This is a simple guide to very universal setups that can be used in most PvE content
For a larger variety of options, please see the Advanced Guide

For more info, check out my YouTube video guide for the Update 40! Most of the info is still the same

the build basics

  • Race

    • Dark Elf / Khajiit / Orc are my favorites but up to you!

  • Attributes

    • 64 into Stamina

  • Mundus Stone

    • The Thief

  • Food

    • Health + Stamina

    • Health + Magicka + Stamina

  • Potions

    • Health + Magicka + Stamina

    • Health + Physical Resist + Magical Resist

 

Check out this page here for more information on these options

 

champion points

IMPORTANT INFO

Fighting Finesse
Drop for Untamed Aggression or Exploiter if over Crit Cap

 

Need help with the Penetration and Crit Damage caps? Check out these charts

 

GEAR SetupS

For a full list of the best DPS sets, check out my tier list
For more details on when to use what, check out top DPS sets video

item set progression

strong setups that will work for various levels

1st setup shown is for a new player with no gear
(click the left/right arrows to advance through the progression)

Starter Gear (No Specialty Gear Collected)

Starter Gear (No Specialty Gear Collected)

Monster Set + Mythic Collected

Monster Set + Mythic Collected

Trial Set + Arena Set Collected

Trial Set + Arena Set Collected

Alternate Dual Wield Backbar Option (1.5 Bar Compatible)

Alternate Dual Wield Backbar Option (1.5 Bar Compatible)

Alternate Double Staff Option

Alternate Double Staff Option

LINKS TO GEAR SHOWN HERE

additional gear setup NOTES

  • The 1pc monster set can also be run in the “shoulder” slot instead of the “head” slot - both options are equal

  • If running staves, Flame is usually the preferred options for both the front and the back bar, but Lightning has uses too

  • Configure the # of Medium/Light Armor pieces to your needs to fully penetrate for the content you are doing

  • Body and jewelry pieces are always interchangeable as long as you are keeping the weights that you want

  • Charged off-hand is preferred for Single Target focused encounters, while Precise tends to do better for AoE

skill bar setups

SETUP A - standard

  • Defensive Skills on the backbar can be swapped off if you have consistent healing

  • For more options, check out the Advanced Guide

SETUP b - 1.5 bAR LOADOUT

  • Quick Cloak, Inspired Scholarship, and Cruxweaver Armor are each 30s long!

  • Can move Fulminating Rune to the back bar in place of Runeguard to make room for Barbed Trap or both Destruction abilities shown if you don’t need the Runeguard

SETUP C - ranged staff option

  • Quick Cloak, Inspired Scholarship, and Cruxweaver Armor are each 30s long!

  • Can move Fulminating Rune to the back bar in place of Runeguard to make room for another Offensive ability if you don’t need the Runeguard

VIDEO GUIDE

For more info, check out my YouTube video guide for the Update 40! Most of the info is still the same.

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