The Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind – Defender Builds for DD, Tank and Healer

The Warden is one of the highlights of Morrowind, the new chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. But how do I build a good Warden? How do I distribute the skills? We have put together some promising builds for you for the new hero. Warden builds for DD, Tank, and Healer. Enjoy our ESO Warden Build Guide.

When you look at Vvardenfell, the setting of the new ESO chapter Morrowind, you’ll notice many warriors wielding ice magic, summoning healing plants, or speaking with animals. These are not crazy esotericists, but Wardens, the new class in the game.

And while we know fairly well how to play the previous heroes and which builds are optimal, everything is still open with the Warden. That’s why we have gathered some promising builds for you!

The Elder Scrolls Online Build – The Warden as a Magicka Damage Dealer

The Warden is suitable for all three roles in ESO: Tank, DD, and Healer. Here you first find a damage build that focuses entirely on the Warden’s magic and uses Magicka. It is particularly well-suited for dungeons and raids.

• Race: Altmer – The High Elves have a bonus to Magicka, which is great for a build based on spells. However, if you prefer, you can also be a Dark Elf or even a Breton. They all receive significant Magicka bonuses too.
• Armor: You use only light armor because of the Magicka bonus.
• Weapons: You use a destruction staff in both slots.
• Equipment Bonuses: You use the “Divines” trait to maximize your Mundus Stone effect. For glyphs, you use Magicka glyphs.
• Mundus Stone: “The Mage” for more Magicka.
• Sets: Anything that gives you bonuses to Magicka and spell damage is welcome. The sets “Law of Julianos” (craftable in Wrothgar), “Necropotence” (drop in Fanged Mist), and “Moon Dancer” (drop in the Lorkhaj’s Lair) work especially well.
• Attributes: You allocate all your points to Magicka.
• Skillset 1:
  • Blue Netch Cow (From Level 30 Animal Companions)
  • Deep Rift (From Level 4 Animal Companions)
  • Screaming Cliff Racer (From Level 1 Animal Companions)
  • Lotus Flower (From Level 30 Green Balance)
  • Inner Light (From Level 2 Mage Guild)
  • Elemental Wrath (Ultimate – From Level 50 Destruction Staves)
• Skillset 2:
  • Elemental Blockade (From Level 4 Destruction Staves)
  • Wrath of Winter (From Level 4 Winter’s Chill)
  • Absorbing Magic (From Level 22 Light Armor)
  • Swarm Infection (From Level 20 Animal Companions)
  • Inner Light (From Level 2 Mage Guild)
  • North Storm (Ultimate – From Level 12 Winter’s Chill)

The Elder Scrolls Online Build – The Warden as a Stamina Damage Dealer

This Warden isn’t into hocus pocus. Therefore, he prefers to rely on his stamina and converts some of his magic skills into stamina skills. This Warden is an ideal DPS cannon for all dungeons and raids.

• Race: Redguard, as they receive very good stamina bonuses. If someone wants to deal massive damage, they should choose Khajiit. Alternatively, Orcs and Imperials are also good for this build.
• Armor: You use only medium armor due to stamina bonuses.
• Weapons: You use an axe and a dagger for the “Two-Handed” skill tree in the first slot. In the second slot, you equip a bow.
• Equipment Bonuses: You use the “Divines” trait to maximize your Mundus Stone effect. For glyphs, you utilize stamina glyphs.
• Mundus Stone: “The Tower” for more stamina.
• Sets: The sets “Velidreth” (drop in the Cradle of Shadows), “Double-Tongued Serpent” (drop in Sanctum Ophidia), “Malevolent Serpent” (drop in The Citadel of Hel Ra, The Aetheric Archive, and Sanctum Ophidia), and “Hunding’s Rage” (craftable in Bangkorai, Grahtwood, and Rift) work especially well. Alternatively, the set “Mother’s Gaze,” which you can craft in Bangkorai, Grahtwood, and Rift, also does the job.
• Attributes: You allocate your points two-thirds to stamina and one-third to health.
• Skillset 1:
  • Severing Strikes (From Level 4 Two-Handed)
  • Death’s Cloak (From Level 20 Two-Handed)
  • Deep Cuts (From Level 2 Two-Handed)
  • Underground Charge (From Level 4 Animal Companions)
  • Green Lotus (From Level 30 Green Balance)
  • Impeccable Dawnbreaker (Ultimate – From Level 10 Fighters Guild)
• Skillset 2:
  • Endless Hail (From Level 4 Bow)
  • Reloading Trap (From Level 8 Fighters Guild)
  • Poison Injection (From Level 38 Bow)
  • Hooked Crow’s Feet (From Level 6 Storm Attack)
  • Netch Bull (From Level 30 Animal Companions)
  • Permafrost (Ultimate – From Level 12 Winter’s Chill)

The Elder Scrolls Online – The Warden as a Tank

The Warden is also suitable as a tank and can very well protect himself and the group with a shield and his ice spells. With the following build, you are optimally equipped for this.

• Race: Imperials and Argonians are particularly well-suited for this build. But the tank classics Nord and Orc are also great choices.
• Armor: You use five heavy armor pieces, one light one, and one medium one.
• Weapons: You use one-handed weapons and a shield in each slot.
• Equipment Bonuses: You use the “Infused” and “Impenetrable” traits. For glyphs, you utilize “Tri-Stat Enchantment”.
• Mundus Stone: “The Atronach” for more Magicka.
• Sets: The sets “Plague Doctor” (drop in Deshaan), “Ebony Arsenal” (drop in Crypt of Hearts), “Green Pact” (drop in Grahtwood), “Shadowrend” (drop in Banished Cells I) and “Choking Thorn” (drop in Eldergrove I). Attributes: You allocate your points evenly between stamina and Magicka.
• Skillset 1:
  • Magic Absorb (From Level 14 Weapon & Shield)
  • Heroic Slash (From Level 4 Weapon & Shield)
  • Pierce (From Level 2 Weapon & Shield)
  • Netch Bull (From Level 30 Animal Companions)
  • Polar Wind (From Level 20 Winter’s Chill)
  • Healing Thicket (Ultimate – From Level 12 Green Balance)
• Skillset 2:
  • Shimmering Shield (From Level 30 Winter’s Chill)
  • Ice Bulwark (From Level 1 Winter’s Chill)
  • Inner Fury (From Level 3 Undaunted)
  • Wasting Vines (From Level 20 Green Balance)
  • Underground Charge (From Level 4 Animal Companions)
  • Aggressive Signal (Ultimate – From Level 4 Storm Attack)

The Elder Scrolls Online – The Warden as a Healer

The Warden is a true wonder talent and also makes an excellent healer. With the following build, you keep your group optimally alive.

• Race: As always, Argonians are also a good choice due to their healing bonuses. If you primarily care about Magicka, feel free to be a High Elf or Breton.
• Armor: You use only light armor.
• Weapons: In the first slot, you use a healing staff and in the second slot a lightning staff.
• Equipment Bonuses: You use the “Divines” and “Infused” traits. For glyphs, you utilize Magicka runes.
• Mundus Stone: “The Atronach” for more Magicka or “The Thief” for more spell crits.
• Sets: The sets “Armour of the Worm” (drop in the Chambers of Madness), “Magicka Healing” (drop in the White Gold Tower), “Healing Mage” (drop in Aetheric Archive), “Sanctuary” (drop in Banished Cells I & II) and “Kagrenac’s Hope” (craftable in the Earth Forge).
• Attributes: You allocate all your points to Magicka.
• Skillset 1:
  • Blue Netch Cow (From Level 30 Animal Companions)
  • Battle Prayer (From Level 14 Healing Staff)
  • Healing Springs (From Level 2 Healing Staff)
  • Healing Protection (From Level 20 Healing Staff)
  • Inner Light (From Level 2 Mage Guild)
  • North Storm (Ultimate – From Level 12 Winter’s Chill)
• Skillset 2:
  • Sprouting Seed (From Level 4 Green Balance)
  • Elemental Blockade (From Level 4 Destruction Staves)
  • Elemental Drain (From Level 20 Destruction Staves)
  • Energetic Sphere (From Level 5 Undaunted)
  • Enhanced Growth (From Level 1 Green Balance)
  • Aggressive Signal (Ultimate – From Level 4 Storm Attack)

Please consider these guides only as suggestions for a successful Warden build. If you build your own build and enjoy it, that’s perfectly fine!

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