The Best Arcanist Tank Guide & Build for PvE | Sets, Skills, CP etc. | ESO - Necrom

[@Hyperioxes]

This guide is now also on my website - hyperioxes.com/eso-arcanist-tank-guide-and-build

[@wdeemarwdeemar8739]

Amazing work thank you! Hopefully the written guide will explain the skills as the skills are so new and I can’t tell what they are yet.

[@prisonbreakd]

Thank you for another amazing and thorough video. I remember when a prog group buddy of mine told me, "have you seen that Hyper is making tanking videos now?" and I got excited that we finally might get some top-tear content (and this is not a jab at any other content creators, but there comes a time in one's ESO journey where you need a smart endgame player explaining all the tiny little details, math, whys and hows so you can become a better player), and I've enjoyed your videos ever since. You're the reason I dared to give my DK a rest and created a necro tank (and had a lot of fun), later a warden tank, and now - arcanist. I've gotten trifectas done, I've been doing content I never hoped to do, and tanking became so much easier when I focused on resistances, reinforced and correct jewellery enchants, and understood it on a deeper level. Gone are the days of randomly dying or feeling like, "this dungeon is not possible without a healer". I now quickly can tell how to best adjust my setup, what's best for each fight, and how I can be a better support for my group. Can't wait to try out arcanist tank in harder content; thanks again for all the great content you make!

[@Drew_621]

Loving the longer format of this particular guide. Incredibly informative, thanks a lot as always!

[@tendoshii8302]

Thank you for this! Followed your guide to run 3 DD for vMoS challenger achievements. Felt almost like a cheat code. Great guide!

[@connor_____9236]

Great content as always! Really appreciate that you take the time to explain the time to explain why you’re running specific things; Has helped me a ton with learning to better optimize situationally both when I’m tanking and when I play other roles

[@philippeplouffe5332]

This channel is my main source of information on ESO. Keep up the good work

[@elderwiz3165]

Great walkthrough of the Arcanist tank! Many thanks! Really like that include both the basics for beginners as well as the more fine details for experienced players.

[@scottdevlin1491]

Besr, most comprehensive information on this subject I've seen anywhere Thanks.

[@Manwu5]

Can't wait to give it a try! Thanx for the wonderful content bro!

[@matthewbarnes7171]

very well explained, me thats fairly new to tanking thanks you. ill be coming back to this video more than ill want to admit.

[@Mr-Evil-Dave]

Thanks for the video. A lot of great information. I want to consider another situational skill is Propelling Shield from the Alliance Support line, it adds 7 meters to any ranged skill that is over 20 meters. It can be used with Inner Rage (28 meters) to give it a 35 meter range. Can be useful when dealing with the Twins in Maw of Lorkhaj or Triplets in Halls of Fabrication.

[@Hyperioxes]

Ironically, I used Propelling Shield in the world first trifecta we just did so yeah, it's very useful, but this guide took a lot of time and I wanted it to be ready for Necrom release so I had to cut corners in a few places, I'll try to rectify that in the written version

[@Mr-Evil-Dave]

Oh that's cool! Thanks again for making and sharing your videos.

[@surmankeith]

A wonderful, informative video. ❤ Thank you.

[@superduperbeans1234]

would LOVE one of these deep dives for sorc since it got some love this patch!

[@Ubiquitinum]

Hello, I am new in this game, and I used to be a dd, but some days ago I wanted to build an arcanist tank and I’m gonna do it with your videos

[@isch096]

Great guide hyper! Just wanted to mention that in the green tree the steadfast enchantment passive actually does affect combat since it allows you to proc your enchants more often during a fight (which affect uptimes depending on the enchants you are choosing). Ty for the guide hyped to test arc out!

[@Hyperioxes]

That's not how it works, this CP makes it so you have to use soul gems less often to recharge

[@RJrules64]

Excellent video as always! Just one thing confused me - why did you include yoln in all the gear examples when you probably wouldn't need it since surely someone will run Arcanists Domain? Would TT/Pearl/Naz be a good option if Yol isn't needed? Then OT can run Sax/PA or something

[@Hyperioxes]

In the full gear section it was shown as "Yolnahkriin/Turning Tide" because you won't always be able to use Arcanist's Domain, in some fights you'll be too far away to provide it reliably

[@nelson_rebel3907]

@@Hyperioxes Would 1 arcanist off/main tank and 1 arcanist healer be able to since the AoE size is so large? Or still to inconsistent even with the 10 second sticky morph

[@CharlieZimbo]

Been waiting on this one Hyper, thank you as always

[@zzzqw]

Sup, great video. Question is the arcanist viable to tank all content in the game or will i be gimping myself with him? Also in your opinion what is the order from strongest tank to weakest?

[@Hyperioxes]

Arcanist tank is extremely strong, you won't be gimping yourself with it. I can't really order classes from strongest to weakest because it depends on the trial/dungeon, there are trials where Arcanist is the best and trials where Dragonknight is the best.

[@pikewerfer]

Nice guide! I think the new overland set for tanks is actually great for beginner tanks learning the trade.

[@summerbrez]

Almost Immortal Warrior: The Movie Jokes aside, amazing content that you're doing Appreciate it 🙏

[@michaelcolumbia1603]

Amazing info, it really helped me figure a few things out with my tank build

[@DapperPeanut]

I love the video and the information given.. that being said is there a setup that can be used without trial gear?

[@Hyperioxes]

Yeah I mentioned starting off with Turning Tide and Crimson Oath in the gear section, these 2 are dungeon sets.

[@DapperPeanut]

Is that with a 2 pc monster set? And which of those 2 sets should I front bar

[@Hyperioxes]

I've finished working on a written version, you can find it here - eso-u.com/articles/arcanist_tank_guide_and_build_for_pve

[@Fr3ney]

Thanks for the written version :)

[@commentsectionuser577]

Whats your motifs?

[@wizzle-]

Hello. First, thanks for all the content. I find them useful. Is it possible to recheck this written guide link as it seems to not be linked. Cheers!

[@Hyperioxes]

@@wizzle- Hey, thanks a lot for the info, I reported it to esoU admins so they can fix it. For now, you can access the written guide by going to esoU page, select Articles and then PvE Tank category

[@wizzle-]

Thank you so much! @@Hyperioxes

[@jakemiller1449]

Liked and subbed well done leveling my arc today debating on tanking since ill always be needed

[@piooderioo393]

A very good Guide 😊 thanks for this! I play the arcanist as a offtank and i so happy with this ... i hope zos bring on day goods another Support Sets for tanks

[@akongabaito20]

What motifs are you using in the thumbnail? Great video! The most informative tank player I've seen, thanks for the guide.

[@Hyperioxes]

Armor: Head - Ancient Daedric Helmet - Windhelm Steel / Empty / Woodsman Green Shoulders - Scribes of Mora Pauldrons - Windhelm Steel Chest - Ancient Daedric Jerkin - Woodsman Green / Windhelm Steel / Woodsman Green Hands - Ancient Daedric Gauntlets - Windhelm Steel / Woodsman Green Waist - Scribes of Mora Girdle - Windhelm Steel Legs - Telvanni Greaves - Windhelm Steel / Woodsman Green / Woodsman Green Feet - Scorianite Gladiator Boots - Windhelm Steel / Windhelm Steel / Woodsman Green Front Bar: Main Hand - Scribes of Mora Sword - Pyandonean Purple / Woodsman Green / Windhelm Steel Off Hand - Scribes of Mora Shield - Woodsman Green / Windhelm Steel / Windhelm Steel Back Bar: Main Hand - Scribes of Mora Staff - Woodsman Green / Woodsman Green / Woodsman Green Keep in mind Scribes of Mora style isn't available as a motif yet, I simply used the Abyssal Brace item set for the thumbnail, so on Live server I'm using Ancient Daedric pieces there instead.

[@Believaball]

Will you be updating your arc tank? wondering which new abilities your using

[@CuoreArgento11]

great job , i'm loving the arcanist with your guide ! u are using tri focus passive?

[@Hyperioxes]

Nope, no Tri Focus

[@bastianwe7111]

Hey, cool guide! Can you tell me which armor does the character has fitted (or which outfit is it) that is seen at the starting screen of your guide? I like that style alot!

[@feralomen]

Just made my Arc Tank, now to see how badly I made it without help haha.

[@fallefel8132]

Commented for the algorithm

[@lbdmkhl]

This Guide is awesome. Thank you!

[@happygopher]

Hey @Hyperioxes! Thank you so much for such a great guide. I’ve got a question. In your example setups you use PA, however you don’t use any assault skills on bosses. Is it intended to be used only for thrashes? I’m a console player and use the skills you recommend for console. To trigger pa, which skill can I replace the leash or the blood alter? Thanks!

[@xRisK_Flash]

Always love your content, very detailed out! Do you plan on doing a new/fresh DK build?

[@Hyperioxes]

No, the only thing that changed since the DK build is that Harmony is now potentially better than Infused

[@spawnsg7977]

Hey hyper, OP 1771 here.. question since your tank resistance has a cap, but Tremor scale doesn't have a cap, does that mean the arcanist tank could strip the resistances needed to drop alkosh or Crimson from group comp all together? 11k resistance stripped from boss from pierce armor and wall of ele..another 900 from 1 piece light armor, 2200 from arcanist ability, also arcanist with nord and all its resistances plus Rojo healer running ozan monster set to give group another 5k resistance should push tremorscale to the point of stripping the last bit of resistances needed. Your zens can now run a full burn set instead of kosh, while MT can still run the other sets such as peal and Yolo without needing Crimson. Also arcanist has a crap ton of recovery so maybe you can switch from atro mundus to the lady to scale Tremor even more. Please make a video testing this! Love your content!

[@Hyperioxes]

I'll look into it

[@dannynicholson50]

Amazing how I put mine together and then came looking for builds a day later and you are pretty much 90% of what I put together, glad to see I'm on the right track lol

[@cmdrhavoc2357]

Great video - but did the class ultimate skills get skipped? Or did I miss them. Thanks for the solid content.

[@Hyperioxes]

the Glyphic ultimate got skipped because it's just really underwhelming and not really worth using, I did mention it in Skill Setups section but not with the intention of ever casting it, you can keep it on your front bar to trigger the Intricate Runeforms passive

[@BleachBath-fr8ps]

Thanks for not forgetting about consoles!!!

[@Rondarec]

Hi, I just wanted to enquire if the recommendations are still up to date?

[@BruceWalker51]

Very well done and helpful thank you.

[@markuska]

Have to leave a second comment, the parts about where XY may be niche useful, the mentioning of stuff like Markyns- thats quality stuff. Im sure ppl would even listen to this content if youd just talk about thoughts on special setups or single fights etc.

[@DBTT1000]

What do you think about tristat traits on all three jewelry pieces with reduce skill cost on all three jewelry pieces? Wouldnt that be the best sustain combo?

[@MeanAndPristine]

I thought Rune of Uncanny Adoration was the Arcanist’s pull ability. It makes pullable enemies follow you without attacking

[@Filmzy011]

Will the cp for this video be relavent for other classes or just the arcanist??

[@highairquality497]

Very nice video thank you!

[@davidvonbank613]

What addon are you using to make the alchemy pots show the ingredients and cost of cheapest combination?

[@Hyperioxes]

Alchemy Tooltips

[@River-wy7og]

Hey is there a rotation or just keep everything up

[@taridcapvay8232]

"..cause it's a trap" lmao And ofc thank you very much for the guide.

[@hamsammywithmayo]

Why use archdeuid and TT? Wouldn’t you rather have Naz or Tremor?

[@Quantum-Chaos]

Does arcanist have any form of aoe taunt like the Tormentor+Explosive Charge combo for Templar?

[@franciscocabrejos8637]

How does it work when you have a weapon on the main bar that gives you extra life (for example Trainee) and on the secondary bar you don't have that bonus? Does your health bar instantly adjust to percentages when you switch between front/back? shields and heals adjust too? it's worth it? in which cases?

[@Hyperioxes]

It doesn't adjust percentages, it adjusts flat values. The main point of it is to increase scaling of your Impervious Runeward which you will cast only on your frontbar

[@franciscocabrejos8637]

OK thx a lot. Still I think is a very interesting interaction, maybe it's worth making an explanatory video, only if you think the same of course.

[@michaelhomes8049]

Lol is there such thing as a fatal weappn swap

[@0xskar]

Why use harmony traits on jewellery over infused or anything else?

[@Hyperioxes]

It gives you the best sustain if you have at least 2 synergies available to you, otherwise Infused is better

[@0xskar]

@@Hyperioxes Thanks, boss!

[@michaelhomes8049]

Is there any builds that do not use ice staff back bar? If I wanted to stroke staff Id take my magblade into a dark alley. Not in my RP for tank

[@gibran6190]

You can use double sword and board if you want, you’ll just be missing out on helpful skills and passives.

[@PeterChowchow]

You sure gimp your group so you can roleplay 🙄

[@Evicerator]

Question 1: How can I use Runeguard of Stillwater on trash and Runeguard of Freedom on boss? Check your video. Question 2: Why you use 6 pcs of Yolnakriin in setup 1:12:05? Is it a mistake?

[@adiel3529]

He definitely meant PA for the necklace yol part, and Q1 he’s just saying what would be best for what encounter it’s up to us to decide which one we grab to use the whole trial/dungeon

[@Hyperioxes]

adiel already said everything I wanted to say, I just wanted to add that I corrected the gear setup in the written guide, thanks for pointing it out

[@MrThecoll]

i have a DK Tank... which its better?

[@rcroller1972]

Is that the Scribe of Mora style? Is it an available drop now?

[@Hyperioxes]

It's not available yet, I simply put on the actual gear from Scrivener's Hall which has the Scribes of Mora style for the recording and the thumbnail

[@funevids9683]

If I download the Necrom bundle, I’ll automatically have access to the Arcanist right?

[@Hyperioxes]

Yes

[@Erik1495]

Is there a way to play a tank with a greatsword in this game?

[@Hyperioxes]

You can get away with it in easier content but the lack of block mitigation will make some fights impossible. Also you have to really know what you're doing because by running Greatsword you'll need to get Major Breach from another source like Elemental Susceptibility or Razor Caltrops. I've only found Greatsword to be actually useful in trash packs in easier trials where spamming Brawler with a Charged Greatsword was a good way of keeping up Minor Breach on multiple targets.

[@MrPlumloko]

I play arcainist tank with duel weild and ice staff. Never had a problem so far.

[@whoknowswho832]

taking tt to trials ? isn't necro ult better while extending it with nazaray? in dungeon what will healer use when u use pa? (other than spc)

[@andrewmicallef9679]

What do you use as a self heal? I don't see a single heal

[@SnapX6]

Impervious runeward consumes crux to heal you, runic defence if active when you go below 50% health is an auto burst heal. I normally run vigour and powerful assault as well

[@Moskarth]

Can the Arcanist healer Ult ever be used over warhorn or some other ult?

[@Hyperioxes]

the weapon dmg value it gives is extremely small, it could maybe be used when you're trying to burn a boss and you approach it with all supports with full ultimate but in regular content other ults are way stronger

[@bmarvin07]

Commented for AG

[@markuska]

Very well balanced!

[@franciscocabrejos8637]

do you think they will nerf Arcanist?

[@WolfheartArt]

Yeah… sadly

[@Hyperioxes]

I don't see why would they

[@nelson_rebel3907]

Its not the best at any role to my knowledge. And I have not heard any glaring issues for pvp yet

[@adiel3529]

@@nelson_rebel3907 pvp should be fine it’s just a tankier warden with less damage there I think

[@TD-jn4pn]

Yep!

[@TD-jn4pn]

Having watched 2 times now this is a really good template as you cover a lot of beginner info as well for those newer players finding this while having plenty of end game info. Great job as usual!!

[@steroitzz]

Yoo guys, why no Sturdy trait anymore?

[@Hyperioxes]

It was never best, people simply didn't know better until more difficult trials like Rockgrove came along and forced people to optimize

[@lobob3382]

Nice Drip bro

[@CJ00014]

Why is the intro fps so choppy?

[@Roughsketch92]

Written version link is dead fyi

[@Jo-Heike]

Over a year old. When is it time for a new Arcanist Tank Guide?

[@ZDavidH]

I wish templars were any good tanking :( I try my best with it but lacks a big heal tbh

[@PeterChowchow]

Are you trolling?

[@micell826]

Destructive clench: why are U saying 28m range when the tooltip says 15m?

[@dilLetanTerie]

hei there, it is a misunderstanding. if you look at tooltip from the skill in the skill menu, it says 15m. but read carefully, when frost staff is equipped: you get a higher range. so if you read the tooltip from the slotted skill while froststaff is equipped, it says 28m.

[@georgenovosel6427]

Isn’t yolnar pointless on a Arcanist?

[@PeterChowchow]

Essentially yes.

[@Nzchimeran]

any one bar builds using Oakensoul ring for PvE?

[@gibran6190]

Templar next since it’s the best tank lol

[@akasha167]

Great overall content, but I'm becoming sick of people claiming that reducing blocking cost is for beginners...

[@adiel3529]

It just is tho

[@akasha167]

@@adiel3529 nope, as everything else, it is situational

[@adiel3529]

@@akasha167 sounds a bit like copium

[@akasha167]

@@adiel3529 oh so I leave you with the idea that blocking is not a key feature of tanking

[@adiel3529]

@@akasha167 so is HP but you don’t see ppl running healthy jewelry? There’s more important things to focus that impact you’re survivalbility and/or team group play. Block reduction will never be “good” only viable if u don’t know resource management

[@jamesmoriarty2001]

I think I finally found a tank class.

[@Jo-Heike]

Image drinking 3.7k gold every 40 seconds.

[@Finnyzation]

Passage between worlds over bahsei hm portal xd

[@Maderu]

gaming

[@thomasvlie1]

yepcock

[@DR-nh2kh]

don't listen to this guy random que and teach the newer players lol but he is right there is a trap aspect to it

[@aniboylx4043]

you talk much and fast but its only a wall of text. your talking is hard to understand because you slur some words

[@PeterChowchow]

Your mother slurs after our nights together

[@JustWildSmile]

Can't decide what to pick... DK or Arcanist for vet dungeons and vet trials