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Character Build: The Sorcerer

Tags: #Character Build Elementalist  #Character Build Sorcerer  #Character Build Enchanter  #Rank:Legendary 
  • Member
    January 22, 2014

    Yeah, I'm usually a "completionist", but I had bad feeling about pursuing these quests.  I think I'll leave them hanging.  Sneaking around in full plate armor just doesn't seem right...

  • Member
    January 24, 2014
    Hey mason I might play this build and I know you said any race will do but which race would suit it best A quick reply would be best because I'm about to start it soon
  • Member
    January 24, 2014
    Breton's a good choice if you're going for a "true" sorcerer.
  • January 24, 2014

    Breton is good because you can still use spell absorption and summon your beasties in battle.

  • Member
    January 24, 2014

    I've been playing with a high Elf which has worked out fine.  Starting with some points in the magic skills and the extra magica help.  But the Breton magic resistance is pretty hard to skip.

  • January 25, 2014
    Just hit level 25 with my second altmer sorcerer. (First time I wasted perks in one handed and smithing and I wanted to try it again "the right day). I like the extra 50 magicka and highborn ability, and don't find the lack of magic resistance much of a problem. Melee opponents I find much harder, like bandit chiefs and snow bears, I guess because I'm lagging a bit in heavy armor and even enchanting. Only at 80 enchanting even while still running the mage stone, so both my armor and weapon are maybe underpowered for my level. Still a very fun build though, versatile, and avoids getting boring because you can spam fireballs, or fight close with weapon, or send in frost atronach to do the dirty work. I've never taken a build past 45 or so, but I'm thinking I may finally have found "the one." I've mapped out perks to level 50 as I plan to take all 3 elements in destruction as well as master destro spells. Again though, a truly great build.
  • Member
    January 26, 2014
    Im trying redguard right now. And its not the best race for legendary mode. I had to knock it down to master. If it wasnt for me focusing on enchanting and picking up lord stone I would be herting. One of my fav builds so far +1 from me.
  • Member
    January 26, 2014

    Just a thought for anyone trying this, try and learn the fiery soul trap enchantment early on to help with enchanting while using a synergised weapon

  • Member
    January 27, 2014
    What would be good enchantments for your end game armor?
  • January 27, 2014

    Driving destruction cost down works well for keeping the weaponry cheap to use and for spamming spells, maybe a little resto as well...

    After that anything goes really, stick some resists on the boots and extra magicka maybe on the gloves...