Templar PvE Build Guide
Last Updated:June 3, 2025|Changelog
Welcome to the Templar PvE build guide. This weapon combination is primarily a tank build that focuses on living as long as possible while keeping allies safe.
This build is on the lower end of the damage spectrum when compared to other melee-focused builds like Crusader or Berserker, but what it lacks in damage, it more than makes up for in durability and utility. Thanks to skills like Counter Barrier, Swift Healing, and Blessed Barrier, you're going to be the first one in the fight and the last one to leave, and your build reflects this goal through and through.
End Game Templar PVE Build
When you get access to Tevent's Cuneiform Bone this build becomes monstrously strong in all content, but as it is an Arch Boss weapon I won't equate that to the average user experience.
If you're interested in PvP, check out our Templar PvP Build Guide!
PvE Gear Progression
- There is no "Best Build", Talandre Gear allows for a wide variety of builds allowing you to choose your preference.
- Use the builds as a base, and swap different pieces around to fit your needs.
- If you plan on PvPing in the future, just use the PvP gear shown in our Templar PvP Build Guide for PvE. Unless you're going for record clears, you can use the PvP gear to clear all content.
- With the introduction of earrings to the game, use whichever provides you the most Dexterity or Wisdom to increase your overall DPS in PvE. If given an option, prioritize earrings with Wisdom.
Chaos Harbinger Set
- The 6-Pc Murderous Chaos set is chosen for the extra Critical Hit Chance at 2-Pc and Critical Hit Damage increase at 4-Pc.
- Alternatively, you can settle for 4-Pc Chaos Harbinger and go for the 2-Pc set below:
- 2-Pc Ancient King's Armor with the Ancient King's Armor: Solar Stone for the Active Skill.
2-Pc Elder 2-Pc Seeker
4-Pc Elder
- Both builds are more than capable of Tanking. Just swap in Aggro Skills.
No Field Boss DPS Templar PvE Build
Field Boss DPS Templar PvE Build
Stats and Gearing Logic
- The idea behind the gear is taking advantage of massive curse damage thanks to the new Wand Masteries in combination with the 2Pc-Elder Set.
- The other set, 2-Pc - Imperial Tracker Set, is used in tandem to scale your damage even further.
- Keep in mind your Curse Damage will increase directly proportional to your Crit Damage assuming you land a crit.
- This build also features over 1k Heavy Attack Chance, high Attack Speed, Critical Hit, and Critical Damage, and still enough Defenses to survive tough mechanics.
Gear Alternatives
- Stone Cold Heart Cloak is also slotted if you ever are lucky enough or rich enough to acquire it.
- Both builds are more than capable of Tanking. Just swap in Aggro Skills.
No Field Boss Healer Templar PvE Build
Field Boss Healer Templar PvE Build
Stats and Gearing Logic
- The idea behind the gear is taking advantage of massive curse damage thanks to the new Wand Masteries in combination with the 2Pc-Elder Set.
- This build also features over 1k Heavy Attack Chance, high Attack Speed, Critical Hit, and Critical Damage, and still enough Defenses to survive tough mechanics. On top of this, you have access to 110% Skill Heal to keep your party alive.
Gear Alternatives
- Stone Cold Heart Cloak is also slotted if you ever are lucky enough or rich enough to acquire it.
- King Khanzaizin's Valor Song is a viable alternative wand for Healing.
Story Transition Templar PvE Build
Starter T1 Templar PvE Build
- You must try to get to T2 gear as quickly as possible by PvEing.
- Join the Maxroll Discord and request a code in the TL chat for a full T2 Rare gear set.
Skill Builds and Rotation
- Click the 200/200 icon for Masteries
- Go to the Mastery Prioritization for the bare minimum 130/200 builds.
Templar DPS / Tank Setup(requires Disciple's Rage)
Templar Healer Setup
Templar Caster Tank / DPS Setup
Opening Rotation DPS / Tank
- Enchanting Time
- Valorous Barrier
- Righteous Fury
- Provoking Roar
- Touch of Despair
- Piercing Strike
- Shield Throw
- Decaying Touch
- Touch of Despair
- Witching Hour
- Curse Explosion
- This is your opener in boss fights. Focus on using Touch of Despair off CD as much as possible.
- During downtime, keep up DPS by spamming Touch of Despair, Piercing Strike and Shield Throw. Your full rotation of Buffs should be up on the second Curse Explosion rotation.
Opening Rotation Caster DPS / Tank
- Enchanting Time
- Valorous Barrier
- Righteous Fury
- Provoking Roar
- Touch of Despair
- Fountain of Life
- Swift Healing x3
- Piercing Strike
- Decaying Touch
- Touch of Despair
- Witching Hour
- Curse Explosion
- This is your opener in boss fights. Focus on using Touch of Despair off CD as much as possible.
- During downtime, keep up DPS by spamming Touch of Despair, Piercing Strike and Swift Healing x3. Your full rotation of Buffs should be up on the second Curse Explosion rotation.
Healing
- Blessed Barrier
- Fountain of Life
- Clay's Salvation
- Swift Healing
- Chaotic Shield
- Vampiric Contract
- You may not have all these skills equipped depending on your party role. However, use the order of skills to help you determine how much healing you can provide. This ensures you use the right ability for the right situation to manage resources.
- When someone is at death's door, use this skillset from top to bottom (except for Vampiric Contract as it's a passive) to fully heal anyone in the game. Lastly, with tools like Fountain of Life and Clay's Salvation you are also more than capable of healing your entire party as well.
Templar AOE DPS Setup
Templar AOE DPS Rotation
- Enchanting Time
- Valorous Barrier
- Righteous Fury
- Provoking Roar
- Counter Barrier
- Piercing Strike
- Shield Throw
- Corrupted Magic Circle
- Touch of Despair
- Curse Explosion
- The main goal of this DPS rotation is to spread as many of your Curses over as many targets as possible. During downtime, spam Piercing Strike and Touch of Despair to upkeep steady damage while waiting for Curse Explosion.
- Keep in mind that Counter Barrier gives you cooldown for Piercing Strike, increasing your AOE DPS as more enemies hit you.
Templar Solo Dungeon Setup
Templar Solo Dungeon Rotation
- Enchanting Time
- Righteous Fury
- Valorous Barrier
- Counter Barrier
- Touch of Despair
- Shield Strike
- A Shot at Victory
- Witty Retort x2
- Shield Throw
- Touch of Despair
- Decaying Touch
- Witching Hour
- Curse Explosion
- This is your opener in boss fights. Focus on using Touch of Despair off CD as much as possible.
- Enchanting Time you can keep up almost 100% of the time thanks to your Buff Duration. Be sure this and Fighting Spirit Barrier are up before you cast your final set of Touch of Despair into Decaying Touch into Curse Explosion. Keep in mind your Curse damage is snapshot at the time of cast. Using either Enchanting Time or Fighting Spirit Barrier after casting Curses does almost nothing for your damage.
Mastery Prioritization
Sword (Minimum)
Wand (Minimum)
DPS (Minimum)
Healer (Minimum)
Guardians
Guardians are special transformations that add offensive or defensive buffs or attacks to your character for 30 seconds. These are the recommended Guardians for the Templar build.
Wild Enchanter Dreadal is THE DPS Guardian in PvE.
Summary
- Templar is a self-sustain tank that focuses on staying alive as long as possible.
- Remember to use Blessed Barrier for emergency defense and healing.
- Don't move too far away from your healers to stay alive longer in fights.
- Focus on CC'ing multiple enemies, and locking down high priority targets.
- Try to focus on durability, Strength, and Dexterity for your gear, with a focus on traits that increase Health, Evasion, Damage, Buff Duration, and Skill Resistance.
- Performance directly scales with gear level, and the difference between a geared tank and a non geared tank is night and day.
Congratulations on reaching the end of the Templar PvE Build Guide, continue the journey with our PvP or Leveling guides!
Credits
Written by Nymphellas
Reviewed by Yaen and Tenkiei