The guide gives skills, champion points, and gear for an ESO One Bar PvP Magicka Dragonknight Build!
This build has been updated for the Update 40 patch of the Elder Scrolls Online.
Why Should You Play ESO One Bar PvP Magicka Dragonknight Build?
The ESO One Bar PvP Magicka Dragonknight Build features solid damage, good heals, and a powerful ultimate, giving you the time to stand strong even when outnumbered. Everything you need to influence the flow of battle in PvP in the Elder Scrolls Online! We also included flexible gear options for those with or without Oakensoul Ring mythic.
Below is a general PvP Guide that can help anyone understand and develop their PvP knowledge and skill. This video is applicable for every build and should be viewed if you want general ESO PvP knowledge that applies to all aspects, Battlegrounds, Cyrodiil, and Imperial City.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Steady Damage | Lacks Cleanse |
| Good Healing | Stamina Dependent |
| Amazing Ultimate |
ESO One Bar PvP Magicka Dragonknight Build Playstyle
In ESO, the One Bar Dragonknight Build is perfect for everyone, and literally. Great for beginners, veterans, and players of any age and experience. It’s easy to understand and doesn’t require bar swapping – the game element that simplifies the gameplay without hurting the potential damage per second. If a heavy attack builds playstyle and following “pros” is what you are looking for, this build is for you!
Skills
Skill Set 1 Front Bar
First staff is used for ranged damage.
Noxious Breath (Morph of Fiery Breath | Skill Line : Ardent Flame) – Area damage and armor reduction that cost stamina.
Shattering Rocks (Morph of Petrify | Skill Line : Earthen Heart) – Stun that cannot be avoided by dodging and block. Used to setup opponents before a kill shot. I take this morph for increased healing.
Chains of Devastation (Morph of Fiery Grip | Skill Line : Ardent Flame) – Use it to close the gap between you and your opponent; you’ll get Major Expedition and Major Berserk
Molten Whip (Morph of Lava Whip | Skill Line : Ardent Flame) – This is our main spammable attack that gets stronger the more stacks of seething fury. You’ll also want to set this up with a stun to kill an opponent who cannot block or react.
Coagulating Blood (Morph of Dragon Blood | Skill Line : Draconic Power) – Use this as you burst healing tool.
Corrosive Armor (Morph of Magma Armor | Skill Line : Earthen Heart) – Insane powerful ultimate that makes you very hard to kill for 12 seconds and 100% spell pen for direct damage attacks. This is what I use most of the time because it’s so good both defensively and offensively.
Gear 1: Optimal With Mythic
This is for the highest damage loadout possible, flex options below if you don’t have this gear
| Slot | Type | Set | Trait | Glyph |
| Head | heavy | Magma Incarnate | Well-fitted | Prismatic |
| Shoulders | light | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Chest | heavy | Daedric Trickery | Reinforced | Prismatic |
| Legs | heavy | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Prismatic |
| Gloves | light | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Boots | light | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Belt | medium | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Weapon One | Fire Staff | Daedric Trickery | Nirnhoned | Weapon Damage |
| Necklace | Daedric Trickery | Swift | Weapon Damage | |
| Ring 1 | Oakensoul ring | Infused | Magicka Recovery | |
| Ring 2 | Daedric Trickery | Swift | Weapon Damage |
Magma Incarnate: obtained from Vet Dread Cellar; requires Waking Flame DLC
- Why? Best 1pc of resource sustain.
FLEX OPTIONS
- Baron Thirsk = 1pc magicka and stamina recovery
- Chokethorn = 1pc magicka recovery
- Shadowrend = 1pc magicka recovery
Order’s Wrath = 3 trait craftable set in High Isle Zone, High Isle DLC or bought from traders.
- Why? high damage, healing and big crits
FLEX OPTIONS
- Innate Axiom = buffs nearly everything for DK
- Burning Spellweave = great offensive set
- Rallying Cry = great group utility setup
Daedric Trickery: craftable, Vanderfell zone
- Why? It generates incredible buffs that stack on top of each other, including Major Heroism which is the best for DK.
FLEX OPTIONS DEFENSIVE
- Mara’s Balm = great defensive set getting nerfed in update 38.
- Wretched Vitality = great recovery/sustain
- Mark of the Pariah = good for armor keep on body all times
- Buffer of the Swift = awesome damage reduction
Oakensoul: obtained through ESO Mythics/antiquities system. You need 5 items to be able to create the Mythic item. CLICK HERE FOR LEADS:
- Igneous Inlays Volcanic Vents in the High Isle and Amenos zone (High Isle)
- Larimar Gems Titanclaw boss at Mudcrab Beach (south-west) (Stormhaven)
- Petrified Oak Loop Murkmire Strongboxes (Murkmire zone)
- Sacred Resin Any Mob (Malabal Tor)
- Stone Shank Frame Blacksmithing nodes in Glenumbra (High Isle)
Why? the best one-bar build for DPS.
FLEX OPTIONS
- Pale Order = best heals per second solo in the game
- Death Dealer’s Fete = high max stats and requires no effect but in combat
- Markyn Ring of Majesty = set and forget boost to spell damage and armor
Gear 2: Without Mythic
This is meant for the average player without top end gear or mythics
| Slot | Type | Set | Trait | Glyph |
| Head | heavy | Roksa the Warped | Well-fitted | Prismatic |
| Shoulders | medium | Roksa the Warped | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Chest | heavy | Mark of the Pariah | Reinforced | Prismatic |
| Legs | heavy | Mark of the Pariah | Well-fitted | Prismatic |
| Gloves | light | Daedric Trickery | Sturdy | Magicka |
| Boots | light | Daedric Trickery | Sturdy | Magicka |
| Belt | light | Daedric Trickery | Sturdy | Magicka |
| Weapon One | Fire Staff | Daedric Trickery | Sharpened | Drain Health Poison |
| Necklace | Mark of the Pariah | Infused | Magicka Recovery | |
| Ring 1 | Mark of the Pariah | Infused | Spell Damage | |
| Ring 2 | Mark of the Pariah | Infused | Spell Damage |
Roksa the Warped: obtained from Vet Bal Sunnar; Scribes of Fate DLC
- Why? carries your survivability and resource sustain in a two piece set, without Engine Guardian droid.
FLEX OPTIONS
- Engine Guardian = incredible selfish base game (just you) sustain set
- Scourge Harvester = great self healing
- Chokethorn = great self healing
- Balorgh = burst damage
- Zoal = counter gank
- Magma Incarnate = best all around defensive and offensive 2pc
Mark of the Pariah: an overland set obtained in Wrothgar; requires Orsinium DLC
- Why? Great defensive set that gives you additional health, armor and resistance
FLEX OPTIONS
- Buffer of Swift = awesome damage reduction
- Grace of Gloom = insane survivability if you have high health
Daedric Trickery: craftable set found in Vvardenfell; requires Morrowind DLC
- Why? Increases all attributes, and grants a RNG buff on damage dealt every 9 seconds
FLEX OPTIONS
- Burning Spellweave = great offensive damage set
- Plaguebreak = best all-around damage 5pc
- New Moon Acolyte = decent craftable option
- Kynmarcher’s Cruelty = massive AoE debuff
- Rallying Cry = great group utility setup
Gear 3: No CP PvP
This setup is made for Cyrodiil Campaigns or IC that doesn’t allow proc sets.
| Slot | Type | Set | Trait | Glyph |
| Head | heavy | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Prismatic |
| Shoulders | medium | Magma Incarnate | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Chest | heavy | Order’s Wrath | Reinforced | Prismatic |
| Legs | heavy | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Prismatic |
| Gloves | light | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Boots | light | Order’s Wrath | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Belt | light | Willow’s Path | Well-fitted | Magicka |
| Weapon One | Lightning Staff | Willow’s Path | Sharpened | Spell Damage |
| Necklace | Willow’s Path | Infused | Spell Damage | |
| Ring 1 | Oakensoul ring | Infused | Magicka Recovery | |
| Ring 2 | Willow’s Path | Infused | Spell Damage |
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Magma Incarnate: helmet obtained in Veteran dungeon The Dread Cellar, Waking Flame DLC, shoulders bought from Urgarlag Chief-bane the Pledge Master
- Why? 1 piece gives stamina and magical recovery helps with sustain.
FLEX OPTIONS:
- Baron Thirsk = 1pc magicka and stamina recovery
- Chokethorn = 1pc magicka recovery
- Shadowrend = 1pc magicka recovery
Willow’s Path: 6 trait craftable set (Bangkorai, Reaper’s March, The Rift Zones) or bought from traders.
- Why? Provides great recovery/sustain and insane with Orzorga’s Smoked Bear Haunch food
FLEX OPTIONS
- Mark of the Pariah = good for armor keep on the body all times
- Buffer of the Swift = awesome damage reduction
- Amber Plasm= recovery/sustain
Order’s Wrath = 3 trait craftable set in High Isle Zone, High Isle DLC or bought from traders.
- Why? none proc set that amps both our damage and healing if running high critical.
FLEX OPTIONS
- Deadly Strike = simple set and forget damage
- New Moon Acolyte = decent craftable option
- Spriggans = great pen for no proc/no cp
Oakensoul: obtained through ESO Mythics/antiquities system. You need 5 objects(leads) to be able to create the Mythic item. Location of the 5 leads (click for details)
- Why? The best one bar item for a DPS
FLEX OPTIONS
- Torc of Tonal Constancy = Sustain
- Markyn Ring of Majesty: = good damage per one piece and it helps defensives as well.
- Pale Order = solo play survivability
- Wild Hunt = insane speed in an open world
Race
Best Choice
Dark Elf
Blend of magicka and stamina with flame resist.
Secondary Choice
Nord
Gives ultimate back when taknig damage feeding your sustain.
Attributes
Health | Stamina | Magicka |
| 32 | 0 | 32 |
Mundus Stone
Atronach – Increases Magicka recovery by 310
Champion Points
Consumables
Food: Bewitched Sugar Skulls [GOOD MAX STATS]
Increase Max Health by 4620, Max Stamina and Max Magicka by 4250, and Health Recovery by 462 for 2 hours. (effects are scaled based on your level) Ingredients: Scrib Jelly (2), Flour (5), Columbine (2), Bervez Juice (2), Honey (5)
Food: Orzorga’s Smoked Bear Haunch [BEST RECOVERY]
Increase Max Health by 4312, Health Recovery by 406 and Stamina and Magicka Recovery by 369 (effects are scaled based on your level) Ingredients: Red Meat (1), Tomato (1), White Cap (1), Frost Mirriam (1), Perfect Roe (1)
Food: Jewels of Misrule [CHEAP RECOVERY]
Increase Stamina and Magicka Recovery by 357 and Max Health by 3927 for 2 hours. (effects are scaled based on your level) Ingredients: Rose (1), Mint (1), Lotus(1), Columbine (1), Bervez Juice (1)
Potion: Tri-Restoration Potion or Essence of Health (tri-stat)
Restore 7329 Health, 6618 Magicka, and 6618 Stamina immediately. Grants Major Fortitude, Major Intellect, and Major Endurance which increase your Health Recovery, Magicka Recovery, and Stamina Recovery by 20% for 31.7 seconds. (effects are scaled based on your level) Ingredients: Bugloss, Columbine, Mountain Flower
Passives
- Class
- Weapon
- Armor
- Fighter’s Guild
- Mage’s Guild
- Undaunted
- Psijic Guild
- Alchemy Medicinal
- Race
- Assault Alliance
- Alliance Support
- Vampire
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