ESO Beginner Tank Build
Welcome to The Elder Scrolls Online Beginner Tank Build, designed specifically for newcomers to tanking in the game.
These builds will help you complete content, acquire gear, and lay the foundation for a more advanced tank build. We’ve intentionally excluded sets like Leeching Plate to encourage your growth as a tank, allowing you to develop essential skills and knowledge.
Don’t forget to explore the listed sets for valuable tank gear and monster sets. Once you gain enough experience, you can progress to our Dungeon Tank Build. Remember, as a tank, your primary focus is supporting the group with buffs and debuffs, but first, focus on gaining the necessary experience.
Also see: Beginner Tank Guide and join us on The Tank Club Discord.
ESO Beginner Tank Build Information
Mundus
The Atronach
Stats
38k+ Health
17k+ Magicka
22k+ Stamina
Potions
Essence of Health Potion
More Info
ESO Beginner Tank Gear
Piece | Set | Weight | Trait | Enchantment |
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Head | Druid’s Braid | Medium | Sturdy | Stamina |
Shoulder | Druid’s Braid | Light | Sturdy | Magicka |
Chest | Druid’s Braid | Heavy | Sturdy | Stamina |
Hands | Druid’s Braid | Heavy | Sturdy | Magicka |
Waist | Druid’s Braid | Heavy | Sturdy | Magicka |
Legs | Druid’s Braid | Heavy | Sturdy | Stamina |
Feet | Druid’s Braid | Heavy | Sturdy | Magicka |
Necklace | Armor of the Seducer | Jewellery | Robust | Magicka Recovery |
Ring | Armor of the Seducer | Jewellery | Robust | Magicka Recovery |
Ring | Armor of the Seducer | Jewellery | Robust | Magicka Recovery |
Main Hand | Armor of the Seducer | Any 1H | Charged/Infused | Poison/Absorb Stamina |
Off Hand | Armor of the Seducer | Shield | Sturdy | Health |
Main Hand Backup | Armor of the Seducer | Ice Staff | Infused | Crusher |
Piece | Set | Weight | Trait | Enchantment |
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Head | Engine Guardian | Medium | Sturdy | Stamina |
Shoulder | Engine Guardian | Light | Sturdy | Health |
Chest | Torug’s Pact / Ebon | Heavy | Sturdy | Stamina |
Hands | Torug’s Pact / Ebon | Heavy | Sturdy | Health |
Waist | Torug’s Pact / Ebon | Heavy | Sturdy | Health |
Legs | Torug’s Pact / Ebon | Heavy | Sturdy | Stamina |
Feet | Torug’s Pact / Ebon | Heavy | Sturdy | Health |
Necklace | The Worm’s Raiment | Jewellery | Arcane | Magicka Recovery |
Ring | The Worm’s Raiment | Jewellery | Arcane | Magicka Recovery |
Ring | The Worm’s Raiment | Jewellery | Arcane | Magicka Recovery |
Main Hand | The Worm’s Raiment | Any 1H | Charged | Poison |
Off Hand | The Worm’s Raiment | Shield | Sturdy | Health |
Main Hand Backup | The Worm’s Raiment | Any Staff | Infused | Crusher |
Piece | Set | Weight | Trait | Enchantment |
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Head | Engine Guardian | Medium | Reinforced | Stamina |
Shoulder | Engine Guardian | Light | Divines | Magicka |
Chest | Pearlescent Ward | Heavy | Reinforced | Stamina |
Hands | Pearlescent Ward | Heavy | Divines | Magicka |
Waist | Pearlescent Ward | Heavy | Divines | Magicka |
Legs | Pearlescent Ward | Heavy | Reinforced | Stamina |
Feet | Pearlescent Ward | Heavy | Divines | Magicka |
Necklace | Saxhleel Champion | Jewellery | Healthy/Harmony | Magicka Recovery |
Ring | Saxhleel Champion | Jewellery | Healthy/Harmony | Magicka Recovery |
Ring | Saxhleel Champion | Jewellery | Healthy/Harmony | Magicka Recovery |
Main Hand | Puncturing Remedy (Masters) | Any 1H | Charged/Infused | Poison/Absorb Stamina |
Off Hand | Puncturing Remedy (Masters) | Shield | Reinforced | Stamina |
Main Hand Backup | Saxhleel Champion | Any Staff | Infused | Crusher |
ESO Beginner Tank Skills
For other useful skills and passive check out the Dragonknight and General Skills pages.
For other useful skills and passive check out the Nightblade and the General Skills pages.