Hey Dragonborn! Skyrim lets you be yourself. You can pick and choose from 18 cool skills to learn. Want to be a sneaky archer? A mage of great power? Or maybe both? It’s your choice! A skill improves the more you use it.
Now if you really want to be super powerful, hoard a few skills rather than dispersing yourself too thinly. Early on pick a style you like and stick to it. So your character will be virtually unstoppable later in the game! Check out some killer build ideas below!
Conjuration Mage
Imagine being backed by a whole crew while exploring Skyrim! Having someone else to help you do extra damage and keep enemies busy is awesome, especially early on. But what if you could have 2?
That’s where Conjuration magic comes in. You can summon powerful atronach allies to fight alongside you, or even raise dead enemies to become temporary teammates. Conjuration perks allow these summoned buddies to pack an extra punch as well. With this skill, your summons can remain indefinitely as you progress through the skill, plus, with the Twin Souls perk, you can summon two at once.
And if you join the College of Winterhold, you can even summon Daedra — super powerful alien beings. You’ll be a force to be reckoned with with two permanent summons, a companion, and yourself! This crew will dish out some serious damage during boss fights, and enemies will be so busy with them you can just chill and channel your own magic. So basically Conjuration is like having your own personal adventuring force and Skyrim is easy!
Backstab Assassin
Imagine raining arrows of pain down on your enemies from the shadows, but instead of arrows you strike with a blade. It’s a build much like the Sneak Archer, but with one major difference: way more damage. With the Assassin’s Blade perk, you do 15 times more damage with your first sneak attack!
The trick is getting close enough without being noticed, but that’s where your sneak skills come in. Once you get good at shadows, those sneak attacks become deadly. Completing the Dark Brotherhood questline earns you the Blade of Woe – which deals 15x more damage with sneak attacks. Add in the Assassin’s Blade perk and you get 30 times the damage! Most enemies will be toast, and even bosses will be shaking in their boots.
Plus, unlike with the archer build, enemies won’t charge you as much. The risk is real, getting close is risky, but the rewards are huge. So in case you want to become the ultimate shadow warrior and deal out massive harm then the Backstab Assassin is the build for you!
Stealth Archer
Have you ever snuck around and picked off enemies with arrows before they even knew what hit them? That’s the magic of the Stealth Archer build. It’s a classic for a reason. You’ll be a master of shadows, using Sneak to creep up on unsuspecting foes and then unleashing deadly arrows from afar with Archery. They won’t even see you coming! This keeps things safe – why get into a messy brawl when you can take down enemies from afar?
Plus, this build lets you become a swift and silent killer. Most of the time, you won’t even need to fight head-on. The real secret weapon here is the Deadly Aim perk, which triples your damage on sneak attacks with a bow.
To turn you into a headshot machine, there’s Steady Aim. This perk basically activates bullet time for archers. Slow down the world around you, zoom in for those super precise shots, and watch arrows fly true. No more missing your mark – enemies won’t even know what hit them before they’re toast. Sounds like the perfect fit for a sneaky sharpshooter who wants to dominate from the shadows, right?
Elemental Fury
Ever wanted to be a whirlwind of blades in Skyrim? Dual-wielding lets you do just that! Imagine charging into battle with a sword in each hand, slashing and dicing your enemies. It’s seriously awesome, and super powerful too.
You’ll focus on pumping up your one-handed weapon damage through the skill tree. The more you level it up, the harder your sword swings hit. Then, to take things to the next level, you can unlock the Elemental Fury shout. This epic ability lets you attack twice as fast for a short time, turning you into a blur of steel.
And if you want to take this build even further, consider playing as a Redguard or Orc. These races have special bonuses that make them natural-born dual wielders. So, if you crave the thrill of a fast-paced, in-your-face combat style, then grab two swords and unleash your inner berserker!
Illusion Magic
Illusion magic is powerful, don’t underestimate it! It might not look flashy, but it has some seriously nasty tricks. Think of it like the ultimate toolbox for any aspiring assassin. There are spells to make you invisible, like a ghost in the night. Illusion has you covered with spells that take you directly to your target.
There’s also a silent footsteps spell so you can stalk your prey silently, but the real power of Illusion is mind control. Frenzy spells pit you against the enemy and watch them splinter into your ranks! The Mayhem spell sends everyone around you into a frenzy – even the strongest enemies.
To cast that kind of magic it takes a lot of magic power, but to watch a whole bandit camp explode in pandemonium is pretty satisfying. Basically, you can clear entire camps without a finger lifting, let alone getting caught, using Illusion magic!
Conclusion
So, there you have it! Skyrim lets you forge your own legend. Want to be a silent archer, a raging barbarian, or a mind-controlling wizard? This guide unlocks the secrets to powerful builds that will have you conquering Skyrim your way! So grab your weapon (or spellbook), unleash your inner Dragonborn, and get adventuring! Remember, the choices you make and the skills you hone will shape your legend in the vast and vibrant world of Skyrim. Now get out there and make history!
