

Updated For Markarth
Silver Slash – A Sorcerer Tank Build / TankSorc
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.
GEAR
SLOT | SET | WEIGHT | TRAIT | ENCHANTMENT |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bloodspawn | Medium | Infused | Multi- Effect |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Bloodspawn | Light | Sturdy | Maximum Health |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Reinforced | Multi-Effect |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Infused | Multi-Effect |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Alkosh | Jewelry | Infused | Reduce potion cooldown |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Alkosh | Jewelry | Infused | Reduced Block Cost |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Alkosh | Jewelry | Infused | Reduced Block Cost |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Alkosh | Sword + Shield | S – Decisive / B – Infused | S – Reduce Target Weapon Damage B – Multi-Effect |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Alkosh | Lightning Staff | Infused | Crusher |
- Bloodspawn drops in Spindleclutch II
- Yolnahkriin drops in Sunspire (Trial)
- Alkosh drops in Maw of Lorkhaj (Trial)
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ![]() ![]() | Bloodspawn | Medium | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Bloodspawn | Light | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Ebon | Heavy | Reinforced | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Ebon | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Ebon | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Ebon | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Ebon | 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 | Lightning Staff | Infused | Crusher Enchant |
- Bloodspawn drops in Spindleclutch II
- Ebon drops in Crypt of Hearts I and II
- Torug’s is a crafted set
SKILL LINEAGE
SKILL (MORPH) | BASE ABILITY | SKILL TREE |
---|---|---|
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Sorcerer > Dark Magic |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > One Hand and Shield |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > One Hand and Shield |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Sorcerer > Daedric Summoning |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Sorcerer > Daedric Summoning |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Alliance > Support |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > Destruction Staff |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Guild > Mages Guild |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Guild > Undaunted |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Guild > Fighters Guild |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Alliance War > Assault |
SITUATION + STRATEGY
- Noteworthy Abilities:
- You can use Spell Symmetry instead of Balance if you find yourself not needing the resistance from major resolve
- Replace Silver Leash with Overflowing Altar for additional heals when Silver Leash is not needed for the adds
- Shield Discipline works great when you need a “free” block for 7 seconds that you can rez or heavy attack during
- You can use Spell Symmetry instead of Balance if you find yourself not needing the resistance from major resolve
PASSIVES
- CLASS
- All passives
- WEAPON
- One Hand + Shield: All Passives
- Staff: All Passives
- ARMOR
- Light Armor: Grace, Evocation
- Medium Armor: Dexterity, Wind Walker, Improved Sneak Athletics
- Heavy Armor: All Passives
- WORLD
- Vampire: All Passives except Savage Feeding
- 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
- THE RITUAL
- Precise Strikes: 20
- Thaumaturge: 100
- THE ATRONACH
- THE APPRENTICE
- Elfborn: 50
- Blessed: 100
- THE TOWER
- Warlord: 26
- THE SHADOW
- Shadow Ward: 72
- Tumbling: 72
- THE LOVER
- Tenacity: 100
- THE STEED
- Ironclad: 72
- Spell Shield: 13
- THE LADY
- Elemental Defender: 49
- Hardy: 49
- Thick Skinned: 40
- THE LORD
- Heavy Armor Focus: 15
- Quick Recovery: 32