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Arcanist

DPS / Healer

Role

DPS / Healer

Difficulty

Medium

PvE Rating

★★★★★5/5

PvP Rating

★★★★★3/5

Playstyle

Eldritch scholar using Apocryphal magic with a unique Crux resource system. Strategic and rewarding gameplay.

Overview

The newest class in ESO, Arcanists channel the forbidden knowledge of Hermaeus Mora. Their unique Crux system requires building and spending resources for enhanced abilities. With strong beam attacks, runic healing, and defensive wards, they excel in all roles.

Strengths

  • +Top-tier PvE DPS with one of the simplest rotations in the game
  • +Crux system is intuitive and rewarding once learned
  • +Strong in all roles -- competitive healer, DPS, and tank
  • +Excellent AoE damage with beam and tentacle abilities

Weaknesses

  • -Newer class with fewer synergies with legacy content and sets
  • -PvP performance is weaker due to beam channeling vulnerability
  • -Crux management can be disrupted by mechanics that interrupt casting
  • -Limited class identity compared to more established classes

Tips & Tricks

  • 1Build 3 Crux before spending them for maximum ability enhancement.
  • 2Fatecarver (beam) is your main DPS channel -- use it at 3 Crux for full damage.
  • 3Pragmatic Fatecarver morph provides healing while dealing damage, great for solo.
  • 4Runeblades generate Crux and are your primary Crux builder in all roles.
  • 5The Tide King's Gaze ultimate is excellent for AoE burst in PvP and PvE.