Storm Spear [U46] - Templar Build PvE - ESO

A powerful, high-survivability DPS build combining the Templar and Storm Calling skill lines to deliver top-tier performance in all PvE content from solo arenas to veteran trials.

By Swift_Reason   •  Updated 2 days ago

Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 PvE Magicka Damage Dealer Templar Has Subclassing Setups

Armor Sets

All equipped armor sets
Equipped active Skills
This build makes use of the upcoming subclassing feature!
The following skill lines from other classes are used : Sorcerer -> Storm Calling
Learn more about subclassing here

Champion Points

All active and passive stars

Character

All about character setup

Race Options

Attributes

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    Magicka
    64
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    Health
    0
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    Stamina
    0

Mundus stone, Curse

Food, Drinks & Potions
Icon icon Clockwork Citrus Filet
Frost Mirriam (1)
Lemon (1)
Perfect Roe (1)
Red Meat (1)

Passives

All passive Skills

Buffs & Debuffs

Buffs granted from skills, items & potions
Empower icon
Empower
Increases the damage of your Heavy Attacks by 70%.
Major Brutality icon
Major Brutality
Increases Weapon Damage by 20%
Major Expedition icon
Major Expedition
Increases Movement Speed by 30%
Major Prophecy icon
Major Prophecy
Increases Spell Critical chance by 12%
Major Resolve icon
Major Resolve
Increases Physical Resistance and Spell Resistance by 5948
Major Savagery icon
Major Savagery
Increases Weapon Critical by 12%
Major Sorcery icon
Major Sorcery
Increases Spell Damage by 20%
Minor Berserk icon
Minor Berserk
Increases all damage done by 5%
Minor Force icon
Minor Force
Increases Critical Damage by 10%
Minor Protection icon
Minor Protection
Reduces damage taken by 5%
Minor Slayer icon
Minor Slayer
Increases damage dealt in Dungeons and Trials by 5%
Minor Sorcery icon
Minor Sorcery
Increases Spell Damage by 10%

Guide

Build Explaination

🌩️ Storm Spear – Magicka Templar PvE Build (U46)

Storm Spear is a high-performing Magicka Templar build for PvE content in Update 46, built to handle everything from solo arenas to veteran trials. This setup leverages Templar’s powerful core abilities alongside explosive elemental support from Storm Calling and a customized scribed skill, [Fiery Contingency].

Using the [Velothi Ur-Mage’s Amulet], the build shifts away from light and heavy attack weaving to a fully ability-driven rotation. Damage is front-loaded with Puncturing Sweep and Radiant Oppression, while sustain and AoE are handled by Critical Surge, Boundless Storm, and Lightning Flood.

Build Highlights

Weave-Free Combat – Fully skill-based rotation with Velothi mythic

Custom Skill Integration – Scribed [Fiery Contingency] delivers AoE pressure and passive healing

Storm Calling SynergySurge and [Flood] scale with your Magicka damage

Trial-Ready – High output with excellent survivability and uptime

Gear Setup

5x Perfected Whorl of the Depths – Light (Body)

5x Deadly Strike or Pillar of Nirn – Medium (Weapons/Jewelry)

1x Slimecraw – Heavy (Head)

[Velothi Ur-Mage’s Amulet] – Mythic (Neck slot)

Traits: Divines (Armor), Bloodthirsty (Jewelry), Mixed Nirnhoned, Charged, Infused on Weapons
Enchants: Max Magicka, Spell Damage, Shock/Poison/Flame

Skill Bars

Front Bar – Single Target & Execute (Dual Wield)

  1. Solar Barrage
  2. Power of the Light
  3. Puncturing Sweep
  4. Radiant Oppression
  5. Inner Light
    Ultimate: Flawless Dawnbreaker

Back Bar – AoE & Buffs (Dual Wield)

  1. Blazing Spear
  2. Lightning Flood
  3. [Fiery Contingency] (Flame Damage / Lingering Torment / Resolve)
  4. Critical Surge
  5. Boundless Storm
    Ultimate: Shooting Star

Champion Points

Warfare: [Deadly Aim], [Master-at-Arms], [Fighting Finesse], [Thaumaturge]
Fitness: [Siphoning Spells], [Boundless Vitality], [Rejuvenation], [Fortified]
Craft: [Rationer], [Steed’s Blessing], [Liquid Efficiency], Treasure Hunter - Choose what you prefer

Rotation Overview

Pre-buff:
Boundless StormCritical SurgeSolar BarrageLightning Flood → [Fiery Contingency]

Main Loop:
Puncturing Sweep x3
Power of the Light every 10s
→ Reapply Blazing Spear, Lightning Flood, [Contingency], and [Barrage] on cooldown
→ Use Radiant Oppression under 35% for execute

Flex Options

Inner Light can be swapped for Degeneration if needed

Lightning Flood can be replaced with Mystic Orb in sustained AoE groups

Power of the Light is optional in highly optimized trial groups

Storm Spear thrives in any PvE setting with strong damage, healing, and class synergy. It combines the refined identity of the Magicka Templar with explosive lightning and fire — a divine storm made manifest.

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Updated 2 days ago