ESO Dungeon Guides

Boss mechanics, strategies, and gear drops for dungeons in Elder Scrolls Online.

Fungal Grotto I & II

  • 1Fungal Grotto I is one of the easiest base-game dungeons. Focus on killing goblin adds before the bosses.
  • 2The final boss Gamyne Bandu summons Dreugh adds and channels a heavy attack -- block or dodge the slam.
  • 3Fungal Grotto II features Daedric enemies. Vila Theran, the main boss, requires interrupt on her fear ability.
  • 4In Veteran FG II, the Spawn of Mephala boss creates webs that must be destroyed quickly to avoid wipes.
  • 5Gear drops: Viper's Sting (FG I) applies poison damage on weapon attacks. Spider Cultist (FG II) boosts spell damage.

Spindleclutch I & II

  • 1Spindleclutch I is a spider-themed dungeon with straightforward mechanics. Kill spider eggs before they hatch.
  • 2The Whisperer (final boss) pulls players in and channels AoE damage -- break free and move out immediately.
  • 3Spindleclutch II continues the story with harder mechanics. Praxin Douare requires careful add management.
  • 4Vorenor Winterborne (final boss in SC II) has a devastating Blood Fountain ability -- stay spread out.
  • 5Gear drops: Knightmare (SC I) debuffs nearby enemies. Spelunker (SC II) boosts max stats for dungeon content.

Banished Cells I & II

  • 1Banished Cells I features Daedric enemies and High Kinlord Rilis as the final boss with a simple tank-and-spank fight.
  • 2In BC I, kill the Skeletal Destroyer adds quickly as they deal heavy damage to the group.
  • 3Banished Cells II is significantly harder. Keeper Ioras spawns orbs that must be destroyed before reaching the boss.
  • 4The final boss in BC II resurrects adds -- tank should stack them for efficient AoE cleave damage.
  • 5Gear drops: Sanctuary (BC I) increases healing received, excellent for healers. Scathing Mage (BC II) boosts spell critical.

Darkshade Caverns I & II

  • 1Darkshade Caverns I features Kwama enemies and Dwemer constructs. Avoid standing in poison pools from Kwama.
  • 2The Sentinel of Rkugamz (final boss) spawns Dwemer spiders and turrets -- prioritize destroying turrets.
  • 3Darkshade Caverns II has more complex mechanics. The Engine Guardian boss alternates between fire, lightning, and poison.
  • 4Grobull the Transmuted creates netch adds that explode on death -- kill them at range when possible.
  • 5Gear drops: Automaton (DC I) boosts physical and poison damage. Engine Guardian (DC II) is a monster set restoring resources.

Veteran Dungeon Tips

  • 1Veteran dungeons have significantly more health, damage, and additional mechanics compared to Normal mode.
  • 2Hard Mode is activated at the final boss (usually by reading a scroll). It awards an extra gear piece and achievement.
  • 3Group composition matters: bring at least one tank, one healer, and two DPS. Tanks must hit 33k+ resistances.
  • 4Learn boss telegraphs: red circles are AoE damage, yellow circles are synergies, white outlines are interruptible.
  • 5The Undaunted Pledges (daily quests) reward keys for monster set shoulders. Complete all 3 daily for max rewards.