What is the Templar?
The Templar is a multifaceted class in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), showcasing prowess in both offence and defence. Boasting healing and support abilities, Templars are invaluable in group settings, while their Magicka-based skills also make them formidable damage dealers.
Templar Strengths:
- Healing Expertise: Templars excel in healing, contributing significantly to group survivability in dungeons and trials.
- Versatility: Templars can seamlessly switch between damage-dealing and support roles, adapting to various group compositions.
- Aedric Spear Skills: The unique Aedric Spear skill line provides powerful offensive options, including ranged attacks and area-of-effect spells.
- Magicka Focus: With many Magicka-based abilities, Templars can optimise their damage output by specialising in Magicka.
- Sun Shield Defense: Templars possess defensive skills like Sun Shield, creating damage shields to absorb incoming harm.
- Group Utility: Abilities like Nova offer potent group utility by debuffing enemies and providing crowd control.
- Stamina Options: Templars feature stamina morphs for select skills, allowing players to adopt a stamina-focused playstyle.
- Radiant Aura Enhancement: This skill boosts the effectiveness of healing received by allies, reinforcing the Templar's support role.
- Dawn's Wrath Offensive Abilities: Dawn's Wrath abilities contribute to the Templar's offensive capabilities, providing additional damage and crowd control.
- Self-Sustain: Templars can sustain themselves in combat through potent healing abilities, enhancing their resilience on the battlefield.
High Elf (Altmer)
Altmer Aloofness: Because even your magicka needs a touch of snobbish elegance!
High Elf is an excellent choice for Templar in ESO due to its racial bonuses in Magicka and spell damage, enhancing the class's magical abilities.
High Elf (Altmer) Racial Skills:
Highborn:
- Increases experience gain with the Destruction Staff Skill line by 15%.
- Increases overall experience gained by 1%.
Spell Recharge:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Altmer 5): Reduces damage taken by 1% during ability cast or channel. Restores 200 Magicka or Stamina (whichever is lower) after activating a Class Ability (every 6 seconds).
- Rank II (Unlocked at Altmer 15): Reduces damage taken by 2% during ability cast or channel. Restores 400 Magicka or Stamina after activating a Class Ability (every 6 seconds).
- Rank III (Unlocked at Altmer 30): Reduces damage taken by 5% during ability cast or channel. Restores 625 Magicka or Stamina after activating a Class Ability (every 6 seconds).
Syrabane's Boon:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Altmer 10): Increases Max Magicka by 600.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Altmer 20): Increases Max Magicka by 1200.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Altmer 40): Increases Max Magicka by 2000.
Elemental Talent:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Altmer 25): Increases Weapon and Spell Damage by 86.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Altmer 35): Increases Weapon and Spell Damage by 172.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Altmer 50): Increases Weapon and Spell Damage by 258.
Choose This Race if:
- You prioritise maximising Magicka for increased damage and healing output.
- Your playstyle involves utilising Destruction Staff skills.
- You appreciate a racial skill line that enhances your Magicka pool and spell effectiveness.
Breton
Breton Buffs: When you're so magickal, even your potions sparkle with finesse!
Breton is a strong Templar option with increased Max Magicka and cost reduction for spells, optimising resource management and supporting the class's magical prowess.
Breton Racial Skills:
Opportunist:
- Increases experience gain with the Light Armor Skill line by 15%.
- Increases Alliance Points gained by 1%.
Gift of Magnus:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Breton 5): Increases Max Magicka by 600.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Breton 15): Increases Max Magicka by 1200.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Breton 30): Increases Max Magicka by 2000.
Spell Attunement:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Breton 10): Increases Spell Resistance by 660. Doubled if afflicted with Burning, Chilled, or Concussed. Increases Magicka Recovery by 40.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Breton 20): Increases Spell Resistance by 1320. Doubled if afflicted with Burning, Chilled, or Concussed. Increases Magicka Recovery by 80.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Breton 40): Increases Spell Resistance by 2310. Doubled if afflicted with Burning, Chilled, or Concussed. Increases Magicka Recovery by 130.
Magicka Mastery:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Breton 25): Reduces the Magicka cost of your abilities by 2%.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Breton 35): Reduces the Magicka cost of your abilities by 4%.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Breton 50): Reduces the Magicka cost of your abilities by 7%.
Choose This Race if:
- Magicka cost reduction and increased Magicka pool are essential for your build.
- You aim for a balance between offensive and defensive capabilities.
- You value the increased Alliance Points gain for participating in PvP.
Dark Elf (Dunmer)
Dunmer Dance: Juggling magicka and stamina with the grace of a fire dancer!
Dark Elf is a versatile pick for Templar, benefiting from bonuses to both Magicka and Stamina, making it adaptable for various playstyles and skill rotations.
Dark Elf (Dunmer) Racial Skills:
Ambidexterity:
- Increase the experience gain with dual wield skill line by 15%
- Reduces damage taken by environmental lava by 50%.
Dynamic:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Dunmer 5): Increases Max Magicka and Max Stamina by 600.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Dunmer 15): Increases Max Magicka and Max Stamina by 1200.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Dunmer 30): Increases Max Magicka and Max Stamina by 1910.
Resist Flame:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Dunmer 10): Increases your Flame Resistance by 1540.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Dunmer 20): Increases your Flame Resistance by 3080.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Dunmer 40): Increases your Flame Resistance by 4620.
Ruination:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Dunmer 25): Increases your Weapon and Spell Damage by 86.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Dunmer 35): Increases your Weapon and Spell Damage by 127.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Dunmer 50): Increases your Weapon and Spell Damage by 258.
Choose This Race if:
- You want a versatile race that supports both Magicka and Stamina-based builds.
- Fire Resistance is valuable in encounters with fire-based enemies.
- Dual Wield skills are a significant part of your playstyle.
Imperial
Imperial Ingenuity: Balancing health, stamina, and gold like a true fiscal warrior!
Imperial offers a well-rounded choice for Templar, providing bonuses to Health and Stamina, promoting a balanced approach suitable for both damage dealing and tanking roles.
Imperial Racial Skills:
Diplomat:
- Increases experience gain with the One-Handed and Shield Line by 15%.
- Increases gold gained by 1%.
Tough:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Imperial 5): Increases your Max Health by 600.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Imperial 15): Increases your Max Health by 1200.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Imperial 30): Increases your Max Health by 2000.
Imperial Mettle:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Imperial 10): Increases your Max Stamina by 600.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Imperial 20): Increases your Max Stamina by 1200.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Imperial 40): Increases your Max Stamina by 2000.
Red Diamond:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Imperial 25): Reduces the cost of all your abilities by 2%.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Imperial 35): Reduces the cost of all your abilities by 4%.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Imperial 50): Reduces the cost of all your abilities by 6%.
Choose This Race if:
- You prefer a race with a balanced focus on health and stamina.
- One-Handed and Shield skills are crucial to your playstyle.
- You appreciate a racial skill line that aids in resource management.
Argonian
Argonian Aids: When your potions are a healing pool party in a bottle!
Argonian excels as a Templar healer in ESO, thanks to its racial passives that enhance healing done and resource management, making it an ideal choice for support-focused players.
Argonian Racial Skills:
Amphibian:
- Increases experience gain with the Restoration Staff Skill line by 15%.
- Increases swimming speed by 50%.
Resourceful:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Argonian 5): Increases Max Magicka by 333. Restores 1000 Health, Magicka, and Stamina when drinking a potion.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Argonian 15): Increases Max Magicka by 666. Restores 2000 Health, Magicka, and Stamina when drinking a potion.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Argonian 30): Increases Max Magicka by 1000. Restores 3125 Health, Magicka, and Stamina when drinking a potion.
Resistance:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Argonian 10): Gain Immunity to the diseased status effect. Increases Max Health by 333 and Poison and Disease Resistance by 660.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Argonian 20): Gain Immunity to the diseased status effect. Increases Max Health by 666 and Poison and Disease Resistance by 1320.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Argonian 40): Gain Immunity to the diseased status effect. Increases Max Health by 1000 and Poison and Disease Resistance by 2310.
Life Mender:
- Rank I (Unlocked at Argonian 25): Increases healing done by 1%.
- Rank II (Unlocked at Argonian 35): Increases healing done by 3%.
- Rank III (Unlocked at Argonian 50): Increases healing done by 6%.
Choose This Race if:
- You focus on healing and support roles within a group.
- Potion efficiency and increased healing are priorities for your playstyle.
- You enjoy the unique Argonian racial passives that contribute to sustainability.
As you embark on your Templar journey in The Elder Scrolls Online, remember that the right race can truly elevate your gaming experience. Whether you seek the magical prowess of the High Elf, the resource management finesse of the Breton, the adaptable nature of the Dark Elf, the balanced approach of the Imperial, or the healing expertise of the Argonian, choose wisely and embrace the full potential of your Templar. May your adventures in Tamriel be filled with victorious encounters and the joy of playing a Templar uniquely tailored to your preferred playstyle.
