What are the best PvP builds for Nightblades in ESO?

Nightblades are perhaps the deadliest characters in ESO, moving in and out of the shadows and destroying their foes with style and speed. Bringing a variety of playstyles to the table, this class is very fun to play and incredibly strong.

If you wish to be an effective PvP player as a Nightblade, of course gear is the key for it. In this article we will go over the best PvP builds for Nightblades, why they are so strong, their specific playstyles and the reasons for considering them to use on your character.

5. 100k Ganker

The first build on our list is called the 100k Ganker by Deltia Gaming, and the highlight here is definitely well deserved because this build is a great starting point for new players who wish to improve at PvP and easily get kills through ganking. This is a cheap budget build that is very efficient, with overland sets and some gold you will be ready to jump into PvP.

• Very accessible build with easily obtainable and upgradeable gear;
• Very high damage that can destroy your enemies;
• No Mythic Items, Trial gear or Monster Sets required.

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4. Catalyst

Catalyst is the hybrid build of this list, made by Hack the Minotaur for players who enjoy mixing Magicka and Stamina, and just doing whatever they want while still being effective in PvP. It mixes dual wield and destruction staff, and not only is it a blast to play with but you’ll have many options on how to deal with any encounter.

• Flexible and fun play style;
• Very high critical ratings;
• Huge damage output for single target and AoE skills.

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3. Phantom

I know what all of you Nightblades are looking for, a stealth based build that can melt the defenses of even the tankiest of enemies. Well, this is the Phantom, a great build by Dottz Gaming. If an offensive play style is your way to go and enjoy relying on dodging and positioning to keep yourself alive, then this is the build for you. Furthermore, you get that massive stealth damage to kill your enemies before they even notice you.

• Very high damage coming out of stealth;
• Can deal with tankier enemies with ease;
• Fast mobility and huge damage bursts.

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2. One Shot

Talking about killing enemies before they notice you, here we have the One Shot build by Epic-Buttkkr, which brings to the table exactly what Nightblades are best known for: getting in, destroying the opponent and sneaking out. Being a ‘gank’ build, it is best suited for picking off your enemies one at a time, but it still has enough survivability to be efficient when faced against multiple foes.

• A real “One Shot” combo that can melt your target’s HP in the blink of an eye;
• High survivability, especially for a gank build;
• Many proc effects that guarantee constant high DPS even if you miss the combo.

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1. 1vX

And last but not least, here comes the build that a lot of you came here to find, the 1vX build, by The Real Godzilla. If you are a new player, 1vX means that you are able to confidently fight against multiple opponents and even defeat them, making you feel like a real badass. The Nightblade is a class that already excels in 1vX due to its stealth and high mobility, and this build raises that potential even further with great gear, insane damage and massive sustain.

• Massive sustainability through self healing.
• Very high bursts of damage.
• Great offensive penetration provided by the monster set, allowing you to deal with tankier foes.

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