ESO Golden Vendor Review: Best Monster Sets & More

Hey, ESO adventurers! The Golden Vendor's back in Cyrodiil this weekend (March 15, 2025), and I've got the scoop on what's hot—or not—in her latest haul. From monster sets that'll juice up your build to a luxury mammoth figurine that's begging for a spot in your house, this review's packed with goodies. I'll break down the datamined loot, rate each set, and throw in some tips to help you decide whether to spend your gold or Alliance Points (AP). Let's dive into Tamriel's weekend shopping spree—no daylight savings drama here, just pure ESO hype!

First up, Zenil Theran's chilling in Hollow City, Coldharbour, with some luxe finds. The star? A Mammoth Figurine for 12,000 gold. This chunky statue's a steal—perfect for your shelf, pedestal, or even a random table corner. Statues like these often flip for big bucks (think 50k+ on Xbox markets), so it's a solid investment or flex piece. Other offerings like gateways and sarcophagi are cool, but this mammoth's the MVP. Tip: Snag it fast—resale value's high, especially early in the patch cycle.

Adhazabi Aba-daro's at Northern High Rock Gate (Daggerfall Covenant), slinging monster set shoulders and jewelry. Prices are 100k gold/200k AP for shoulders (epic quality) or 200k gold/375k AP for jewelry (legendary). Here's what's on the table, rated out of 10:

Effect: Critical damage restores 337 magicka or stamina (whichever's higher) plus 337 of the other resource (5s cooldown).  

Review: A sustain set with a twist—great if you're juggling both resources. It's niche, though; sets like Roar of Alkosh (also a sustain beast) outshine it for consistent recovery. Good for collectors or hybrid builds, but not meta.  

Rating: 8.0/10  

Tip: Grab it for your sticker book if you've got spare AP—200k's chump change for completionists.

Effect: 33% chance on crit light/heavy attack to tether you to an enemy (8m range) for 10s, dealing 470 flame damage/sec (increases 100% per tick, applies Burning, 20s cooldown). Scales with weapon/spell damage.  

Review: A PvE legend—top-tier for 4-man content like dungeons. Mythics have nudged it off the 10/10 throne, but it's still a beast for trash packs and bosses. PvP? Less practical unless you're glued to your target. Worth the grind—or the gold.  

Rating: 9.9/10  

Tip: Buy it if you hate Scalecaller's social circus—100k gold beats pugging with randos.

Effect: 50% reduced immobilization/snare duration; when snared, heal 2058 health and restore 558 stamina (5s cooldown).  

Review: Built for Cyrodiil's snarefest, but it's meh. The heal's instant (better than recovery ticks), yet it's outclassed by tankier options. Decent for PvP kiting, but not a game-changer.  

Rating: 6.9/10  

Tip: Skip unless you're drowning in snares and need a budget fix.

Effect: +Magicka/weapon/spell recovery; overhealing grants a 5000 damage shield (6s, 2s cooldown, halved by Battle Spirit).  

Review: A healer's niche pick for 4-man no-death runs, but 5k shields won't save hardcore content. Sustain's okay, yet better sets exist. It's praying for relevance.  

Rating: 7.0/10  

Tip: Pass unless you're chasing Spindleclutch titles on a budget.

Effect: Within 28m of a dying enemy, heal 2000 health and gain 2000 magicka (3s cooldown).  

Review: Nerfed from its cooldown-free glory days, it's now a Cyrodiil sustain relic. Overland jewelry's cheap at guild traders—skip this unless you're AP-rich and lazy.  

Rating: 6.0/10  

Tip: Hit Alik'r traders instead—gold's better spent elsewhere.

Effect: +Health/stamina/weapon/spell damage; 6 ultimate on damage taken (5s cooldown, ~1.2/sec).  

Review: Ultimate spam for PvP? Sure, pair it with heroism pots for chaos. PvE? Damage sets win. It's fun but not essential—Glenumbra's got it cheaper.  

Rating: 7.0/10  

Tip: Test it for ult-dump builds; otherwise, guild traders have it for peanuts.

Zaan's the crown jewel—hands-down one of ESO's best PvE monster sets, even post-mythic era. Grundwulf's a solid sustain flex, but the rest? Hot garbage or niche at best. The luxury vendor saves the day with that mammoth—it's a rare gem in a sea of meh. Tip: Prioritize Zaan if you're cashing out; the mammoth's your flex buy.

AP vs. Gold: Got millions of AP from Cyrodiil? Burn 200k on Zaan or Grundwulf. Gold-tight? Save for guild trader deals on overland sets like Werewolf Hide.  

Farm or Buy: Scalecaller's a pain—Zaan's worth the 100k gold shortcut. Elden Hollow or Spindleclutch? Farmable if you've got a crew.  

Resale Watch: Mammoth's 12k gold could flip for 50k+—jump on it if you're a hustler.

This Golden Vendor week's a rollercoaster—Zaan's a must-have, the mammoth's a steal, but the rest? Skip unless you're a completionist or stuck in a snare-filled PvP hell. Phase 8's heating up with custom raids and legendaries, so save some coin for the big drops ahead. What's your pick—Undead Paladins, Dwarf Shamans, or this mammoth? Sound off below!

From monster sets to mammoth mania, this week's ESO haul's got something for everyone—or at least a good laugh. Keep an eye on MMOJUGG for more Tamriel treasures as Phase 8 unfolds!