
ESO BUILDS APPROVED FOR GOLD ROAD
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SOCERER TANK BUILD – SORCTANK
The ESO Sorcerer Tank build has access to damage mitigation and utility abilities that come in handy in knit situations like dealing with hard-hitting projectiles from trial bosses.
OVERVIEW
- Race: Imperial or Nord
- For other great alternatives see our race guide here.
- Mundus: Atronach
- Attributes:
- Magicka: 0
- Health: 64
- Stamina: 0
- Consumables
- Food: Bewitched Sugar Skulls
- Potion: Essence of Health (Tri-Stat)
CONTRIBUTIONS
Massive thanks to Gofure (Godslayer tank) for his valuable insights while putting this build together
GEAR – SORCERER TANK BUILD
In this section, we will cover both the starter gear and veteran gear for the Sorcerer Tank build.
| SLOT | SET | WEIGHT | TRAIT | ENCHANTMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magma Incarnate / Nazaray | Medium | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence | |
| Magma Incarnate / Nazaray | Light | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence | |
| Turning Tide | Heavy | Reinforced | Prismatic Defence | |
| Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence | |
| Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence | |
| Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence | |
| Turning Tide | Heavy | Infused | Prismatic Defence | |
| Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduce potion cooldown | |
| Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduced Block Cost | |
| Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduced Block Cost | |
| Void Bash | Sword + Shield | S – Decisive / B – Infused | S – Reduce Target Weapon Damage B – Multi-Effect | |
| Powerful Assault | Ice Staff | Infused | Crusher |
- Magma Incarnate drops in Vet Dread Cellar
- Nazaray drops in Shipwright’s Regret
- Turning Tide drops in Shipwright’s Regret
- Yolnahkriin drops in Sunspire (Trial)
- Powerful Assault can be purchased from Guild Traders (frost staff is EXPENSIVE feel free to use fire or lightning staff until you can afford it)
- Cast vigor once every 10 seconds to proc PA
- And of course, once you get to Vet Trials grab the Monster sets requested by your raid lead!
STARTER TANK GEAR
NOTE: Starter does not mean it is bad, it just means that it is obtainable earlier in the game!
| SLOT | SET | WEIGHT | TRAIT | ENCHANTMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment | |
| Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment | |
| Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment | |
| Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment | |
| Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment | |
| Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment | |
| Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Infused | Maximum Health Enchantment | |
| Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant | |
| Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant | |
| Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant | |
| Torug’s | Sword + Shield | S – Infused / B – Infused | S – Hardening B – Multi-Effect | |
| Torug’s | Ice Staff | Infused | Crusher Enchant |
- Engine Guardian drops in Darkshade Caverns II
- Crest of Cyrodiil can be purchased from Vlastarus, Elite Gear Vendor in Cyrodiil (or guild traders anywhere)
- Torug’s is a crafted set
SKILL LINEAGE – SORCERER TANK BUILD
| SKILL (MORPH) | BASE ABILITY | SKILL TREE |
|---|---|---|
Dark Deal | Dark Exchange | Sorcerer > Dark Magic |
Boundless Storm | Lightning Form | Sorcerer > Storm Calling |
Pierce Armor | Puncture | Weapon > One Hand and Shield |
Bound Aegis | Bound Armor | Sorcerer > Daedric Summoning |
Summon Unstable Clannfear | Summon Unstable Familiar | Sorcerer > Daedric Summoning |
Reviving Barrier | Barrier | Alliance > Support |
Elemental Blockade | Wall of Elements | Weapon > Destruction Staff |
Echoing Vigor | Equilibrium | Alliance War > Assault |
Inner Rage | Inner Fire | Guild > Undaunted |
Silver Leash | Silver Bolts | Guild > Fighters Guild |
Aggressive Horn | War Horn | Alliance War > Assault |
SITUATION + STRATEGY – SORCERER TANK BUILD
- Noteworthy Abilities:
- Echoing Vigor once every 10 seconds to proc your PA
- Shield Discipline works great when you need a “free” block for 7 seconds that you can rez or heavy attack during
- Echoing Vigor once every 10 seconds to proc your PA
PASSIVES – SORCERER TANK BUILD
- CLASS
- All passives
- WEAPON
- One Hand + Shield: All Passives
- Staff: All Passives
- ARMOR
- Light Armor: None
- Medium Armor: All
- Heavy Armor: All
- GUILDS
- Mages Guild: All Passives except Might of the Guild
- Fighters Guild: Banish the wicked
- Psijic Order: Concentrated Barrier, Deliberation
- Undaunted Guild: All Passives
- Racial: All Passives
- Alchemy: Medicinal Use
CHAMPION POINTS – SORCERER TANK BUILD
In this section, we will go over the Sorcerer Tank champion point setup 2.0.
Warfare Tree
| CP Level | Perk | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Eldritch Insight | 20 | |
| Tireless Discipline | 20 | |
| Quick Recovery | 20 | |
| Preperation | 20 | |
| Elemental Aegis | 20 | |
| Hardy | 20 | |
| Duelist’s Rebuff (slot) | 50 | |
| Enduring Resolve (slot) | 50 | |
| Unassailable (slot) | 50 | |
| Ironclad (slot) | 50 | |
| Blessed | 20 | |
| Piercing | 10 | |
| Battle Mastery | 40 | |
| Flawless Ritual | 20 | |
| Mighty | 30 | |
| War Mage | 30 | |
| Precision | 20 |
Fitness Tree
| CP Level | Perk | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 0-150 | Boundless Vitality (slot) | 50 |
| 150-300 | Fortified (slot) | 50 |
| 300-450 | Rejuvenation (slot) | 50 |
| Tireless Guardian | 20 | |
| Fortification | 30 | |
| Hasty | 16 | |
| Hero’s Vigor | 20 | |
| Tumbling | 30 | |
| Defiance | 20 | |
| Nimble Protector | 6 | |
| Mystic Tenacity | 10 | |
| Expert Evasion (Slot) | 50 | |
| Savage Defense | 30 | |
| Bashing Brutality | 20 | |
| Sprinter | 20 | |
| Piercing Gaze | 30 | |
| Tempered Soul | 50 |
Craft Tree
| CP Level | Perk | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 0-150 | Steed’s Blessing (slot) | 50 |
| 150-300 | Breakfall | 50 |
| 300-345 | Wanderer | 15 |
| 345-375 | Steadfast Enchantment | 10 |
| 375-465 | Rationer (slot) | 30 |
| 465-690 | Liquid Efficiency (slot) | 75 |
| 690-870 | Wanderer | 60 |
| 870-990 | Steadfast Enchantment | 40 |
| 990-1140 | Fortune’s Favor | 50 |
| 1140-1290 | Gilded Fingers | 50 |
| 1290-1380 | Out of Sight | 30 |
| 1380-1500 | Fleet phantom | 40 |
| 1500-1599 | Soul Reservoir | 33 |
| 1599-1749 | Treasure Hunter (slot) | 50 |
| 1749-1884 | Inspiration Boost | 45 |
| 1884-2034 | Meticulous Disassembly | 50 |
| 2034-2259 | Master Gatherer | 75 |
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