
Unsure how to build your Arcanist? ESO’s content creators share a collection of useful guides for when the all-new class arrives in June.
Please keep in mind that all of these builds were created during Update 38’s PTS cycle, and there may be some tweaks and changes to the Arcanist class or the sets used in these guides following Necrom Chapter launch.
DPS Builds
Deltias Gaming—Arcanist PvE Solo Build: The Most Powerful Build in ESO (Necrom Chapter)
Our friend Deltias Gaming demonstrates how the Arcanist can dominate against some of the toughest PvE content with this Stamina/Magicka Hybrid build.
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Hack the Minotaur—110K+ DPS With NO TRIALS GEAR!? The Stamina Arcanist Is INSANE!
With Hack the Minotaur’s powerful Stamina Arcanist build, no foe will be able to stand in the way of your withering DPS.
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ArzyeL Gaming—ESO Magicka Arcanist Solo PVE Build - Necrom - Vateshran & VMA Build
Looking to overcome the toughest overland bosses stalking Tamriel? ArzyeL Gaming has you covered with their solo-focused Magicka Arcanist PvE build.
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Matygon—BEST DAD BUILD EVER? - The ESO Arcanist 1-Bar Dad Build
Matygon shares his straightforward 1-Bar “Dad Build” for those players looking for an easy-to-pilot Arcanist.
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Hullo! It's Icy ^_^—Easy Arcarnist 1-Bar HA Build (vMA ready)? ESO Necrom | Icy Talks #ESO #Necrom
For players looking for a quick way to start dishing out damage, Icy has you covered with a beginner-friendly 1-bar heavy-attack DPS build.
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Tank Builds
The Tank Club—Arcanist Tank Build & Guide | Elder Scrolls Online | Necrom
Protect your allies and shrug off any wounds with The Tank Club’s unyielding Arcanist build.
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XGAMXHQ—Malice Arcanist Tank Build
Whether you’re a beginner or veteran player, XGAMXHQ’s Arcanist Tank build can help you absorb everything during Dungeon and Trial runs.
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Healer Builds
Xynode Gaming—ESO - One Bar Arcanist Healer Build - The Book Wizard! - (Necrom Chapter)
Mend your allies while catching up on some good reading with Xynode Gaming’s Book Wizard Arcanist Healer Build.
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PvP Builds
Pain in the Axe—THE LASER BEAM ⚔️ESO Arcanist PVP Build ⚔️?Necrom Chapter?
Disintegrate your PvP opponents with Pain in the Axe’s Laser Beam Arcanist build.
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Soulgrot—INSANE PRESSURE Arcanist PVP Build! - ESO - Necrom Chapter
Soulgrot is here to show off how best to annihilate your fellow players with this high pressure, DoT PvP build!
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We hope these community-made builds help inspire your own Arcanists when the Necrom Chapter arrives this June. We can’t wait to see what creative builds the community creates after launch. If you’ve discovered or created a build for the Arcanist class that you feel needs to be shared with rest of the community, please send it our way via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom arrives for PC/Mac on June 5, 2023, and for Xbox and PlayStation consoles on June 20, 2023. Pre-purchase Necrom now to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to the Sadrith Mora Spore Steed mount. Don't miss out!