For solo pve, either are fine. I prefer my Templar because their intrinsic healing abilities just get me out of sticky situations more often than not.

Have not rolled a Templar yet, but my DK completed the Leveling zones/Coldharbor/Molag Bal at L46, where my Sorc and NB were at VR1 and struggled a bit more than the DK did.

DK is vastly overpowered.

DK but they are all viable imo. I would say it's more important what you do with that class after you choose it.

My first character was a dragon knight, and after trying every other class I'd say it is the best for solo PVE, at least if you gear up for tanking. I've also been able to take one better equipped/skilled players than me in 1vs1 PVP...

I love my Templar but am really glad my first character was a DK. The class I've found is easiest to play solo is a sorcerer.

DK.

Templars and DK got some skills that are even similar , on all of those cases you will notice that the templar version is meant to support/control , while the DK is made to tank which adds a higher benefit to the class when alone.

If you plan to play alone , then DK all the way.

When it comes to PvP there are very strong builds for both Templar and DK. Either class is good enough.

I know you didn't ask about NBs, but for straight solo play I've loved it strictly because the invisibility option. Sometimes you don't wanna deal with tons of mobs or really hard bosses, so you just shadow cloak by.

But I've heard there aren't any tough mobs or bosses for DKs, so I guess being able to invis past doesn't matter

david.haypreub18_ESO wrote: »

Lots of people think DKs are OP. Very few think Templars are. That is quite telling.

So yes, play a DK.

Lots of people like Justin Bieber, too.

GoatKnuckle wrote: »

david.haypreub18_ESO wrote: »

Lots of people think DKs are OP. Very few think Templars are. That is quite telling.

So yes, play a DK.

Lots of people like Justin Bieber, too.

Like? Sure. I like the heck out of my Templar. But I thought we were talking about power here?

When asked who would win a fight, a lot more people would say Georges St. Pierre is more OP than Bieber. If you can arrange a fight between them, I'll take GSP and you can take Bieber, and we'll see who makes more money.

By the same token, play a DK.

It has been six months now of dominance, and there is absolutely no sign that ZOS has any plans to end the reign of the DK.

Personally I would say the Templar is a better solo PvE class because it is a good all rounder generalist. Decent but definitely not the best at tanking and DPS. But it makes up for it by having a good AoE (Blazing Spear is a must), range attack, CC and close attack class skill attacks as well as the most options for healing. Templar doesn't have the best Ultimates but it has some reasonable options.

In PvE the DK has no real range class skills (it has a pull but it is not great) so you usually have to get a gap closer from the sword and board or 2hander skill line. It also has one heal which is good but it relies heavily imo on tanking and buff skills to protect itself.

The DK is the best tank imo and although I haven't tested it personally, from what comes up on the forum the DK would be better for PvP than a Templar because it can tortoise and wear out most other classes resources before striking itself. DK can also be built to have a better DPS for trials in end game.

So I would recommend deciding based on what you want to do more of, PvE or PvP. Plus your play style do you like to heal, DPS or tank when playing.

I solo just fine with a Templar thus far (level 25).

You can get very high damage mitigation (regardless of armor type), plus self heals, plus the Fighter's Guild skills to take down or defend against undead/daedra. Skills like Piercing Javelin are good for keeping enemies down, especially when combined with Silver Shards/Leash for undead/daedra. Resource upkeep is not a big issue with heavy attacks. All put together, it makes for very effective soloing in my experience.