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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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Head | Magma Incarnate / Nazaray | Medium | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
Shoulder | Magma Incarnate / Nazaray | Light | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
Chest | Turning Tide | Heavy | Reinforced | Prismatic Defence |
Belt | Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
Shoes | Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
Hands | Turning Tide | Heavy | Sturdy | Prismatic Defence |
Pants | Turning Tide | Heavy | Infused | Prismatic Defence |
Necklace | Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduce potion cooldown |
Ring 1 | Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduced Block Cost |
Ring 2 | Powerful Assault | Jewelry | Infused | Reduced Block Cost |
S+B (Sword + Board) | Void Bash | Sword + Shield | S – Decisive / B – Infused | S – Reduce Target Weapon Damage B – Multi-Effect |
Back Bar | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Head | Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
Shoulder | Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
Chest | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
Belt | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
Shoes | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
Hands | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Sturdy | Maximum Health Enchantment |
Pants | Crest of Cyrodiil | Heavy | Infused | Maximum Health Enchantment |
Necklace | Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant |
Ring 1 | Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant |
Ring 2 | Torug’s | Jewelry | Healthy | Magicka Recovery Enchant |
S+B (Sword + Board) | Torug’s | Sword + Shield | S – Infused / B – Infused | S – Hardening B – Multi-Effect |
Back Bar | 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 |