In The Elder Scrolls: Online, your chosen character is often only as great as the gear they have. With such an emphasis on armor and item sets, it’s important to know what is available, and how it meets your needs based on your playstyle. This article will provide a detailed overview of the best armor sets in the game for Necromancer and make sure your Prince of Darkness is the King of Style.

15. The Spell Power Cure Armor Set

An edgy look that can do it all.

The Spell Power Cure armor set is a unique set of reinment found in the White-Gold Tower and is only available in the Imperial City DLC. The armor set offers the look of a dangerous mage with the status boosts to back it up and makes a great set for any Magicka Necromancer. With tremendous bonuses to Magicka and Weapon Damage, this armor pairs well with a DPS based Magicka Necromancer, or if you are feeling more adventurous, this set provides nice boosts for a Necro-Healer build.

Get This Set If…

• You prefer a light armor build
• You are building a Magicka based DPS
• You enjoy the ability to switch to a support character
• You typically play with a group

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/spell-power-cure

How To Get The Spell Power Cure Set:

• Own the Imperial City DLC
• Party-up and run the White-Gold Tower dungeon (Normal or Veteran)
• Items can be found in drops from enemies, or in treasure chests
  • Hands, Feet, and Waist drops from the Mini-bosses
  • Chest, Shoulder, and Legs drop from Boss enemies
  • Jewelry or Weapons drop from the dungeon’s Final Boss

 

14. The Clever Alchemist Armor Set

If you're going to brew potions, you might as well be clever.

The Clever Alchemist set is a staple of PVP combat for The Elder Scrolls: Online. This set provides substantial boosts to health, weapon, and spell damage. That said, the real benefit of this set is the ability to gain a massive boost to weapon and spell damage by drinking a potion in combat. If you are a Battle-Mage Necromancer who aspires to be Geralt of Rivia, this potion slinging damage boost could be precisely what you need to get an edge in combat.

Get This Set If…

• Like the idea of customization and creativity
• Enjoy PVP combat
• Use potions during combat to gain an advantage
• Put emphasis on a damage-based build.

Full set details: https://eso-sets.com/set/clever-alchemist

How To Get The Clever Alchemist Set:

• Own the Thieves Guild DLC
• Travel to Hew’s Bane in Southern Hammerfell
• Craftable

 

13. The Necropotence Armor Set

Necropotence for less than three mana, sign me up!

The Necropotence armor set is a must-have armor set for the magicka based Necromancer. Providing substantial magicka bonuses, it allows the user to have a greater maximum magicka…up to 3132 as long as your pet is active. Combining the effects of magicka increase with style, the armor set itself has the aesthetic look of a dark mage, adding additional flavor to your character. This set takes some farming, but your Necromancer will feel right at home in Rivenspire’s foreboding location.

Get This Set If…

• You keep your pet active in game
• Light armor is your preferred style
• You are building a PVP Magicka user
• You want a solid non-DLC based set

Full set details: https://eso-sets.com/set/necropotence

How To Get The Necropotence Set:

• Armor set pieces drop from enemies in Rivenspire
  • Delve bosses drop waist and feet
  • World bosses drop head, chest, legs, and weapons
  • Dark Anchors and chests drop jewelry
  • Public dungeon bosses also drop shoulders, hands, and weapons

 

12. The Arms of Relequen Armor Set

For the Necromancer striving to become the Angel of Death.

The Arms of Relequen is an excellent set for the DPS, weapon driven, Necromancer. With inflated critical-hit opportunities, Minor Slayer, and stacking magical wind damage, this set was made for melee combat at the front of the party. This armor is a Trial gear-set, so it will take some work to earn, but the payoffs for a combat Necromancer are well worth it.

Get This Set If…

• You want a stamina-based DPS character
• Medium armor is your preferred style
• You prefer to use weapons (Especially Dual Wield) for combat
• You enjoy running Trials, Dungeons, and PVP

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/arms-of-relequen

How To Get The Arms of Relequen Set:

• Own the Summerset expansion
• Run the Cloudrest Trial for drops from bosses
  • Armor pieces can also be found in the Welkynar’s Grounded or Soaring coffers
    • Once per week after completing the weekly quest “Woe of the Welkynars

 

11. The Unfathomable Darkness Set

In the land of the Clockwork City, where shadows...are in Unfathomable Darkness?

The Unfathomable Darkness set is another fantastic option for the DPS player. With boosted critical it, weapon and spell damage, and offensive penetration, this armor will allow you to get the best edge over your opponents. In addition to this, Unfathomable Darkness’ full set ability summons a Murder of Crows that deals damage to opponents any time you deal damage to an opponent. If you are looking for a powerful set that looks cool and is on theme, look no further.

Get This Set If…

• You want a stamina-based DPS character
• Medium armor is your preferred style
• You enjoy the Thieves Guild
• You want a strong PVP armor set

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/unfathomable-darkness

How To Get The Unfathomable Darkness Set:

• Own the Clockwork City DLC
  • Delve bosses drop waist and feet
  • World bosses drop head, chest, legs, and weapons
  • Dark Anchors and chests drop jewelry
  • Public dungeon bosses also drop shoulders, hands, and weapons

 

10. The False God’s Devotion Set

Even if the gods are false, this gear is faithful!

The False God’s Devotion set is a great choice for the solo player who wants to run a magicka Necromancer. Enormous critical hit bonuses will allow your Necromancer to pack a punch, and Minor Slayer and Major Expedition perks help to round out the character for venturing into dungeons. With the full set equipped, your character will reduce the cost of magicka abilities by 8% and gain magicka back from enemy kills.

Get This Set If…

• You are building a magicka-based Necromancer
• You prefer to play solo
• You enjoy dungeons and trials
• You are building with critical hit in mind

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/false-gods-devotion

How To Get The False God's Devotion Set:

• Own the Elswyer expansion
• Journey to the Sunspire (Trial)
  • Set pieces are acquired from the Dragon God’s Hoard and Pristine Hoard
  • Awarded for the weekly quest “The Return of Akatosh”

 

9. The Whorl of the Depths Set

A shiny new addition to the collection.

The Whorl of the Depths set is quite unique in its ability. While it seems to appear out of character for what one may assume a Necromancer would utilize, the increased spell and weapon damage are excellent for a DPS Necromancer. The main ability of the set, acquired by wearing five pieces, is a substantial frost damage boost directed by light attacks every 18 seconds, ending with a small AOE frost damage effect. This armor is an excellent choice and is definitely underplayed.

Get This Set If…

• You build a DPS weapon-damage Necromancer
• You are using Frost-based spells and buffs
• You enjoy dungeons and trials
• You like to lock down enemies.

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/whorl-of-the-depths

How To Get The Whorl of the Depth Set:

• Own the High Isle expansion
• Journey to Dreadsail Reef (Trial)
• Set pieces can drop throughout the trial, but mainly are found as drops from the bosses

 

8. The Tzogvin’s Warband Set

Just like the Aiel...when the veil is o, it's time to deal some damage!

The Tzogvin’s Warband set is the option for the Necromancer who wants to play solo, but still dish out tons of damage quickly, and pairs very well with the Khajiit racial passives. This set provides great increased critical strike and damage penetration to drive attacks home to the enemies for maximum damage. As the full set bonus, Tzogvin’s Warband stacks critical attacks and has the chance to apply Minor Force, increasing all critical hit damage by 10%.

Get This Set If…

• You are building a stamina Khajiit
• You are focusing on critical hit damage
• You enjoy dungeons and trials
• You are an aggro-style player

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/tzogvins-warband

How To Get The Tzogvin's Warband Set:

• Own the Wrathstone DLC
• Find a group and join the Fostvault Dungeon
  • Set pieces can drop throughout the trial, but mainly are found as drops from the bosses
    • Minor bosses drop Hands, Waist, Feet, or Unique Item
    • Miscellaneous enemies have a small chance of dropping set pieces
  • Bosses drop Chest, Shoulder, Head, Legs, or Unique Item
  • Final bosses drop Jewelry, Weapon, Shield, or Unique Item
  • Chests have a slight chance to drop armor

 

7. The Mother’s Sorrow Set

Armor that only a mother could love.

Mother’s Sorrow is the Magicka user dream, providing the customizability and the benefit of being found in the base game. This armor set provides large bonuses to critical hit damage, as well as a small increase to maximum magicka. Mother’s Sorrow is not to be ignored as a powerful garment for the magicka-caster Necromancer.

Get This Set If…

• You are building a magicka Necromancer
• You are focusing on critical hit damage
• Enjoy the customizability if armor styles

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/mothers-sorrow

How To Get The Mother's Sorrow Set:

• Travel to Deshaan in Southern Morrowind
  • Delve bosses drop waist and feet
  • World bosses drop head, chest, legs, and weapons
  • Dark Anchors and chests drop jewelry
  • Public dungeon bosses also drop shoulders, hands, and weapons

 

6. The Medusa Set

Your enemies won't turn to stone, but it'll still get the job done.

The Medusa Set is an honorable inclusion on almost any armor list that can be found. This set has the most supreme critical damage provisions in the game, allowing for scaling damage through all set pieces. The full set allows the wearer access to a total of 2863 additional critical damage and the Minor Force perk, multiplying that damage by an additional 10%. The armor is a Heavy Armor set though, so acquiring the perks through jewelry as much as possible would be an ideal tip for a caster.

Get This Set If…

• You are building a critical damage Necromancer
• You are playing the Khajiit class
• You enjoy PVP

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/medusa

How To Get The Medusa Set:

• Travel to Shadowfen in Northwestern Blackmarsh
• Join the Arx Corinium Dungeon
  • Minor bosses drop Hands, Waist, Feet, or Unique Item
    • Miscellaneous enemies have a small chance of dropping set pieces
  • Bosses drop Chest, Shoulder, Head, Legs, or Unique Item
  • Final bosses drop Jewelry, Weapon, Shield, or Unique Item
  • Chests have a slight chance to drop armor

 

5. The Law of Julianos Set

There's a new sheriff in town!

The Law of Julianos set is another craftable armor set that the magicka Necromancer can take full advantage of. This set provides the user with substantial boosts to critical hit damage and maximum magicka. When you hold five pieces of the set, the added bonus of an additional 300 spell/weapon damage is applied, making this a dangerous armor set for the magicka DPS.

Get This Set If…

• You are building a magicka Necromancer
• You are focusing on critical hit damage
• You are playing a High-Elf Necromancer
• Enjoy the customizability if armor styles

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/law-of-julianos

How To Get The Law of Julianos Set:

• Own the Orsinium DLC
• Travel to the Boreal Forge in the Wrothgar Zone
  • Have six crafting traits unlocked
• Craftable

 

4. The Hunding’s Rage Set

A brilliant show of craftsmanship!

The Hunding’s Rage armor set is another solid choice for the stamina Necromancer who may not have all the DLC for the game or loves the customizability of the crafting mechanics. This armor set grants its wearer significant boosts in critical hit damage and additional maximum stamina. These abilities culminate in the added weapon/spell damage provided by the full set to make this wearer a powerful stamina-caster for the Necromancer class.

Get This Set If…

• You are building a stamina Necromancer
• You are focusing on critical hit damage
• You are playing as a Dark-Elf
• Enjoy the customizability if armor styles

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/hundings-rage

How To Get The Hunding's Rage Set:

• Travel to Bankori, Reaper’s Marsh, or The Rift
• Acquire set pieces from drops to learn the crafting style
  • Have six crafting traits unlocked
• Craftable

 

3. The Caluurion’s Legacy Set

An armor set that Verac the Defiled would be proud of.

The Caluurion’s Legacy set provides the opportunity to really make use of a powerful stamina build. This set provides a healthy chunk of both critical hit damage and weapon/spell damage. Additionally, at a full set, the armor will launch a projectile at your enemy upon a critical hit with either light or heavy attacks. This projectile deals an additional 894 flame, shock, frost, or disease damage and scales off your weapon/spell damage. This can be repeated every five seconds, allowing for intense bursts of damage and inescapable effects.

Get This Set If…

• You are building a stamina Necromancer
• You are focusing on critical hit damage
• You are playing as a Dark-Elf
• You have interests in becoming a vampire

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/caluurions-legacy

How To Get The Caluurion's Legacy Set:

• Own the Dragon Bones DLC
• Join the Fang Lair dungeon
  • Minor bosses drop Hands, Waist, Feet, or Unique Item
    • Miscellaneous enemies have a small chance of dropping set pieces
  • Bosses drop Chest, Shoulder, Head, Legs, or Unique Item
  • Final bosses drop Jewelry, Weapon, Shield, or Unique Item
  • Chests have a slight chance to drop armor

 

2. The Bahraha’s Curse Set

For the true dark lord of Tamriel!

Coming in at second on the list is the Bahraha’s Curse set, and an armor set that would make any Sith Lord jealous. This set provides well rounded benefits to the wearer, including boosts to Health, Magicka, and Stamina, as well as reduced damage from traps.The full set provides a 25% chance to create Desecrated Ground when any damage is dealt, slowing and damaging enemies while healing the caster inside. This is truly the set for utility players.

Get This Set If…

• You are utility player
• You prefer to remain a caster DPS
• You have both Magicka and Stamina abilities
• You are a Breton or High-Elf

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/bahrahas-curse

How To Get The Baharaha's Curse Set:

• Own the Thieves Guild DLC
• Travel to Hew’s Bane in Southern Hammerfell
  • Delve bosses drop waist and feet
  • World bosses drop head, chest, legs, and weapons
  • Dark Anchors and chests drop jewelry
  • Public dungeon bosses also drop shoulders, hands, and weapons

 

1. The Ebon Armory Set

Strike fear into your enemies as the Ebony Warrior.

At the top of the list is an option for all the tanks, or solo players, who love to run the Necromancer. The Ebon Armory is an empowering shell of armor that provides players, and their group, with enormous health advantages. Providing 2412 in increased health and 4% increased healing to the wearer, this advantage only compounds when the full set is worn. When fully assembled, the set grants an additional 1000 maximum health to you and an additional 11 group members in your radius.

Get This Set If…

• You play in a group
• You are playing as an Orc or Imperial
• You enjoy being a Tank
• You love heavy armor

Full set details: https://eso-hub.com/en/sets/ebon-armory

How To Get The Ebon Armory Set:

• Travel to Southeast Rivenspire
• Join the Crypt of Hearts dungeon
  • Minor bosses drop Hands, Waist, Feet, or Unique Item
    • Miscellaneous enemies have a small chance of dropping set pieces
  • Bosses drop Chest, Shoulder, Head, Legs, or Unique Item
  • Final bosses drop Jewelry, Weapon, Shield, or Unique Item
  • Chests have a slight chance to drop armor

 

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