THE BLOODY WARDEN
Stamina Warden DPS Build from Evael - Updated for the Deadlands DLC
overview
dro’zakar’s claws
This build is centered around the Stamina Warden’s unique interaction with the set “Dro’Zakar’s Claws”
bleeds on bleeds on bleeds
This build is especially good for Wardens as they have access to two additional bleed abilities that other classes do not
This makes the average weapon damage we get from Dro’Zakar’s Claws REALLY high!
the build basics
top races
Wood Elf, Imperial and Redguard are all very good too
Really any race is fine unless you are trying to min/max every last %
mundus stone
The Thief is generally the strongest for PvE
The Lover can be okay if you find yourself far below the penetration cap of 18200 (this # includes your group’s debuffs)
food/drinks
Bi-stat Health + Stamina is the best if you can sustain with it
Lava Foot is great if you don’t mind being a little squishier
Artaeum + Dubious are a little less damage but are a nice middle ground of health/sustain/damage
potions
The Essence of Weapon Power Potions are highly recommended for Veteran content
If you are running trash potions instead, make sure to have your Bull Netch up 100% of the time for Major Brutality and Camouflaged Hunter or Green Lotus for Major Savagery
champion points
Fighting Finesse > Backstabber if you can’t flank
Biting Aura > Backstabber if you are over the crit dmg cap
Fighting Finesse > Thaumaturge if you are under the crit dmg cap
Biting Aura > Deadly Aim for AoE heavy damage encounters
gear
notes
The Harpooner’s Wading Kilt with a 1pc Slimecraw will generally be a slight DPS improvement over a Monster Set when the fight allows for it
Light Armor pieces will be stronger where slottable if under the penetration cap, otherwise Medium Armor pieces are stronger
Arms of Relequen is a little stronger for single target DPS than Pillar of Nirn if you can maintain the built up stacks
Nerien’eth is another strong Monster Set option not listed here
Kinras’s Wrath is another great option here, especially if you happen to be dropping any of the bleed abilities listed below
In that scenario, you’d want to front bar Kinras’s Wrath and body Arms of Relequen
skills
notes
The Magicka Morph of the Bear Ultimate ends up slightly stronger due to the Warden’s 10% passive boost to magic damage
If not using Weapon Power Potions, swap Camo Hunter and Barbed Trap and make sure to keep up Bull Netch 100% of the time
Click here for the essential passives to take
combat rotations
notes
This is the easier static version that does not prioritize off-balance periods for the Cutting Dive bleed effect
See video for further rotation details and explanation
notes
This is the advanced static version that prioritizes off-balance periods for the Cutting Dive bleed effect
This also relies on great skill weaving speed and perfect/near-perfect off-balance uptimes
See video for further rotation details and explanation