Scathing Mage Set - ESO
Scathing Mage is an armor set in the Elder Scrolls Online that can be obtained in Imperial City Prison. It is part of the Imperial City DLC pack.
Dungeon
Level 50 - CP 160

(2 items) Adds 1096 Maximum Magicka
(3 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(4 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(5 items) When you deal direct damage, you have a 20% chance to increase your Weapon and Spell Damage by 516 for 5 seconds. This effect can occur once every 5 seconds.
(3 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(4 items) Adds 657 Critical Chance
(5 items) When you deal direct damage, you have a 20% chance to increase your Weapon and Spell Damage by 516 for 5 seconds. This effect can occur once every 5 seconds.
Weapons
Jewels
Light Armor
Golden Vendor:
Certain items of this set have been available at the Golden Vendor in the past.
- Golden Vendor Week 20, 2025: Scathing Mage – Ring
- Golden Vendor Week 07, 2025: Scathing Mage – Necklace
- Golden Vendor Week 23, 2023: Scathing Mage – Ring
- Golden Vendor Week 36, 2021: Scathing Mage – Necklace
- Golden Vendor Week 51, 2020: Scathing Mage – Ring
What do other players think of this armor set?
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Unique Scathing Mage set items
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Abomination's Clout | Maul | Precise | Imperial City Prison | Flesh Abomination |
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Subjugation Fist | Hammer | Precise | Imperial City Prison | Overfiend |
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Warden's Trust | Healing Staff | Defending | Imperial City Prison | Lord-Warden's Council |
Top builds using Scathing Mage

Necromancer
DPS
Magicka
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1
Templar
PvE
Magicka Templar Vampire
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Warden
DPS
Magicka
Powerful Magicka Warden Build for ESO – Damage Dealer DPS
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4
Nightblade
PvE
Yolante
Aurelia Aurita

1
Nightblade
PvE
Magic Damage Nightblade subclass
Confused Slime

Sorcerer
DPS
Magicka
Powerful Magicka Sorcerer Build for ESO – Damage Dealer DPS
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Available Apparel traits
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Divines | Increases Mundus Stone effects by 9.1%. |
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Impenetrable | Increases Critical Resistance by 132 and this item takes 50% less durability damage. |
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Infused | Increase armor enchantment effect by 25%. |
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Invigorating | Increases Health, Magicka, and Stamina Recovery by 16. |
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Nirnhoned | Increases Physical and Spell Resistance by 253. |
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Reinforced | Increases this item's Armor value by 16%. |
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Sturdy | Reduces the cost of Block by 4%. |
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Training | Increase experience gained from kills by 11%. |
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Well-fitted | Reduces the cost of Roll Dodge and Sprint by 6%. |
Available Weapon traits
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Charged | Increases chance to apply status effects by 117.5%. |
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Decisive | When you gain Ultimate you have a 27.5% chance to gain 1 additional Ultimate. |
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Defending | Increases Physical and Spell Resistance by 1638. |
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Infused | Increases weapon enchantment effect by 30% and reduces enchantment cooldown by 50%. |
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Nirnhoned | Increases Damage of this weapon by 15%. |
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Powered | Increases healing done by 4.5%. |
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Precise | Increases Weapon and Spell Critical by 3.6%. |
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Sharpened | Increases Physical and Spell Penetration by 1638. |
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Training | Increases experience gained from kills by 4.5%. |
Available Jewelry traits
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Arcane | Increases Maximum Magicka by 877. |
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Bloodthirsty | Increases your Weapon and Spell Damage against enemies under 90% Health by up to 350. |
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Harmony | Activating a synergy restores 880 Health, Magicka, and Stamina. |
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Healthy | Increases Maximum Health by 965. |
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Infused | Increases jewelry enchantment effectiveness by 60%. |
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Protective | Increases Spell Resistance and Physical Resistance by 1190. |
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Robust | Increases Maximum Stamina by 877. |
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Swift | Increases movement speed by 7%. |
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Triune | Increases Maximum Magicka by 439, Maximum Stamina by 439, and Maximum Health by 482. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from other players
Which DLC do I need to obtain Scathing Mage in ESO?
To obtain Scathing Mage you must own the Imperial City DLC
Where does Scathing Mage drop in ESO?
Scathing Mage drops in Imperial City Prison
Other Builds & Guides using the Scathing Mage set
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- Powerful Magicka Warden Build for ESO – Damage Dealer DPS
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