Harness explosive AoE and critical burst with this solo Sorcerer build in Elder Scrolls Online, subclassing into Nightblade and Templar.
Sorcerer subclassing build for Update 46 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
Looking for a solo PvE build that blends explosive AoE with strong single-target potential? This Sorcerer-based setup delivers both, allowing players to complete veteran dungeons solo and push far into the Infinite Archive.
By subclassing into Nightblade and Templar lines, you unlock devastating tools like Merciless Resolve and valuable passives that amplify your damage output. The synergy between Storm Calling and melee-focused skills from the Assassin tree makes this build responsive, mobile, and visually stunning.
Complete veteran dungeons solo with this one-bar build (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
Class – Sorcerer
Weapon One – Sharpened Storm-Cursed Mace (Absorb Stamina)
Weapon Two – Sharpened Storm-Cursed Mace (Flame)
Armor Types – 1 Light, 6 Medium
Race – Khajiit
Attributes – 64 Stamina
Mundus Stone – Serpent
Class Skill Lines
Storm Calling
Assassin
Aedric Spear
Subclassing
This build combines the potent AoE abilities of the Sorcerer’s Storm Calling skill line with the immense single-target damage potential of the Nightblade’s Assassin toolkit. Assassin’s Merciless Resolve is the highest single-target damage source for the build. Build up to ten stacks of Merciless Resolve before firing the spectral arrow. Subclassing into the Aedric Spear Templar skill line is primarily done for its passives.
Also Read: ESO Subclass Power Leveling Guide 2025
Sorcerer-Nightblade-Templar Skills
Swap Merciless Resolve for Razor Caltrops after Infinite Archive Arc 2 (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
Traveling Knife is a key component of the build as it has range and applies weapon enchantments while allowing you to freely maneuver across the battlefield. This spammable allows you to consistently deal high damage as long as the target remains within 15 meters. Critical Surge is your primary method of healing, as it replenishes health for dealing critical damage while increasing damage.
Primary:
Boundless Storm
Critical Surge
Traveling Knife
Lightning Flood
Merciless Resolve
Incapacitating Strike (Ultimate)
Attributes
Allocating all 64 attribute points into Stamina maximizes the build’s overall damage, as key abilities scale with this stat.
Mundus Stone
Switch to Thief Mundus for a group setup to increase DPS for veteran dungeons and trials.
Champion Points
Warfare Constellation Champion Points
Master-at-Arms
Fighting Finesse
Deadly Aim
Reaving Blows
Fitness Constellation Champion Points
Fortified
Boundless Vitality
Rejuvenation
Bloody Renewal
Equipment
SlotTypeSet HeadMediumKra’ghShouldersMediumTide-BornChestMediumTide-BornLegsMediumTide-BornHandsMediumTide-BornFeetMediumTide-BornWaistLightStorm-CursedWeapon OneMaceStorm-CursedWeapon TwoMaceStorm-CursedNecklaceJewelryStorm-CursedRing 1JewelryStorm-CursedRing 2JewelryOakensoul
Consumables
Arteum Takeaway Broth
Or Lava Foot Soup-and-Saltrice
Tri-Pots
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