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NECROMANCER TANK BUILD – TANKCRO
The ESO Necromancer Tank brings fantastic survivability with its damage mitigation abilities, and great options for its Ultimate. It can turn into a giant, nearly unkillable skeleton, or resurrect its entire team if it is the last one standing. This build is a lot of fun!
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 – NECROMANCER TANK BUILD
In this section, we will cover both the starter gear and veteran gear for the Necromancer 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
SKILLS – NECROMANCER TANK BUILD
Beckoning Armor | Hungry Scythe | Pierce Armor | Spirit Guardian | Power Slam | Ravenous Goliath |
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Echoing Vigor | Elemental Blockade | Inner Rage | Silver Leash | Necrotic Potency | Renewing Animation |
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Honorable Mentions:
Bone Surge – When allies near you activate the synergy, damage shield absorbs 34% of them and up to 5 while vitality increases healing
Expunge + Modify – When you cleanse, it restores Mag and Stam (good when you need to purge) It removes snares, immobilizes bleeds and flame dots
Echoing Vigor – Use every ten seconds to proc the your PA
SKILL LINEAGE – NECROMANCER TANK BUILD
Skill locations for the necromancer tank build
SKILL (MORPH) | BASE ABILITY | SKILL TREE |
---|---|---|
![]() | ![]() | Necromancer > Bone Tyrant |
![]() | ![]() | Necromancer > Bone Tyrant |
![]() | ![]() | Weapon > One Hand and Shield |
![]() | ![]() | Necromancer > Living Death |
![]() | ![]() | Necromancer > Bone Tyrant |
![]() | ![]() | Necromancer > Bone Tyrant |
![]() | ![]() | Alliance War > Assault |
![]() | ![]() | Weapon > Destruction Staff |
![]() | ![]() | Guild > Undaunted |
![]() | ![]() | Guild > Fighters Guild |
![]() | ![]() | Necromancer > Bone Tyrant |
![]() | ![]() | Necromancer > Living Death |
SITUATION AND STRATEGY – NECROMANCER TANK BUILD
- Melee Taunt:
Pierce Armor
Next use Silver Leash (stamina chain) - Range Taunt:
Inner Rage
Next use Unnerving Bone Yard (applies Major Fracture and Major Breach)
This build offers a lot of debuffing, helping out the healer and DPS and is great for self-sustain.
- Self-Sustain:
Beckoning Armour > Silver Leash>
*With Beckoning Armour, any enemy that attacks you will be pulled in. It increases spell and physical resistance. (Use in combination with Silver Leash to save Stam)
*PRO TANK TIP: My favorite Necromancer skill is the OP “Necro Res,” aka: Renewing Animation
In general, the tank is the last to rez. However, there will be times when you’ll be the last one alive if you’re close enough (and aim properly) this Ult allows you to res up to 3 people in your party. Arguably the most EPIC Ult in the game.
PASSIVES – NECROMANCER TANK BUILD
- CLASS
- All passives
- WEAPON
- 1 H + S: All Passives
- Staff: All Passives
- ARMOR
- Medium: All
- Heavy: All
- WORLD
- None
- Racial: All Passives
- Alchemy: Medicinal Use
CHAMPION POINTS – NECROMANCER TANK BUILD
In this section, we will go over the Necromancer 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 |