This is a Sorcerer Magicka PvP build for ESO, intended for most players. The build is updated for Elsweyr. If you have any questions about the Sorcerer Magicka PvP build, leave a comment below.
This Mag Sorc PvP build is a fast moving PvP build with burst damage, high resistance and good group support.
See our ESO Builds section for more builds.
Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build Index
Guide Contents
Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build Basics
Best Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build Race: Breton > High-elf > Dark Elf (Dunmer)
Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build Attributes: All Magicka
Should I play as a Vampire as a Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build: No (optional)
Best Mundus Stone for a Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build: The Atronach
Best Potion for a Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build: Tri-stat Potion (Bugloss, Columbine, Dragonthron )
Best Food for a Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build:
Clockwork Citrus Filet or Witchmother’s Potent Brew.
Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build Skills
What are the best weapons to use as a Sorcerer Magicka PvP? It is recommended that you have one bar for Restoration staff, and one bar for either Destruction staff (Fire).
Sorcerer Magicka PvP Main Bar – Fire Staff:
Slot 1: Hardened Ward
Slot 2: Crystal Fragments
Slot 3: Crushing Shock
Slot 4: Endless Fury
Slot 5: Elemental Drain
Ultimate: Dawnbreaker of Smiting
Sorcerer Magicka PvP Alternate Bar – Restoration Staff:
Slot 1: Rune Cage
Slot 2: Mutagen
Slot 3: Harness Magicka
Slot 4: Boundless Storm
Slot 5: Power Surge
Ultimate: Light’s Champion
Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build Passive Skills
Dark Magic: All
Daedric Summoning: All
Siphoning Passives: All
Storm Calling: 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
Vampire Passives: Supernatural Recovery – Undeath – Dark Stalker
Psijic Order Passives: All
Mages Guild Passives: All
Fighters Guild Passives: All
Undaunted Passives: All
Racial Passives: All
Alchemy Passives: Medicinal Use
Assault Passives: All
Support Passives: All
Sorcerer 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 Atronach: 40 (18) Master-At-Arms – 56 Shattering Blows – 19 Staff Expert
The Apprentice: 49 (27) Elemental Expert – 40 (20) Elfborn – 66 (35) Spell Erosion
The Thief Champion Points (Green)
The Shadow: 36 Shadow Ward – 44 Tumbling
The Lover: 75 (64) Arcanist – 49 Mooncalf
The Tower: 49 (4) Warlord – 16 Sprinter – 1 Siphoner
The Warrior Champion Points (Red)
The Lord: 37 Quick Recovery
The Lady: 49 (23) Hardy – 49 (23) Elemental Defender – 28 Thick Skinned
The Steed: 48 (31) Ironclad – 52 (23) Resistant – 21 Spellshield
Sorcerer Magicka PvP Build Gear
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Head: Blood Spawn Weight: Heavy Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Shoulders: Blood Spawn Weight: Medium Trait: Impenetrable Enchantment: Prismatic
Chest: Shacklebreaker Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Gloves: Shacklebreaker Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Legs: ShacklebreakerWeight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Belt: Shacklebreaker Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Boots: Shacklebreaker Weight: Light Trait: Impenetrable Enchant: Prismatic
Necklace: Armor Master Type: Jewelry Trait: Protective Enchant: Spell Damage
Rings: Armor Master Trait: Arcane Enchant: Spell Damage / Magicka Recovery
Fire Staff: Concentrated Force (Perfected) or Willpower Trait: Infused Enchant: Absorb Magicka
Restoration Staff: Armor Master Trait: Infused Enchant: Weapon Damage
This Sorcerer Magicka PvP build is continuously updated, leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions!