Arrow to the Build

Arrow to the Build is a free Windows companion for tracking Elder Scrolls Online characters and shaping builds into progression plans. It suits ESO players who want detailed planning and local data storage on a PC. The combination of character snapshots, build editing and Champion Point routes makes it a capable all-in-one planner, provided Windows and an offline workflow fit.

Overview

Arrow to the Build connects a character’s current state with progress toward a build: identity, attributes, skills, equipment, Champion Points, skill bars, rotations and companion setups appear alongside build progress. That broad view is useful for players who want to manage a character’s development as well as plan skills or equipment.

Seven class builds come bundled, which gives new planners a place to start. The maker says they were reviewed for the current Champion Point model and skill guidance. Players can also fork those builds, use guided builds, import community JSON or make manual edits, so the bundled choices need not dictate the final setup.

Key features

Character tracking and build editing

An optional bundled ESO addon writes character snapshots through ESO SavedVariables to a local file. Snapshots can include identity, level, attributes, line ranks, purchases, both skill bars, gear and Champion Points. Manual character management is also supported, giving players who prefer not to install the addon another way to use the tracker.

The editor autosaves and supports undo, redo, validation and revision review. Those safeguards make experimentation and revisiting changes more practical, especially when adapting an imported or bundled build.

Champion Point routes and local data

Champion Point planning accounts for connector stages and prerequisites, with an offline constellation map to help navigate the route. That makes it a stronger fit for players planning a sequence of unlocks than a basic point allocation view.

Character data, settings, snapshots, overrides and progress stay in a local SQLite database in the Windows app-data folder. There is no ATTB account or cloud database, which suits players who want their build data on their own PC; it also means the setup is centered on that Windows installation rather than a synced account.

Imports and themes

Builds use readable Schema 4 JSON, while themes use Theme Schema 1 JSON, and both formats can be moved through export and import. Imported build, character and theme files are treated as data, validated, and prevented from supplying arbitrary CSS. This offers room to share and customize without accepting executable code as a theme.

Twenty themes are included, and the theme editor offers a simple 28-color mode and an advanced 57-token mode. That range will appeal to players who want control over the interface, though it is a customization feature rather than a reason to choose the app over a planner on another platform.

Pricing

Arrow to the Build: free. The free and open-source Windows 10/11 app includes the tracker, build editor, Champion Point planner, bundled builds, addon option and theme tools. There are no lower paid tiers or seat limits to weigh; its main cost is the requirement to use the Windows app and keep data locally.

The maker lists a Windows 10/11 installer with no separate runtime, account, database setup or Minion required. That keeps installation requirements modest for a desktop tool, while the lack of mobile support remains a firm platform limit.

Platforms

Arrow to the Build runs on Windows 10/11. It has no mobile app, so it is not a fit for players who want to plan or check builds on a phone. Its offline-first design and local database suit a PC-centered workflow.

Who it's for

Choose it if you play ESO on Windows and want a single place to track character details, edit builds and plan Champion Point progression. It is especially well suited to players who value local storage, want to work without an account, or prefer to manage characters manually rather than use the optional addon.

Look elsewhere if you need a mobile app or want data to follow you through an account and cloud database. Its focus on ESO also makes it a poor fit for players planning builds in other games.

Pros and cons

• Detailed character picture: tracks attributes, skills, equipment, Champion Points, rotations and companion setups alongside build progress.
• Flexible editing: guided builds, forks, community JSON imports and manual changes are supported, with autosave, undo, redo, validation and revision review.
• Offline and local: data stays in a local SQLite database, with no ATTB account or cloud database required.
• Windows only: there is no mobile app, limiting access to players working on a Windows 10/11 device.
• No cloud database: local storage suits a PC-based workflow but does not provide account-based syncing.

Alternatives

For a planner on more platforms, D4Planner is free and runs on Android, iOS and the web. PoB Redux is a free desktop option for Linux, macOS and Windows. Its optional assistant runs through a supported plan or Ollama.

If you want a browser-based planner, Elden Ring Build Planner is free to use without an account or download. For Guild Wars 2, GW2Skills offers a free website and build editor. Last Epoch Building is another free choice, available on the web and Windows; it requires no account, advertising or analytics.

Last Epoch Tools, LoadoutDB and Starfield Build Planner are also free options for their respective games.

Verdict

Arrow to the Build is an easy recommendation for ESO players on Windows who want character tracking, build editing and structured Champion Point planning in one free, locally stored tool. Its breadth and offline workflow are the reasons to choose it. Players who need mobile access or account-based syncing should pick a planner that supports those needs.