Nightblade Magicka DPS build
A complete, datamined-and-cited dps build for Nightblade. Every gear and skill choice links to the exact game data; the role-level choices follow our published theorycraft rules.
Tier 3 — meta-validated data retrieved 2026-10-03 · datamined via UESPGear · 5pc A + 5pc B + (1 mythic + 1 monster piece) OR (2pc monster set)
| Slot | Set | Trait | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front bar weapon | Roar of Alkosh | Nirnhoned or Precise | Spell Damage / elemental glyph |
| Back bar weapon | Maelstrom/arena weapon that amplifies a slotted DoT | Infused | Spell Damage glyph (boosts back-bar DoTs) |
| Head | Lady Malygda | Divines x7 | Max Magicka |
| Shoulder | Roar of Alkosh | Divines x7 | Max Magicka |
| Chest | Perfected Arms of Relequen | {'magicka': 'Light', 'stamina': 'Medium'} | Max Magicka |
| Hands | Perfected Arms of Relequen | Divines x7 | Max Magicka |
| Waist | Perfected Arms of Relequen | Divines x7 | Max Magicka |
| Legs | Perfected Arms of Relequen | {'magicka': 'Light', 'stamina': 'Medium'} | Max Magicka |
| Feet | Perfected Arms of Relequen | Divines x7 | Max Magicka |
| Necklace | Velothi Ur-Mage's Amulet | Bloodthirsty or Infused | Weapon/Spell Damage |
| Ring 1 | Roar of Alkosh | Bloodthirsty or Infused | Weapon/Spell Damage |
| Ring 2 | Roar of Alkosh | Bloodthirsty or Infused | Weapon/Spell Damage |
Skills
Buffs & debuffs this build provides
Auto-detected from the chosen sets & morphs (the coverage model). Each links to every source in the game.
Major BreachMajor CowardiceMajor ExpeditionMajor ProtectionMajor SavageryMinor EnduranceMinor EnervationMinor ExpeditionMinor ForceMinor IntellectMinor MaimMinor ProtectionMinor SlayerMinor Vulnerability
Setup
Race
Dark Elf/High Elf/Khajiit
Mundus
Thief/Shadow
Food
Clockwork Citrus Filet
Potion
tri-stat (Major Sorcery/Brutality + Major Prophecy/Savagery) or class Spell/Weapon-Power
Attributes
Magicka 64
Vampire
none
Champion Points CP cited from datamined cp2 tree
Four slottable stars per tree (the build's priority). Each links to its datamined star page with the exact per-stage value; ✓ confirms it's slottable in the current CP tree.
Warfare
- Deadly Aim
- Master-at-Arms
- Backstabber
- Fighting Finesse
Fitness
- Boundless Vitality
- Fortified
- Rejuvenation
- Bloody Renewal
Craft
- Steed's Blessing
- Gifted Rider
- War Mount
- Master Gatherer
The numbers to hit (build toward, never past)
- Penetration → 18,200 — 4-man dungeon & 12-man trial boss armor. Build TOWARD minus group-supplied Major Breach/Crusher. Past it is wasted. Overland = 9100.
- Crit chance — 21,912 rating = 100%.
- Crit damage — caps at 125% (base 50%). This drives the Thief↔Shadow mundus choice: Thief when crit% < 53.53 × crit-damage(decimal), else Shadow.