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ESO Templar Class Overview - Elder Scrolls Online

Learn all you need to know about Templar Class in ESO on this page! Here you can find Skills, Guides and other important information for the Templar class!

Templar Overview

Templar Class

The Templar class in The Elder Scrolls Online offers a dynamic and versatile playstyle, excelling in various combat roles. With the ability to harness the power of light and the sun, Templars can adapt to numerous scenarios, making them a popular choice among players.

By exploring the diverse skill lines and utilizing tailored builds, Templars can maximize their potential in both PvE and PvP content. Whether you prefer unleashing powerful spells from a distance or engaging enemies up close with melee attacks, the Templar class provides the tools necessary for a rewarding and impactful experience in Tamriel.

Templar Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✅ Strong Healing Capabilities: Templars possess powerful healing abilities, making them excellent support characters.
  • ✅ Versatile Playstyles: Capable of fulfilling DPS, tank, and healer roles effectively.
  • ✅ Effective Crowd Control: Access to abilities that can stun and immobilize enemies.
  • ✅ Resource Management: Skills that aid in sustaining Magicka and Stamina resources.
  • ✅ Strong Defensive Options: Abilities that provide damage mitigation and cleansing of negative effects.

Cons

  • ❌ Resource Intensive: Some abilities have high resource costs, requiring careful management.
  • ❌ Complex Rotations: Optimal performance may require mastering intricate skill rotations.
  • ❌ Mobility Limitations: Some builds may lack mobility compared to other classes.
  • ❌ Gear Dependency: Performance can be heavily influenced by gear quality and set bonuses.
  • ❌ Learning Curve: May require time to master the versatility and various roles.

Templar Skill Lines

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Aedric Spear

The Aedric Spear skill-line is part of the Templar toolkit and has a focus on offensive abilities. In addition to powerful abilities, you can also select passives that boost your power even further. The Aedric Spear skill-line is the first out of three Templar focused skill-lines.

  • Radial Sweep: Swing your Aedric spear around with holy vengeance, dealing 2323 Magic Damage to all nearby enemies and an additional 11...
  • Radial Sweep: Swing your Aedric spear around with holy vengeance, dealing 2323 Magic Damage to all nearby enemies and an additional 1161 Magic Damage every 2 second...
  • Radiant Ward: Surround yourself with solar rays, dealing 1742 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and applying Minor Maim to them for 10 seconds, reducing their damage d...
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Dawn's Wrath

The Dawn's Wrath skill-line is part of the Templar toolkit and has a focus on damage and support abilities. The passives in the Dawn's Wrath skill-line are focused on buffing yourself and your group even further. The Dawn's Wrath skill-line is the second out of three Templar focused class skill-lines.

  • Nova: Call down a fragment of the sun, dealing 1161 Magic Damage every 1 second for 8 seconds to enemies in the area and affli...
  • Purifying Light: Summon an expanding beam of pure sunlight to doom an enemy, dealing 1161 Magic Damage immediately and marking them for 6 seconds. After the duration...
  • Dark Flare: Conjure a ball of solar energy to heave at an enemy, dealing 2483 Magic Damage and increasing your damage done with class abilities by 5% for 10 secon...
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Restoring Light

The Restoring Light skill-line is part of the Templar toolkit and has a focus on healing abilities. The passives allow you to increase the power of yourself healing skills even further. The Restoring Light skill-line is the third out of three Templar focused class skill-lines.

  • Rite of Passage: Channel the grace of the gods, healing you and nearby allies for 2787 Health every 1 second for 4 seconds. You cannot m...
  • Honor The Dead: Beacon your inner light, healing yourself or a wounded ally in front of you for 3485 Health. Healing anyone who is below 75% Health restores 18% of...
  • Rite of Passage: Channel the grace of the gods, healing you and nearby allies for 2787 Health every 1 second for 4 seconds. You cannot move while channeling, but you...

Templar Recommended Builds

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DPS Builds

Focuses on maximizing damage output in various scenarios.

Tank Builds

Emphasizes defensive abilities and crowd control for tanking roles.

Healing Builds

Utilizes Templar abilities to provide effective healing and support.

Solo Builds

Balanced for solo play, offering survivability and sustained damage.

PvP Builds

Designed for competitive play, focusing on burst damage and mobility.

Top Templar builds on ESO-Hub

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Templar Hybrid PvE DPS (Fallen Banners)
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Templar
PvE
Templar Hybrid PvE DPS (Fallen Banners)
Mace Wolfheart
Combat Medic Templar Healer
7
Templar
PvE
Combat Medic Templar Healer
the_isatope8
Paladin of Julianos
2
Templar
PvE
Paladin of Julianos
GaiaPaladin
☀️ One Bar Templer Healer ☀️
5
Templar
PvE
☀️ One Bar Templer Healer ☀️
eLiischen
Magplar DPS (108k DPS)
3
Templar
PvE
Magplar DPS (108k DPS)
CaptainKuijt
Powerful Templar PVP Heal dps assist.
2
Templar
PvP
Powerful Templar PVP Heal dps assist.
Nasty

Templar Beginner Tips & Guides

If you're new to The Elder Scrolls Online and looking to start with the Templar class, this guide will help you build a strong foundation. Templar is very versatile, capable of dealing high damage, tanking, and even offering some support capabilities. Here are a few key tips to get started:

Tips for New Templar Players

  • Utilize Healing Abilities – Skills like 'Breath of Life' provide powerful heals for you and your allies.
  • Manage Resources – Abilities such as 'Channeled Focus' help sustain your Magicka.
  • Leverage Damage over Time – Use 'Purifying Light' to apply damage over time effects on enemies.
  • Maximize Crowd Control – Skills like 'Blazing Spear' can stun and damage groups of enemies.
  • Stay Defensive – 'Ritual of Retribution' not only heals but also cleanses negative effects.
  • Choose the Right Build – Magicka for spellcasting and healing, Stamina for melee and physical damage.

Essential Beginner Guides

For more in-depth beginner guides, check out the following resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from other players
What role is best suited for a Templar?
Templars are one of the most versatile classes in The Elder Scrolls Online, excelling as healers, damage dealers (DPS), and tanks. Their strong healing abilities make them one of the best classes for support roles, while their sun-based magic and melee skills allow them to perform well in both magicka and stamina DPS roles. They can also serve as sturdy tanks due to their self-healing and defensive abilities.
Which race is ideal for a Templar?
The best race for a Templar depends on the role you want to play:
  • For stamina DPS: Orcs, Redguards, and Khajiit provide great stamina sustain and weapon damage bonuses.
  • For magicka DPS: High Elves, Dark Elves, and Bretons enhance magicka sustain and spell damage.
  • For healing: Bretons and Argonians excel due to their magicka recovery and healing passives.
  • For tanking: Nords and Imperials are strong choices due to their health and sustain bonuses.
    While racial passives help, any race can effectively play as a Templar.
What weapons should a Templar use?
Weapon choice varies based on build and role:
  • Stamina DPS: Dual wielding and two-handed weapons maximize melee damage output, while bows are great for ranged play.
  • Magicka DPS: Destruction staves (Inferno or Lightning) enhance spell damage.
  • Healing: Restoration staves provide excellent healing abilities and sustain.
  • Tanking: One-handed and shield improves block effectiveness and survivability.
How should I distribute my attribute points?
Stamina DPS: Focus mainly on stamina for increased weapon damage and sustain.Magicka DPS: Invest primarily in magicka to enhance spell effectiveness.Healer: Prioritize magicka for stronger heals and sustain.Tank: Allocate a balance between health and stamina for survivability and sustain.
What are the key skills for a beginner Templar?
For new Templar players, these skills provide a strong foundation:Aedric Spear:
  • Puncturing Strikes (Biting Jabs or Puncturing Sweep) – A signature Templar attack, great for both damage and healing.
  • Radiant Oppression (Radiant Glory or Radiant Destruction) – A powerful execute ability.
  • Spear Shards (Blazing Spear or Luminous Shards) – Deals AoE damage and provides resource restoration for allies.
Dawn’s Wrath:
  • Solar Barrage – A strong area-of-effect damage-over-time skill.
  • Power of the Light (Purifying Light or Power of the Light) – Increases damage and applies a delayed burst of damage.
  • Eclipse (Unstable Core or Living Dark) – Reflects enemy attacks and provides a defensive buff.
Restoring Light:
  • Rushed Ceremony (Breath of Life or Honor the Dead) – A powerful direct heal.
  • Cleansing Ritual (Ritual of Rebirth or Extended Ritual) – Heals allies and removes negative effects.
  • Channeled Focus – Boosts sustain and resistances.
Templars are an excellent choice for players who enjoy healing, melee combat, and supportive playstyles, making them one of the most well-rounded classes in the game.