Becoming a Master Crafter
we're going to dive into becoming a master crafter in The Elder Scrolls Online and all the incredible benefits that come with it. Whether you’ve just started playing ESO or haven’t explored crafting much, this guide will help you understand how to craft the best weapons, armor, food, and potions for yourself, your friends, and your guildmates. Plus, crafting can be a fantastic way to earn a lot of gold!
Why Become a Master Crafter?
Crafting in ESO is a game-changer. Being a master crafter allows you to:
- Ensure you always have the best gear and buffs for the toughest content.
- Craft powerful items for friends and guildmates.
- Earn significant gold by selling rare crafted items.
- Transmute your gear to the best traits, such as changing a weapon's Defending trait to Sharpened for extra damage.
This isn’t just about achieving a title or unlocking an achievement—it’s about having a strategic advantage in the game.
How to Become a Master Crafter
To start your journey as a master crafter:
- Level your character to Champion Point (CP) 160: This is the point where you can craft the strongest gear in the game.
- Invest skill points into crafting skill lines: This unlocks the ability to craft CP 160 gear and provides essential passives. For example:
- Temper Expertise: Doubles your chances of improving gear quality, saving gold and materials.
- Research Time Reduction: Cuts research time by 25%, capping it at 30 days per trait.
Researching Traits
Researching traits is a crucial step. Start by focusing on traits for your current build, such as:
- Bloodthirsty for jewelry.
- Divines for light armor.
- Nirnhoned or Precise for weapons.
Over time, aim to unlock all traits for every weapon, armor piece, and crafting discipline. This process can take a long time, so use these tips to speed it up:
- Invest in research passives to reduce time.
- Use research scrolls to shorten cooldowns by one day each. These are available from guild traders and daily login rewards.
Check out our Trait Researching guide Here!
Maxing Out Your Crafting Skill Lines
Once all your crafting skill lines are at level 50, you’ll gain access to the best crafting options in the game, including:
- The ability to craft CP 160 gear with the best traits.
- Potions tailored to specific needs, such as invisibility or increased spell damage.
- The ability to create rare foods and drinks that boost health, magicka, and stamina.
Check out our Crafting Leveling guide Here!
Unlocking Motifs and Customizing Gear
As a master crafter, you can learn motifs that allow you to craft gear in unique styles, such as Daedric or Dwemer. Once learned, you can apply these styles to your gear or even craft stylish sets for friends and guildmates, enhancing the cosmetic appeal of your items.
Crafting High-End Gear
As a master crafter, you can:
- Create high-tier armor and weapons at crafting stations requiring 9 traits researched.
- Upgrade gear to gold quality, significantly boosting its value and stats.
- Add powerful enchantments, such as increasing damage, sustain, or resistances.
This makes you self-reliant and able to craft gear tailored to your exact needs, saving gold and time.
Earning Gold as a Master Crafter
Crafting isn’t just about self-sufficiency; it’s also a fantastic way to earn gold. You can:
- Craft and sell rare gear sets or upgrade items for profit.
- Create and sell highly sought-after crafting materials, like Nirncrux.
- Produce items other players need for their crafting, such as intricate gear.
Check out our Crafting Gold Guides Here!
Final Thoughts
Becoming a master crafter in ESO is very rewarding. You’ll not only be one of the most powerful players but also enjoy the satisfaction of self-reliance. You’ll be able to craft your gear, save gold, help friends, and take pride in being an expert crafter in the game.