High Elf (Altmer)

The High Elves, also known as the Altmer, are an ancient and enigmatic race hailing from the Summerset Isles. With their tall and slender frames, golden skin, and radiant eyes, they embody elegance and sophistication. Masters of magic, the High Elves possess an innate talent for the arcane arts, excelling in spellcasting and commanding the forces of Aetherius with unmatched finesse. Beyond their magical prowess, they are renowned for their craftsmanship and trade, creating exquisite works of art and architecture. However, their society is marked by political intrigues and conflicts, and their devotion to ancient traditions sometimes leads to them being seen as aloof and elitist by other races.

In the realm of Elder Scrolls Online, the High Elves stand as a race of immense magical prowess, unwavering devotion to their traditions, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Their path is one of wisdom, arcane might, and the pursuit of perfection in all things.

Summary

  • One of the best magicka damage dealers
  • Great resource sustain
  • Viable as healer
  • Not ideal for stamina builds or tanking

Ideal Classes

arcanist Arcanist
sorcerer Sorcerer

High Elf (Altmer) have the following Racial Passives at Level 50

Highborn
Highborn
Increases your experience gain with the Destruction Staff skill line by 15%.
Increases your experience gained by 1%.
Spell Recharge
Spell Recharge
When you activate an ability, you restore 625 Magicka or Stamina, based on whichever is lowest. This effect can occur once every 6 seconds.
When you are using an ability with a channel or cast time, you take 5% less damage.
Syrabane's Boon
Syrabane's Boon
Increases your Max Magicka by 2000.
Elemental Talent
Elemental Talent
Increases your Weapon and Spell Damage by 258.

High Elf (Altmer) Builds

Sorcerer
DPS
SOLO
GROUP
Harness the arcane forces as a Magicka DPS in ESO with this potent build. Wield devastating spells and channel raw magical energy to decimate your foes with explosive power and mystical precision.
Boundless Storm
Hardened Ward
Critical Surge
Summon Volatile Familiar
Summon Twilight Tormentor
Greater Storm Atronach
Arcanist
DPS
SOLO
GROUP
Harness the arcane forces as a Magicka DPS in ESO with this potent build. Wield devastating spells and channel raw magical energy to decimate your foes with explosive power and mystical precision.
Escalating Runeblades
Tentacular Dread
Barbed Trap
Pragmatic Fatecarver
Deadly Cloak
Flawless Dawnbreaker
Warden
DPS
SOLO
GROUP
Harness the arcane forces as a Magicka DPS in ESO with this potent build. Wield devastating spells and channel raw magical energy to decimate your foes with explosive power and mystical precision.
Subterranean Assault
Screaming Cliff Racer
Fetcher Infection
Barbed Trap
Camouflaged Hunter
Eternal Guardian
Necromancer
DPS
SOLO
GROUP
Harness the arcane forces as a Magicka DPS in ESO with this potent build. Wield devastating spells and channel raw magical energy to decimate your foes with explosive power and mystical precision.
Stalking Blastbones
Ricochet Skull
Barbed Trap
Detonating Siphon
Deadly Cloak
Flawless Dawnbreaker