ESO Subclass Build: Magicka Sorcerer Solo

If you're a fan of solo gameplay in The Elder Scrolls Online and want a build that balances survivability, sustain, and damage output, look no further! This Magicka Sorcerer solo build is designed to tackle even the toughest content, such as Maelstrom Arena, Vateshran Hollows, and the Infinite Archive. By combining Sorcerer and Nightblade abilities with the Subclassing system, this setup delivers exceptional performance.

 

 

Build Overview

This build revolves around shock damage and resource management, making it effective for both AoE and single-target scenarios. Here are the core stats:

Maximum Magicka: 29672

Maximum Health: 27183

Maximum Stamina: 18425 

Magicka Recovery: 1380

Health Recovery: 984

Stamina Recovery: 745

Spell Damage: 3531

Spell Critical: 37.9%

Spell Penetration: 12311 

Weapon Damage: 3531

Weapon Critical: 37.9%

Physical Penetration: 12311

Spell Resistance: 21477

Critical Resistance: 1320

Physical Resistance: 17121

Attributes: 64 points into Magicka

Food: Clockwork Citrus Filet for maximum sustain.

Potion: Essence of Spell Power boosts spell damage, critical chance, and magicka regeneration.

Race: Nord is the optimal choice for its boosts to health, armor, frost resistance, stamina, and ultimate generation.

Mundus Stone: The Lover (enhances penetration). 

 

Gear Setup

 

Skill Setup

This Subclassing build uses the Sorcerer's Daedric Summoning and Storm Calling skill lines and the Nightblade's Siphoning skill line.

Front Bar Skills

Force Pulse: Primary spammable skill.

Debilitate: Adds a damage-over-time effect and weakens enemies.

Hardened Ward: Shields you from incoming damage.

Barbed Trap: Offers strong damage buff and damage over time.

Summon Volatile Familiar: Pet that stuns enemies and grants extra damage.

Flawless Dawnbreaker (Second Ultimate): Great for burst damage.

Back Bar Skills

Elemental Drain: Reduces enemy resistances and restores Magicka.

Unstable Wall of Storm: Deals AoE damage.

Boundless Storm: Provides mobility and resistance buffs.

Siphoning Attacks: Restores resources during combat.

Summon Volatile Familiar: Pet that stuns enemies and grants extra damage.

Summon Charged Atronach (Main Ultimate): Deals shock damage.

Scribing Skills

Shocking Soul: Shock Damage + Druid's Resurgence + Cowardice

Shocking Contingency: Shock Damage + Gladiator's Tenacity + Vulnerability

Passive Skills

•   All Passive Skills from your Class' Lines

•   All Passive Skills from Weapon Lines you are using

•   All Passive Skills from Armor Lines you are using

•   Passive Abilities from Guild lines (Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Psijic Order) that affect your skills/build

•   Mages Guild Passives: Mage Adept, Everlasting Magic, Magicka Controller, Might of the Guild

•   Undaunted Passives

•   Your Racial Passives

•   Medicinal Use Passive from Alchemy

 

Champion Points

Craft

Steed's Blessing (slot)

Master Gatherer (slot)

Gifted Rider (slot)

War Mount (slot)

Warfare

Master-at-Arms (slot)

Ironclad (slot)

Wrathful Strikes (slot)

Reaving Blows (slot)

Fitness

Boundless Vitality (slot)

Fortified (slot)

Rejuvenation (slot)

Siphoning Spells (slot)

 

Why This Build Works

This Magicka Sorcerer build excels at resource management and survivability while dishing out high shock damage. The synergy of Sorcerer and Nightblade skills ensures you can handle any challenge solo. Whether you're facing hordes of enemies or a tough boss encounter, this build's balance of offense and defense will keep you in the fight.

With the right gear, rotation, and practice, you'll master even the most difficult solo content in ESO. Give it a try and dominate Tamriel on your own terms!

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