The Zephyr: A new spin on Archery and Close Quarters Combat.
Ours is the final fury, the heart of the fray, the shadow of the wind, and the silence that follows.
~Zephyr battlesong
The Zephyr
The Zephyr is an archer at heart, using a bow almost exclusively over spells or melee weapons.
She is adept at maneuvering through combat unscathed and draining her enemies health.
Her bow is a corporeal manifestation of her will, unbound and unbroken. Moving at incredible speeds (Slow Time, Whirlwind Sprint), her motions fringe on superhuman, peppering her foes with ethereal arrows before they close distance.
Up close, she outmaneuvers small numbers of foes (Whirlwind Sprint, Shadow Warrior, Silent Roll), but when it comes to pitch battle, she employs life-draining abilities (Marked for Death, Nightingale Strife) to weather the assault. In hand to hand combat, she is unparalleled, dodging and using her bow in unconventional ways (Deadly Bash) she can evade almost all attacks.
"Catch."
The Build
http://skyrimcalculator.com/174811
Race: Dunmer (Female)
Stone: Lady
Major Skills: Archery, Light Armor, Sneak
Minor Skills: Conjuration, Block (Block on Archer! No way!)
Gear: Nightingale Armor
Weapons: Bound Bow (Zephyr Bow, with Dawnguard plugin)
Shouts: Marked for Death, Slow Time, Whirlwind Sprint
Spells: Nightingale Strife, Bound Bow
Meditation: Force Without Effort
Lore:
The Zephyr are an ancient order of Dunmer warriors, small and secretive, they operate from the shadows all over Tamriel, though it rumored they were founded in Ashlands, some time during the second era. They only surface at times of great need, dispatching their legendary huntresses only at the most fateful of hours.
The sighting of a Zephyr is like the calm before a storm, viewed as an ill omen, they stalk death across the land, and so in the minds of the people, they have become linked.
Roleplaying:
Zephyrs are silent hunters, they walk with death, finding solace in the forgotten dark places of the world, and company in the crows after battle. Zephyrs are highly disciplined, following a strict moral code. They uphold justice, and stand for a cosmic balance that supersedes mortal proceedings.
They travel light, carrying little gear or supplies. They appear slight and unarmed, and apparently easy target for bandits and beasts. Only when would-be assailants are close enough to look into their burning red eyes do they realize their mistake -- but by then its too late. While they do not kill needlessly, Zephyr know no mercy and offer no quarter.
Each dying breath they shape is a tiny prayer to gods of their order.
Combat:
Initiate with as many attacks from stealth as possible to thin the ranks of your foes. Prolong the time you are at range by moving backwards, and Whirlwind Sprinting to gain ground.
Once you enter close quarters combat, shift to Slow time, firing several arrows for each single attack your foes attempt. Remain in a low stance, using roll to avoid blows, interrupt attacks with a staggering Deadly Bash when needed.
If you begin to take too much damage, Nightingale Strife and Whirlwind Sprint to regain your footing and turn the tables.
Playthrough:
Level 30 Perks: http://skyrimcalculator.com/174841
A zephyr may join any of the three main factions, Companions, The Mage's College, or the Thieves Guild, though the latter is recommended.
The most important mission of the early game is to acquire the Bound Bow spell, as it is the heart and soul of the class.
What has most likely drawn you, and agent of the Zephyr to Skyrim, is the main story line, and the rise of Alduin.
The night is my cloak, the waning moon, my bow, and the falling stars, my arrows.
If you liked this, be sure to check out my other builds!
Party Leader - Jack of Dreams - Beastmaster - Beacon of Meridia - Orc Pit Fighter
The Zephyr: A new spin on Archery and Close Quarters Combat.
Ours is the final fury, the heart of the fray, the shadow of the wind, and the silence that follows.
~Zephyr battlesong
The Zephyr
The Zephyr is an archer at heart, using a bow almost exclusively over spells or melee weapons.
She is adept at maneuvering through combat unscathed and draining her enemies health.
Her bow is a corporeal manifestation of her will, unbound and unbroken. Moving at incredible speeds (Slow Time, Whirlwind Sprint), her motions fringe on superhuman, peppering her foes with ethereal arrows before they close distance.
Up close, she outmaneuvers small numbers of foes (Whirlwind Sprint, Shadow Warrior, Silent Roll), but when it comes to pitch battle, she employs life-draining abilities (Marked for Death, Nightingale Strife) to weather the assault. In hand to hand combat, she is unparalleled, dodging and using her bow in unconventional ways (Deadly Bash) she can evade almost all attacks.
"Catch."
The Build
http://skyrimcalculator.com/174811
Race: Dunmer (Female)
Stone: Lady
Major Skills: Archery, Light Armor, Sneak
Minor Skills: Conjuration, Block (Block on Archer! No way!)
Gear: Nightingale Armor
Weapons: Bound Bow (Zephyr Bow, with Dawnguard plugin)
Shouts: Marked for Death, Slow Time, Whirlwind Sprint
Spells: Nightingale Strife, Bound Bow
Meditation: Force Without Effort
Lore:
The Zephyr are an ancient order of Dunmer warriors, small and secretive, they operate from the shadows all over Tamriel, though it rumored they were founded in Ashlands, some time during the second era. They only surface at times of great need, dispatching their legendary huntresses only at the most fateful of hours.
The sighting of a Zephyr is like the calm before a storm, viewed as an ill omen, they stalk death across the land, and so in the minds of the people, they have become linked.
Roleplaying:
Zephyrs are silent hunters, they walk with death, finding solace in the forgotten dark places of the world, and company in the crows after battle. Zephyrs are highly disciplined, following a strict moral code. They uphold justice, and stand for a cosmic balance that supersedes mortal proceedings.
They travel light, carrying little gear or supplies. They appear slight and unarmed, and apparently easy target for bandits and beasts. Only when would-be assailants are close enough to look into their burning red eyes do they realize their mistake -- but by then its too late. While they do not kill needlessly, Zephyr know no mercy and offer no quarter.
Each dying breath they shape is a tiny prayer to gods of their order.
Combat:
Initiate with as many attacks from stealth as possible to thin the ranks of your foes. Prolong the time you are at range by moving backwards, and Whirlwind Sprinting to gain ground.
Once you enter close quarters combat, shift to Slow time, firing several arrows for each single attack your foes attempt. Remain in a low stance, using roll to avoid blows, interrupt attacks with a staggering Deadly Bash when needed.
If you begin to take too much damage, Nightingale Strife and Whirlwind Sprint to regain your footing and turn the tables.
Playthrough:
Level 30 Perks: http://skyrimcalculator.com/174841
A zephyr may join any of the three main factions, Companions, The Mage's College, or the Thieves Guild, though the latter is recommended.
The most important mission of the early game is to acquire the Bound Bow spell, as it is the heart and soul of the class.
What has most likely drawn you, and agent of the Zephyr to Skyrim, is the main story line, and the rise of Alduin.
The night is my cloak, the waning moon, my bow, and the falling stars, my arrows.
If you liked this, be sure to check out my other builds!
Party Leader - Jack of Dreams - Beastmaster - Beacon of Meridia - Orc Pit Fighter
