ESO: Mastering the Templar Class for PvE and PvP

It can be challenging for new players in Elder Scrolls Online to select a class suitable for new player who may want to try multiple roles such as tanking, DPS, or healing. One highly recommended class is the Templar. This versatile class can be easily adjusted for different roles, eliminating the need to change attribute or champion points. Let’s explore how to build a Universal Templar that can tackle both PvE and PvP content effectively without frequent adjustments. This build focuses on Magicka by placing all attribute points into it. Magicka Templars have the advantage of utilizing their damage, healing, tanking abilities effectively.

The concept behind the Universal Templar allows you to swap gear for the role you desire to play, while still being effective. It may not be 100% optimized for a specific role, but it will be sufficient for most content. This build is perfect for players who don’t want to spend resources on changing their setups regularly. The key to this build is distributing champion points to allow for healing, DPS, and tanking while ensuring tools for PvP like resistant, befoul, shade, and warlord are also available.

For the tank role, the build focuses on using Health and Stamina-boosting sets like Crest of Cyrodiil, Battalion Defender, and Thurvokun, along with Health/Stamina food, to adjust Stamina and Magicka balance on the front and back bars. As a Templar tank, always try to have your Radiant Ward active to minimize incoming damage. Similarly, remember to use Heavy Attack when there is an opening to regain resources.

As a healer, focus on sets that boost Spell and Weapon damage for group members like Spell Power Cure, Vestments of Olorime, and Worm Cult. Sets that enhance healing like Chokethorn and Earthgore for the monster helm slot are recommended. Make sure to keep Channeled Focus active for better Magicka recovery and use Breadth of Life to save players in critical condition.

For DPS role, choose sets that maximize damage output, such as Law of Julianos, False God’s Devotion, Mother’s Sorrow, and Bright-Throat’s Boast. The monster helm slot can be filled with Grothdarr, Slimecraw, Valkyn Skoria, or Zaan. Always maintain Blazing Spear, Vampire’s Bane, and Purifying Light for optimal damage output, and use Radiant Oppression as your finisher when bosses or players’ health is low.

In conclusion, the Universal Templar build allows players to enjoy 99% of the content available in Elder Scrolls Online while being effective in different roles. With the right preparation, practice, and understanding of mechanics, you can tackle even the most challenging content in the game.