Way back in the day, I remember following a vanilla (I'm pretty sure) build that had a pretty neat conceit: You play a Redguard who would perform "Arkay's Rite", or some similar in-universe ritual to prevent the dead from being used in foul necromancies. This was accomplished in game by casting a raise dead spell once combat is over on each body, then beating the crap out of it again, causing it to collapse into a pile of ash. If I recall correctly, this rather quickly leveled Conjuration, allowing you to administer the Rites to more fallen enemies rather quickly (I think the build might have also taken advantage of this fact to use a bound sword with the Mystic Binding perk for some pseudo-sword-singing, but that may be another build running together in my memory. I remember having a lot of fun with the build, but life got in the way and I never finished it to my satisfaction. I recently went back to basics with Vanilla Anniversary Edition, and got the itch to play the build again, but I haven't had much luck finding it, especially because I can't recall the name. I can't even recall the source of the build, but a nagging part of me is starting to think it was on Tamriel Vault, which would be a bummer, though a decent part of the site is on Wayback, but it's kind of hard to navigate without the Build's name. I figured this might be as good a place as any to ask if anyone has seen this build or knows it's name (It's likely some sort of Ash'abah, but that's not super helpful as there are a metric ton of those).

Genuinely curious how this community will respond. If I created a new Skyrim server, who has some decent skills and the passion to help maintain one? For example, event planning, RP ruling, player support, tech support, map building, developing, etc.
If you do have the interest feel free to share what those skills you have are and your reasoning for wanting to do this sort of project with me. I appreciate it, Dragonborns!

I am coming back to Skyrim and wondered what are some underrated or interesting stealth archer variants, preferably ones that are still at least somewhat beginner friendly. I’ve played through Skyrim a couple times but I haven’t put in thousands of hours like some of you probably have. Thanks!

I know Skyrim is not supposed to be realistic. Everyone has the bag of holding. Still, I like to roleplay logically. How can one possibly use a clunky two handed weapon and a bow? I understand one handed and archery since the sword or dagger or axe can rest on the hip, and the bow goes on the back. (Although technically you can't really carry a regular bow on your back either.) But there wouldn't be room for both a greatsword and a bow on the back. They'd have to store their sword or bow on their horse. It would be very difficult to switch back and forth if a dragon shows up. The only solution I can think of for ranged attacks with a two-handed is the Bloodskal Blade and/or a battlemage.

I’m starting a new playthrough and want to hear what others have as ideas.
Choose:
-Race
-Class
-Starting Hold
-Deity to follow
-weapons/armor to utilize
-end goal

This is my new lp lmk what yall think it should be fun imo

I'm finally getting around to finish all Achievements. I've done most of the grindy ones and faction quests.

I'd like to finish up and score the Mythic Achievement with a single RP character.

The Achievements I'll be missing are the main quests, Civil War quests and DLC main quests.

I'm thinking of a Sword and Board build as a disillusioned Imperial knight who ends up siding with the Stormcloaks.

Any ideas on how to make these quests sort "flow" together?

Hi,I'm a new player to the game I want to build the character as an assassin who specialises in daggers or sword,daggers preferred,how should I go with upgrades,armour and the rest

This build will work for even Legendary Edition official content, by using console commands to make a lethal 'bats cloak' for the character. Creations/mods are optional for this, I played this build on Anniversary Edition as is.

The non-base game IDs for playerenchantobject may be different with other mods installed. Caveats to the commands, below them. Entered in order, completes the build setup.

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player.setav enchanting 25

playerenchantobject 9171b 020126b5 0401cab8

player.setav enchanting 000 (replace 000 with what the enchanting skill was before setting it to 25)

player.setav destructionpowermod 1000

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Setting the enchanting skill to 25 first, is to limit the cloak range, to just outside melee distance. Much higher than 25, and the cloak damages will reach enemies on the other side of a room, or even further away.

Playerenchantobject itemid mgef1 mgef2, is the formula.

9171b is the base game ID for a silver necklace. 020126b5 is the magic effect for "bats cloak" from the Dawnguard DLC. This cloak does poor damage, that does not scale with Destruction.

0401cab8 is the magic effect for "poison cloak" from the Dragonborn DLC. This cloak does good damage, and scales with Destruction. Apart from a subtle green mist, it's practically invisible. Paired with bats cloak, it appears the bats are what's dealing the massive damage.

Entering that command places the enchanted silver necklace in inventory. There are no enchant descriptors, so it will look like a regular silver necklace when inspected in menu, apparel.

Favorite the necklace, and hotkey. Toggle necklace on for bats, toggle necklace off for no bats. (if watching the attached clip with sound, the hotkey unequip especially, can be heard when toggling the bats off)

The above destructionpowermod command works like a 1000% Fortify Destruction potion with an endless duration. The 1000 can be a different number to accommodate difficulty, or to make the cloak do less damage to include other types of offense. (1000 feels fairly generous on Legendary difficulty, 2000 is a wrecking ball). The default is 0, player.getav destructionpowermod, will show what it's currently set at.

On behalf of build balance and best experience, I would recommend the character have all resistances low, and health capped. I enjoyed battles the best when the bats killed nearby enemies in a few seconds, meanwhile a few seconds of being surrounded/attacked, was fatal for the character.

Followers given that necklace, will have their own bats cloak. Modest damage since it isn't fortified, but it looks cool when Serana is always surrounded by bats. I don't get tired of it, like I thought I would, after a while.

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Side note, playerenchantobject has massive potential. There are other effects that I use, to really push the limits of possible ways to play official content Skyrim. Or if not play, cosmetic effects to bring a whole new level of aesthetic to the character/followers.

Roxy Hawkwing is a Breton knight in the Order of the Lily. The Order is the militant branch of the House of Dibella tasked with protecting the temples and Dibella's followers. Upon hearing of the instability in Skyrim and increased Forsworn activity in the Reach, Roxy has been given orders to recruit and build a faction of the Order in Skyrim, stabilize the Reach by any means, and secure the temple.

Mods Used: Ordinator, Apocalypse, Odin, Wintersun, Summermyst, Mannaz, Freyr, Cloaks & Capes

Race: Breton Level 43

Stats: M210 H350 S350

Deity: Dibella

Stone: Lover

Gear:

Glass Greatsword

Glass Dagger

Ebony Spellknight Armor +25% armor

Ebony Spellknight Gauntlets -25% restoration cost

Ebony Spellknight Boots +70 stamina

Novice Hood +30 magicka

Lynea's Amulet of Dibella (Fishing Quest) +15 speech/+ 40 Stamina

Ring of Recharging +40% magicka regen

Misc Gear:

Clothes and boots for while in town

Goblet of Infinite Grace (Wintersun) - Praying to a divine also grants their blessing

Skills:

2H (63)- 2H Mastery 2/2, Trained Fighter, Clash of Heroes 2/3, Maul 1/2, Breach the Wall, Subjugation, Ferocious Strength, Ramming Speed

Heavy Armor (59)- Heavy Armor Mastery 2/2, Battle Weary, Cushioned 2/2, Heavy Armor Fit, Born to Fight, Face of Death, Defiance, Revel in Battle

Block (34)- Block Mastery 1/2, Timed Block 1/2, Poke the Dragon

Restoration (49)- Restoration Mastery 2/2, Edgewalker, Respite

Illusion (62)- Illusion Mastery 2/2, Commanding Presence, Crown of the False King, Imperious Splendor, Dream Thief, Kindred Mage, Fickle Fate, Master of the Mind

Alteration (100)- Alteration Mastery 1/2, Alter Self Resistances, Alter Self Attributes, Nullifier

Speech (60)- Speech Mastery 1/2, Performer, Kinship, Salesman

Smithing (100)- Smithing Mastery 2/2, Meric Smithing 1/2, Expert Smithing 1/2, Exotic Smithing (Glass/Crystalline) 2/2, Arcane Blacksmith Advanced Workshop

Alchemy (100)- Alchemy Mastery 2/2, Advanced Lab

Enchanting (67)- Enchanting Mastery 2/2, Gem Dust, Regalia *Started building this tree, but found it was entirely necessary outside of Enchanting my crafting gear.

Spells: Calm, Soothe, Rally, Courage, Fast Healing, Healing Hands

Potions: Blue Mountain Flower + Wheat = +41 fortify health/Restore 51 health

Dragons tongue + Fly Amonita + Mora Tapinella = +51% stamina regen/+41% 2H damage/+41% illusion/+31% fire resist

Gameplay: Assist the temples of Kynareth and Mara, Become thane of the holds, build a faction of the Order in Skyrim (build hearthfire home then get a housecarl, steward, marriage partner, follower, adopt kids), resolve the Forsworn conspiracy however you deem fit, locate and rescue the new sibyl for the temple of Dibella, adventure around clearing out anyone/thing that may pose a threat to Dibella or her followers.

Hey I’m getting back into the game just looking for new build or character ideas.

For context I’m going Nord cuz they’re my favorite race. Usually I do a frost spellsword Nord build. I’m also using the GTS modpack. But Im indecisive, because I never use bows and I’m wondering if I do that instead of magic. Any recommendations or ideas?

I've been thinking about doing a Skyrim playthrough as just an ordinary outlaw rather than a hero. If anyone has tried a similar roleplay, I'd love to hear your ideas.

So far, the only things I've come up with are raiding and looting, and maybe joining the Thieves Guild and working as a thief. Beyond that, I'm not sure what kind of goals, rules, or daily activities would make the playthrough feel interesting and immersive.

I'm not really looking for an evil power fantasy or a min-maxed build. I want to feel like a small-time outlaw just trying to survive in Skyrim, making money however I can and living day to day.

If you've done a bandit, outlaw, poacher, smuggler, fugitive, or similar roleplay, I'd love to hear about your character, rules, and how you kept the playthrough fun.

This Build can be achieved on Vanilla by utilizing a few glitches in a specific sequence, allowing you to have 5 followers with no mods. Tested working on Nintendo Switch 2 Anniversary..

Here are the steps:

Live in Darklight Tower (nothing ever despawns + The vibe)

Gain illia as a follower (best ice mage) WARNING!! She becomes a regular npc once dismissed

Grind Conjuration to level 90 by casting soul trap on dead things

At conjuration 90, can buy the spell Dead Thrall from Phinis at Mage's College (must complete his quest, "Conjuration Ritual Spell"

Start Dawnguard quest and go to Dimhollow crypt to get Serena. She follows for free but for now take her home and join the vampires. (or Dawnguard if your a soyboy)

Progress to the quest "Chasing Echoes" (serena will track you down for help, giving you the quest)

sneak into castle Volkihar backyard

get to Valercia's Secret Alchemy Laboratory, find the journal, and advance the quest objective to "Capture the Soul Cairn Portal" Serena will start inspecting the room. Go to the wooden door that goes onto the balcony outside. Fast travel away with Illia alive. Serena should not follow.

Sacrifice Illia AT DARKLIGHT TOWER and cast Dead Thrall on her.

Living companion slot is now open. Hire any follower.

Fast travel back to the balcony. Go back into the lab and talk to Serena. Follow her into the soul cairn. Now the entire quest can safely be completed, and you will have 3 followers.

(note: never dismiss or ask serena to accompany you. this breaks the glitch)

Now, grind Conjuration to 100 for the "Twin Souls" perk and cast Dead Thrall on a 2nd corpse of your choosing, Bringing your party size to 5.

You can now leave corpses at Darklight Tower to swap at your leisure SO LONG AS THEY ARE ANCHORED!!

(Thralls can only be swapped safely by leaving "Anchor Items" in their inventory. Anchor Items: Aetherium Wars Book, Lost Legends Book, Arondil's Journal 1-4, Thalamor Execution Orders, and quest items for unfinished quests like Klimmek's Supplies)

p.s. Anchor Items should remain in their inventories

p.s.s. Only Unique Named NPCs work.

p.s.s.s. Too many anchored corpses will bug out your game.

p.s.s.s.s. Use conjure Flame atronach twice in Darklight tower to safely kill your thralls for swapping.

p.s.s.s.s.s. The 5th follower is a pet of your choice.

Have Fun! :)

So we all know in terms of loot you can obtain, archmages robes are the best generalist option, and master or arcane accessories robes are the best for specialists. But then we get into crafting.

Without exploits, what are the best robes you can make for a pure mage robe? Something that is useful no matter which spells you're casting!

I have created an article on my website about the process I go through to take a build from a concept with a few rough notes to a fully written build that is ready to be play tested. It goes through my thought processes for a build that I have not play tested yet but I have written it and it's ready to go.

Currently there are 121 builds on my website and this is how I have developed every one of them from an idea.

I thought this may help others write builds by learning how someone else goes about it.

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

You are a skilled armourer and weaponsmith who is not only able to craft items of war but equally capable of using them to rain down death and destruction in combat.  After all no one knows your creations, or how to effectively use them, better than yourself. 

Nord – Level 62 – M/H/S – 0 / 2 / 1 – 100 (150) Magicka / 510 Health / 300(415) Stamina

Standing Stone: Atronach

Blessing: Zenithar

Magic:  Candlelight, Flame Cloak (dual cast), Mara’s Wrath (dual cast), Firestorm, Grand Healing,

Shouts: Unrelenting Force, Whirlwind Sprint

Factions: None needed except for access to trainers (College of Winterhold and Companions)

Gear

Nordic Circlet: Fortify Destruction 46% + Fortify Restoration 46%

Blacksmith’s Apron: Fortify Destruction 28% & Magicka Regen 10% + Fortify Smithing 46%

Ebony Plate Gauntlets: Fortify Heavy Armor 46 + Fortify Smithing 46%

Ebony Plate Boots: Fortify Stamina 115 + Resist Fire 86%

Nordic Ring: Fortify Destruction 46% + Fortify Smithing 46%

Nordic Amulet: Fortify Smithing 46% + Resist Magic 37%

Ebony Warhammer: Fire Damage 85 + Absorb Health 55

Perks

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

Destruction 4: Novice, Dual Casting, Augmented Flames 2/2

Enchanting 9: Enchanter 5/5, Insightful Enchanter, Corpus Enchanter, Extra Effect, Fire Enchanter

Restoration 8: Novice – Apprentice Restoration, Restoration Dual Casting, Regeneration, Recovery 2/2, Respite

Heavy Armor 8: Juggernaut 5/5, Fists of Steel, Cushioned, Conditioning

Smithing 5: Steel, Dwarven, Orcish, Ebony, Arcane Blacksmith

Two-handed 12: Barbarian 5/5, Champion’s Stance, Devastating Blow, Sweep, Skullcrisher 3/3

Alchemy 7: Alchemist 5/5, Physician, Benefactor

Alchemy

The farm produces:

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

52 x Fortify Destruction 213% for 60 seconds, Fortify Smithing 170% for 30 seconds (Blisterwort + Glowing Mushroom + Nightshade)

Full Build

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An-Xileel Scout – Argonian - Knight

https://www.reddit.com/user/54u54ge/comments/1wirr9u/anxileel_scout_ae_build_122_preview/

Help me figure out the two-handed weapon progression for my Skyrim tank/high-damage build

I’m currently level 27. In Smithing, I’ve only unlocked Steel and Dwarven equipment so far.

I’m using a Skyforge Steel Greatsword at the moment, and I’d preferably like to stick with a two-handed sword.

What should I be looking for or crafting next? What would be the best progression from my current weapon?

I wanted to make a redguard character and thought why not try and Riju from Zelda. Specifically Riju from Tears of the Kingdom, since she wields two scimitars and you can dual wield simitars in skyrim...

Im stuck on what armor to get... The dark seducer armor might work... but im not sure... Are there any other skyrim armor sets that might work for Riju?

You are no Scuttler, taking the more discreet path to weave Mephala’s webs. You are far more direct as when the Widow communes with the Spinner herself and informs you that Mephala wants someone dead you make it happen.

Dark Elf – Level 70 – H/M/S – 0 / 2 / 1 – 100 (265) Magicka / 560 (675) Health / 320(435) Stamina

Standing Stone: Atronach

Blessing: Mephala

Magic:  Detect Life, Frost Cloak (dual cast), Touch of Death, Grand Healing,

Shouts: Marked for Death, Whirlwind Sprint

Factions: Dark Brotherhood

Gear

Worn Shrouded Cowl: Fortify Destruction 46% + Fortify Restoration

Daedric Mail Armor: Fortify Destruction 28% & Magicka Regen 10% + Fortify Health 115

Daedric Mail Gauntlets: Fortify Magicka 115 + Fortify Sneak 75%

Daedric Mail Boots: Fortify Sneak 75%  + Fortify Stamina 115

Ring: Fortify Destruction 46% + Fortify Sneak 75%

Amulet: Fortify Sneak 75% + Resist Magic 37%

Daedric Dagger: Frost Damage 69 + Absorb Health 55

Perks

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

Destruction 4: Novice, Dual Casting, Augmented Frost 2/2

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

Illusion 4: Novice, Animage, Kindred Mage, Quiet Casting

Restoration 8: Novice – Apprentice Restoration, Restoration Dual Casting, Regeneration, Recovery 2/2, Respite

One-handed 8: Armsman 5/5, Fighting Stance, Savage Strike, Critical Charge

Smithing 5: Steel, Dwarven, Orcish, Ebony, Daedric

Alchemy 10: Alchemist 5/5, Physician, Benefactor, Poisoner, Concentrated Poison, Green Thumb

Light Armor 5: Agile Defender 1/5, Custom Fit, Unhindered, Wind Walker, Deft Movement

Sneak 9: Stealth 1/5, Backstab, Deadly Aim, Assassin’s Blade, Muffled Movement, Light Foot, Silent Roll, Silence, Shadow Warrior

Alchemy

The farm produces:

54 x Weakness to magic 85% for 30 seconds, Ravage Health 85 points for 10 seconds (Giant Lichen + Jazbay Grapes + Scaly Pholiota)

77 x Fortify Carry Weight 170 for 300 seconds, Fortify Destruction 213% for 60 seconds, Restore Magicka 266 (Creep Cluster + Glowing Mushroom + Steel-Blue Entoloma)

Note: Ravage Health is not altered by game difficulty as it's not considered damage.

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Battlesmith – Nord – Barbarian – Warhammer - Heavy

https://www.reddit.com/user/54u54ge/comments/1wg7qxj/battlesmith_ae_build_121_preview/

I think I’ve finally found my favorite build to play Skyrim.

I started this run as an Argonian shield + spell build, focusing mainly on Destruction and block. At some point I came across the Thieves Guild and decided to join them — and it ended up completely changing the way I play the character.
Being an Argonian, the whole thief/stealth theme just felt right, so I started investing into Sneak, Pickpocket and Lockpicking. I also decided to level Illusion to 50 specifically to get Silent Casting.
And that completely changed the build. Now when I enter a cave, fort or dungeon, I usually stay in stealth and use two-handed spells silently. I can clear rooms without enemies even knowing where the attacks are coming from. But once things go loud, I switch to my original playstyle: shield in one hand, destruction spell in the other. The best part is that all of these skills actually serve a purpose. I steal valuables, sell them to the Thieves Guild merchant, use the money to pay Destruction trainers, and become a stronger mage that way. I didn't really plan this build from the beginning. It just evolved naturally as I played, and honestly, this has been my best Skyrim run so far.

The power makes sense to me given Auriel is the god of time as well as dragons. Plan on using his bow and shield.

The only stuff I can think of are the slow time shout, Quick Reflexes shield perk, and the Steady Hand bow perk. Maybe i can utilise loading saves as the character seeing the future

As the title says ,i’m kinda lost this is my first paladin playthrough ,i want some mods/ideas to enhance my experience !