Resolve for Razor Caltrops after Infinite Archive Arc 2 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Traveling Knife is a key component of the build as it has range and applies weapon enchantments while allowing you to freely maneuver across the battlefield. This spammable allows you to consistently deal high damage as long as the target remains within 15 meters. Critical Surge is your primary method of healing, as it replenishes health for dealing critical damage while increasing damage.

Primary:

  • Boundless Storm
  • Critical Surge
  • Traveling Knife
  • Lightning Flood
  • Merciless Resolve
  • Incapacitating Strike (Ultimate)

Attributes

Allocating all 64 attribute points into Stamina maximizes the build’s overall damage, as key abilities scale with this stat. 

Mundus Stone

Switch to Thief Mundus for a group setup to increase DPS for veteran dungeons and trials. 

Champion Points

Warfare Constellation Champion Points

  • Master-at-Arms
  • Fighting Finesse
  • Deadly Aim
  • Reaving Blows 

Fitness Constellation Champion Points

  • Fortified
  • Boundless Vitality 
  • Rejuvenation
  • Bloody Renewal

Equipment

SlotTypeSet 
HeadMediumKra’gh
ShouldersMediumTide-Born
ChestMediumTide-Born
LegsMediumTide-Born
HandsMediumTide-Born
FeetMediumTide-Born
WaistLightStorm-Cursed
Weapon OneMaceStorm-Cursed
Weapon TwoMaceStorm-Cursed
NecklaceJewelryStorm-Cursed
Ring 1JewelryStorm-Cursed
Ring 2JewelryOakensoul

Consumables

  • Arteum Takeaway Broth
    • Or Lava Foot Soup-and-Saltrice
  • Tri-Pots

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