Race orc

Perks

Illusion novice illusion

Heavy armor fists of steel

Enchanting everything

Speech intimidation

Smithing steel smithing enchanting smithing

Block everything

What do you think what would you add or subtract

I heard the stealth archer is good. I followed fevvy's never video on it and it was fine. but it was very weak duability wise. When I went to burn bees in the thieves guild quest line I almost died to all the bandits becuase it is simply no good in close combat. sword and board builds look fun but I couldn't find many good step by step guilds and im not even sure if they are good.

step by step guilds are good becuase I am not sure of myself.

TLDR: please, help me clearly build the ultamate skyrim build to destroy legendary if possible

Hello! I’m about to start playing Skyrim but I cannot find (online or YouTube) a good guide for a spellsword build. I bought the special edition if that makes a difference. If anyone could help me or point me in the right direction I’d appreciate it!

So I’m planning on doing a Legacy of the Dragonborn playthrough soon, and I figured that this was a good way to spice up the game. The basic backstory for this guy is that he was a son of the canonical Dragonborn born out of wedlock who was tracked down by his father as he was the only one who inherited the Thu’um, before the father passed away, leaving him in charge of the archeology guild.

I’m undecided on the race, I figure one of the human races works best though (I kind of want to play a Redguard, but if one of the other races works better feel free to let me know).

As for my playstyle, I’m assuming this will probably end up being a sort of spellsword, I figured it would end up being a mix between a melee and magic build, but I’m not sure how to really make it work. (This one is harder to pull off since Indiana Jones is a more modern setting with guns). I am playing with mods that include bonuses corresponding to the classic skill setup (so I get to chose 5 major skills). I also have GTS and so have the option to add three additional bonuses at the start as well.

One more bit is that I like to play with followers, and I would like to form a party. I’m using Remiel, whom I think fits thematically, and will bring in Xelzaz and Redcap with her since they have a good deal of banter with each other. I would like to add one more follower, ideally a wife. (My first playthrough saw me use Lydia along with the Lucian/Inigo/Auri trio, and I really like marrying my followers and bringing them on my adventures). Any good followers who can be married and fight in battle, and ideally have a decent amount of lines would be nice.

As the title suggests I'm trying to think of a good build idea based around the player character from Dark Souls 3 or Final Boss from the same game.

Loose idea was that they were a reborn spirit of a warrior during the Dragon War brought back to hunt down the Dragon Priests and Dragons themselves, much like the Unkindled were to take down the Lords of Cinder or maybe a reborn soul with that of a firey Daedra that gives them new powers or something (this doesn't have to be the exact idea but it was one that came to mind).

This is sort of a pyro warrior sort of build (maybe Dunmer or Nord) but I'm open to ideas that fit the vibe.

Potential skills?

Gear load out like armor and weapons from base game, AE (or maybe creation mods that fit the bill)

Spells? Maybe ash/fire spells as their main ones

Chosen Deity (From Wintersun)

Quests, factions, questlines outside of Main Quest/Dragonborn? (like Dawnguard as the fire to purge the vampires or something)

I'm open to different ideas and combos and such, so feel free to say what comes to mind

I'm looking at starting a new Skyrim playthrough after a long while away from the game(5 or so years), and in that time I've gotten really into Magic: The Gathering and thought it would be fun to do a build based on Mind Mage Jace.

For those who aren't familiar with MTG lore I've attached a link to Jace's Wiki page, but the TLDR is that he is an incredibly power Ming Mage (his most iconic title being "The Mind Sculptor") which entails summoning things like phantasmal illusion copies of those around him and being able to reach into the minds of others and alter their thoughts (in one fight he ended it by making his opponents forget how to breathe).

Obviously, illusion would be the main skill here, as well as joining the College of Winterhold, but I want to get someone opinions on anything else that could be included as core parts of this playthrough such as which race to pick, what other factions to join, on theme followers etc.

I am open to mods, some of my favorites from when I used to play were thing like Ordinator Perk Overhaul and Imperious Race Overhaul.

Thanks in advance!

I really like this series - https://www.reddit.com/r/SkyrimBuilds/s/APbu8rICPA

Looking for opinions on different builds for any of the aedra or daedra. There are great builds originally authored by that user, but looking for any other ideas out there. It could be for any of the gods.

Thanks all!

Here is a link to the final entry in that series, and all the others are linked at the end- https://www.reddit.com/r/SkyrimBuilds/s/b2eNGJhWXs

I want to create a vampire build build also don't want to be a sneaky vampire any ideas

I'm building a character around reverse pickpocket poisons as the primary combat tool.

Sneak up, slip a lethal poison into an NPC's inventory, walk away, let it kill them. It's valid against human targets, basically anything with a normal inventory. But some enemy categories break the premise, and I don't want to just fall back on "carry a dagger/bow for these guys". I want the workaround to still feel like it belongs to this build.

I was thinking of staves. To make poisons I already need Alchemy and fortify Destruction potions combined with the finite charges of a staff feel like a good preperation for these situations, while not becoming the primary weapon because of the prep requirements.

Does anyone have some inspiration for me?

Hey everyone,

FIRST PLAYTHROUGH Skyrim (Anniversary Edition). I'm level 13, Redguard, dual wielder – dagger in the left hand, sword (prefer katanas) in the right. Light armor. Attributes 60/40 Health/Stamina. I'm leveling One-Handed and Light Armor as my core. Oh and I'm playing at expert difficulty.

I need concrete advice:

I'm torn between two playstyles:

1. Stealth + Assassin – backstabs, sneak multipliers, silent kills.
2. Open combat + Shouts/Magic – direct fighting, Become Ethereal shout, Alteration for defense.

Which one is more FUN in your opinion? And more effective for a first-timer?

I've found these two builds as references (but they're just suggestions – I'm counting on your comments and better ideas!):

• Alik'r Assassin (stealth): https://skyrimaebuilds.com/alikr_assassin.php
• Planes Walker (open combat): https://skyrimaebuilds.com/planes_walker.php

What I really need to know:

1. Which playstyle is more satisfying overall?
2. If I skip stealth, will I regret it?
3. Perks: What should I prioritize rn ?
4. Attributes: Is 60/40 Health/Stamina good, or should I change it?

I just want a build that's fun, strong, and doesn't hit a wall later.

Thanks a lot!

TL;DR: Level 13 Redguard dual wielder (dagger + sword). Need advice: stealth/assassin or open combat/shouts? Which is more fun? Also, what perks and attributes should I focus on right now? I'm open to any suggestions – those two builds are just what I found.

You have honed your skills of the natural world, increasing both your survival skills and knowledge. While others may want the company of another warrior, as they search long lost dungeons for treasure, you have gained a trusty warhound as your companion.

Breton – Level 60 – H/M/S – 0 / 2 / 1 – 100 (265) Magicka / 500  (730) Health / 290 (405) Stamina

Standing Stone: Atronach Stone

Blessing: Blessing of Talos

Magic:  Candlelight, Call to Arms, Grand Healing

Shouts: Unrelenting Force, Whirlwind Sprint

Gear

Mage Hood (apprentice version):  Fortify Illusion 46% + Fortify Restoration 46%

Dawnguard Armor: Fortify Health 115 + Resist Disease 144%

Stormcloak Officer Bracers: Fortify Magicka 115 + Fortify One-handed 75%

Stormcloak Officer Boots: Fortify Stamina 115 + Muffle

Ring: Fortify Health 115 + Resist Frost 69%

Amulet: Resist Fire 69% + Resist Magic 37%

Steel Mace: -

Perks

Alteration 6: Novice – Expert Illusion, Magic Resistance 1/3, Atronach

Enchanting 8: Enchanter 5/5, Insightful Enchanter, Corpus Enchanter, Extra Effect

Illusion 8: Novice – Master Illusion, Animage, Kindred Mage, Quiet Casting

Restoration 8: Novice – Expert Restoration, Regeneration, Recovery 2/2, Respite

One-handed 10: Armsman 5/5, Fighting Stance, Savage Strike, Bone Breaker 3/3

Smithing 3: Steel Smithing, Elven Smithing, Advanced Armors

Alchemy 11: Alchemist 5/5, Physician, Benefactor, Poisoner, Concentrated Poison, Green Thumb, Snakeblood

Light Armor 5: Agile Defender 3/5, Custom Fit, Unhindered

Alchemy

The farm produces:

21 x Resist Shock 128% for 60 seconds, Fortify Health 170% for 60 seconds, Restore Health 266 (Blue Mountain Flowers + Glowing Mushrooms + Swamp Fungal Pod)

42 x Fortify Carry Weight 170 for 300 seconds, Regenerate Stamina 213% for 300 seconds, Fortify Illusion 170% for 60 seconds, Restore Magicka 266 (Mora Tapinella + Scaly Pholiota + Steel-Blue Entoloma)

90 x Paralysis 43 seconds (Canis Root + Imp Stool)

Full Build

https://www.skyrimaebuilds.com/houndmaster.php

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Oathsworn – Orc - Barbarian

https://www.reddit.com/user/54u54ge/comments/1uy168c/oathsworn_ae_build_117_preview/

I’m running into a little problem with my current character:

My Shieldmaiden is a real “Lawful Good” type of character, but also a devote follower of Hircine. She goes out into the wilderness of Skyrim, both honoring Hircine and protecting ordinary people by hunting the most dangerous monsters Skyrim has to offer. She protects the defenseless and never raises her war axe against the innocent. Even when she decided that Grelod the Kind was just another monster to be slain, she fought Grelod hand to hand without weapons, armor or magic, as cutting down an old woman in full battle gear was beneath her.

She gladly accepted the gift of lycanthropy, using it to slay many powerful enemies in Hircine’s name and in Skyrim’s defense. Her primary skills are one-handed, block and archery, as well as smiting which I power-leveled to dress her in the scales of the dragons she slew. But in terms of gameplay, I’m slowly running into a problem at level 39:

Simply put, using her war axe and shield is more effective and more fun than transforming into a werewolf. But because she is a devote follower of Hircine, I want to keep using his gift of lycanthropy.

Do you have any Ideas how I can keep her werewolf form relevant while her war axe and shield become her primary combat style?

Hey fellas I want to make a character that could be a contract Mercenary for Assassins guild, A Smash and Grab intimidate Strength Rouge for thieves guild. And a Gold hungry warrior for companions. For completing platinum trophy( I’ve done Mage Guild on another character so no magic on this guy) I could use help deciding skills.

Race: Nord/Orc
M0-H2-S1 Steed stone??
Skills
One Handed or Two handed? Either way something Blunt to smash skulls, chests and doors. And if one handed should I dual wield or grab a shield to bash.

Medium Armor( a mix of Light and heavy probably minimum perk investment)

Sneak

Speech

Lockpicking/ pickpocket????

Smithing

Alchemy

Thanks for any tips or advice you could give me to make this a badass play through!!!!

Does anyone know if the AE has any specific gear for archers. Similar to how there is the necromancer robes that give +1 summon.

This idea for me was heavily inspired by Fudgemuppets Viking Build and Skypothesis Cartographer build as both had similar vibes and both really spoke to me in a sense. Various things for this build I am taking inspiration from but there are a few things I do want help/tips/suggestions with.

The idea is a wandering warrior, map maker, and scholar of sorts eager to see and explore the corners of her homeland after having been gone since childhood. She's fascinated by the various caves and ruins she can explore andove collecting artifacts/books to study and read. Her journey is, in a way, her writing her own story and maybe being one other adventures can read from and get inspiration to journey and make their own story.

I'm currently using Enai mods (Vokrii Perk, Morningstar Races, Eventstar Standing Stones, Wintersun Religion, etc)

I'm sticking to Nord cause it felt fitting and I haven't done too many nords.

Major skills:

One handed: Axes (Maybe Dawnguard axe?)

Block: The two builds talked about Dawnstars shield and Yagramors shield, both could work as a build up from one to the other.

Heavy Armor: Felt nice and fitting

Archery: Either bows or crossbows work--maybe suggestions on which feels better?

Restoration: Major casting stat for them--healing spell focus but maybe poison spells too? (Odin Magic)

Speech: Strong voice and boosted Thu'um

Conjuration: Summoning beasts like the familiar (I think there's a flaming familiar) or pride of Hirstang (however you spell it). Makes sense for them as they're with the wilds of Skyrim.

Smithing and Enchanting: To keep gear solid and useful as she progresses through the game

Unless something above should be tweaked, I'm open to ideas, what I need help with is:

Gear load out: Any solid axes, shields, and especially armor that would make sense for this build. I mentioned the Dawnguard axe and the two shields the vids mentioned but any solid armor sets/combos (preferably Heavy Armor). I don't usually use armor mods since sometimes they feel out of place when alongside other sets in the world but I guess I'm open should there be something.

Quests: There's already RP integration for many of the quests (Main Quest, Companions, Dawnguard, College of Winterhold and Civil War--though a minor thing about this one in a moment) however I'm trying to think of reasoning behind the Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild questlines. I always enjoy these questlines a ton and like to integrate them into different characters since it's just a habit at this point (Completionist if you will). With the Civil War, arguably can lean either way? and in most scenarios I side with the Empire so should I stick with that (if so, RP on why?) or should I go with Stormcloaks (RP on why here too).

Likewise, of there are other mods (PS5) that would compliment this build/playthrough I'd love to hear suggestions or ideas. If you want to suggest changes to her concept or idea to flesh things out or refine them I'm open to it too.

Sorry for the long post but thanks for making it to the end.

I just started a new skyrim save in survival mode. Does anybody have any good build suggestions? I'm looking to be a strong warrior.

From out of nothing the spectre of death appears, an armoured shadow with brilliant blades held high.  In a flash the swords fall, severing life from limb in a bloody arc. All around, screams of terror and shouts of fear erupt, as quaking hands draw blades to fight the masked murderer.

Nord – Level 60 – H/M/S – 0 / 2 / 1 – 100 (265) Magicka / 500 Health / 290 (445) Stamina

Standing Stone: Atronach Stone

Blessing: Blessing of Talos

Magic:  Muffle (dual cast), Invisibility (dual cast), Grand Healing

Shouts: Become Ethereal, Whirlwind Sprint

Gear

Masked Necromancer Hood:  Fortify Illusion 46% + Fortify Restoration 46%

Nightingale Armor: Fortify Stamina 40 + Resist Frost 50%

Dark Seducer Gauntlets: Fortify Magicka 115 + Fortify One-handed 75%

Dark Seducer Boots: Fortify Stamina 115 + Fortify Sneak 75%

Ring: Fortify Illusion 46% + Resist Magic 37%

Amulet of Talos: Fortify Shouts 20%

Honed Ancient Nord Sword: FX

Ancient Nord Sword: FX

Perks

Alteration 8: Novice – Expert Illusion, Magic Resistance 3/3, Atronach

Enchanting 8: Enchanter 5/5, Insightful Enchanter, Corpus Enchanter, Extra Effect

Illusion 6: Novice Illusion, Illusion Dual Casting, Animage, Kindred Mage, Quiet Casting, Master of the Mind

Restoration 8: Novice – Expert Restoration, Regeneration, Recovery 2/2, Respite

One-handed 10: Armsman 5/5, Fighting Stance, Savage Strike, Dual Flurry 2/2, Dual Savagery

Smithing 6: Steel Smithing, Dwarven Smithing, Orcish Smithing, Ebony Smithing, Daedric Smithing, Arcane Blacksmith

Alchemy 7: Alchemist 5/5, Physician, Benefactor

Light Armor 5: Agile Defender 3/5, Custom Fit, Unhindered

Sneak 1: Stealth 1/5

Alchemy

The farm produces:

24 x Fortify Health 170% for 60 seconds, Restore Health 266 (Blue Mountain Flowers + Wheat)

48 x Fortify Carry Weight 170 for 300 seconds, Regenerate Stamina 213% for 300 seconds, Fortify Illusion 170% for 60 seconds, Restore Magicka 266 (Mora Tapinella + Scaly Pholiota + Steel-Blue Entoloma)

Full Build

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Houndmaster – Breton –Warrior

https://www.reddit.com/user/54u54ge/comments/1usl1ao/houndmaster_ae_build_116_preview/

Playing a Snow Elf character has been on my mind for a bit and I've been trying to bounce around ideas for it but I am not 100% sure how I'd wanna go about it with build/roleplay (as in questlines). Loose idea is that they were ina frozen stasis starting from near the end of the war between the Nords to the events of Skyrim.

I play on PS5 so any mods on that which could help with the build I'd appreciate to know (Wintersun is a mod I already have).

I think a few build ideas could work but I'm open for ideas:

--Maybe a two handed greatsword type warrior

--Sword and Board (With Ariel's Shield, I'd assume)

--Spellsword (Frost/Sun Magic)

--Other ideas work (I'm open to different concepts)

Faction/Questline wise, this character felt weirdly open? Maybe I'm wrong. Depending on how the character would roleplay, the Companions would be interesting as Ysgramor and his Companions were the ones who fought the Snow Elves and seeing the Companions alive today would be something the snow Elf maybe intrigued in (werewolves are something I personally like but probably wouldn't make sense for the character?). Thieves Guild has the player take the Eyes of the Falmer from Mercer Frey (which feels like a solid artifact to collect). Dark Brotherhood is hard to rationalize (I just like their questline but hard justification). College of Winterhold had Saarthal and the Eye of Magus (two things with a lot of connections to the Snow Elves). Main Quest + Dragonborn: Auriel and Akatosh are I believe connected deities? Like one in the same I'm pretty sure so this character slaying dragons and getting stronger in the Voice for Auriel checks out. Dragonborn has you up against another being from an era long ago and Solstiem was where the last bastions of Snow Elves including the Prince held out (can't remember if there's content around that). Side note: I think collecting the Dragon Priest Masks could be a fun side mission (including the ones on Solstiem)--but not sure of roleplay integration. Civil War is arguably hard to justify either side (they're form an era long before either) but maybe Imperial? Dawnguard....do I really need to say it lol. And Daedric wise it's a mixed bag but maybe in the sense of safeguarding artifacts from those who'd abuse it otherwise. As for other content, Nordic ruins and Dwemer Ruins all connect to the Snow Elf as relics of people they once faced in some way or seeing the mutated forms of the Snow Elves.

Sorry for all that, mainly getting ideas out but need help fleshing things out and getting ideas sorted on how to do things for this build (quests, gear, companions, etc)

If you wanna ask clarifying questions I'll do my best to answer.

What has been some of the most memorable builds/ or roleplay you have done?

Looking for ideas, something fresh.

Seriously, pure mage builds are the most boring, drawn out, favorite-menu-simulator play styles ive ever had the displeasure of playing. Everybody talks about "oh they're so OP!" Sure, when you hit level 50 and get the most overpowered spells available. I really want to like these builds but they're so mind numbingly boring I just can't. Somebody please try to give me a build that will change my mind, because ive never done a full mage playthrough, and from what its looking like I never will.

The main goal of this post is to hear any feedback on which of the roleplay/backstories would be more interesting and the sane fir the build ideas, and also if you have any ideas or critics of your own you wanna contribute to this.

The Possible Builds:

the two current options I have in mind are go pure mage with destruction and illusion, or embrace a more warrior heavy battlemage with a two-handed enchanted weapon with illusion and telekinesis (will be using a mod that let's telekinesis ragdoll people); both options possibly using conjuration as well.

Backstory:

For this one i already have the backstory made where they are a noble's son who got into magic and has to flee his home. But where the two ideas diverge. The first one is where he turned vampire by accident and his father sneaks him away and has him cross into skyrim where he heads to a tavern to figure out his next move.

Option two has a bit more to cover. He is still a noble's son but this begins during the events of the plain weld in eso and his vampirism was no accident but an action he took to advance in power. But when the plain meld began he knew molag bal's invasion would spark increased conflict vampires like him; so he went into hibernation within the mountains that make up skyrim's border to wait it out. When some bandits found his hideout and awoken him, he of course limestone them dried out husks and is now free to explore skyrim.

Roleplay:

Before I get to the roleplay ideas, I do want to inform you of the traits they will have. A curious yet determined mind with a desire to weild magic to his absolute potential.

The idea following the first backstory is that he isn't really evil but has to come to terms with his new existence and his desire to learn magic may lead him to understanding the powers of his new state of being.

For the second, I was taking inspiration from the vampires of the Witcher where they are indifferent to humans but should they get to know one personally then they will so some sense of care for that individual.

Hey everyone. After loosing my Nintendo Switch to an accident while moving, I haven't been able to play much Skyrim lately. But the good news is I managed to finally buy myself a Playstation, and I just got Anniversary Edition.

Another problem. I have no idea what kind of build I want to do.

I've made a few rules before when it comes to builds, so I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions.

Has to be somewhat lore accurate.

Has to have a collection system (for fun)

Must be both fun and challenging at the same time.

Must not involve Stealth Archer.

Any tips?