EASY Beginner Dragonknight TANK Build - "A Thorn in Your Side" (Markarth)

Welcome to my First Build in ESO. This build features a very EASY Beginner Dragonknight Tank Build that everyone can use. This build features one of the NEW sets from the Upcoming Markarth DLC, and is a build you can use for most of the content in ESO. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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[@Holyhallucin]

3:05 Attributes 5:05 Skills 22:00 Armory sets 28:05 Gameplay (Rotation)

[@terrible1fi]

doing the lords work

[@willow8186]

Thanks 😄👍

[@luigiemario4191]

Brah you do got this ! Thanks for this . After running dps then made a healer . Finally got the stones to try tanking and made a Nord DK dumb luck. Then I find this jewel. Your literally becoming my favorite ESO content creator. Keep up the great work.

[@jibbarus]

This looks like a great build, I have watched a few Dk tank builds and this suits my playstyle the most. Keep em coming, thanks man.

[@WatoReinhardt]

Just got back into eso and Followed your video and now I am tanking like a beast thank you so much !

[@bovrar2nd861]

By Azura.. Tank seems SO INTERESTING! Thank you for the build! Brought me a new perspective!

[@michellepartridge8558]

Thank you so much! Great to see a build where you can tank and still get some damage done too!

[@Adam_Lutz]

Thanks!

[@DrHerculesReal]

What?! This is EXACTLY what I needed! I’m so glad this is the very FIRST class and role you decided to do a video on. Thanks, Brah! 👍

[@spencyn2641]

Been trying to get my dragonknight main to be a respectable tank for a while, this was very helpful

[@Yotanido]

Skills: Pierce Armour (One Hand and Shield 1) Heroic Slash (One Hand and Shield 2) Defensive Stance (One Hand and Shield 3) Inner Rage (Undaunted 3) Sanguine Altar (Undaunted 1) Ferocious Leap (Draconic Power Ultimate) Green Dragon Blood (Draconic Power 3) Igneous Shield (Earthen Heart 3) Spiked Bone Shield (Undaunted 4) (Alternative Hardened Armour - Draconic Power 1) Choking Talons (Draconic Power 2) Unrelenting Grip (Ardent Flame 4) Magma Shell (Earthen Heart Ultimate) (Replace if desired by group)

[@incentre]

Using this on my DK when I run normal content cuz it's fun to do a bit of dmg and jump around with fire. For veteran trials this build doesn't cut it though and I think that should be added to description. Otherwise great work man! 👍

[@heikok1049]

This a very cool build. I played around with different build, but I have never used Ferocious Leap for my build. It works fine and is also very fun to use. Also other skills are very helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@Adam_Lutz]

Anytime!!

[@Chulofay]

I’m almost done it’s the build use it today loved it I’m use it more to get fully use to it

[@albertcooper7810]

Just started playing ESO again like a month ago. I decided to go with a tank. I think this will help my game play

[@aaronmacaranas8394]

Thanks for this guide men! Make my tank life much easier! kudos!

[@Domsoutdoorlife.]

I love my tank and have loved tanking in ESO from the first time I tried it its just Amazing and fun to me.

[@ZeRoCaShHD]

for me it feels kinda weird, i played ff14 before and even as the tank you have to do parses for max damage output while using skills to keep you alive but in eso it looks like as the tank doing dmg isnt needed, since you dont even have 1 skill for dmg

[@destroyer744]

Been tanking for awhile, you should put your igneous shield before green dragon blood, I don’t know if your bar signifies your rotation. But it increases your healing done, meaning it also increase the amount green dragon blood heals you for

[@RussBates_Hoss]

Thanks Adam - I respec'd my Nord DK Tank following your build and it is so much better - rockin the buffs/debuffs and even got a few comments from PUGs in a random dungeon :) Also have a better understanding of different skills. Another super helpful video. Now if you could knock out a StamBlade build for me real quick... ;)

[@Adam_Lutz]

Dude that’s awesome man!! And who knows might be on there

[@bernalsteven7]

Just got my brother into the game and told him to tank and as dk so thank you so much for this. Perfect timing lol haha

[@Adam_Lutz]

Anytime!

[@gabrielmarques6595]

Wow I've been trying to make a tank Build for months ( and failing miserably), thanks for the help man, keep up the good work

[@Adam_Lutz]

Anytime!

[@StrikeFragment]

I just back into eso and found this vid gonna go grind and get the gear that I need so tkuvm

[@ai3i3y_normal77]

Great Vid Man , I'm a nub so this is a Good starter for me to get me in the Vibe of Tanking !

[@John-vn3fw]

Wow I went on youtube to look up a dragonknight tank and this was first in my recommended thanks!

[@Adam_Lutz]

Anytime!

[@SergiOrtiz]

Your armor looks awesome

[@neansath]

I'm new to ESO and I'm playing as a Nord DK (as close to my Dragonborn in Skyrim) and I'm gonna copy this one.

[@robwrighttt1975]

Please consider adding time stamps to your build videos. Great video though!

[@textbookwin]

This dude sorry I'm late but this dude.

[@robwrighttt1975]

@@textbookwin ?

[@textbookwin]

Great call

[@kewlnewt]

Does the monster set proc (I still don't know what this word is) with a glyph of hardening?

[@owlsflyingaway]

would the armor penalty system change the amount of heavy, medium and light pieces equipped?

[@Citizen-Burns]

IS there a reason we don't use Bastion on this build? Is it just a negligible bonus compared to the other options?

[@Androidrevv]

If I'm leveling would I try to pick skills favoring this build or should I stay a jack of all trades to level as much as I can?

[@Insanity1k]

Do anyone know what addon his using that lets him know when to block and dodge?

[@Wr3kAg3]

Queued as a tank and the moment I hit “join queue” I could click “accept role” it’s crazy how fast you can get in a dungeon as a tank

[@pabloriveragarcia5663]

Will this control a boss like medusa I see so many tanks not be able hold her using the taunts Tanks I seen hold her in place told me it's their gear they using that pulls her to them not the taunts from skill lines

[@sashadiaz9716]

I know I’m a bit late for a question, but could you specify whether or not someone can obtain armor sets multiple times? I’ve searched this up before, but I couldn’t find a definite answer. Sometimes I’m scared to pick up set-pieces because I’m only Lvl 20 and I don’t want to ruin a set that I could obtain at a higher level and utilize better.

[@thegr8black771]

Hey brah I subscribed. You're easy on the ears lol. What if I'm redguard dragonknight tank. Would you recommend the same attribute points as your build here ?

[@LocalWolfman]

Love the vid! Is this viable for Vet Dungeons?

[@ThomasNichts]

It's been two weeks since I started farming it, I can get the weapons and shield, and I have done everything in The Reach but the side quests, any tips?

[@savagex466-qt1io]

For a archer call it " A arrow in the knee build " lol Thanks so much for your videos

[@BlueEternities]

I know it's a bit more difficult to get footage from a dungeon to show how real pulls are done but it would be very useful in this game. Without AoE threat generation, I think a lot of people don't like tanking because they're nervous about being able to get and keep aggro on groups of mobs. Watching someone show how it's done would be very helpful.

[@firstlast-wg2on]

Definitely, but getting back into the game I’ve decided to play a tank, and I’ve noticed how important the initial pull is for aggro, even more how the DPS’s play is even more important than other games. You can’t keep aggro on an entire group of trash mobs all the time unless you wanna be spamming taunts which is pointless and just will sap your resources, which is why it’s so important the team gets your damage shields, enemies get your debuffs and you keep everything grouped together. After that it’s the dps’ job not to just stand in the middle and take damage, but rather make use of all the grouping you’ve done to pop off large aoe damage. I think in lower levels this makes it hard/boring to be a tank because people expect you to work like in other mmos and just press your aoe taunt button and stand there in shield. Plus, in low levels tanking feels pretty useless, dps and healing is so high in lower level dungeons you can often just rush through and as long as you taunt the boss you’re generally fine.

[@BlueEternities]

@@firstlast-wg2on I'd say that's just about perfect advice. Definitely about building and becoming proficient with your tool kit. Best thing I could add is just play the class and try hard to get better at grouping enemies up and keeping aggro on bosses and at least the strongest enemy in each pack you pull. With enough practice, anyone could become proficient enough to do most dungeons.

[@firstlast-wg2on]

@@BlueEternities yeah, grouping is absolutely vital. Keeping aggro on bosses and elites in the pack is generally the easiest part.

[@gabrielguerreiro9604]

How do you level as a tank doing quests after cp160?

[@lesleyarrant6525]

I would love to see how you do CP now that they have changed the system.

[@wimLWD]

need a cp update for this one

[@jorgehernandez6878]

What level do I have to be to unlock all these spells?? Or is it not for beginners at the game?

[@dabilliebean]

is there an updated version for champion points?

[@connorwiseman3685]

just using this build, grinding for ebony gear. how could improve this too do more damage/heal

[@dirtnap9641]

Can Tormenter and Warrior-Poet make a good starter tank setup?

[@thetoxicsurvivor2739]

Seen you promote this on reddit and then it came up in my recommendations. Nice video dude. ( please add time frames for these )

[@Adam_Lutz]

Will do, I forgot about that

[@bogerton5624]

Is this still viable in Blackwood Expansion?

[@xezzee]

if I want to level as new player but as tank, what guide do I follow? Like, before I reach end game, how can I tank? As I understand it, you can go to dungeons at lvl 10 onwards? I loved leveling in WoW as Tank because I could just do Dungeons... I will probably make 3 characters for each role :D unlike FFXIV :( where one character can do one build or GW2 where most professions can do most roles (like in gw2 soft roles are boon generation / healing / tanking / dps)

[@angtaonggala]

Tried this but instead of markath armor i selected the yokeda since youll be spam block most of the time

[@ElmersBoil]

Is it okay to play Orc on this build?

[@MantisToboggan777]

thanks... im new and have no clue what to be building with my pieces nor what sets are worth going for... or much else like trials or finding groups and trading

[@Adam_Lutz]

Hey anytime!

[@MantisToboggan777]

@@Adam_Lutz just joined discord too

[@Binidj]

The problem with tanking is that I have yet to see a halfway decent levelling build for a tank. Most (all) of the builds I've seen presume access to end game skills (like the Undaunted line) and levelling with sword and shield is SLOW. Also if you hope to tank at low-ish levels you need to have a frost staff equipped (though that's changing isn't it?) which doesn't seem to synergize at all with other tanking gear/skills/stats. So the only time it makes sense to tank is once you've already got access to all the skills you need, but by that time of course you presumably already have a decent stam/magika build that you're familiar with ... so the only incentive to change is shorter queue times but your first runs are likely to be painful as you're on the steep tanking learning curve. On the whole I think it's a failing of the game that it doesn't support tanking from level 1 in the way that most other MMORPGs seem to.

[@Adam_Lutz]

The main reason is you really don’t need tank skills at level 1. Content doesn’t really get to the point of tanking until you level up. At least from my experience

[@Binidj]

@@Adam_Lutz but we do regular dungeons from a fairly low level so wouldn't it make sense to have a tanking options that could be practised from low levels? If you have to choose a dps or healer until level 50 then there's no surprise that tanks are few and far between. I would argue that if you could level a tank from the beginning the numbers might well increase.

[@wynngwynn]

normals don't even need a real tank just put a taunt on so the boss doesn't run everywhere.

[@tyreejohnson1418]

What color is your armor?

[@RadixSortable]

I was levelling up some tank skills while questing in Eastmarch and then Fildgor Orcthane says to me after I defeat him "The thorn in my side is my undoing." Very astute.

[@sandman_7326]

Nord Magicka templar tank build ?

[@annamarieroberts1722]

I’d like to an update for this build,for the recent patch.

[@yohkodevilhunter8292]

Written guide location???

[@chrisdubois7133]

Wouldn't thunderbug also be a good substitute for radiant bastion?? Atleast till dlc drops

[@chrisdubois7133]

?

[@grzegorz4632]

What about a health build? All I see in this game it's stamina or magica builds

[@annamarieroberts1722]

I think the champion points are out of date.other than that the build is good guidance for my fist character.

[@Hodl69]

How did you turn off the Red Glowing Orbs for Ebon Armory set????!!!

[@beschze]

It's a bug that sometimes occurs

[@Hodl69]

@@beschze Dang! Thanks for helping me verify! I wish that there was a toggle on/off feature for these types of visuals.

[@JoshBearheart]

Adam : This build has 45K health y'all! Also Adam : Forgets buff food when initially showing it off, resulting in 39K health :D Seriously though, looks like an interesting build and might be fun to try. Good to see what you have been working on!

[@Adam_Lutz]

Sad face I noticed that I ran out in the middle

[@meriljana7993]

1:26 Video Start

[@elijahjohnson7016]

Thanks

[@WadeGLouis]

Why run both taunts? So you can potentially taunt using either resource? I just melee cast Inner Rage.

[@Adam_Lutz]

I do that for the range aspect

[@wynngwynn]

debuffing mobs because half the healers in pug dungeons don't run ele drain

[@outlawotter4324]

Wow I just made a dk two days ago

[@Adam_Lutz]

Nice

[@wynngwynn]

why no wall of elements?

[@digitalrevolution7235]

Because wall of elements is a destruction staff skill, not a sword and shield skill...

[@vulkrongaming7336]

I wanna call this the "No u" tank build, since youre reflecting so much dmg

[@andrewmiller9832]

Are the shoulders medium gear?

[@Adam_Lutz]

On my monster set?

[@andrewmiller9832]

@@Adam_Lutz yes

[@bigwillieforlife]

This looks great for PVP and Group PVE but I don't understand how this build could help new players who are playing solo.

[@dirtnap9641]

i dont understand how you have so much mag and stam. even with the food it doesnt seem possible because all your gear is set to health

[@firstlast-wg2on]

Basically you just don’t have a massive rotation as a tank like a dps would. If you’re constantly pressing buttons you’ll run out, most of the time as a tank you’re just refreshing your debuffs and buffs, immobilising groups, and if there’s an elite you’ll taunt. Your goal is just to control the battlefield so there’s downtime to do light attacks and watch if any enemies split from the group. Compared to a dps, a dps will generally be rotating through their optimal rotation constantly.

[@vsoldmysoulmase5301]

I know im late right but i just wanted to say wardens rule over all😂

[@vanhende]

a beginner's guide where shit is actually explained to you.. a rarity.. thank you.

[@FlankYatta]

Is this good for veteran trails and other end game content

[@Adam_Lutz]

you can definitely do end game content with this, maybe not vet trials

[@FlankYatta]

@@Adam_Lutz what could I change in this build to make it viable for vet trials because a lot of the people I play with do vet trials and need a tank

[@Adam_Lutz]

@@FlankYatta honestly you can just switch the radiant bastion with yolnakrin and the monster helm with i think chudan

[@shadowzz4289]

All the boxes in your inventory, is that done with an addon? Asking for a friend.....

[@kasllab3420]

Yes i forget the name of it but it is an add on

[@Adam_Lutz]

Yes inventory grid view

[@eliasramos8287]

What outfit is he wearing

[@ChaPPie01]

He says end of the video daggerfal convenant style

[@MokonaNL]

I'm by no means an expert or a pro, since I'm a filthy casual with subpar performance, but would like to provide a little feedback on the CP setup there. From what I know, the actual values for CP are rounded down to their integer values. So for Warlord, 18,75% would be 18%. Either lower it to 48 (18,24% which is effectively the same 18%) or raise it to 51, to get 19%. Similarly Mooncalf at 50 (11,25%) has the same effect as at 49 (11,10%), which is 11%. The differences are smalls, but some small gains can be had there. The only nodes with correct values I've seen were Blessed, Thaumaturge, and Spell Shield and Piercing, since there's no rounding down with those numbers. Also, Critical hits only apply in PvP, since mobs/bosses in PvE content do not use critical hits at all. So, if you're looking to build a PvE tank, the 15 points in Resistance don't help you, and are better used filling those gaps you left in other nodes. Other than that, nice build. Do appreciate the content. Might be nice to look into if I ever pick up a tank.

[@wynngwynn]

you're correct it rounds down most shit for sure

[@jerrymacguire1915]

Y not harbinger? Ebon is so 2017. Also, Grothdarr > IG IMHO

[@MightyWolve]

Do Stam warden please!

[@Adam_Lutz]

Okay!

[@UncleSkiBum]

How to tank? I just run into the thick of it screaming and spamming all the buttons at once right?

[@siwiutki1987]

What is that red dye ? :)

[@JessRaiden]

Is this also good for pve?

[@Adam_Lutz]

Yes

[@JessRaiden]

@@Adam_Lutz Thank you!! I just started to make a tank and this video is so helpful!

[@Zetler]

This looks vastly inferior to leeching plate which also heals, do dps, and gives you stam back as you tank.

[@CriTicOfsOrts]

Is the leech set easily obtainable?

[@jaybyrdcybertruck1082]

I weould do Igneous shield first then green blood as the green blood will be buffed from it.

[@FUNGU5666]

Moondus stone

[@jetmaster420]

Darn i been pronouncing guise as geese i cant believe i been saying it wrong

[@Legendairy2]

Got ESO, made Dragonknight, made it to lvl 15, was abysmally bored. Just couldnt get into it

[@b2k_scott106]

Tanks are better off as a second character, same thing goes for healers. Not only is the levelling process 3x as long but the combat as a tank while doing solo content is ridiculously boring and slow. Idk if you’ve continued playing at all but try Templar, i find them to be fun and very strong for solo content.

[@usernamehayz]

I’m bald, what race do you think suites me?

[@robwrighttt1975]

Nord

[@wynngwynn]

argonians don't have hair

[@Titantitan001]

I tank and do damage and in cloth. Wrap your head around that!

[@thegr8black771]

I wanna be able to tank and pvp

[@vasudama]

My wet dream too!

[@brandonscottwallace]

Dagger up mi arse!

[@Adam_Lutz]

Lol

[@angelasalazar7629]

hey ,if anyone else needs to find out about elder scrolls online leveling tips try Loctavan Scrolls Expert Strategy (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my partner got excellent success with it.

[@andrewphillips3973]

Bruh it's Pass-tee not Pay-stee 🙄 nicely put together overall tho 👍😁

[@theoxknowethhisowner3677]

mooonduss hahah

[@godofm3tal1]

people that refuse to move beyond the boundary of dps are the kind of people that think everyone around them cares how much damage they're doing 🤣 like bro, nobody gives a shit. we either clear the content or we don't.

[@ai3i3y_normal77]

You Can DO "Thorn in my AZZ"

[@alyx2560]

hi... sry to say that but if any tank in my group uses leap,reinforced and this monsterset.... gets a kick! u new to this and maybe u have to learn a bit more about the mechanics and tanking itself. leap let the adds fly away... take blood spawn as monsterset medium helmet and light shoulder.... reinforced? big parts infused smal ones sturdy.... or all parts sturdy maybe better for tanking beginners....and use the horn for ultimate! ebon is a gut starter set. take torugs if u dont have gold or the opportunity to run other dungeons. u can buy Crest of Cyrodiil at the trading guilds.... plz start as a TANK ,not as a tank who wants to be a dps.... PLZ. taunt,debuff and pull the adds together. thats ur job. .... and run dungeons from dusk till dawn ;-) ,practice makes u better not builds. i hope nobody feels attacked, i only want to help.

[@kewlnewt]

Yeah your comments come off a tad terse. However I could really use experienced help on my new tank. How the heck do I get the adds to me without an aoe taunt? Spamming inner fire ain't getting the job done. I feel really inexperienced when I'm chasing adds from dps and maintaining bosses... Currently considering farming tormentors with aoe charge attack

[@alyx2560]

if u r a dk use your chains to pull. pull. taunt pull.taunt...... any other class can use the skill from fighter guild. sturdy armor and skill cost reduction on neck and rings should work.

[@kewlnewt]

@@alyx2560 thanks. Used leeching plate yesterday, felt godlike

[@49ers4everrr]

how is this begginer and you have all skills unlocked with full gear???

[@wynngwynn]

it's beginner because it's not good for raids or dlc vet dungeons.

[@wolfsonggames4988]

Why are you calling this "Beginner" if you're running at 64 Attribute points, and CP810? That's not Beginner. Beginner would be, at a minimum, up to level 50, and no CPs. Extremely misleading title.

[@eugeneyaptangco7735]

my tank's at level 20 and i already got most of the skills he pointed out here, so yes it is quite beginner friendly

[@papasears1982]

imperial or nothing XD

[@TheCommonSlayer]

food ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@ibd-1219]

Every tank build I see for eso talks about shields. Shields are the job of a healer not a tank.

[@digitalrevolution7235]

Healing is the job of a healer not shields. How would a tank stay alive if he had no shields at all and the healer is too busy worrying about keeping everybody alive with heals? Specially since a healer wont have much health as it is, the healer has to rely on the tank staying alive otherwise your whole group is as good as done for..

[@erikgriswold5273]

If every build mentions using shields then maybe it's a good idea, right? Or is everyone wrong and only you know the right answer?