This is a Nightblade Magicka PvP build for ESO, intended for most players. The build is updated for Elsweyr. If you have any questions about the Nightblade Magicka PvP build, leave a comment below.
This Nightblade Magicka PvP build has high burst damage and
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Nightblade Magicka PvP Build Index
Guide Contents
Nightblade Magicka PvP Build Basics
Best Nightblade Magicka PvP Build Race: Breton > High Elf (Altmer) > Dark Elf (Dunmer)
Nightblade Magicka PvP Build Attributes: All Magicka
Should I play as a Vampire as a Nightblade Magicka PvP Build: Completely optional.
Best Mundus Stone for a Nightblade Magicka PvP Build: The Atronach
Best Potion for a Nightblade Magicka PvP Build: Essence of Spell Power (Cornflower, Lady’s Smock, Water Hyacinth)
Best Food for Nightblade Magicka PvP:
Clockwork Citrus Filet or Witchmother’s Potent Brew.
Nightblade Magicka PvP Build Skills
What are the best weapons to use as a Nightblade Magicka PvP? It is recommended that you have one bar for Restoration staff, and one bar for either Destruction staff (Fire).
Nightblade Magicka PvP Main Bar – Fire Staff:
Slot 1: Destructive Reach
Slot 2: Merciless Resolve
Slot 3: Swallow Soul
Slot 4: Double Take
Slot 5: Shadow Image
Ultimate: Soul Tether
Nightblade Magicka PvP Alternate Bar – Restoration Staff:
Slot 1: Crippling Grasp
Slot 2: Mutagen
Slot 3: Ward Ally
Slot 4: Siphoning Attacks
Slot 5: Shadowy Disguise
Ultimate: Light’s Champion
Nightblade Magicka PvP Build Passive Skills
Assassination Passives: All
Shadow Passives: All
Siphoning Passives: All
Destruction Staff Passives: All
Restoration Staff Passives: All
Light Armor Passives: All
Heavy Armor Passives: Resolve – Constitution – Juggernaut
Medium Armor Passives: Dexterity – Wind Walker – Improved Sneak – Athletics
Fighters Guild Passives: Banish the Wicked
Undaunted Passives: All
Racial Passives: All
Alchemy Passives: Medicinal Use
Assault Passives: All
Support Passives: All
Nightblade Magicka PvP Build Champion Points
The first bolded number indicated below is for a
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 – 20 Shattering Blows – 21 Staff Expert
The Apprentice: 27 (27) Elemental Expert – 48 (20) Elfborn – 53 (16) Spell Erosion – 27 (19) Blessed
The Thief Champion Points (Green)
The Shadow: 58 Shadow Ward – 30 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 – 55 (23) Resistant – 20 Spellshield
Nightblade Magicka PvP Build Gear
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Head: Valkyn Skoria Weight: Heavy Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Shoulders: Valkyn Skoria Weight: Medium Trait: Impenetrable Enchantment: Prismatic
Chest: Torug’s Pact Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Gloves: Torug’s Pact Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Legs: Torug’s Pact Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Belt: Torug’s Pact Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Boots: Torug’s Pact Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Necklace: Willpower Type: Jewelry Trait: Infused Enchant: Magicka Recovery
Rings: Willpower Type: Jewelry Trait: Infused Enchant: Spell Cost Reduction
Fire Staff: Destructive Impact Trait: Infused Enchant: Fire Damage
Restoration Staff: Mender’s Ward Trait: Infused Enchant: Spell Damage
This Nightblade Magicka PvP build is continuously updated, leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions!