The Elder Scrolls Online Dragonknight Guide

Publication date : 2025-11-11

Table of Contents

Overview
Strengths
Skill lines
Beginner build
Tank (recommended as a starting point)
Melee DPS (Stamina)
Magicka-DK
Support
Attributes, Mundus & Champion Points
Tips

Overview

The Dragonknight in ESO is a fighter who uses fire and earth. He is strong, can cast fire spells, has long-lasting damage effects, and has powerful control abilities. Dragon Knights are very good at absorbing damage, can deal a lot of damage in close combat, and support groups with various abilities such as burns, shields, and area effects. This class is good for beginners and remains important in both PvE and PvP.

Strengths

Burning effects & DOTs: Many DK abilities create burning areas and cause damage over time.
Robust Defense: A strong defense with powerful shields, healing, and damage reductions.
Control: Knockdowns, immobilizations, and area effects are important tools, especially in tanking and PvP.
Flexibility: Dragon Knights can take on various roles: tank, DPS, or support.

Skill lines

Ardent Flame—It focuses on high damage and DoTs. Good for Magicka DPS and rotation DoTs.
Draconic Power—It is important for tanks because it offers defense, buffs, and self-healing.
Earthen Heart—It provides protection and control for the group.

Beginner build

Tank (recommended as a starting point)

Why: Your task is to get the boss's attention, control him, and protect the group.
Equipment: It consists of a shield and a one-handed weapon in the main slot. Additionally, heavy armor is used for health and armor. A flame staff in the second bar is used for DoTs and aggro.
Important skills are Pierce Armor (aggro and armor reduction), Hardened Armor/Obsidian Shield, Dragon Blood (healing), and Fiery Grip (pulling).

Melee DPS (Stamina)

Playstyle: Aggressive, fights up close with weapon skills and damage-over-time effects.
Equipment: Two weapons or a large sword; medium armor.
Core: Reverse Slice/Rending Slashes variants, Flame Lash DoT, and gap closer skills.

Magicka-DK

Playstyle: Fire abilities become stronger the higher the Magicka; can be very effective in PvP.
Equipment: You can either use a staff (Destruction Staff) or dual-wield with light armor.

Support

Playstyle: Weakening opponents, strengthening the group, and controlling multiple enemies simultaneously. Earthen Heart offers strong team support.

Attributes, Mundus & Champion Points

Attribute: For tanks, it is important that they have more health points and also pay attention to their stamina. DPS means stamina; MagDK stands for magicka.
Mundus: Beginners in the game Mundus can either start with the damage bonus of The Apprentice or choose defensive stones.
Champion Points: At the beginning, distribute your Champion Points defensively and later switch to offensive nodes.

Tips

In the leveling phase, you can either craft special sets or use affordable Overland sets, such as Julianos or Hunding's Rage, depending on your role in the game.
Look for meta sets (monster sets, trial drops) in endgame content to optimize your gear.
In combat: Attack enemies → Increase protection → Use damage over time effectively → Employ crowd control → Renew shields. Goal: Constant control over aggression.
Strengthen damage over time: melee attack → frequent use of light attacks → maintain damage over time → special attack during team attack.
Completing the main quest and area missions (experience points + helpful skills).
In a guild, run regular veteran dungeons and trials to get better gear and gain experience with the mechanics.
Creating target sets, fine-tuning CP, and participating in PvP battles if desired.

Dragon Knights are very powerful in PvP because they have abilities for damage over time and control. Shields and roots help in battles and conquering territories.

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