[Top 10] ESO Best Armor Sets for Dragonknight

The top 10 best Dragonknight armor sets in ESO, ESO Best Armor Sets for DK

Updated:

30 Sep 2020

Do you want to have the highest quality of armor obtainable for your Dragonknight?

The Elder Scrolls Online is known for its perilous adventures and dangerous enemies. To thrive in the lands of Tamriel you’ll need an ample supply of well-crafted armor for those pesky arrows and sword blows that the Dragonknight endures. Here are 10 of the BEST armor sets for the Dragonknight in ESO.

#10 is the Ebon Armory set

The Ebon Armory set

The Ebon Armory set is geared more towards tanks. This sets 5-piece bonus is what makes it unique, as it increases the health for you and up to 11 other members around you, effectively allowing them to focus more on DPS.

Perks of this set:

Maximum health enchantment (954)
Increases Mundus stone effects (7.5%)
Adds 1206 maximum health (2-3 pieces)
Adds 4% healing token (4 pieces)
Increases your max health by 1000 for you and up to 11 other group members within 28 meters of you.

Ebon Armory set details: https://eso-sets.com/set/ebon-armory

You can find the Ebon Armory set in the Crypt of Heart 1 and 2 dungeons.

#9 is the Roar of Alkosh

Roar of Alkosh set

The Roar of Alkosh set is also geared towards tanks. This set is usually combined with the previously mentioned set (Ebon Armory) and has a powerful 5-piece bonus that reduces enemies' resistance and causes damage. It’s also a medium armor set, meaning that you have to use its jewelry and weapons for tanking.

Perks of this set:

Adds stamina recovery (169)
Increases maximum stamina (870)
Adds 833 weapon critical (2 pieces)
Gain minor slayer at all times, increasing your damage done to dungeon, trials, and arena monsters by 5% (3 pieces)
Adds 129 weapon damage (4 pieces)
When you activate a synergy, you send a shockwave from your position that deals 2304 physical damage and an additional 16130 physical damage over 10 seconds. Reduces the physical and spell resistance of any enemy hit by 3010 for 10 seconds. (5 pieces)

https://eso-sets.com/set/roar-of-alkosh

Full Roar of Alkosh set details

You can find the Roar of Alkosh in the Maw of Lorkhaj Trial.

#8 is the Claw of Yolnakriin

Claw of Yolnakriin set

The Claw of Yolnakriin set is built for a tank playstyle. This set is similar to the Roar of Alkosh as it boosts weapon and spell damage for your entire group when taunting. It’s perfected version adds an extra 1206 health.

Perks of this set:

Adds maximum health (954)
Increases Mundus stone effects (7.5%)
Adds 1206 max health (2 pieces)
Gain minor aegis at all times, reducing your damage taken from dungeon, trial, and arena monsters by 5% (3 pieces)
Adds 1096 maximum stamina (4 pieces)
When you taunt an enemy, you give yourself and 11 group members minor courage for 15 seconds, increasing your weapon and spell damage by 129. This effect can occur once every 8 seconds.

https://eso-sets.com/set/claw-of-yolnahkriin

You can find the Claw of Yolakriin in the Sunspire Trial.

Full Claw of Yolnakriin set details

#7 is the Akaviri Dragonguard

Akaviri Dragonguard set

The Akaviri Dragonguard set is another set that’s based around tanks. This is a heavy armor set that allows you to gain ultimate faster, which is perfect for Dragonknights to spam their ultimate and reap the benefits.

Perks of this set:

Adds maximum health (954)
Increases Mundus stone effects (7.5%)
Adds 129 Magicka recovery (2 pieces)
Adds 4% healing token (3 pieces)
Adds 1206 maximum health (4 pieces)
Reduces the cost of your ultimate abilities by 15% (5 pieces)

https://eso-sets.com/set/akaviri-dragonguard

Full Akaviri Dragonguard set details

You can find the Akaviri Dragonguard in the Eastmarch overland.

#6 is the Livewire

Livewire set

The Livewire set is a specialty tank set. This set is more of a selfish tank, with its primary goal being to heal and keep only you alive. It does deal damage to enemies though.

Perks of this set:

Adds maximum health (954)

Increases Mundus stone effects (7.5%)
Adds 4% healing token (2 pieces)
Adds 1206 maximum health (3 pieces)
Adds 4% healing token (4 pieces)
When you take damage, you have a 25% chance to overload your circuits, applying concussion to enemies within 8 meters of you and healing for 1000 health for each enemy hit. This effect can occur once every 8 seconds.

https://eso-sets.com/set/livewire

Full Livewire set details

You can find Livewire in the Clockwork City overland.

#5 is Rattlecage

Rattlecage set

The Rattlecage set is ideal for PVP with a Magicka Dragonknight. This set is focused on increasing spell damage with little emphasis on max health, making it perfect for the spell caster out there who need the extra boost.

Perks of this set:

Adds maximum health (954)
Increases critical resistance by 258 and this item takes 50% less durability damage.
Adds 1206 maximum health (2 pieces)
Adds 129 spell damage (3 pieces)
Adds 129 spell damage (4 pieces)
Adds 100 spell damage (5 pieces)
Gain major sorcery at all times, increasing your spell damage by 20% (5 pieces)

https://eso-sets.com/set/rattlecage

Full Rattlecage set details

You can find the Rattlecage set in the Vaults of Madness dungeon.

#4 is Affliction

Affliction set

The Affliction set is built towards a PVP Stamina Dragonknight. This set adds stamina, weapon damage, and a chance for disease damage, making it an excellent choice for the sword-swinging dueler.

Perks of this set:

Adds maximum health (954)
Increases critical resistance by 258 and this item takes 50% less durability damage
Adds 129 weapon damage (2 pieces)
Adds 1096 maximum stamina (3 pieces)
Adds 129 stamina recovery (4 pieces)
When you deal damage, you have a 50% chance to deal 1830 disease damage to the target. This damage immediately applies the diseased status effect, applying minor defile to the target, and reducing their healing received and health recovery by 15% for 4 seconds.

https://eso-sets.com/set/affliction

Full Affliction set details

You can find the Affliction set from the Vlastarus Elite Gear Vendor in Cyrodiil.

#3 is the Seventh Legion

Seventh Legion set

The Seventh Legion set is geared for a PVP Stamina Dragonknight. This set leans heavily towards weapon damage and health recovery, proving that this armor set is a great choice for the ax barreling tank.

Perks for this set:

Adds maximum health (954)
Increases critical resistance by 258 and this item takes 50% less durability damage
Adds 129 weapon damage (2 pieces)
Adds 129 health recovery (3 pieces)
Adds 833 weapon critical (4 pieces)
When you cast an ability that increases your physical or spell resistance, you gain 350 weapon damage and 350 health recovery for 10 seconds. This effect can occur every 10 seconds.

https://eso-sets.com/set/seventh-legion-brute

You can find the Seventh Legion set in the Bangkorai overlands.

#2 is Hunding’s Rage

Hunding's Rage set

The Hunding’s Rage set is used most effectively for a stamina DPS. This set features tons of weapon critical and weapon damage bonuses, and as a plus, it can be crafted so it’s easily obtainable early game.

Perks for this set:

Increases Mundus stone effects (9.1%)
Adds 833 weapon critical (2 pieces)
Adds 1096 maximum stamina (3 pieces)
Adds 833 weapon critical (4 pieces)
Adds 300 weapon damage (5 pieces)

https://eso-sets.com/set/hundings-rage

Full Hunding's Rage set details

You can find the Hunding’s Rage set in a variety of locations such as Reaper’s March, Bangkorai, The Rift, and self-crafted.

#1 is the Hatchling’s Shell

Hatchling's Shell set

The Hatchling’s Shell set is a beginner’s tank set for the Dragonknight. This set is an excellent option for beginner tanks as it provides a damage shield and is more easily obtainable than other armor types.

Perks of this set:

Adds maximum health (954)
Increases Mundus stone effects (9.1%)
Adds 1487 armor (2 pieces)
Adds 1487 armor (3 pieces)
Adds 1206 maximum health (4 pieces)
Gain a damage shield equal to 20% of your maximum health for 15 seconds every 15 seconds.

https://eso-sets.com/set/hatchlings-shell

Full Hatchling's Shell set details

You can find the Hatchling’s Shell in the Shadowfen overlands.