This is a Necromancer Magicka PvP build for ESO, intended for most players. The build is updated for Elsweyr. If you have any questions about the Necromancer Magicka PvP build, leave a comment below.
The Necromancer is a new class in ESO introduced in the Elsweyr chapter. Magicka based Necromancers have high damage and sustain as well as good healing in PvP.
See our ESO Builds section for more builds.
Necromancer Magicka PvP Build Index
Guide Contents
Necromancer Magicka PvP Build Basics
Best Necromancer Magicka PvP Build Race: Breton > High Elf (Altmer) > Dark Elf (Dunmer) > Argonian
Necromancer Magicka PvP Build Attributes: All Magicka
Should I play as a Vampire as a Necromancer Magicka PvP Build: No (optional).
Best Mundus Stone for a Necromancer Magicka PvP Build: The Atronach (Increased Magicka Recovery)
Best Potion for a Necromancer Magicka PvP: Build Essence of Health (Tri-Stat) (Bugloss, Columbine, Dragonthorn)
Best Poison for a Necromancer Magicka PvP Build: Escapist’s Poison (Blessed Thistle, Columbine, Namira’s Rot)
Best Food for a Necromancer Magicka PvP Build:
Necromancer Magicka PvP Build Skills
What are the best weapons to use for a Necromancer Magicka PvP build? It is recommended that you have one bar for One-Hand and Shield and one for Destruction Staff (Fire)
Necromancer Magicka PvP Main Bar – Fire Staff:
Slot 1: Destructive Reach
Slot 2: Stalking Blastbones
Slot 3: Richochet Skull
Slot 4: Elemental Drain
Slot 5: Intensive Mender
Ultimate: Glacial Colossus
Necromancer Magicka PvP Alternate Bar – One-Hand and Shield:
Slot 1: Hexproof
Slot 2: Structured Entropy
Slot 3: Resistant Flesh
Slot 4: Dampen Magic
Slot 5: Summoner’s Armor
Ultimate: Ravenous Goliath
Necromancer Magicka PvP Build Passive Skills
Grave Lord Passives: All
Bone Tyrant Passives: All
Living Death Passives: All
Destruction Staff Passives: All
One-Hand and Shield Passives: All
Light Armor Passives: All
Racial Passives: All
Heavy Armor Passives: Resolve – Constitution – Juggernaut
Medium Armor Passives: Dexterity – Wind Walker – Athletics
Mages Guild Passives: All
Fighters Guild Passives: Banish the Wicked
Undaunted Passives: Undaunted Command – Undaunted Mettle
Alchemy Passives: Medicinal Use
Assault Passives: All
Support Passives: All
Necromancer Magicka PvP Build Champion Points
The first bolded number indicated below is for an 810 champion point build. The second number within the ( ) is for 300 champion point builds.
If you need to gain more champion points fast, see our ESO Leveling Guide.
The Mage Champion Points (Blue)
The Ritual: 18 Thaumaturge
The Atronach: 56 (18) Master-At-Arms – 21 Staff Expert – 20 Shattering Blows
The Apprentice: 27 (27) Elemental Expert – 48 (20) Elfborn – 53 (16) Spell Erosion – 27 (19) Blessed
The Thief Champion Points (Green)
The Shadow: 30 Shadow Ward – 58 Tumbling
The Lover: 100 (64) Arcanist – 32 (32) Tenacity
The Tower: 38 (4) Warlord – 11 Sprinter – 1 Siphoner
The Warrior Champion Points (Red)
The Lord: 37 Quick Recovery
The Lady: 43 (23) Hardy – 43 (23) Elemental Defender – 28 Thick Skinned
The Steed: 44 (31) Ironclad – 20 Spellshield – 55 (23) Resistant
Necromancer Magicka PvP Build Gear
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Head: Pirate Skeleton Weight: Medium Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Shoulders: Pirate Skeleton Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchantment: Prismatic
Chest: Shacklebreaker Weight: Heavy Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Gloves: Shacklebreaker Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant:
Legs: Shacklebreaker Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Belt: Necropotence Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Boots: Necropotence Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Necklace: Necropotence Trait: Protective Enchant: Spell Damage
Rings: Necropotence Trait: Protective / Arcane Enchant: Spell Damage
Fire Staff: Shacklebreaker Trait: Sharpened Enchant: Absorb Magicka Enchant
One-Hand Sword: Shacklebreaker Trait: Nirnhoned Enchant: Escapist’s Poison
Shield: Shacklebreaker Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Health
This Necromancer Magicka PvP build is continuously updated, leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions!