To truly succeed in 4-person content, you need to consider a variety of factors, such as the classes of your group members and whether you have 3 Damage Dealers or 2 Damage Dealers and 1 Healer. That’s where our optimized build comes in, tailored to suit your specific needs and help you dominate in any dungeon.

Unlike 12-player trials, dungeon content offers a wealth of options for Tank setups, giving you more flexibility to choose the gear that best suits your individual playstyle. Your gear choices will also have a direct impact on a smaller number of damage dealers, so the way gear sets work and perform is very different compared to larger group content.

So whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, our ESO Dungeon Tank Build is the perfect tool to help you conquer even the toughest dungeon challenges.

• Dungeon Tank Guides
• The Tank Club Discord

The Atronach

1. Orzorga’s Red Frothgar
2. Bewitched Sugar Skulls
3. Jewels of Misrule
4. Orzorga’s Smoked Bear Haunch

Tri-Stat Potions
Minor Heroism Potions

The scribing system adds a whole new dimension to dungeon tanking. Now, all classes have access to many critical tools they need to efficiently tank dungeon content. This is especially beneficial for classes that previously relied on Silver Leash or lacked an immobilization skill. Other benefits provided by the scribing system include strong buffs and debuffs, enhanced survival, and improved sustain. This allows for more flexibility and effectiveness in handling various dungeon scenarios, making it a valuable addition to any tank’s toolkit.

Focus Script: Pull
Deals ? Magic Damage to an enemy, pulls them to you, and taunts them for 15 seconds if they are not already taunted.

Signature Script: Druid’s Resurgence
Restores 1000 Magicka and 1000 Stamina.

Affix Script: Vitality
Grants Major Vitality for 10 seconds, increasing healing received and damage shield strength by 12%.

A Magicka-costing skill that pulls enemies, taunts them, and returns resources, replacing the need for Silver Leash. This skill is beneficial for all classes, as it allows tanks to use Magicka to cast the skill, which then returns Stamina, aiding in overall sustain. Additionally, it provides a Major buff or debuff; you can choose one that suits your build’s needs. Two excellent options are Major Vitality for increased healing received and Major Cowardice to reduce enemy damage output.

Focus Script: Immobilize
Immobilizes enemies for 3 seconds.

Signature Script: Hunter’s Snare
Reduces the Movement Speed of enemies by 30% for 6 seconds.

Affix Script: Minor Resolve
Grants Minor Resolve for 20 seconds, increasing Physical and Spell Resistance by 2974.

An accessible potential immobilization skill which is available for all classes. The primary focus is on its AoE, 360-degree immobilization, opening up new crowd control opportunities for classes that previously lacked this option. The other scripts used on this skill can vary depending on what your build is missing, allowing you to customize it to fit your specific needs.

• Ironclad
• Duelist’s Rebuff
• Bulwark 
• Enduring Resolve (DoT damage fights)
• Unassailable (AoE damage fights)

• Boundless Vitality 
  
• Fortified
• Rejuvenation
• Bracing Anchor (Bosses)
• Celerity (Adds)
• Bastion (Arcanist)
• Shield Master (Arcanist)
• Juggernaut / On Guard (Situational – used with Immovable)

Add Pulls

1. Use speed boost (Race Against Time) to stay ahead of the group.
2. Instigate combat with Frost Blockade.
3. If there are any Elite enemies, taunt those next.
4. Cast Razor Caltrops in front of the enemies for them to walk onto it, this snares them and activates your Powerful Assault.
5. Hit Power Slam when all enemies are within range to pull them all into a stack with Vateshran Void Bash Set, then use a crowd control skill to immobilise.
6. Bash while facing the whole stack to proc Turning Tide.
7. Cast Pulsar to AoE debuff enemies, cast multiple times to make sure they are all effected.
8. Chain in any enemies you missed with Power Slam.
9. Heal/Shield as and when its needed.
10. Only block heavy attacks from enemies.

Bosses

Boss fights are less rotational than add pulls, with significant differences between classes and additional mechanics. Generally speaking, we can consider a guideline set of things to do:

1. Pre-buff: Before initiating combat, activate any pre-fight skills, especially those providing Major and Minor Resolve.
2. Initiate: Begin the fight once everyone is ready. Use a Frost Clench range taunt to gain aggro and debuff the boss.
3. Positioning: Proper positioning is crucial. Typically, you need to face the boss away from the group. In some cases, you may need to move the boss to the middle of the room or closer to the edge. Sometimes, you may need to walk the boss to another location if something spawns in a specific spot.
4. Mechanics: This part varies by dungeon. Be prepared to block, roll dodge, taunt adds, move out of AoEs, self-heal, run around, or avoid effects. Stay alert and adapt to the unique mechanics of each dungeon.
5. Rotation: In a settled state, focus on casting your essential skills. Use Pierce Armor, Frost Clench, Elemental Blockade, and other gear set procs. Activate any class-specific buffs and debuffs. Watch your ability timers and recast skills when they have 1 second remaining. Frost Clench, for example, can be cast every 5 seconds to maintain Major Maim and Minor Brittle on the boss.
6. Survival: Stay aware and reactive. Block heavy attacks and mechanics, shield up before big hits, use healing over time, and burst heals when below 30% health. Break free and interrupt when necessary. Roll dodge to evade damage if needed, but be cautious of bosses that may enrage or harm the group if dodged.
7. Sustain: Ensure your food buff is active. Use potions to enhance recoveries and provide resources, either on cooldown or in emergencies. Avoid blocking permanently; if you’ve followed this build, you should be able to take light attacks without blocking, especially with a healer or healing over time. Utilize skills and passives to gain resources. As a Dragonknight, use your Ultimate or Igneous Shield to return Stamina. Heavy Attacking also returns resources but time it carefully to avoid getting hurt.