

Updated For Markarth
Frozen Steel – A Warden Tank Build
The ESO Warden tank Build has a nice combination of hots and burst heals, sitting it nicely between the Nightblade (HOTS) and Dragonknight (Burst Heals) tank play styles.
GEAR
SLOT | SET | WEIGHT | TRAIT | ENCHANTMENT |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bloodspawn | Medium | Infused | Multi- Effect Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Bloodspawn | Light | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Reinforced | Multi-Effect Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Multi-Effect Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchant |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Sturdy | Multi-Effect Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Yolnahkriin | Heavy | Infused | Multi-Effect Enchantment |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 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 Enchantment |
- Bloodspawn drops in Spindleclutch II
- Yolnahkriin drops in Sunspire (Trial)
- Alkosh Drops in the 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 |
---|---|---|
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Warden > Winter’s Embrace |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > One Hand and shield |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > One Hand and Shield |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Warden > Winter’s Embrace |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Warden > Animal Companions |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Alliance > Support |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Weapon > Destruction Staff |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Warden > Animal Companions |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Guild > Undaunted |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Guild > Mages Guild |
![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Warden > Winter’s Embrace |
![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | Alliance War > Assault |
SITUATION + STRATEGY
- Bull Netch provides stamina regeneration even while blocking! Keep it up at ALL times (it also acts as a free purge)
- For Trials:
- Replace Gripping Shards with Shimmering Shield
- Replace Frozen Device with Leeching Vines
- Replace Gripping Shards with Shimmering Shield
Work in heavy attacks on the front bar any time you are able to in order to regain stamina. Use Balance to restore Magicka.
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
- Staff Expert
- 27
- Master at arms 23
- Staff Expert
- THE APPRENTICE
- Blessed: 100
- THE TOWER
- Warlord: 26
- THE SHADOW
- Shadow Ward: 72
- Tumbling: 72
- THE LOVER
- Tenacity: 100
- THE STEED
- Ironclad: 72
- Spell Shield: 3
- THE LADY
- Elemental Defender: 56
- Hardy: 56
- Thick Skinned: 51
- THE LORD
- Quick Recovery: 32
Contributors
Special thanks to Gofure for contributions and insight into putting this build together