ESO Companions: Bastian Build Guide

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In The Elder Scrolls Online, Companions can assist you in combat. Bastian Hallix is a Dragonknight-like Companion that can fulfill
every role in the game, from DPS to Tank and Healer. In this guide, ArzyeL Gaming shows
you the different options you have and how to get the most out of this special
NPC. 

 

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In general, Companions are helpful in easier content, and you can use them as an extra body to dish out damage or draw attention. Companions will
be very helpful to new players, but they are not something you want to bring in
harder content. Their role is to assist you but not defeat enemies for you.

 

Overall, Bastian is weak as a DPS, and he is not great at Tanking either. However, he can be an asset in a support or Healer build. 

 

 

Magicka DPS (Destruction Staff)

 

Gear Setup

Magicka DPS is the best DPS build for Bastian so far. You can use all light armor with two Quickened pieces for
better skill cooldown and everything else Aggressive for better damage.

Piece

Type

Trait

Head

Light

Quickened

Shoulders

Light

Quickened

Hands

Light

Aggressive

Legs

Light

Aggressive

Chest

Light

Aggressive

Waist

Light

Aggressive

Feet

Light

Aggressive

Necklace

Jewel

Aggressive

Ring

Jewel

Aggressive

Ring

Jewel

Aggressive

Staff

Flame

Aggressive

Skill
Setup

 

Drake’s Blood is an excellent self-heal ability that also reduces incoming damage.

Searing Weapons is a skill that buffs the light and heavy attack damage of you and Bastian.

Destructive Blast deals good direct damage and knocks back enemies (Fire staff).

Fiery Flail lashes enemies with a strong flame attack and sets enemies Off Balance.

Scorching Strike is a direct and DoT damage skill.

Unleashed Rage is Bastian’s Ultimate that deals severe Flame damage and stuns enemies.

 

 

Companions can’t use the same armor sets as players, so you need to farm Companion gear in any Zone. The drop rate of Companion gear is super
low at the moment, and it will be more difficult to get gear with a good Trait
and quality. The best and fast way to get decent armor for your Companions is
to buy from Guild Trader using your ESO gold. However, Companion gear is costly in the
game, so if you don’t have enough gold, you can buy ESO gold on MmoGah,
the best place to buy safe and cheap ESO gold.

 

 

Stamina DPS (Two-Handed)

 

Gear Setup

This build uses a good execute ability to finish low-health enemies. You can use all medium armor with two quickened pieces and the rest
Aggressive.

 

Piece

Type

Trait

Head

Medium

Quickened

Shoulders

Medium

Quickened

Hands

Medium

Aggressive

Legs

Medium

Aggressive

Chest

Medium

Aggressive

Waist

Medium

Aggressive

Feet

Medium

Aggressive

Necklace

Jewel

Aggressive

Ring

Jewel

Aggressive

Ring

Jewel

Aggressive

Two-Handed Weapon

Greatsword/Any 2H

Aggressive

 

Skill Setup

 

Drake’s Blood is an excellent self-heal ability that also reduces incoming damage.

Searing Weapons is a skill that buffs the light and heavy attack damage of you and Bastian.

Sever is a great execute ability.

Sunder is a direct and DoT ability, and it is good against groups of enemies.

Staggering Swing stuns and knocks back enemies.

Unleashed Rage is Bastian’s Ultimate that deals severe Flame damage and stuns enemies.

 

 

Stamina DPS (Dual-Wield)

 

Gear Setup

This build uses the same armor setup as Two-handed. The only difference is the Dual-wield weapons. Additionally, this build is better for
dealing with groups of enemies thanks to the Spinning Steal skill.

 

Piece

Type

Trait

Head

Medium

Quickened

Shoulders

Medium

Quickened

Hands

Medium

Aggressive

Legs

Medium

Aggressive

Chest

Medium

Aggressive

Waist

Medium

Aggressive

Feet

Medium

Aggressive

Necklace

Jewel

Aggressive

Ring

Jewel

Aggressive

Ring

Jewel

Aggressive

One-Handed Weapon

Axe/Any 1H

Aggressive

One-Handed Weapon

Dagger/Any 1H

Aggressive

 

Skill Setup

 

Drake’s Blood is an excellent self-heal ability that also reduces incoming damage.

Searing Weapons is a skill that buffs the light and heavy attack damage of you and Bastian.

Swift Assault batters the enemies with five consecutive attacks.

Razor Cape deals damage and reduces damage taken.

Spinning Steal is a good AoE damage that can work as an Execute as well. The skill is excellent against
multiple enemies.

Unleashed Rage is Bastian’s Ultimate that deals severe Flame damage and stuns enemies.

 

 

Stamina DPS (Bow)

 

Gear Setup

This build uses the same armor setup as the other two Stamina DPS builds. However, you can experiment with a
different Quickened/Aggressive ratio if you wish. This is a good and safer
build because it allows ranged DPS.

Piece

Type

Trait

Head

Medium

Quickened

Shoulders

Medium

Quickened

Hands

Medium

Aggressive

Legs

Medium

Aggressive

Chest

Medium

Aggressive

Waist

Medium

Aggressive

Feet

Medium

Aggressive

Necklace

Jewel

Aggressive

Ring

Jewel

Aggressive

Ring

Jewel

Aggressive

Two-Handed Weapon

Bow

Aggressive

 

Skill Setup

 

Drake’s Blood is an excellent self-heal ability that also reduces incoming damage.

Searing Weapons is a skill that buffs the light and heavy attack damage of you and Bastian.

Piercing Arrow is a potent Snipe-like ability.

Viper’s Bite deals direct and DoT poison damage.

Trick Shot deals damage and immobilizes enemies.

Unleashed Rage is Bastian’s Ultimate that deals severe Flame damage and stuns enemies.

 

 

Tank (1 Hand and Shield)

 

Gear Setup

You can use all heavy armor with three Quickened pieces and the rest Bolstered to reduce damage taken. You can
also try a combination of Quickened-Bolstered-Vigorous for more Health.

Piece

Type

Trait

Head

Heavy

Bolstered

Shoulders

Heavy

Bolstered

Hands

Heavy

Bolstered

Legs

Heavy

Bolstered

Chest

Heavy

Bolstered

Waist

Heavy

Bolstered

Feet

Heavy

Bolstered

Necklace

Jewel

Quickened

Ring

Jewel

Quickened

Ring

Jewel

Quickened

One Hand Weapon

Sword/Any 1H

Bolstered

Off Hand

Shield

Bolstered

 

Skill Setup

 

Provoke taunts the enemy, and the skill only activates once Bastian is in melee range.

Drake’s Blood is an excellent self-heal ability that also reduces incoming damage.

On Guard provides a shield.

Ritual of Salvation is an AoE effect that reduces damage taken.

Kindle is a strong heal ability.

Unleashed Rage is Bastian’s Ultimate that deals severe Flame damage and stuns enemies.

 

 

Healer (Restoration Staff)

 

Gear Setup

This is the best build for Bastian so far. This build is a Healer-buffer hybrid. You can use all light armor with
three Augmented pieces for better buff/debuff duration and the rest Soothing
for better heals. Quickened is always a good alternative for armor Traits.

Piece

Type

Trait

Head

Light

Soothing

Shoulders

Light

Soothing

Hands

Light

Soothing

Legs

Light

Soothing

Chest

Light

Soothing

Waist

Light

Soothing

Feet

Light

Soothing

Necklace

Jewel

Augmented

Ring

Jewel

Augmented

Ring

Jewel

Augmented

Staff

Healing

Soothing

 

 

Skill Setup

 

Searing Weapons is a skill that buffs the light and heavy attack damage of you and Bastian.

Drake’s Blood is an excellent self-heal ability that also reduces incoming damage.

Rejuvenation is a strong Heal over Time ability for both Bastian and nearby allies.

Reverse Entropy is another potent healing spell.

Mending Incantation is a healing ability that also grants Spell and Physical Resistance.

Unleashed Rage is Bastian’s Ultimate that deals severe Flame damage and stuns enemies.

 

That is how you can build Bastian to aid you in combat. If you like ArzyeL
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