Remember to treat this as a base to work from…
Always adjust as needed for YOUR specific situation!

the build basics

This basic information that is consistent across all of the DPS Builds has been moved!
Check out this page here for the Top Races, Mundus Stone, Food/Drinks, and Potions

champion points

**IMPORTANT NODES**

**Backstabber/Fighting Finesse**
Top priorities over the 4 shown if under the Crit Dmg cap
**Force of Nature**
Priority over the 4 shown if more Penetration is needed
**Biting Aura**
Slot over Deadly Aim for AoE Heavy encounters
**Exploiter**
Drop for Thaumaturge if under 25% uptime on Off-Balance

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

TOP 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

setup A: TRADITIONAL

TWO 5 PC SETS, 1PC MONSTER SET + MYTHIC, ARENA SET BACKBARRED

The most common configuration used
(click the left/right arrows to cycle through examples)

Single Target
Arms of Relequen
AoE/ST
Runecarver’s Blaze
Coral Riptide
Ansuul’s Torment
Mora Scribe’s Thesis
Highland Sentinel
AoE
Azureblight Reaper
Support
Elemental Catalyst
Master Architect
War Machine
Roar of Alkosh
AoE/ST
Runecarver's Blaze
Aegis Caller
Sul-Xan’s Torment
Whorl of the Depths
Ansuul’s Torment
Single Target
Arms of Relequen
Slivers of the Null Arca
Pillar of Nirn
Short Burst
Mechanical Acuity
Burning Spellweave
Briarheart
Large Bosses Only
Flame Blossom
Support
Elemental Catalyst
Master Architect
War Machine
Roar of Alkosh
Most Common
Harpooner’s Wading Kilt - S-Tier damage if bonus can be maintained
Velothi Ur-Mage's Amulet - S-Tier damage with no stacks or mini-game
Mora’s Whispers - A-tier damage with no stacks or mini-game
Ring of the Pale Order - Great for healing solo or in a small group with no healers
More Situational
Thrassian Stranglers - S-tier for damage for some solo or small group encounters if getting enough killing blows
Sea-Serpent’s Coil - S-Tier damage if maintaining/benefiting from both bonuses
Esoteric Environment Greaves - Great Defense but no DPS gain
Top Backbar Arena Options
Crushing Wall (Maelstrom Inferno Staff)
Merciless Charge (Maelstrom Greatsword)
Thunderous Volley (Maelstrom Bow)
Caustic Arrow (Dragonstar Bow)
Spectral Cloak (Blackrose Prison Daggers)
If you would prefer to run a full 2pc Monster Set drop the 1pc Mythic and slot 2 monster pieces
Single Target Priority
Zaan
Selene
Stormfist
Kjalnar’s Nightmare
AoE Priority
Velidreth
Prior Thierric
Situational
Balorgh (Short Burst)
Iceheart (Mix of Dmg/Survival)
Support
Encratis’s Behemoth
Archdruid Devyric

setup B: NO ARENA SETS

TWO 5 PC SETS (1 FRONT BAR + 1 BACK BAR) + 2PC MONSTER SET + MYTHIC

This type of setup is usually for short burst scenarios
(click the left/right arrows to cycle through examples)

Alternative Elf Bane Burst Setup Example

SETUP C: DOUBLE ARENA SETS

5 PC SET, 2PC MONSTER SET, MYTHIC, 2 arena sets, 2PC cRIT CHANCE

Popular for bow setups or slightly tankier melee setups
(click the left/right arrows to cycle through examples)

Trial Set is Recommended
Arms of Relequen
Sul-Xan’s Torment
Ansuul’s Torment
Whorl of the Depths
Coral Riptide
Mora Scribe’s Thesis
Non-Trial Set Options
Runecarver’s Blaze
Azureblight Reaper
Single Target Priority
Zaan
Selene
Stormfist
Kjalnar’s Nightmare
AoE Priority
Velidreth
Prior Thierric
Situational
Balorgh (Short Burst)
Iceheart (Mix of Dmg/Survival)
Support
Encratis’s Behemoth
Archdruid Devyric
Most Common
Harpooner’s Wading Kilt - S-Tier damage if bonus can be maintained
Velothi Ur-Mage's Amulet - S-Tier damage with no stacks or mini-game
Ring of the Pale Order - Great for healing solo or in a small group with no healers
More Situational
Thrassian Stranglers - S-tier for damage for some solo or small group encounters if getting enough killing blows
Sea-Serpent’s Coil - S-Tier damage if maintaining/benefiting from both bonuses
Esoteric Enviroment Greaves - https://eso-sets.com/set/esoteric-environment-greaves
Top Front Bar Arena Options
Spectral Cloak (Blackrose Prison Daggers)
Caustic Arrow - Master’s Bow
Executioner’s Blade (Vateshran Daggers)
Titanic Cleave (Master’s GS or Maul)
Virulent Shot (Blackrose Prison Bow)
Top Backbar Arena Options
Crushing Wall (Maelstrom Inferno Staff)
Merciless Charge (Maelstrom Greatsword)
Thunderous Volley (Maelstrom Bow)
Caustic Arrow (Dragonstar Bow)
Spectral Cloak (Blackrose Prison Daggers)

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
Configure the # of Medium/Light Armor pieces to your needs but usually keep at least 1 Medium / 1 Light Armor piece
Body and jewelry pieces are always interchangeable as long as you are keeping the weights that you want
If your Ultimate is not ready on the Setup #2 burst setups, Prior Thierric is a nice Monster Set option
And finally, the options listed are just my favorites - there are plenty of other sets that work great too

skill bar setups

STANDARD DPS SETUPS

These are standard setups for both Two-Handed and Staff back-bar
Make sure you have your Major Brutality/Sorcery and Major Savagery Prophecy through Potions, Skills, or Group buffs

Standard 2h/Dw Setup (Optimized for Runecarver)

Easier 2h/Dw Setup (Optimized for Runecarver)

Easier 2h/Dw Setup (Slightly lower DPS but fits in Cloak for Mitigation)

Standard 2h/Bow Setup (Optimized for Runecarver)

Standard Staff/Dw Setup (Optimized for Runecarver)

Easier Staff/Dw Setup (All-Around Setup)

Standard Staff/Bow Setup (Optimized for Runecarver)

SUPPORT DPS SETUPS

These are setups for both Two-Handed and Staff back-bar for running Elemental Catalyst
Make sure you have your Major Brutality/Sorcery and Major Savagery Prophecy through Potions, Skills, or Group buffs