ESO One Bar PvP Stamina Nightblade Build

Table of Contents

• Skills
• Rotation
• Gear
• Passives Skills
• Race
• Mundus Stone
• Champion Points
• Consumables
• Wrap Up

Last Updated: 2023-03-24

ESO One Bar PvP Stamina Nightblade Build

The ESO One Bar PvP Stamina Nightblade Build is one of the hardest-hitting, the Relentless Focus, fast and nearly impossible to catch playstyles. The build provides insane ultimate regeneration. Play this build if you want a stealthy rogue that can take a hit up close and get away like a thief in the night. However, this takes a lot of practice and isn’t for everyone. If you are a face tanker in nature, meaning love to jump in the fight and not peel back, maybe try the Magplar. But, if you love stealthy, massive burst and slipper-style, this is it.

I play the build as a Vampire in Stage 3 to take advantage of two passives. Strike from the Shadow gives you a boost in Weapon damage when leaving stealth. Along with Undeath making you very tanky the lower your health. Vampire makes you much “tankier” at the expense of having terrible resource sustain.  However, the pros outweigh the cons, and I enjoy the vampire Stamblade PvP playstyle. Furthermore, I’ve added the Werewolf option that pairs well with the new mythic, The Oakensoul Ring. The build description offers a survival gear option for beginners and players who value defence over offence.

Related: How to Obtain Oakensoul Ring Guide

 

Last updated March 24th, for ESO Update 37, Scribes of Fate. Updated the skills and build should get massive damage and decent survivability.  The other loadouts also work well so pick your poison (no pun intended).  Also, keep in mind, Zenimax Online Studios continues to try and reduce or remove “ganking” from the game. Stamblades can still do it, but it’s much harder than in previous patches in the game.

This build’s most important aspect is playing it with the Oakensoul Ring mythic. Your build will look similar in gear choices to the magica version. However, keep in mind that since the changes to the Mythic and Empowered Buff, One Bar PvP builds have become much weaker.

 

The Best PvP One Bar Stamina Nightblade – Heavy Attack build for Nightblade

In ESO, the One Bar Stamina Nightblade Build is perfect for everyone, and literally. Great for beginners, veterans, 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. Play this build if you want a stealthy rogue that can take a hit up close, massive burst, and get away like a thief in the night.

Pros	Cons
Highest single target burst	High skill cap
Not gear dependent	Lacks group utility
Unique Stealth ability	Best played with Vampire

 

Skills

Front Bar Lightning Staff

Front Bar Weapon Options

• Lightning Staff: provides easy fully charged heavy attacks for resource sustain and AoE damage when channeling.
• Fire Staff: most single target damage and pairs well with elemental users.
• Dual Wield: highest DPS but without a second bar can be brutal to sustain.

Relentless Focus (Morph of Grim Focus | Skill line: Assassination) - Maintain this buff at all costs as it increases your weapon damage for each stack. You can proc the shot burst damage, after the five light or heavy attacks, so remembers about light attack weaving. Skill heals if in melee range. Combo: fully-charge heavy attack from stealth to proc a “follow-up” 10% extra damage from the two-handed and fire it off. This will essentially nuke a player not even using an ultimate.

Shadowy Disguise (Morph of Shadow Cloak | Skill line: Shadow) - Land a guaranteed crit at will and stealth away. Take the other morph if you want no cloak but better healing.

Race Against Time (Morph of Accelerate | Skill line: Psijic Order) - Makes us fast, gives minor critical buff and procs Wretched Vitality if wearing the set.

Surprise Attack (Morph of Veiled Strike | Skill line: Shadow) - Your main single-target spammable attack that can stun enemies if attacking from the flank. You'll want to hit from the side for an extra penetration bonus via Nightblade passive. Simple usage here.

Healthy Offering (Morph of Malevolent Offering | Skill line: Siphoning) - Burst heal that gives us Minor Mending. The skill heals you or an ally in front of you.

Dawnbreaker Of Smiting (Morph of Dawnbreaker | Skill line: Fighters Guild) - AoE burst damage and a stun, great for solo or group bursting tool. FLEX: If using Werewolf Form swap for Pack Leader Ultimate. FLEX: If using Werewolf Form swap for Pack Leader Ultimate. Equip Incapacitating Strike for more single target, ganking build.

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Werewolf Bar (when transformed)

The werewolf playstyle is a strong PVP option. In this build Worewolf pairs greatly with a new mythic, the Oakensoul Ring, because as the werewolf, you have only one bar regardless. And to the already strong playstyle, you add all the fantastic mythic bonuses. If you are playing as Werewolf, use these skills and ultimate:

Feral Pounce (Morph of Pounce | Skill line: Werewolf) - Great for closing distance and double cast for execute.

Hircines Bounty (Skill line: Werewolf) - Incredible heal that gives us major brutality

Deafening Roar (Morph of Roar | Skill line: Werewolf) - AoE stuff that sets off balance and gives major breach and minor maim.

Howl Of Agony (Morph of Piercing Howl | Skill line: Werewolf) - Strong conal damage in front hits harder.

Claws Of Life (Morph of Infectious Claw | Skill line: Werewolf) - Incredible debuff and damage over time that heals very well.

Pack Leader (Morph of Werewolf Transformation | Skill line: Werewolf) - This ult gives you a boost to weapon damage/spell damage via minor courage and you take 10% less damage.

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Rotation

Burst Combo

The goal is to cloak with Shadowy Disguise to trigger and auto critical.  Charge back a heavy, then immediately as it lands, hit your ultimate.  Finish off with main spammable and or relentless 5x proc.

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Gear

Optimal with Mythics

This is for the highest damage loadout possible, flex options below if you don't have this gear. For this setup, stage 3 vampire is recommended

Slot	Type	Set	Trait	Glyph
Head	heavy	Order's Wrath	Well-fitted	Prismatic
Shoulders	medium	Magma Incarnate	Well-fitted	Stamina
Chest	heavy	Mara's Balm	Reinforced	Prismatic
Legs	heavy	Order's Wrath	Well-fitted	Prismatic
Gloves	medium	Order's Wrath	Well-fitted	Stamina
Boots	medium	Order's Wrath	Well-fitted	Stamina
Belt	light	Order's Wrath	Well-fitted	Stamina
Weapon One	Lightning Staff	Mara's Balm	Sharpened	Weapon Damage
Weapon Two
Necklace		Mara's Balm	Swift	Weapon Damage
Ring 1		Mara's Balm	Swift	Weapon Damage
Ring 2		Oakensoul Ring	Infused	Stamina Recovery

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Magma Incarnate: obtained from Vet Dread Cellar; requires Waking Flame DLC

• Why? Best all around 2pc monster helm for solo or small group.

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

 

Mara’s Balm: Rewards for the Worthy for earning AP in PvP activity or traders.  This set still provides the best overall back bar survivability set.

FLEX OPTIONS DEFENSIVE

• Daedric Trickery = generates incredible buffs that stack on top of each other including Major Heroism which is the best for DK.
• 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

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No-Proc No CP

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	light	Magma Incarnate	Well-fitted	Stamina
Chest	heavy	Order's Wrath	Reinforced	Prismatic
Legs	heavy	Order's Wrath	Well-fitted	Prismatic
Gloves	medium	Order's Wrath	Well-fitted	Stamina
Boots	medium	Order's Wrath	Well-fitted	Stamina
Belt	medium	Willow's Path	Well-fitted	Stamina
Weapon One	Two Handed Maul	Willow's Path	Sharpened	Weapon Damage
Weapon Two
Necklace		Willow's Path	Swift	Weapon Damage
Ring 1		Oakensoul Ring	Infused	Stamina Recovery
Ring 2		Willow's Path	Swift	Weapon 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:

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? has the most burst potential with Stamplar jabs.

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

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Without Mythic

Lack the Mythic bonuses, but more Survivable

Slot	Type	Set	Trait	Glyph
Head	heavy	Engine Guardian	Well-fitted	Prismatic
Shoulders	light	Engine Guardian	Well-fitted	Stamina
Chest	heavy	Mark of Pariah	Reinforced	Prismatic
Legs	heavy	Mark of Pariah	Well-fitted	Prismatic
Gloves	medium	Daedric Trickery	Sturdy	Stamina
Boots	medium	Daedric Trickery	Sturdy	Stamina
Belt	medium	Daedric Trickery	Sturdy	Stamina
Weapon One	Two Handed Maul	Daedric Trickery	Sharpened	Drain Health Poison
Weapon Two
Necklace		Mark of Pariah	Infused	Stamina Recovery
Ring 1		Mark of Pariah	Swift	Weapon Damage
Ring 2		Mark of Pariah	Swift	Weapon Damage

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Engine Guardian: helmet obtained in Veteran dungeon Dark Shade Cavern II, shoulder bought from Maj al-Ragath the Pledge Master

• WHY? carries your survivability and resource sustain in a two piece set.

FLEX OPTIONS

• Magma Incarnate = damage and utility.
• Zoal = for counter gank.
• Scourge Harvester = great self healing
• Chokethorn = great self healing

Daedric Trickery: craftable 8 trait in Morrowind DLC Vvardenfell.

• WHY? this provides the best overall back bar survivability while maintaining high mobility and burst protentional.

FLEX OPTIONS

• Plaguebreak = best all-around damage 5pc
• New Moon Acolyte = decent craftable option
• Kynmarcher’s Cruelty = massive AoE debuff
• Rallying Cry = great group utility setup

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

• Pariah = good for armor keep on body all times
• Buffer of Swift = awesome damage reduction
• Grace of Gloom = insane survivability if you have high health

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One bar Werewolf with Oakensoul Ring

This is for the highest damage loadout possible, sustain and survivability

Slot	Type	Set	Trait	Glyph
Head	heavy	Wretched Vitality	Well-fitted	Prismatic
Shoulders	light	Magma Incarnate	Well-fitted	Stamina
Chest	heavy	Wretched Vitality	Reinforced	Prismatic
Legs	heavy	Wretched Vitality	Well-fitted	Prismatic
Gloves	medium	Rush of Agony	Well-fitted	Stamina
Boots	medium	Rush of Agony	Well-fitted	Stamina
Belt	medium	Rush of Agony	Well-fitted	Stamina
Weapon One	Two Handed Maul	Wretched Vitality	Sharpened	Escapist’s Poison IX
Weapon Two
Necklace		Rush of Agony	Swift	Weapon Damage
Ring 1		Oakensoul Ring	Infused	Stamina Recovery
Ring 2		Rush of Agony	Swift	Weapon 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:

Wretched Vitality: 3 trait, craftable set in Deadlands zone, Deadlands DLC or bought from traders.

• Why? Incredible sustain tool

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 Werewolf PvP

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Passives

Class Passives

Weapon Passives

Armor Passives

Guild Passives

Alliance Passives

World Passives

• Class Passives
• Weapon Passives
• Armor Passives
• Werewolf Passives (optional)
• Fighter’s Guild (optional)
• Mage’s Guild (optional)
• Undaunted (must have)
• Psijic (optional)
• Alliance Assault Passives (recommended)
• Alliance Support Passives (recommended)
• Crafting Alchemy (Medicinal Use for potion duration)
• Race

Races

Imperial

All stamina based races work in this build. Imperial is a sold PvP choice because it gives a bonus to stamina and health pools, and the skills cost reduction.

• Diplomat
• Tough
• Imperial Mettle
• Red Diamond

Orc

FLEX: Raw damage and speed. Well balanced stamina race with passive healing and a unique mobility bonus, great for PvE and fantastic for PvP.

• Craftsman
• Brawny
• Unflincing Rage
• Swift Warrior

Attributes

Mundus Stone

Thief - Increases the Critical Strike rating by 1333. With 7 Divines armor pieces: Increases the Critical Strike rating by 2167 Why? Adds the most damage.

Warrior - FLEX: Increases Weapon Damage by 238. With 8 Legendary Divine Traits: 411.

Champion Points

Warfare

Untamed Aggression (Slottable) - 50
Increases your Weapon and Spell Damage by 3 per stage.

Focused Mending (Slottable) - 50
Increases your Healing Done with single target heals by 2% per stage.

Ironclad (Slottable) - 50
Reduces your damage taken by direct damage attacks by 3% per stage.

Master-at-Arms (Slottable) - 50
Increases your damage done with direct damage attacks by 3% per stage.

Flex Spot(s): If you can afford, take these passives as they add power without a slottable:

• Precision (20), Piercing (20), Eldritch Insight (20), Flawless Ritual (40), War Mage (30), Quick Recovery (20), Preparation (20), Elemental Aegis (20), Hardy (20), Blessed (20), Tireless Discipline (20), Battle Mastery (40), & Mighty (30)

Fitness

Fortified (Slottable) - 50
Grants 34.6 Armor per stage.

Boundless Vitality (Slottable) - 50
Grants 28 Max Health per stage.

Pain's Refuge (Slottable) - 50
Reduces your damage taken by 1% per negative effect active on you, up to a maximum of 20%.

Celerity (Slottable) - 50
Increases your Movement Speed by 2% per stage.

Flex Spot(s): If you can afford, take these passives as they add power without a slottable:

• Tumbling (30), Mystic Tenacity (10), Hero’s Vigor (20), Shield Master (10), Defiance (20), Hasty (16), Tireless Guardian (20), Fortification (30), Sprinter (20), Nimble Protector (6), Savage Defense (30), Bashing Brutality (20), & Piercing Gaze (30)

Crafting

War Mount (Slottable) - 120
Improves your mastery with mounts, removing all mount Stamina costs outside of combat.

Steed's Blessing (Slottable) - 50
Increases your out of combat Movement Speed by .4% per stage.

Gifted Rider (Passives) - 100
Increases your Mount Speed by 2% per stage.

Liquid Efficiency (Slottable) - 75
Whenever you use a potion or poison you have a 10% chance to not consume it.

Flex Spot(s): If you can afford, take these passives as they add power without a slottable:

• Breakfall (50), Wanderer (75), Steadfast Enchantment (50), Fortune’s Favor (40), Gilded Fingers (50), & Inspiration Boost (45)

Consumables

Orzorga's Smoked Bear Haunch

Type: Foods

GREAT 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)

Jewels of Misrule

Type: Foods

CHEAP: 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)

Bewitched Sugar Skulls

Type: Foods

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)

Tri-Restoration Potion or Essence of Health (tri-stat)

Type: Potions

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

Escapist’s Poison IX

Type: Foods

Immobilizes your target and grants you unstoppable, rendering you immune to control effects for 1.6 seconds. This poison will also break you free of ongoing control effects. Inflects hindrance to your target and grants you major expedition, reducing their movement speed by 40% and increasing your movement speed by 30% for 2.3 seconds. Drains stamina from your target, increasing the cost of their stamina abilities by 10% and restores 238 stamina per second to you for 2.3 seconds. (10s cooldown). Ingredients: Columbine, Namira’s Rot, Wormwood

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