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Character Build: The Arcane Assassin

Tags: #Character Build Spellsword  #Character Build Assassin  #Character Build Bound Weapons  #Rank:Legendary  #Hall of Fame Build 
  • Member
    May 11, 2013

    I think the bound dagger may create the sound of a sword because if you have noticed a duel weild power attack with a BD it is the same animation as a sword. Also the sheathing animation is the same a sword sheath. 

  • Member
    May 12, 2013

    love love love this build. i'm a big-time assassin user and just figured out the bound dagger spell like a week ago haven't gotten around to using it yet but +1 or a nice build here

  • Member
    May 12, 2013

    Ponty, can you (or anyone else) offer confirmation as to whether alteration flesh spells affect how easy you are to spot when invisible? (I'm referring to the fact that the green glow visual effect outlines your shape) I got caught and killed in an instance where I wouldn't have expected to and was wondering whether or not it could have been down to that. Either way, another great build gratefully received and a +1.

  • Member
    May 14, 2013

    This is an amazing build, Ponty! I absolutely love this and I think I may start a new game and play like this! I also love the story you give to the characters at the start. Awesome job!

  • Member
    May 28, 2013

    I like this.  It is a whole different look at assassin's, which is my favorite archetype to play.  I'm going to give this a try sometime soon I think.  Might toss bound bow in with bound dagger, for those times I want a ranged kill and don't want to throw a fireball.

  • Member
    August 23, 2013

    I will main use the invisibility spell and the boudn dagger to sneak on eney's backs and kill them. I'm not that specialized with all those spells and stuff...

  • Member
    September 16, 2013

    I've just started Skyrim and I was looking for this kind of build. It's perfect and well explained.

    Thank you for your work :D.

    Can I ask you a question? I haven't the DLC, so do you think it's a good idea to use perk in enchanting instead of conjuration to compensate the bound dagger?

  • Member
    September 16, 2013

    I'd recommend swapping Deadly Aim, Assassin's Blade, Soul Stealer and Mystic Binding for Enchanter ranks. Go with a Bound Sword and buff up your 1h damage with enchantments.

  • Member
    September 16, 2013

    Sorry to bother you again, but do you think this could work ?

    Perks: level 20 | Level 40

    Thanks again

  • Member
    September 16, 2013

    Are you planning on still using a bound weapon, or going for an actual physical weapon (which you enchant)?

    To be honest, Extra Effect isn't very useful when you only have 1 rank in Enchanter.

    Here's what I recommend: Level 20 | Level 40