Soloing in The Elder Scrolls Online can become much easier with the right gear. Whether the goal is to survive tougher encounters, improve sustain, or simply clear enemies faster, certain armor sets are particularly well suited for solo PvE. YouTuber ArzyeL Gaming's video highlights some of the best options worth considering.
Order's Wrath
In ESO, Order's Wrath is a versatile crafted set that works well across a wide range of content. It increases Critical Chance while providing bonuses to Critical Damage and Critical Healing, making it useful for both offense and survivability. Since it is crafted, the set can also be customized to fit different builds and playstyles.
Telvanni Efficiency
Galenwe's Efficiency is another crafted option that can work effectively with or without a companion. When a companion is active, it reduces the cost of their abilities. When playing completely solo, the set instead helps reduce the cost of the player's abilities, providing valuable resource sustain.
Briarheart
Briarheart has remained a popular choice for solo players for a long time. The set provides additional weapon and spell damage and can restore health when dealing critical damage. This combination of offensive power and healing makes it particularly useful during difficult solo encounters.
Tide-Born Wildstalker
Tide-Born Wildstalker is a strong offensive set for solo PvE. It increases direct damage against monsters, allowing players to deal more damage and defeat enemies more quickly. As a flexible crafted set, it can also be incorporated into a variety of solo builds.
Back-Alley Gourmand
Back-Alley Gourmand is an overland alternative to Order's Wrath. Its bonuses are similar, but its full effect requires an active food buff. For players who cannot easily obtain Order's Wrath, it can still provide a solid option for improving solo performance.
Shared Burden
Shared Burden is another crafted set designed around companion-based gameplay. It transfers some incoming damage to the companion while also reducing the damage they receive. If the companion dies during combat, they can automatically revive themselves. This makes the set especially convenient for newer players who want to focus on their own attacks rather than constantly managing their companion.
Vicious Serpent
For stamina-focused builds, Vicious Serpent is an excellent trial set. It reduces the cost of Stamina abilities and restores Stamina after defeating enemies, providing strong sustain during extended fights. It can be particularly effective when fighting groups of enemies where frequent kills help maintain resources.
False God's Devotion
False God's Devotion provides a similar role for Magicka-focused builds. The trial set reduces the cost of Magicka abilities and restores Magicka after defeating enemies. It is a strong choice for players who want better Magicka sustain while soloing, although obtaining it requires access to trial content.
Hexos' Ward
Hexos' Ward is a particularly useful option for newer solo players. Dealing direct damage can generate a damage shield, providing additional protection against incoming attacks. The extra survivability can make challenging enemies considerably easier to handle, especially for players who are still developing their defensive skills.
Pillar of Nirn
For players who prefer a more offensive approach, Pillar of Nirn can deliver substantial damage through its bleed effect. It is especially effective against groups of enemies and can help shorten fights by adding significant additional damage to a build.
Choosing the Right Solo Set
There is no single best set for every ESO solo build. Some options prioritize survivability, while others focus on damage, resource sustain, or companion support. Combining two complementary sets can often produce better results than relying on a single setup.
These sets can be used for a variety of challenging solo activities, including Maelstrom Arena, Vateshran Hollows, and the Infinite Archive. The ideal combination ultimately depends on the player's class, skills, preferred resources, and the type of content being tackled.
