ESO Update 49: Magicka Dragonknight DPS Builds

The Elder Scrolls Online's recent rework of the Dragonknight class in Update 49 has introduced exciting changes that breathe new life into pure class builds. These adjustments have not only enhanced the viability of Magicka Dragonknight setups but also made them more enjoyable to play, especially in group content. In this video, ArzyeL Gaming will explore two highly effective Magicka Dragonknight DPS builds: one centered around the new fire breath beam skill, Engulfing Dragonfire, and another focusing on Molten Whip paired with the Seething Fury buff.

Magicka Dragonknight DPS: Engulfing Dragonfire Channeling Setup

The first build leverages the newly introduced Engulfing Dragonfire, a beam-like ability that serves as the primary spammable skill. This setup relies heavily on the Ardent Flame and Earthen Heart skill lines, offering a strong combination of sustained damage and utility.

Skills Setup

Front Bar: Engulfing Dragonfire, Burning Embers, Shatterspike Mantle, Barbed Trap, Incinerate, Flawless Dawnbreaker (Ultimate).

Back Bar: Stamped, Carve, Soul of Flame, Igneous Weapons, Blood of the Green Dragon, Shifting Standard (Ultimate).

• Engulfing Dragonfire: Your primary spammable skill, dealing massive fire damage over time to multiple enemies.

• Shatterspike Mantle: A versatile ability that boosts your damage, buffs your stats, and deals AoE damage to nearby enemies.

• Soul of Flame: A must-have skill for its resource restoration capabilities, ensuring you never run into sustain issues.

• Shifting Standard: The ultimate ability of choice, providing excellent damage against both single targets and groups.

Champion Points

To maximize your damage output, focus on the following Champion Points:

Warfare Tree

• Deadly Aim (slot)

• Master-at-Arms (slot)

• Wrathful Strikes (slot)

• Fighting Finesse (slot)

Fitness Tree

• Boundless Vitality (slot)

• Fortified (slot)

• Rejuvenation (slot)

• Celerity (slot)

Craft Tree

• Steed's Blessing (slot)

• Master Gatherer (slot)

• Gifted Rider (slot)

• War Mount (slot)

Gear Setup

Alternative Gear

If trial gear is unavailable, substitute Order's Wrath for  Null Arca without significant loss in performance.

Consumables and Mundus

• Mundus Stone: The Thief.

• Food: Clockwork Citrus Filet.

• Potions: Essence of Spell Power or Tri-Stat potions.

Tip from MmoGah: Some essential items, such as the Tide-Born daggers and rings, can be purchased with ESO coins from Guild Traders. Having a solid gold reserve can significantly benefit your character development and overall gameplay experience.

Build Stats

Attributes: 64 points into Magicka

Maximum Magicka: 32,732

Magicka Recovery: 1,162

Maximum Health: 24,266

Maximum Stamina: 14,273

Magicka Recovery: 1,162

Health Recovery: 805

Stamina Recovery: 929

Spell Damage: 5,505

Spell Critical: 51.4%

Spell Penetration: 4,479

Weapon Damage: 5,505

Weapon Critical: 51.4%

Physical Penetration: 4,479

Spell Resistance: 16,028

Physical Resistance: 15,302

Critical Resistance: 1,320

Magicka Dragonknight DPS: Molten Whip Setup

The second build revolves around Molten Whip, a hard-hitting ability that synergizes well with the Seething Fury buff. This setup offers slightly different gameplay while maintaining high damage output.

Skills Setup

• Replace Engulfing Dragonfire with Molten Whip as your primary spammable.

• Retain other skills from the previous setup.

Champion Points

The Champion Points allocation remains similar, except for one adjustment:

• Replace Fighting Finesse with Thaumaturge.

Gear Setup

Use a similar gear combination as the Engulfing Dragonfire build:

• Slimecraw (1-piece) for critical chance.

• Slivers of the Null Arca, along with Aegis Caller (for jewelry and daggers), Harpooner's Wading Kilt (Mythic), and Perfected Merciless Charge (back bar weapon).

• Retain the same weapon traits, enchants, and jewelry setup.

You can substitute the Null Arca with Order's Wrath if necessary.

Solo Gameplay

Both builds excel in group content but are also highly effective for solo gameplay. The Engulfing Dragonfire setup is slightly more versatile due to its beam-like nature, which allows it to deal significant AoE damage to multiple enemies simultaneously. On the other hand, Molten Whip is better suited for single-target encounters, making it ideal for boss fights or duels.

Conclusion

The Update 49 rework has undoubtedly revitalized the Magicka Dragonknight class, offering players exciting new ways to optimize their builds. Whether you prefer the fiery beam of Engulfing Dragonfire or the classic power of Molten Whip, both setups provide exceptional damage potential and adaptability for various content types.

Which of these builds will you choose for your next Dragonknight adventure? Feel free to share your thoughts in the video's comments section! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ArzyeL Gaming's channel for more guides and updates.