Which weapon sets from Elder Scrolls Online work best for your build? Here are 15 of the best weapons for your templar character, whether you’re a new player or an experienced one.
15. Mantle of Siroria Dagger
The Mantle of Siroria is good for all dps players, no matter the class.
Now, don’t think that just because this set is scored lowest that it's weak; it outscored hundreds of others after all. This set increases both weapon and spell damage, making you a formidable enemy if playing as a dps templar. However, it is a trial set, so it can be a bit more difficult for newer players to get.
Get the Mantle of Siroria if:
- You are playing as a dps Templar, as it focuses on damage and provides the buff Minor Slayer
- You prefer trial dungeons, as it is designed for endgame dungeons.
- You’re a higher leveled player.
- You’re a magicka templar, as it increases spell damage
- You prefer light armor set
Mantle of Siroria details: https://eso-sets.com/set/mantle-of-siroria
How to get Mantle of Siroria:
- Requires the Summerset DLC.
- Is found in the Cloudrest dungeon, either in a chest or dropped by the boss.
- Pieces of the set can be obtained by completing Woe of the Welkynars, a weekly quest
14. Arms of Relequen Dagger
The Arms of Relequen is great for Dungeons of all kinds.
The Arms of Relequen are another trial set, making this better for more experienced players focusing on end game content. This set is also good for DPS players, as it focuses on physical damage and maxing out critical chance. This set also has the potential to add the buff Minor Slayer, which increases your damage to Dungeon, Arena, and Trial monsters by 5%.
Get Arms of Relequen if:
- You prefer trial dungeons and other endgame content.
- You are a DPS, as this focuses on damage.
- You are a higher leveled player.
- You prefer medium armor sets.
- You want to focus on PvE rather than PvP
Arms of Requen details:https://eso-sets.com/set/arms-of-relequen
How to get Arms of Relequen:
- Requires the Summerset DLC.
- Dropped by bosses in Cloudrest trial dungeon.
- Pieces of the set can be obtained by weekly quest, Woe of the Welkynars.
13. Mara’s Balm Restoration staff
Mara's Balm has great duality for both healers and tanks.
Mara’s Balm is good for players who want to focus on healing, but still retain their tanking ability. This set adds on to the player's armor while increasing their critical resistance and healing taken. If you want to give PvP healing a go, this is a good staff to try out.
Get Mara’s Balm if:
You want to focus on healing and armor increasing.
- You want to double as a tank, as this uses heavy armor.
- You prefer PvP battles.
- You’re worried about stacked negative effects, as this set has the potential to cleanse them all.
- You want to make the most out of your armor.
Mara’s Balm details:https://eso-sets.com/set/maras-balm
How to get Mara’s Balm:
- Available with the base game
- Dropped as a random award from PvP activities
12. Powerful Assault Destruction Staff
Powerful Assualt is a great option for any player who uses stamina.
This powerful destruction staff is great for stamina dps templars, as it increases both stamina and spell damage. The set can also increase your weapon damage, creating a powerfully stacked dps templar. This staff works best with group PvP, as the set can increase group weapon and spell damage.
Get Powerful Assault if:
- You are a stamina dps templar.
- You prefer medium armor sets.
- You prefer to play PvP with friends.
- You want to increase both your maximum health and stamina.
- You want to focus on weapon damage.
Powerful Assault details: https://eso-sets.com/set/powerful-assault
How to get Powerful Assault:
- Requires the Imperial City DLC.
- Can be found either in the Imperial Sewers as a drop, or purchased from Tel Var merchants.
11. Rallying Cry Restoration Staff
Light armor is usually ideal for Templars who want to focus on healing.
This set is great for Magicka Templars who want to focus on healing. Rallying Cry prioritizes increasing maximum magicka and spell damage, and is ideal for Cyrodiil PvP. If you prefer to be a lightly armored healer who can still pack a punch, give Rallying Cry a shot.
Get Rallying Cry if:
- You are a magicka healer.
- You prefer the Cyrodiil group PvP.
- You prefer light armor sets
- You want to double as dps, as this set increases spell and weapon damage.
- You play in large groups, as you can buff the weapon and spell damage of up to 11 other players.
Rallying Cry details:https://eso-sets.com/set/rallying-cry
How to get Rallying Cry:
- Dropped in Cyrodiil “Rewards for the Worthy”
10. Roaring Opportunist Destruction Staff
The Roaring Opportunist set offers unique elk-like armor.
This trial set is great for magicka based DPS templars, as it increases spell damage, weapon damage, and offensive penetration. The set can also activate the buffs Minor Slayer and Major Slayer, increasing your group’s damage done in dungeons, trials, and arenas.
Get Roaring Opportunist if:
- You are a magicka based templar
- You are the dps of the group
- You prefer light armor
- You play in dungeons and arenas
- You are a higher level player
Roaring Opportunist details: https://eso-sets.com/set/roaring-opportunist
How to get Roaring Opportunist:
- Requires Greymore DLC
- Drops in Kyne's Aegis
9. Deadly Strike Dagger
This ornate lion design is great for dps templars who want to showcase their strength.
Deadly strike is a good choice for any dps templars, as it increases both weapon and spell damage. This set also increases your damage continuously over time, making it a great asset for PvP battles.
Get Deadly Strike if:
- You prefer dps gameplay.
- You prefer medium armor sets.
- You want to focus on both weapon and spell damage.
- You prefer Cyrodiil PvP.
- You are stamina based and want to optimize weapon damage.
Deadly Strike Details: https://eso-sets.com/set/deadly-strike
How to get Deadly Strike:
- Drops in Cyrodiil
- Can be bought from Bruma Elite Gear Vendor
8. Willpower Restoration Staff
The Willpower set gives off a unique luminescence to set you apart from other players.
This staff is great for beginner players who want to focus on healing. Don’t think it’ll leave you defenseless though; this set increases max. Magicka, spell damage, and weapon damage. This set works best for PvP, and can be obtained fairly easily.
Get Willpower if:
- You want something more beginner friendly.
- You want to focus on healing.
- You’re a magicka based templar.
- You prefer PvP environments.
- You want to increase your magicka potential.
Willpower Details: https://eso-sets.com/set/willpower
How to get Willpower:
- Requires Imperial City DLC.
- Dropped in the Imperial City.
7.Willpower Destruction Staff
Willpower is great for beginners, as it is easier to obtain than a lot of other sets.
Hailing from the same set as the previous weapon, this staff shares many of the same stats as its sister. However, this works better for dps magplars, as it focuses more on dealing damage. Otherwise, the two can be rather interchangeable and are beginner friendly.
Get Willpower DS if:
- You want a more beginner friendly weapon.
- You want to focus on dealing damage.
- You’re a magicka based templar.
- You play in PvP battles.
- You want to increase spell and weapon damage.
Willpower details: https://eso-sets.com/set/willpower
How to get Willpower:
- Requires Imperial City DLC
- Drops in the Imperial City
6. Perfected Precise Regeneration Restoration Staff
This staff is favored by many PvE healers.
This set is highly favored for Healing back bars. It makes a great backup weapon, as it focuses on magicka regeneration. This staff is also perfect for Arenas and other PvE adventures.
Get Perfected Precise Regeneration if:
- You are a templar healer.
- You play in mainly PvE environments.
- You are a higher level player looking for a solid backup weapon
- You are a magicka based templar
- You prefer to work in group settings.
Perfected Precise Regeneration details:https://eso-sets.com/set/perfected-precise-regeneration
How to get Perfected Precise Regeneration:
- Must have the Orsinium DLC.
- Drops in the Maelstrom Arena.
5. Whorl of the Depths Dagger
Using this set creates a whirpool underneath your enemies, which is an interesting and unique concept.
This set is wonderful for dps templars, as it deals a ton of damage. Not only does Whorl of the Depths increase weapon and spell damage, but the set also adds Minor Slayer, and frost damage. The full set also creates a cool effect by adding a whirlpool underneath your enemy when you attack them.
Get Whorl of the Depths if:
- You are a dps templar.
- You prefer light armor sets.
- You enjoy trial dungeons and other PvE battles.
- You are a higher level player.
- Prefer frost based damage.
Whorl of the Depths details: https://eso-sets.com/set/whorl-of-the-depths
How to get Whorl of the Depths:
- You must have the High Isle DLC.
- Drops in Dreadsail Reef
4. War Maiden Maul
Warriors of any kind would benefit from having this set.
This set is great for dps magplars, as it focuses on increased max magicka and spell damage. With the whole set, you can get a powerful boost to the amount of damage you do, which makes it a great overland set.
Get War Maiden if:
- You are a magicka based templar, as this will give you boosts to both your magicka and spell damage.
- You prefer PvP fighting.
- You want to get big buffs to your damage.
- You are a dps Templar.
- You want to stand out from the traditional weapons used by Templars.
War Maiden details:https://eso-sets.com/set/war-maiden
How to get War Maiden:
- Must have the Morrowind DLC
- Dropped by World Bosses in Vvardenfell
3. Pillar of Nirn Dagger
This set has a unique bull-like aesthetic.
This set is great for dps stamina templars, as it increases max stamina and offers a ton of bleed damage. If you really want to skin your enemies, go for this set.
Get Pillar of Nirn if:
- You are a stamina based templar, as it will increase your max stamina.
- You are a dps templar, as it increases spell and weapon damage, as well as doing a ton of bleed damage.
- You prefer PvE dungeons, arenas, and trials.
- You prefer medium armor that can still handle damage.
- You favor bleed based damage.
Pillar of Nirn details:https://eso-sets.com/set/pillar-of-nirn
How to get Pillar of Nirn:
- Must have the Horns of the Reach DLC
- Drops in Falkreath Hold
2. Mechanical Acuity Axe
Hybrid templars would benefit most from this set.
This set offers one of the best weapons in the game for dps templars. Not only does it increase spell and weapon damage, but it also can be used perfectly by both stamina and magicka templars. There’s also a chance to stack critical strike with this set, making it a force to be reckoned with.
Get Mechanical Acuity if:
- You want to create a hybrid templar.
- You want flexibility for the type of armor you wear.
- You want flexibility for both PvE and PvP battles.
- You want to do intense damage.
- You want to play as a powerful dps templar.
Mechanical Acuity details: https://eso-sets.com/set/mechanical-acuity
How to get Mechanical Acuity:
- Requires the Clockwork City DLC
- Drops in Clockwork City
- Can be crafted
1. Perfected Grand Rejuvenation Restoration Staff
This set is highly favored by the best builds for templars, and is ideal for any healer.
If you want to focus on healing as a templar, go for this set. Perfected Grand Rejuvenation focuses on buffing and restoring your magicka, while also granting you and your allies Grand Healing. Overall, this staff is the best for healers who want to focus on PvE battles.
Get Perfected Grand Rejuvenation if:
- You are a healer.
- You are a magicka based templar.
- You prefer PvE gameplay.
- You want to give good buffs to your allies.
- You want buffs to your own healing abilities, as this set modifies Grand Healing, Healing Springs, and Illustrious Healing.
Perfected Grand Rejuvenation details: https://eso-sets.com/set/perfected-grand-rejuvenation
How to get Perfected Grand Rejuvenation:
- Drops in the Dragonstar Arena, which is part of the base game.
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