[Top 10] ESO Best Dragonknight Builds

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The Elder Scrolls Online may seem simple at first, with the main objectives of the game being questing and fighting, but building a good character is difficult and can quickly end in disaster if you’re unsure of what to do. These difficulties can be bypassed by expertly sculpting the skills and abilities of your character to make them suitable for a specific task, and in the Dragonknight’s case, it’s usually tanking damage. Here are  10 of the BEST builds in ESO for the Dragonknight that can save you tons of time and effort constructing your own.

#10 is the Firebrand

The Firebrand is a solo hybrid build for the players that just want to swing around a big, fiery sword. It utilizes both spell and physical damage by way of the Dragonknight’s fiery class along with the two-handed and destruction staff skills. This build is self-sustainable and is meant to be played solo, making it effective for most scenarios.

Perks of this build:

  • Hybrid (mixes damage types)
  • Versatile (plays well in most situations)
  • Solo (designed to play alone)
  • Well-thought-out  skills and abilities (removes the guesswork  from your build)
  • Great end-game build

Full Firebrand build details

#9 is the Dragonknight Leveler

The Dragonknight Leveler is more of a framework to follow while leveling your Dragonknight than a fully fleshed out build. It utilizes a non-traditional approach to builds, allowing you to assume whichever role you prefer while leveling your character. This build is geared towards beginners who need a base to start from.

Perks of this build:

  • Flexible (can  choose from any role)
  • Versatile (plays well in any situation)
  • Solo or group play (can be built towards solo adventures or playing with friends)
  • Variability in skills and abilities (allows freedom of choice)
  • Great early-game build

Full Dragonknight Leveler build details

#8 is the Almost Immortal Warrior.

The Almost Immortal Warrior is a true tank class that has been rebuilt. It utilizes a massive health pool along with strategic abilities to create the perfect tank that the enemies will have a difficult time taking down. This build is good for group play where a tank is essential.

Perks of this build: 

  • Specific (built specifically to be the ultimate tank)
  • Group play (designed to play with a group)
  • Expertly picked skills and abilities (takes out the guesswork  from your build)
  • Geared towards more advanced players
  • Great end-game build

Full Almost Immortal Warrior build details

#7 is the Mauler.

The Mauler is a solo stamina Dragonknight built for dealing high damage within one stamina bar. It utilizes a full stamina bar, two-handed skill, and the Dragonknight’s fiery skill line. This build is a high damage tank, making it effective for most scenarios.

Perks of this build:

  • High damage (makes use of a full stamina bar to deal devastating damage)
  • Versatile (plays well in most situations)
  • Solo (designed to play solo)
  • Well-thought-out  skills and abilities (removes the guesswork  for your build)
  • Great end-game build

Full Mauler build details

#6 is Toxicity.

The Toxicity is an advanced DPS stamina Dragonknight build that is used to deal heavy damage. It utilizes the dual wield and bow skill lines along with the Dragonknight’s abilities to achieve this. This build is best suited to play the role of a DPS during group play.

Perks of this build:

  • High damage (makes use of stamina abilities and poison to deal massive damage)
  • Specific (built specifically for maximum damage)
  • Group play (designed to play with a group)
  • Expertly picked abilities and skills (takes away the guesswork  from your build)
  • Great end-game build

Full Toxicity build details

#5 is Solo Stamina Dragonknight.

The Solo Stamina Dragonknight is a build for players who want to play solo, but still be able to get the job done effectively. It utilizes the two-handed skill, bow skill, and the various abilities of the Dragonknight. This build is self-sustainable and meant for solo play, making it effective for most scenarios.

Perks of this build:

  • Resilient (good health recovery and sustainability)
  • Versatile (can be used in numerous situations)
  • Solo (designed to play solo)
  • Well-thought-out  abilities and skills (removes the guesswork  from your build)
  • Great early-game build

Full Solo Stamina Dragonknight build details

#4 is Fire God.

The Fire God is a solo Magicka  Dragonknight that combines massive damage output with strong resilience and buffs. It utilizes destruction staves and the Dragonknight’s fiery abilities. This build is great for virtually ant scenario as it’s a good tank and DPS.

  • Damage (delivers high damage with AoE and single target attacks)
  • Resilient (difficult to injure and kill due to heals and buffs)
  • Solo (designed for solo play)
  • Well-thought-out  abilities and skills (removes the guesswork  from your build)
  • Great end-game build

Full FIREGOD build details

#3 is Solo Magicka Dragonknight.

The Solo Magicka Dragonknight is exactly as the name implies, a Magicka  Dragonknight that’s meant to be played solo. It utilizes DoT Dragonknight abilities and destruction staff skills. This build works great in any scenario as it is self-sustainable and deals impressive damage.

Perks of this build:

  • Damage (deals high damage)
  • Versatile (plays well in most situations)
  • Solo (designed to play solo)
  • Well-thought-out  skills and abilities (takes away the guesswork  from your build)
  • Great end-game build

Full Solo Magicka Dragonknight build details

#2 is Stamina Dragonknight Beginner.

The Stamina Dragonknight Beginner is geared towards beginners who are interested in the Dragonknight and a melee-focused playthrough. It utilizes dual-wield skills, bow skills, and DoT abilities. This build can be played solo or in groups, and will perform admirably in both PVE and PVP.

Perks of this build:

  • DoT (focuses on damage over time)
  • Versatile (performs well in almost  all situations)
  • Solo or group play (designed to play alone or with friends)
  • Variability in skills and abilities (allows freedom of choice)
  • Great early-game build

Full Stamina Dragonknight Beginner build details

#1 is Impact.

Impact is a unique stamina Dragonknight playstyle that focuses on dodging, counterattacking, and making use of the stun mechanic to deal large amounts of damage. It utilizes two-handed skills, bow skills, and the Dragonknight’s abilities. This build is perfect for the player that wants to mix it up and try something new.

Perks of this build:

  • Damage (deal burst damage with the dodge/stun mechanic)
  • Fun (a unique playstyle that allows you to have fun while getting the job done)
  • Solo or group play (play either alone or with friends)
  • Well-thought-out  skills and abilities (takes away the guesswork  from your build)
  • Great early-game build

Full Impact build details

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