Elder Scrolls Online: Solo Templar Subclassing Build

Learn about how you can create a one-bar solo Templar build using subclassing in Elder Scrolls Online to breeze through regular content. 

One-bar PvE Build for Update 46
One-bar PvE Build for Update 46 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

This Templar build utilizes subclassing to create a powerful combination of synergizing abilities that can surmount veteran dungeons, world bosses, and even some trial bosses with ease. What adds to the build’s appeal further is its simplicity, with only one bar of skills to use in straightforward rotation. The build can serve as a base to build on if you are playing with a team or facing a particularly difficult boss. 

Elder Scrolls Online: Templar-Nightblade-Warden PvE Build

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Easily complete regular content solo with the build (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
  • Class – Templar
  • Weapon – Precise War Maiden Lightning Staff (Absorb Magic)
  • Armor Types – 1 Heavy, 1 Medium, 4 Light
  • Race – Khajiit
  • Attributes – 64 Magicka
  • Mundus Stone – The Thief

Class Skill Lines 

  • Aedric Spear
  • Assassination
  • Animal Companions

Subclassing

Aedric Spear, the best soloing Templar skill line, is complemented perfectly by the boatload of damage brought to bear by Merciless Resolve and Soul Harvest Assassination skills. The primary reason behind using Animal Companions is the Deep Fissure debuffing skill, dealing magic damag,e which is increased by the War Maiden set. 

Also Read: ESO Subclass Power Leveling Guide 2025

Templar-Nightblade-Warden Skills

Use subclassing to add higher critical chance and ramp up Templar DPS (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
Use subclassing to add a higher critical chance and ramp up Templar DPS (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Primary:

  • Fetcher Infection
  • Deep Fissure
  • Radiant Ward
  • Puncturing Sweep
  • Merciless Resolve
  • Soul Harvest (Ultimate)

One bar spell rotation:

  • Deep Fissure > Fetcher Infection > Puncturing Sweep > Light Attacks > Soul Harvest > Merciless Resolve spectral arrow

Start off the encounter by dealing consistent area damage and applying Major and Minor Breach to damaged enemies. Fetcher Infection debuffs the enemy with Minor Vulnerability and Puncturing Sweep is a spammable that slows the targets while providing healing. You have to reapply Fetcher Infection around every nine seconds. Once 10 stacks of Merciless Resolve are available, unleash the spectral arrow after Soul Harvest for massive single-target damage. 

Champion Points

Warfare Constellation Champion Points

  • Biting Aura 
  • Master-At-Arms 
  • Fighting Finesse 
  • Reaving Blows 

Fitness Constellation Champion Points

  • Fortified
  • Boundless Vitality 
  • Bastion
  • Siphoning Spells

Craft Constellation Champion Points

  • Treasure Hunter
  • Liquid Efficiency
  • Rationer
  • Steed’s Blessing

Equipment

SlotTypeSet 
HeadLightSlimecraw
ShouldersLightTide-Born Wildstalker
ChestHeavyTide-Born Wildstalker
LegsMediumTide-Born Wildstalker
HandsLightTide-Born Wildstalker
FeetLightWar Maiden
WaistLightTide-Born Wildstalker
Weapon OneLightning StaffWar Maiden
NecklaceJewelryWar Maiden
Ring 1JewelryWar Maiden
Ring 2JewelryOakensoul Ring

Consumables

  • Clockwork Citrus Filet
  • Restore Magicka

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