Q: What is the highest possible DPS build in ESO? Definitely Fire staff. It’s the go-to build for everyone dabbling in Trials, and if you want the most efficient damage dealing build in the game Destruction Staff (always Fire staff, not Lightning or Frost) is what you should go for. I would definitely trade 1000 stamina for 300 weapon damage. In the end switch those two Red Mountain for a Monster set. Even two different monster pieces will give you more then 2 pieces Red Mountain. Monster sets offer a one piece bonus, like Molag Kena, one piece of that is giving you the same weapon damage as 2 pieces of Red Mountain.

Here’s the brutal truth about finding or creating a high-performing Sorcerer character build:

There are WAY too many ESO players posting suboptimal builds on forums that they haven’t extensively tested and optimized.

They think their build is good just because they picked some good stats and items that they hear are good.

If only it were that easy…

If you’re serious about maximizing your characters full potential, you will need to spend hours testing and tweaking your build until you prefect it.

Well today I’m going to give you a few short cuts that will allow you to greatly improve the effectiveness of your build by showing you the important things we have learned by doing hundreds of hours of testing for our ESO character builds guide. (More info & link at the end of this post)

I. Best Race Choices for a Sorcerer

Race Choices For Stamina Builds:

The best choice at the moment is Redguard for PvE DPS. Since the Khajiit critical passive was fixed they have become a top contender for maximum DPS now. If you want a more well-rounded race so you can switch between multiple roles you can pick Imperial.

Race Choices For Magicka Builds:

• Magicka DPS & PvP: High Elf for the 4% increased dmg to elemental spells, also has higher magicka pool and magicka regen. You can still hit really good numbers if you pick Breton or Dark Elf (Dunmer) but High Elf will be your best option.
• Healer: Breton, the reduced spell cost and high magicka pool is essential for efficient healing. Second best choice will be High Elf.

II. Prioritize The Right Stats/Attribute Points

Stats For Stamina DPS Builds: To do end game content you will want around 18k HP so you don’t get one shot. After you make sure you have 18k HP you should dump all your extra stats from attribute points and enchants into stamina. If you are still leveling up just make sure you keep putting some points into health, if you start getting one or two shot that means you are putting to many points into stamina.

You should prioritize your stats in this order for optimal Stamina DPS Builds:

• Armor Penetration
• Weapon Damage
• Weapon Critical
• Max Stamina
• Reduced Stamina Cost
• Stamina Recovery

Stats For Magicka Builds: You will also want about 18k HP for magicka builds if you are planning to do end game content and if you are still leveling just make sure you are putting enough points into health so you don’t get one or two shot by packs of mobs.

You should prioritize your stats in this order for optimal Magicka DPS Builds:

• Spell Damage
• Spell Critical
• Spell Penetration
• Max Magicka
• Reduced Magicka Cost
• Magicka Recovery

You should prioritize your stats in this order for optimal Healing Builds:

• Max Magicka
• Reduced Magicka Cost
• Magicka Recovery
• Spell Damage
• Spell Critical

Find out how to get the perfect stats for your Sorcerer builds in our —-> ESO Mastery Builds Guide

III. Pick The Right Mundus Stone

Stamina Based Mundus Stones: Most characters should run the Thief mundus stone for maximum DPS but Khajiit Sorcerers with a high critical strike chance should run Shadow.

Magicka Based Mundus Stones: The Thief is defiantly the way to go for magicka DPS builds, the Thief increases your critical chance which allows you to use your ultimate “Overload” more often. For healing builds you should swap mundus stones to the Atronach, the ability to consistently heal is way more important than your damage output.

If you want to know where to find each Mundus Stone is checkout our: Mundus Stones Location Guide

IV. Optimal Champion Points For Your Character Build

Your Champion points are going to vary based on your exact build, game content you are doing, whether you are going for single target or AoE damage, and group setup. Below we have put together some basic templates for you to start with and modify based on your needs.

Stamina Based DPS Templates:

The Ritual (Blue)

• Mighty: 100 points
• Precise Strikes: 40 points
• Piercing: 27 points

The Tower (Green)

• Warlord: 100 points

The Lover (Green)

• Mooncalf: 53 points

The Shadow (Green)

• Tumbling: 13 points
• Shadow Ward: 1 points

The Lady (Red)

• Hardy: 78 points
• Elemental Defender: 78 points
• Thick Skinned: 11 points

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Magicka Based DPS Templates:

The Apprentice (Blue)

• Elemental Expert : 96 points
• Elfborn : 71 points

The Tower (Green)

• Magician : 100 points

The Lover (Green)

• Arcanist : 67 points

The Steed (Red)

• Spell Shield : 27 points

The Lady (Red)

• Hardy : 60 points
• Elemental Defender : 80 points

Find out how to modify the above templates to fit your goals and playstyle in our —> ESO Mastery Builds Guide

V. Use The Best Combo of Gear Traits, Enchantments, & Item Sets

Your gear traits and enchants are going to change slightly based on what game content you want to do, who’s in your group, and various other factors. If you Get Our ESO Mastery Builds Guidewe will show you what you need to change based on your situation. It covers group content, raids, and solo gameplay.

Basic Stamina Based Template:

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Basic Magicka Based Template:

Copy Our Top Performing Sorcerer Builds

If you would rather skip all the work and just get a huge list of perfect build templates for all roles and playstyles, you should get our Character Builds Guidewhere we walk you through step-by-step how to copy the best builds within minutes and you can become one of the top Sorcerers in The Elder Scrolls Online.

The builds we offer in our guides are constantly updated and proven to maximize your characters performance in any role or playstyle. We have builds for PvE, PvP, Tanking, Healing, DPS, and builds for characters still leveling up.

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>> Check Out Our Character Builds Guide <<

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