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Radiant Hero – A Templar Tank Build
The ESO Templar Tank build is as close to a paladin as you will get in Elder Scrolls Online. Feel free to pair it with the tormentor set to have access to an AOE taunt.
GEAR
Here are the gear setups for this beginner and veteran Templar Tank Build
SLOT | SET | WEIGHT | TRAIT | ENCHANTMENT |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Reinforced | Prismatic Defence |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | 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 |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Powerful Assault | Sword + Shield | S – Decisive / B – Infused | S – Reduce Target Weapon Damage B – Multi-Effect |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Powerful Assault | Ice Staff | Infused | Crusher |
- Engine Guardian drops in Darkshade Caverns II
- Encratis’ Behemoth drops in Black Drake Villa
- 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
SKILL (MORPH) | BASE ABILITY | SKILL TREE |
---|---|---|
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Alliance War > Assault |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > One Hand and Shield |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > One Hand and Shield |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Templar > Aedric Spear |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Templar > Restoring Light |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Alliance > Support |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > Destruction Staff |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Templar > Restoring Light |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Guild > Undaunted |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Templar > Restoring Light |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Guild > Fighters Guild |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Alliance War > Assault |
SITUATION + STRATEGY
- For Trials:
- Use Spell Symmetry to restore 3000 Magicka and reduce the cost of your next Magicka ability by 25%
- Echoing Vigor once every 10 seconds to proc Powerful Assault
- Shield Discipline works great when you need a “free” block for 7 seconds that you can rez or heavy attack during
- Use Spell Symmetry to restore 3000 Magicka and reduce the cost of your next Magicka ability by 25%
PASSIVES
- 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
In this section, we will go over the Templar Tank champion point setup 2.0.
Warfare Tree
CP Level | Perk | Points |
---|---|---|
0-120 | Eldritch Insight | 40 |
120-240 | Tireless Discipline | 40 |
240-360 | Quick Recovery | 40 |
360-480 | Preperation | 40 |
480-600 | Elemental Aegis | 40 |
600-720 | Hardy | 40 |
720-870 | Duelist’s Rebuff (slot) | 50 |
870-1020 | Enduring Resolve (slot) | 50 |
1020-1170 | Unassailable (slot) | 50 |
1170-1320 | Bulwark (slot) | 50 |
1320-1440 | Blessed | 40 |
1440-1560 | Piercing | 40 |
1560-1680 | Battle Mastery | 40 |
1680-1800 | Flawless Ritual | 40 |
1800-1890 | Mighty | 30 |
1890-1980 | War Mage | 30 |
1980-2100 | Precision | 40 |
Fitness Tree
CP Level | Perk | Points |
---|---|---|
0-150 | Boundless Vitality (slot) | 50 |
150-300 | Ironclad (slot) | 50 |
300-450 | Rejuvenation (slot) | 50 |
450-570 | Tireless Guardian | 40 |
570-705 | Fortification | 45 |
705-729 | Hasty | 8 |
729-849 | Hero’s Vigor | 40 |
849-984 | Tumbling | 45 |
984-1104 | Defiance | 40 |
1104-1149 | Nimble Protector | 15 |
1149-1299 | Expert Evasion (Slot) | 50 |
1299-1434 | Savage Defense | 45 |
1434-1554 | Bashing Brutality | 40 |
1554-1626 | Hasty | 24 |
1626-1746 | Sprinter | 40 |
1746-1776 | Mystic Tenacity | 10 |
1776-1806 | Survival Instincts | 10 |
1806-2181 | Tempered Soul | 125 |
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 |