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Welcome to the ESO Warden class overview page. Here you can find all information related to the Warden class in The Elder Scrolls Online.
ESO Warden Class Overview
Learn all you need to know about Warden Class in ESO on this page! Here you can find Skills, Guides and other important information for the Warden class!
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Warden Overview
The Warden 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 nature, summon animal companions, and wield frost magic, Wardens can adapt to numerous scenarios, making them a popular choice among players.
By exploring the diverse skill lines and utilizing tailored builds, Wardens 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 Warden class provides the tools necessary for a rewarding and impactful experience in Tamriel.
Warden Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✅ Versatile Playstyles: Capable of fulfilling DPS, tank, and healer roles effectively.
- ✅ Strong Healing Capabilities: Possesses powerful healing abilities, making them excellent support characters.
- ✅ Effective Crowd Control: Access to abilities that can immobilize and debuff enemies.
- ✅ Resource Management: Skills that aid in sustaining Magicka and Stamina resources.
- ✅ Strong Defensive Options: Abilities that provide damage mitigation and self-healing.
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.
Warden Skill Lines
The Animal Companions skill-line is part of the Warden toolkit and has a focus on pets and offensive abilities. In addition to powerful abilities, you can also select passives that increase your damage and sustain capabilities even further. The Animal Companions skill-line is the first out of three Warden focused skill-lines.
- Feral Guardian: Rouse a grizzly to fight by your side. The grizzly swipes at an enemy, dealing 580 Magic Damage, and sometimes swipes al...
- Feral Guardian: Rouse a grizzly to fight by your side. The grizzly swipes at an enemy, dealing 580 Magic Damage, and sometimes swipes all enemies in front of it, deal...
- Deceptive Predator: Invoke the spirit of agility to gain Major Expedition for 6 seconds, increasing your Movement Speed by 30%. Gain immunity to snares and immobilizatio...
The Green Balance skill-line is part of the Warden toolkit and has a focus on healing abilities. In addition to powerful abilities, you can also select passives that increase your healing and sustain capabilities even further. The Green Balance skill-line is the second out of three Warden focused skill-lines.
- Secluded Grove: Swell a healing forest at the target location, instantly healing the most injured friendly target for 2787 Health. The f...
- Leeching Vines: Grow vines to embrace you or the lowest health ally in front of you for 10 seconds. The vines heal the target for 718 Health each time they take damag...
- Budding Seeds: Summon a field of flowers which blooms after 6 seconds, healing you and allies in the area for 3485 Health. While the field grows, you and allies are...
The Winter's Embrace skill-line is part of the Warden toolkit and has a focus on defensive and offensive abilities. In addition to powerful abilities, you can also select passives that increase your damage and damage mitigation capabilities even further. The Winter's Embrace skill-line is the third out of three Warden focused skill-lines.
- Sleet Storm: Twist a violent storm around you, dealing 1161 Frost Damage every 1 second for 8 seconds to enemies around you and reduc...
- Expansive Frost Cloak: Wrap a thick cloak of ice around you and your grouped allies. The ice grants Major Resolve, increasing your Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for...
- Sleet Storm: Twist a violent storm around you, dealing 1161 Frost Damage every 1 second for 8 seconds to enemies around you and reducing their Movement Speed by 40...
Warden Recommended Builds
DPS Builds
Focuses on maximizing damage output in various scenarios.
Tank Builds
Emphasizes defensive abilities and crowd control for tanking roles.
Healing Builds
Utilizes Warden 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 Warden builds on ESO-Hub
Top Warden Subclassing Builds on ESO-Hub
Warden Beginner Tips & Guides
If you're new to The Elder Scrolls Online and looking to start with the Warden class, this guide will help you build a strong foundation. Warden 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 Warden Players
- Summon Animal Companions – Utilize skills like 'Feral Guardian' to summon powerful allies.
- Manage Resources – Abilities such as 'Betty Netch' help sustain your Magicka or Stamina.
- Leverage Frost Magic – Use 'Winter's Embrace' abilities to enhance defenses and control enemies.
- Maximize Healing – Skills like 'Fungal Growth' provide effective healing for you and your allies.
- Stay Versatile – Adapt your build to fulfill different roles as needed.
- 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:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from other players
What role is best suited for a Warden?
Wardens are one of the most versatile classes in The Elder Scrolls Online, excelling in damage-dealing (DPS), tanking, and healing roles. They utilize nature-based magic, powerful animal companions, and strong frost abilities for defense. Magicka Wardens shine as healers and spellcasters, while stamina Wardens excel at melee or ranged DPS. Thanks to their frost-based defensive skills, Wardens also make excellent tanks.
Which race is ideal for a Warden?
The best race for a Warden depends on your role:
- For stamina DPS: Orcs, Wood Elves, Redguards, and Khajiit offer stamina sustain and weapon damage bonuses.
- For magicka DPS: High Elves, Dark Elves, and Bretons provide magicka sustain and spell damage.
- For healing: Bretons and Argonians are excellent due to their magicka recovery and healing bonuses.
- For tanking: Nords, Imperials, and Argonians have strong health and sustain passives.
While racial bonuses can optimize your build, any race can successfully play as a Warden.
What weapons should a Warden use?
Weapon choice depends on your build:
- Stamina DPS: Dual wielding and two-handed weapons are ideal for melee damage, while bows work well for ranged playstyles.
- Magicka DPS: Destruction staves (Inferno or Ice) enhance spell damage and AoE control.
- Healing: Restoration staves are essential for healing-focused Wardens.
- Tanking: One-handed and shield increases defense and taunt capabilities. Ice staves can also be used for magicka-based tanking.
How should I distribute my attribute points?
- Stamina DPS: Focus mostly on stamina for increased weapon damage and sustain.
- Magicka DPS: Invest primarily in magicka to enhance spell effectiveness.
- Healer: Prioritize magicka to maximize healing potential.
- Tank: Allocate a mix of health and stamina (or magicka for an ice staff tank).
What are the key skills for a beginner Warden?
For new Warden players, these abilities provide a strong foundation:Animal Companions:
- Dive (Cutting Dive or Screaming Cliff Racer) – A strong ranged attack.
- Betty Netch (Blue Betty or Bull Netch) – Restores resources and grants buffs.
- Feral Guardian (Eternal Guardian or Wild Guardian) – Summons a powerful bear companion.
- Fungal Growth (Enchanted Growth or Soothing Spores) – A great burst healing ability.
- Living Vines (Leeching Vines or Living Trellis) – Provides healing over time.
- Healing Seed (Budding Seeds or Corrupting Pollen) – AoE healing that can be activated for instant healing.
- Frost Cloak (Ice Fortress or Expansive Frost Cloak) – Increases resistances and provides defense.
- Impaling Shards (Winter’s Revenge or Gripping Shards) – Deals AoE frost damage and slows enemies.
- Crystallized Shield (Crystallized Slab or Shimmering Shield) – Absorbs projectiles and restores magicka.