The ESO PVE Tank Builds on xGAMxHQ are optimized for all players looking for the best build guides for Trial, Dungeon, and Arena content. Whether you’re just starting your adventure, are a long-time veteran, or are just returning to the game, these Tank Builds have you covered!
Tanking in ESO is not just about having a high Health pool, taunting enemies, and then holding block for eternity. As a Tank in ESO, you’re also responsible for making sure that your enemies remain locked down using the various Crowd-Control (CC) abilities that can stun, immobilize, or even fear them in place.
On top of that, you’re expected to provide offensive and defensive buffs to your group members while also shredding the Physical and Spell Resistance from your enemies. Once you become more comfortable in the role, you will more reliably self-heal, self-sustain resources, buff group members, and debuff enemies using armor sets, skills, and Ultimate abilities.
Each Tank Build covers everything you need to know, including recommended armor setups, skills, champion points, and many alternatives to meet various needs.
ARCANIST TANK BUILD
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Role: PVE Tank
Patch: Update 41 – Scions of Ithelia
The Malice Arcanist Tank Build makes it easy to get started and takes advantage of the new combo-building playstyle involving Crux. Some abilities generate Crux, and others allow you to consume Crux to improve that ability.
Arcanist Tank Strengths:
• Self-sustain
• High Armor Rating
• High Status Effect Chance
• Damage shields
• Replenishing Barrier alternative
• Class ability sourced Minor Brittle
• Group-wide Minor Courage, Intellect, Endurance, and Evasion
NECROMANCER TANK BUILD
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Role: PVE Tank
Patch: Update 41 – Scions of Ithelia
The Dreadnought Necromancer Tank Build is beginner-friendly and focuses on creating and consuming corpses while in combat to greatly improve self-healing, damage mitigation, and Ultimate regeneration.
Necromancer Tank Strengths:
• Self-healing
• Self-sustain
• High Ultimate regeneration
• High damage mitigation
• Class ability sourced Major Vulnerability
• Resurrect group members instantly
• Strong Crowd-Control abilities
WARDEN TANK BUILD
Writer: xGAMxHQ
Role: PVE Tank
Patch: Update 41 – Scions of Ithelia
The Glacial Gladiator Warden Tank Build is beginner-friendly, incredibly versatile, and is one of the best choices when running with groups without a Healer.
Warden Tank Strengths:
• Self-healing
• High Mobility
• High chance to apply the Chilled Status Effect
• Damage shields
• Class ability sourced Major Heroism
• Group-wide Minor Toughness
• Group-wide Major Resolve
DRAGONKNIGHT TANK BUILD
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Role: PVE Tank
Patch: Update 41 – Scions of Ithelia
The Phoenix Dragonknight Tank Build remains a top-tier choice for all levels of Tanking and is one of the most beginner-friendly ways to learn how to Tank.
Dragonknight Tank Strengths:
• Self-healing
• Self-sustain
• High block mitigation
• Replenishing Barrier alternative
• Group-wide damage shields
• Group-wide Minor Brutality
• Group-wide Major Brutality and Sorcery
• Unmatched Crowd-Control abilities
SORCERER TANK BUILD
Writer: xGAMxHQ
Role: PVE Tank
Patch: Update 41 – Scions of Ithelia
The Unbound Sorcerer Tank Build features many powerful group buffs unique to the Sorcerer Class, making it a strong choice for any aspiring Tank.
Sorcerer Tank Strengths:
• Self-healing
• Self-sustain
• High Mobility
• Strong damage shield
• Group-wide Minor Prophecy
• Group-wide Major Berserk
• Group-wide Minor Intellect and Endurance
• Incredibly lower-cost abilities and Ultimates
NIGHTBLADE TANK BUILD
Writer: xGAMxHQ
Role: PVE Tank
Patch: Update 41 – Scions of Ithelia
The Revenant Nightblade Tank Build is beginner-friendly and is incredibly powerful in Dungeon content.
Nightblade Tank Strengths:
• Self-healing
• Self-sustain
• High Ultimate regeneration
• Class ability sourced Major Evasion
• Class ability sourced Major Cowardice
• Group-wide Minor Savagery
• Group-wide Minor Intellect and Endurance
• Strong Crowd-Control ability
TEMPLAR TANK BUILD
Writer: xGAMxHQ
Role: PVE Tank
Patch: Update 41 – Scions of Ithelia
The Aedric Bulwark Templar Tank Build features strong damage shields and group-healing abilities to ensure your group members stay alive alongside you; however, they lack effective crowd-control abilities.
Templar Tank Strengths:
• Group-healing
• Self-sustain
• Damage shield
• Class ability sourced cleanse
• Group-wide Minor Sorcery
• Lower-cost abilities and Ultimates
