ESO - The Cleric - Heavy Armor Templar Healer PVE Build - (Waking Flame)

If you have played Fantasy RPGs or MMORPGs or even table top fantasy games in the last 20-30 years, you will know that MOST of the time generally HEALER type characters follow one of TWO particular aesthetics. They are either medium armor with forest/nature type healing spells (a druid/shaman) OR they tend to be battle hardened Templar/Cleric/Priest type characters with a LOT of protection and heavy armor, usually with a mace and shield or sometimes a two handed mace. Either way, when it comes to a war priest type character, the healer is usually as tough as the tank! Making both supporting roles the hardest to kill since they are the ones responsible for your party's survival!
In The Elder Scrolls Online most assume that everything has to be light armor, but haven't realized that none of the light armor passives actually BOOST healing at all. And if you want resource management, taking advantage of a simple heavy attack is not only boosted by heavy armor (4% extra resources per heavy piece worn), but also boosts the strength of your heals (restoration staff passive increasing heals by 16%, major mending) at the same time! It's literally WIN WIN!
Finally In The Elder Scrolls Online you can once again re-live that true fantasy heavy armor protector! This PVE Templar Healer build is capable of all content of course BUT, excluding the monster helm can be farmed COMPLETELY on normal difficulty!
ENJOY!
#eso #elderscrollsonline #templar #healer #build
► Check out the Written Guide - xynodegaming.com/cleric
Timestamps:
00:00 - Channel Intro
00:17 - Build Introduction Information
01:17 - Chapter 1 - Character Stats
03:08 - Chapter 2 - Understanding Skills
14:22 - Chapter 3 - Passives Explained
27:36 - Chapter 4 - Gear Setup
33:27 - Chapter 5 - Champion Points
38:22 - Chapter 6 - How To Use the build
39:55 - Chapter 7 - Fashion is Endgame!
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[@xynodegaming]

Written guide and time stamps in the description!

[@banditflygaming3170]

Would it be possible and would you be willing to add versions of this design (or similar) that use crafted sets and maybe some overland sets? TY either way!

[@Connor641]

I have so much respect for your consistency in videos and builds/build updates. I’m still running ur old gold Hist Keeper build. Haven’t needed to change much at all, very strong healer.

[@funkydunkas101]

@@tantrumtv4270 no argonian isn’t necessary if you want to be tanky you can run Breton definitely

[@xynodegaming]

@@tantrumtv4270 Be what you like, just understand what you gain or lose when choosing a race and alter accordingly to close gaps if you need to. Explained in the video and written guide.

[@xynodegaming]

@@banditflygaming3170 The build design is unique for a reason, but if you want to alter it to suit you that is 100% your choice :) Remember as stated in the video, ALL gear apart from monster set can be farmed on NORMAL difficulty. There is no pressure or major high end content required. PLUS looting is getting easier with the next update ;)

[@GageMason]

My buddy wants me to get back into ESO. This was my favorite build to use when playing with him. I'd love to see an updated build.

[@jordangrogan3440]

Great video, thanks very much for this. Recently came back to ESO and started playing my Templar healer with light armour and I was sick of getting one popped off veteran bosses so this helps loads!

[@trueyinyang7941]

I love that you break down every thing down to why for al l the choices

[@ItzGenesis]

fun build! just a correction: you dont need to stay in the rune to get the recovery, the only thing that you get staying in it is the healing

[@0846Tony]

Thanks for the amazing build. I switched the sets to perf Saxhleel body, pref Olorime resto frontbar/s&b backbar and absolutely loving the true templar playstyle. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@packatk7431]

FINALLY! Man I've been waiting and waiting for you to make a healer build for a templar

[@moloyalstudios7138]

Looks awesome! I ran a similar build a while back. Only difference was double resto with master resto on front but the heavy armor aspect was very handy. Survivability is greatly increased. Well done

[@avnunnathat299]

Cool build.. looks sweet aswel i use that helmet on all my builds except for my NB.. gives that dar souls vibe!

[@bronysaiyan5236]

I love this but what if i cant get the lunar bastion? What other set would you recommend thats not preferably a dlc before summerset or after elswyr?

[@jesseleeshoemakerjr5461]

The return of the heavy healer... always slept on in pve. I started running heavy on my healer in pvp but quickly learned how superior it is to light armor healing. Thanks for always keeping the game/builds interesting with ideas that utilize the true adaptability and diversity on this great game.

[@jesseleeshoemakerjr5461]

@@dirtsapient9638 The build depends on the class and situation, honestly. But in general I like Spellpower Cure jewelry and weapons(lightning staff/sword and board, but a master's or vateshran resto staff), heavy crafted Kagrenacs on the body, Earthgore monster set

[@kumbertjoehl-lee8898]

I havn't been playing eso since like april, has there been a lot of changes in terms of class balance and new builds and stuff?

[@CrimsonGuy69]

Can I make my back bar right-hand weapon charged with the shock glyph just so I could have a cheap source of minor vulnerability? I will lose some healing power, true, but would cover a valuable debuff in case my group lacks a warden.

[@chrispetersen4863]

Xy, I know this is an older vid/build... but are there any other recommendations for this build with non trial gear? New healers are not likely to get into trials without adequate gear... So any sets that you can recommend to build up to and get there? Currently, under 50 I am running Vampire's Kiss and Hist Whisperer's (If I am remembering correctly) and it has been solid for soloing and healing in the few dungeons I have done at these lower levels. But would like to know what I should look into for progressing through sets once I do hit 50, or if there are better sets in your opinion to be leveling in for this particular builds playstyle?

[@mestrahd]

Do you have any non-trial suggestions for gear for this build?

[@Sirkento]

Can't remember if anyone already said this, but just a quick note sometimes people will spam Grand healing because of the master Resto staff sustained bonus for the group. They are reading their weapon description they will wait 4 or 5 seconds to cast it again and then that maximizes resource Restore for the group. But I fully agree with you people have a bad habit of spamming things that last for a duration and should only do so if it gives some benefit and they can keep up with it

[@newworldforward1842]

Always used to play a Cleric in all the RPGs through the years... Glad to see you adopting this old-school RPG class for ESO :)

[@daddyflammy1899]

Amazing ! I've been playing an Argonian Templare from the early beginning ( Morrowind DLC Release ) aiming to do exactly this kind of build for years but I couldn't make it work fine. I gave up and you made this build for us. Thank you so much !! 🤩

[@ibanjaxed]

I love when you say "The sneeze set", it makes me loose my focus instantly and I have to reverse

[@davidfalloutbandit]

would it be good for pvp to do a heavy armor+retoration staff wielding templar?

[@willcoddington8874]

Another cool set to use in place of Lunar Bastion could be Vrol's Command; you're already heavy attacking so you don't have to do anything special, and, you give your entire team a 10% damage resist over a damage shield. And if you want more damage shields, slot Bone Surge, and give your allies an additional 16% healing taken with a synergy. Love these builds

[@connorwiseman3685]

Where do you get this class. Not been playing long and I haven't seen aedric spear etc

[@danielfellabaum4574]

Can you please help with dungeon set alternatives? I definitely want this build but I'm not trial ready

[@Im_Still_LightSpeedLayne]

I started my mmo passion with evercrack back in 1993. I LOVE THAT GAME!!! Always will

[@markmiddlebrook5709]

What race would be best for this build?

[@noobdude335]

Just wondering, could you do this with necro?

[@paulasanchez3106]

Hello is there a non trial set up you could suggest

[@hakuryu5874]

any good alternatives for the sets? I'm a casual player who likes build crafting, but i'm not big on playing in random groups and definitely dont have 11 other friends to do trials...

[@diirtypanda6102]

Do you think a heavy armour build would work on a warden healer?

[@letsgobrandon5858]

What other heavy set could you possibly run?

[@attinger117]

How much damage reduction does 215 weapon damage apply to a veteran dungeon boss? I have never been able to find solid info on how much weapon damage any given monster has... but 215 weapon damage seems low for a 5 piece debuff, infused weakening gives you 450 weapon damage reduction. Probably more effective against trash mobs.

[@fahadafif1387]

will you make the dragonknight dps build again ?

[@brokenathlete07]

@Xynode Gaming have a stone garden mechanics video coming soon?

[@Deluminati006]

Does this build still hold up (June 2022) Cause this looks awesome

[@Russell_G]

This is effinawesome, the exact healer build I've been looking for, dude thank you so much! I love quirky builds and this is just perfect :)

[@GoAstros123]

Does this work with Bretons as well?

[@ryabducks_gaming9667]

He really put all the stuff and things together for this one

[@ryabducks_gaming9667]

Also off tank potential in 4 man just so you can rez the actual tank

[@daviddisalvo8481]

Is there going to be any updates to this build I love it

[@loganblaze2164]

I know I'm late to the party but is this build viable with a bow?

[@FatMudman]

Is this for all content or just solo/casual stuff?

[@kairailthrail]

Okay... i have a question - with what gear could i replace these sets to reach similar, but maybe weaker effects? Because im kinda new to the game, and i don't think i'll be running trials anywhere soon enough to actually plan this kind of gear in.

[@MikMoen]

What those Trial/Dungeon sets do is basically give you additional methods to buff or heal others. If your Healer is a Templar, you're already filled to the brim with Class and Weapon abilities that do the same thing more or less, so you can get by easily with just using crafted gear, or from overland zones. Gear that boosts max magic and spell damage, that you'd usually find on damage dealers, can also work with Healers since the power of Healing abilities scales off the same stats as damage abilities do. A set of Julianos is a good start, and you can craft that in Heavy to make yourself tankier.

[@nickname3147]

Just returning to ESO is this build still relevant Thanks in advance

[@ZeusTheThunderGod82]

Is this still viable in necrom and is it possible to solo with this?

[@Ianbos1]

A bit late to comment!!.............sorry! I just started on the US server but I'm struggling to get the armour because no one is running MoL or AA trials (time differences)! any suggestions for alternative gear sets? :))

[@torymoore9717]

Can we get an update to this build

[@Kahlafia]

PLEASE I need the gear styles your wearing that looks AMAZING lol

[@adamcatley4784]

Everyone has a hissy fit when they find out your a healer using sword & board with heavy armor. Just did all vet pledges (all DLC dungeons) with this and 2DDs, no tank but no one died. The mag recovery is insane, you literally have unlimited heals. And this is why we love Xynode, showing us the stuff that know one else knows

[@XPISTOS-ANESTH]

I love to see a similar guide for night blade as well. Just a quick question can I use the same gear for nightblade?

[@cheesedoosh]

What's that style you're wearing?

[@bronwen4693]

I’m leveling a Templar healer ATM.. going to try this out 🙌🏼

[@Monstore4]

Great video! I’m along way from this build just started the game today, I appreciate all the work you put into this. Great content. Looking forward to watching your other videos on ESO. I’ll be playing solo will this type of build work solo?

[@phanelorai2798]

If you follow this build exactly you will struggle to damage enemies enough for solo play. This is a support build for group content. Swapping out some heals for damaging abilities can make this much better for solo play.

[@galdrek7600]

@@phanelorai2798 are there any Add-ons to automatically swap abilities ?

[@mr.grunnson9302]

Wizard's Wardrobe addon, if your playing on PC. If your console... sorry no addons

[@francoisclement416]

This whole video felt like a "BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!"

[@paulbuchannan6330]

I just have to say after watching several of your build videos, I have never seen someone come up with build like you do. I have changed to this healing build and actually had to res a tank. Wonderful build. Dont stop what you're doing. Thank you for what you do.

[@xynodegaming]

Thank you! And don't worry I'm not stopping any time soon;)

[@r3v3ngercsgo22]

If u were a normal healer u dont have to res a tank them (he would not die if he is a good tank) 😂

[@Talidraxx]

What gear set-up would you suggest for before getting this Cleric into trials?

[@zzzqw]

Any links to gameplay of this sweet build in a dungeon or trial?

[@PaperJedi]

No cause it won't work in those settings lol 🤣

[@kingvince7328]

@@PaperJedi I literally just did a trial yesterday and it worked really well 😂 I didn’t do exactly this tho.

[@anonymoususer2195]

Any updates on this build?

[@EgaoKage]

Something that's worth keeping in mind, is the fact that resto staff skill-line abilities do not activate the resto staff's glyph. The light and heavies do, of course. But it's not like 2h, DW or S&B, where just using any weapon-skill can activate your glyph(s). It's a shame ZOS hasn't added glyphs specifically for healers which _DO_ activate on resto staff abilities, or simply allow the non-damaging aspects of existing weapon glyphs to be applied to the recipients of our resto staff abilities, or...something other than just pretending the issue doesn't exist. How cool would it be to activate your damage shield weapon glyph on whoever you cast Ward Ally on, or apply the recovery aspect of your weapon glyph on the entire group via Illustrious Healing?

[@zuritary4075]

Anything need to be changed?

[@TheTaz232]

What is that armour style?

[@mergimamagjekaj]

Still doing with this baby! Pve is a blast! Pvp is a challenge but still love it!

[@blazedwizard3971]

This is perfect. I used to play a Paladen in D&D

[@glenndhorallmyxlvntx9294]

LOL I played the fat drunken mace wielding huge massive cleric in D&D… so yes I love this build!

[@Irishpierre1]

Love the ambitiousness of the build! 5/1/1 will give you enough spell critical to make it viable, but that new medium armor change did catch my eye! In general for those on the fence: Drop breath of life for Rapid Regen. With 4k+ spell damage, it'll hit for roughly 10k on the first tick. BoL is expensive and situational. Orb is ESSENTIAL. Your group will hate you without it (synergy) and the heal is the bonus. Mostly because -everyone- can use that synergy as opposed to Shards, where only one person can. You can also drop hasty prayer since its more expensive and combat prayer does a better job, for Degen if you wanted Major Sorcery without spending a massive amount on Pots or any other flex spot! While the sets are essential for heals, you're lacking group BUFFS. Just Restro/1H shield Spell Power Cure instead of Mending. ~Cheers, -A templar healer main since launch

[@anonymoususer2195]

does Rapid Regen gives more heals than BOL? Issue is i am out of resources very quickly. I do hevy attack weaving, but the time i do heavy attack, DPS are dying :) i am planning to slot repentance instead of inner light

[@bendunaway8296]

Going to start a templar just to try this. Thank you for thinking out of the box and not being a spreadsheet.

[@MVPMYK]

will this work on an imperial? :)

[@runesage]

Nice build. Was planing to play as a healer and will try this out. Sorry if it was in the video but mb i missed it... What was the mundus stone option ?

[@anonymoususer2195]

Ritual

[@block_gz6342]

How do you make your UI so small ? I always found the controller UI to be way too big

[@xynodegaming]

go into video options, you can scale your UI from there, It's only been an option about a year

[@pedromatuk7871]

How do you make all that gold? =O

[@beatsbyjohntaye9512]

Yo xy you probably don't remember but Seeing you in craglorn on my immortal warrior was my first time ever meeting you in game despite following your videos and Channel for about 4+ years.

[@xynodegaming]

i remember you! At the traders, you pressed all the skills to show the build you were using ! Thank you so much for watching the channel!

[@enricolaspada4481]

Finally!!! Do you know how long I have been looking for... this? XD looks great too!!

[@m__zombi]

out of curiosity, how would i go about working towards this build on my templar?

[@xynodegaming]

Level up a templar. Go farm gear when you feel like you like. Simple as that. Everything can be gained on normal difficulty apart from monster helm.

[@stephenempie9963]

I love this build, can you tell me what armor transmog you are using?

[@xynodegaming]

check the fashion time stamp :)

[@Mrverybusinessman]

I loved EQ Cleric. Haven't found anything to replace it in another MMO. Saw this video and got hopeful.. then you dropped that Army of Light Cleric photo 😭 bless you

[@tocools]

I took this build and added my own twist to it. I made a warden Cleric healer. I use Leeching and Winters for gear and weapons.

[@beladan]

Super glad to see this. I'm new and it's been disheartening to not see a build that matches my conception of S&B with heavy. Thanks!!

[@zigmar8944]

What an awesome build. Always wanted to play as a warrior priest. Just wondering about the loss of major courage from spc, the bread and butter of healer builds. In most cases, I find we need more buff to dps than more heals. Any suggestion? Edit: you've answered: rely on other to bring MC to the table. I guess it makes sense.

[@Strider1313]

I like your thinking

[@PeacefulPorcupine]

How exactly do you position yourself to keep everybody buffed with this build? "Healer in back" is to catch everyone in Combat Prayer, where are you putting that or are you using something different?

[@xynodegaming]

100% depends on the fight not a "you must do this all the time" the build is designed to be relatively close but as already explained in the video, the fight will depend on where you stand.

[@PeacefulPorcupine]

@@xynodegaming Well, relative to the DPS and the tank. Standard, in back positioning until something goes wrong?

[@xynodegaming]

@@PeacefulPorcupine relative to the fight and its mechanics.

[@PeacefulPorcupine]

@@xynodegaming What I mean is, are you default to the standard ESO position of healer - DPS - boss - tank unless something hinky happens and you swoop in to save the day, or are you doing something different?

[@xynodegaming]

@@PeacefulPorcupine I know what you mean, but you are looking for a straight answer where there isn't one. This build is designed to be fairly close, if you have to go ranged you can and there are options for that, but the CONTENT determines where you can and cannot stand. Not every group situation is the same. Some are static, some are mobile, some are heavy mechanics, some are stack and burn. Adapt vs the situation, there is not "default position" although again, this is designed to not be hiding at the back of the room ;) All information is in the video, enjoy!

[@searyn0659]

Spamming illustrious isn't useless when you have the masters resto staff. It gives group regen for 3 seconds, but only from the first tick of the hot. So refresh the Hot for stupid amounts of group recovery. Love the build though, been looking for a different way to play my healer.

[@xynodegaming]

This build doesn't have master's staff, and even then it is 3 seconds, not spam ;) THIS build has the master's staff kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYmzho2ZiKqIiqM i'm very aware of how it works. Thank you however, glad you are enjoying it!

[@searyn0659]

@@xynodegaming ahh shoot. I've used the masters staff in every build for so long I just take its effects for granted. Its funny because I like this build because its so different from my usual. Thanks for reminding me to pay closer attention haha.

[@LadyAtarah]

This build may get me to actually try out healing, finally. 🤔👍🏻

[@UglyHouseStudios]

Healing is fun in ESO.

[@xgrandchampx8916]

I guess if you que healer and get a fake tank, this should be bulky enough to put on pierce armor and you can play both support roles for the team, yes?

[@EntityAzirius]

Can confirm: yes. Xy explained the build in secret ninja discord, saying that this can pick up the slack.

[@mikemacon413]

Have already had that very same scenario. This healer can EASILY sub as a tank to help the group through the trauma of having been saddled with a prima donna fake tank.

[@bracaja]

Wow, I love this build. Great job :) A question, unless I missed something. Are there any particular alternative sets you found good while testing, that can be used until we farm ones that you listed? I like the sets that you mentioned in the build, but I need to use someting while farming them XD. Love the build. Keep up the great work, and CHEERS!

[@xynodegaming]

Honestly if you can already play content, don't farm a set to farm a set. Just go get it hehe ;) Thank you so much glad you enjoyed the video!

[@PeacefulPorcupine]

That said, the two sets that came to mind looking at this were powerful Assault (medium, but the resto staff is stupidly cheap and jewels aren't bad), and either Undertaker (minor lifesteal on anything you damage, overland N Elsweyr) or Drake's Rush (lots of ult, perfect for 4-person stuff, dungeon Black drake Villa)

[@MartinPeterB]

Kagrenac is super nice, Magnus Gift or Seducer is also easy to get. It also adds ton of sustain. I run heavy with no sustain issue in pvp

[@totam7631]

Or you can farm it on another character.

[@bracaja]

@@totam7631 I would, but I only have one character :)

[@TheMiSsDe3]

I love how passionate you get about the light armour skills line xD Anyway, thanks for the build. I'm super excited to try it out! Would you mind asking me what is it that makes your weapons shine in the purple/pink colour?

[@xynodegaming]

The jewellery and the weapons set (mending) makes the pink glow when you swap bars

[@TheMiSsDe3]

@@xynodegaming thanks!

[@gameroombum7362]

loved the video .... i am going start a healer ... which sets would you suggest while lvling?

[@xynodegaming]

Honestly I just pick up what I find, finding specific gear while leveling is a waste because you are only gona bin it later anyway

[@SuperTinnTinn]

Cool, healing is great fun In ESO

[@pfoukas21]

other set to use until farm lunar bastion?

[@anonymoususer2195]

u can use spell cure .. (or just use alcastq guide, that gear is easy to get than this) once you get that gear, got to craglon and ask in zone ofr nAA and nMOL trails

[@TheSupersayon]

noice. this is gon be my next build

[@Lesbionic-]

I'd love to see you do a Necromancer healer build. Ty

[@vivente3783]

Looks like a fun build, do you have a build for vet dungeons too?

[@frankg1415]

Do you have something like this for pvp?

[@xynodegaming]

Nope but you could adapt it and still get away with it

[@mikemacon413]

Can confirm, this is DIRTY in PVP if played right.

[@Sirkento]

Oh my gosh they're fixing so many stupid things! That is epic that the absorb passive on the restoration staff now applies for any attack! I have left that skill out so many times because only magic is pretty worthless. You are really good at maximizing the potential of their changes LOL well done sir

[@dixiedave753]

My group never dies ...

[@JustJerryPodcast]

Dude what armor style or costume is that. Looking like homeboy from power rangers .lord zedd lol

[@phanelorai2798]

He shows at the end of the video

[@aestraeus7096]

Tysm, with the help of this build I now was able to heal naa

[@rictownley8339]

Hi just moved over from wow holydin and things a lot different here could you kindly do us a favour and update the gear choice thanks as i am used to having toons wearing plate :) stay safe and well

[@xynodegaming]

The gear is still currently still fine, no update required ;) Also welcome to the channel and ESO!

[@jessemorgan2009]

Tried this cause I like the concept. At level 20 healed my first dungeon and had a lot of fun. The old ways are best lol

[@christinehede7578]

I live argonians. I have three and wish I could have more.

[@Ben-de9pe]

You only have three, I have about 30 working the fields in my saltrice plantation

[@christinehede7578]

@@Ben-de9pe so you be a dark elf role player I see.

[@anonymoususer2195]

Can i go to vet trials and dungeons with this build?

[@xynodegaming]

yes, as explained in the videos

[@anonymoususer2195]

@@xynodegaming Oh nice, i completed this build yesterday (except traits) :) with food getting 25K health and 34K magicka.. :)

[@vivente3783]

Highly doubtful

[@anonymoususer2195]

@@vivente3783 ya, 1 yr ago, I tried this build and got kicked out of dungeons because i have shield xD, from then I am using normal healer build

[@Steven-cr8ju]

...what is "a normal healer build?" Are we bound to someone else's view of "societal norms?" Getting kicked is PUG fear speaking. I've gone in like this and have never been kicked after I send a pre-made text message letting them know what I am and can handle it. (Don't say that until you can.) I've run through vet DLC and a few PUG trials. Build helps squishing groups. Low DPS means longer fights, but doable. Challenging when noob tank drops many taunts and DPS get punched in the face. I've rezed DPS and tanks. Works great if you lay down heals and shields so rez doesn't get interrupted. Good times.

[@reffa2858]

I think I only played a heavy armor healer in pvp.

[@AJSnake86]

.....Templar love

[@Kal_El_429]

So what gear can I use until I can get the gear in the build?

[@xynodegaming]

lol 😉

[@newworldforward1842]

Just go farming with whatever gear you found lying on the ground...

[@xynodegaming]

@@newworldforward1842 He's joking lol but your answer is correct all the same ;)

[@mikemacon413]

Sithis and Coward's Gear, obviously, Kal El. DUH...

[@Ikarafox]

Do you hear that screaming? That is coming from the mobs in BRP when this beast enters.

[@xynodegaming]

haha