Learn how to create a near-invincible Dragonknight tank in Elder Scrolls Online for all PvE content using subclassing.
Dragonknight-Necromancer build for Update 46 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
In Update 46 of The Elder Scrolls Online, subclassing adds a seemingly endless array of customization options to builds. In the case of the Dragonknight, this feature can be used especially well for PvE builds to create an unassailable tank. This article outlines a build for the Dragonknight class by subclassing into the Necromancer’s Bone Tyrant skill line. It excels in both general PvE and high-end content like Veteran Dungeons or the Infinite Archive.
Elder Scrolls Online: Dragonknight-Necromancer Build
Dragonknight PvE subclassing build (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
Class – Dragonknight
Weapon One – Sword of Leeching
Weapon Two – Axe of Leeching
Armor Types – 1 Medium, 6 Heavy
Race – Any
Attributes – 64 Health
Mundus Stone – The Atronarch
Class Skill Lines
Ardent Flame
Earthen Heart
Bone Tyrant
Subclassing
Speak with Bahtra at-Hunding to unlock subclassing (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
This build subclasses into the Bone Tyrant line from the Necromancer class to round out the Dragonknight’s toolkit. Abilities like Necrotic Potency help generate ultimate faster by absorbing nearby corpses. Beckoning Armor adds a layer of crowd control by pulling ranged enemies in close, helping you maintain control over the battlefield.
Also Read: How To Unlock Subclassing in Elder Scrolls Online
Dragonknight-Necromancer Skills
Start each battle with a taunt, and maintain it on a hostile throughout. For large groups, follow the taunt up with an immobilizing skill like Binding Contingency. Maintain a resistance buff at all times, and heal whenever required. In addition to blocking, use heavy attacks frequently between skill uses. Heavy attacking and immediately following it up with Igneous Shield will replenish stamina dramatically.
Primary:
Igneous Shield
Ruinous Scyth
Pierce Armor
Necrotic Potency
Cinder Storm
Spell Wall (Ultimate)
Backup:
Sanguine Altar
Beckoning Armor
Cauterize
Unrelenting Grip
Binding Contingency
Ravenous Goliath (Ultimate)
Attributes
Spec all attribute points into health to maximize the Dragonknight-Necromancer’s tankiness. The additional health synergizes well with the constant healing applied through skills, providing a vast and replenishing pool of hit points.
Mundus Stone
Choose the Atronarch Mundus to boost Magicka recovery. This is important to have constant access to skills during longer fights.
Champion Points
Warfare Constellation Champion Points
Enduring Resolve
Unassailable
Duellist’s Rebuff
Iron Clad
Fitness Constellation Champion Points
Fortified
Rejuvenation
Boundless Vitality
Bracing Anchor
Equipment
SlotTypeSet HeadHeavyArchdruid DevyricShouldersHeavyArchdruid DevyricChestHeavyBloodlord’s EmbraceLegsHeavyLeeching PlateHandsHeavyLeeching PlateFeetHeavyLeeching PlateWaistMediumRushing AgonyMain HandSwordLeeching Plate Off-HandShieldLeeching PlateMain Hand BackupAxeLeeching PlateOff-Hand BackupShieldRushing AgonyNecklaceJewelryRushing AgonyRing 1JewelryRushing AgonyRing 2JewelryRushing Agony
Consumables
Jewels of Misrule
Orzorga’s Smoked Bear Haunch
This build allows you to venture into veteran dungeons fearlessly or face waves in the Infinite Archive. Use the skills effectively to ensure that you’re tough to bring down and even harder to ignore.
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