Intro: This build came from my long love of Japanese culture during "Sengoku Jidai" the age of the country at war. It is a revamp of the old character build "Bushido", and one of my favorite builds to play. So I present to the people of the Skyrim Blog, "Bushido 2.0."
Backstory: Upon the plains of Akavir you were raised. Your clan was an agricultural powerhouse providing much of the regions grain supply. But the one thing your clansmen took more pride in then their farms, was their skill as warriors. Since you were old enough to walk, you dedicated your life to "Bushido", the way of the warrior. Sword and bow acted as your right and left arms, and honor and glory made up your soul. By the time you reached age 15, you had learned all of what Akavir could teach about the blade and bow, but you felt incomplete and needed to master each weapon in its entirety. So you sought another place to train and pursue harmony through "Bushido" and that place was Tamriel. It is in Tamriel that you will become a master of combat and it is in Tamriel that you will discover your true identity as Dragonborn.
Races: Redguard, Nord, or Imperial.
Stones: First Warrior, then Steed or Lord.
Stat Allocation: 0 to Magika, 2 to Health, 1 to Stamina
Major Skills: One Handed, Two Handed, Archery, and Block
Minor Skills: Heavy Armor, Smithing, and Enchanting
Shouts: Whirlwind Sprint, Elemental Fury, Disarm, Marked for Death, and Slow Time.
Perks: http://skyrimperkcalculator.com/384054
Essential Quests: Obviously the main story is absolutely necessary. Without it you can't get blades armor or Dragonbane. Mephala's quest is also important, especially if you want a No Daichi katana (The Ebony Blade).
Roleplaying: While rolplaying "Bushido", you must keep one thing in mind, HONOR. Honor is the core of this character. Seek to defeat all enemies fairly. Don't use sneak attacks and don't poison them. Both of these are tactics more akin to shinobi rather than samurai. Another thing that should be obeyed is, allowing a yielding foe to return to their feet. Killing them while they are down is one of the most dishonorable things you could do. Also while roleplaying "Bushido", seek to master you're fighting styles. Meaning, leveling a skill all the way up to legendary. That will represent true perfection of that weapon or skill. This part is not necessary for your minor skills. The people of Skyrim, are very warlike. They like to fight their problems out, so it is a good place for the character to hone his martial skills. One other thing about Skyrim is that the Nords are good farmers in their own right, and this strikes home for you character. Help farmers as much as possible and if you are in need of money, harvest their crops for them. When confronted with the Civil War, the choice is yours. Samurai served the emperor but in the late 1800's, samurai rebelled against the Imperial army do to the "Sword ban" and other corrupt laws. So you can side with either faction in the war. Also, the blades conundrum is a topic of great debate, so whether or not to kill your teacher is your choice (I used mods to get out of it).
Playstyle: This can go hand in hand with roleplaying, but essentially, honorable combat is the main thing. Try your best to meet your foes in one on one situations. In a one on one combat situation you can really get immersed in the build. Instead of finishing the fight quickly, focus on blocking and countering your opponent's attacks. It will drive the idea of an intense duel between warriors. That way when you defeat your foe, you will have a stronger sense of achievement. Now as far as combat goes, you should focus on the sword as much as possible. The bow is important as well but samurai were renowned for their swordsmanship. Also blocking with your sword instead of a shield is equally important to the theme of the build. Cavalry fighting is another important part of the build. Mounted combat was used vastly during "Sengoku Jidai" and the samurai were also master horsemen. So when in an open field or, in an equally opportune position, use your horse to get the upper hand on difficult foes (Giants, Trolls, Bears).
Special Moves:
Bushido Rage: Dual wielding Blades Swords, Elemental Fury- Kind of self explanatory but using Blades Swords while in elemental fury turns you into a whirlwind of death. It is also important to have a high stamina pool for this move because you can execute multiple power attacks in a couple seconds.
Samurai Focus: Slow Time- This is a simple move that I use until I get the Block perk that slows time, and the Archery perk that slows time. Samurai had constant focus in combat and this move represents that. While time is slowed, you can dodge arrows, counter attacks, and deliver counter attacks against your foes.
Dovahkiin Seppuku: Refusal to use shouts- I am well aware that Seppuku is ritual suicide, but this is my take on it for the character. If you choose to kill Paarthurnax (just like a samurai taking his life at the death of a samurai's master) you will cease using your shouts. Since killing yourself in a build is outlandish, I thought this would be an interesting take on Seppuku for Skyrim.
Equipment:
Weapons: Blades Sword, Dragonbane, Balor's Oathblade, Ebony Blade, Froki's Bow, and Long Bow( although they are weak, I find that the Long Bow looks the most like the Japanese Yumi Bow).
Armor: The Blades armor is a given, but if you are in town, college robes can look similar to a kimono or villager robes.
Conclusion: My pictures for the build came from the T.C.G (trading card game), Legend of the Five Rings. The warriors represented are from the lion clan in the game. I hope was revamp was a significant improvement. As always comment, and like if you deem it worthy. But only provide constructive criticism please so that I can improve the build.
Intro: This build came from my long love of Japanese culture during "Sengoku Jidai" the age of the country at war. It is a revamp of the old character build "Bushido", and one of my favorite builds to play. So I present to the people of the Skyrim Blog, "Bushido 2.0."
Backstory: Upon the plains of Akavir you were raised. Your clan was an agricultural powerhouse providing much of the regions grain supply. But the one thing your clansmen took more pride in then their farms, was their skill as warriors. Since you were old enough to walk, you dedicated your life to "Bushido", the way of the warrior. Sword and bow acted as your right and left arms, and honor and glory made up your soul. By the time you reached age 15, you had learned all of what Akavir could teach about the blade and bow, but you felt incomplete and needed to master each weapon in its entirety. So you sought another place to train and pursue harmony through "Bushido" and that place was Tamriel. It is in Tamriel that you will become a master of combat and it is in Tamriel that you will discover your true identity as Dragonborn.
Races: Redguard, Nord, or Imperial.
Stones: First Warrior, then Steed or Lord.
Stat Allocation: 0 to Magika, 2 to Health, 1 to Stamina
Major Skills: One Handed, Two Handed, Archery, and Block
Minor Skills: Heavy Armor, Smithing, and Enchanting
Shouts: Whirlwind Sprint, Elemental Fury, Disarm, Marked for Death, and Slow Time.
Perks: http://skyrimperkcalculator.com/384054
Essential Quests: Obviously the main story is absolutely necessary. Without it you can't get blades armor or Dragonbane. Mephala's quest is also important, especially if you want a No Daichi katana (The Ebony Blade).
Roleplaying: While rolplaying "Bushido", you must keep one thing in mind, HONOR. Honor is the core of this character. Seek to defeat all enemies fairly. Don't use sneak attacks and don't poison them. Both of these are tactics more akin to shinobi rather than samurai. Another thing that should be obeyed is, allowing a yielding foe to return to their feet. Killing them while they are down is one of the most dishonorable things you could do. Also while roleplaying "Bushido", seek to master you're fighting styles. Meaning, leveling a skill all the way up to legendary. That will represent true perfection of that weapon or skill. This part is not necessary for your minor skills. The people of Skyrim, are very warlike. They like to fight their problems out, so it is a good place for the character to hone his martial skills. One other thing about Skyrim is that the Nords are good farmers in their own right, and this strikes home for you character. Help farmers as much as possible and if you are in need of money, harvest their crops for them. When confronted with the Civil War, the choice is yours. Samurai served the emperor but in the late 1800's, samurai rebelled against the Imperial army do to the "Sword ban" and other corrupt laws. So you can side with either faction in the war. Also, the blades conundrum is a topic of great debate, so whether or not to kill your teacher is your choice (I used mods to get out of it).
Playstyle: This can go hand in hand with roleplaying, but essentially, honorable combat is the main thing. Try your best to meet your foes in one on one situations. In a one on one combat situation you can really get immersed in the build. Instead of finishing the fight quickly, focus on blocking and countering your opponent's attacks. It will drive the idea of an intense duel between warriors. That way when you defeat your foe, you will have a stronger sense of achievement. Now as far as combat goes, you should focus on the sword as much as possible. The bow is important as well but samurai were renowned for their swordsmanship. Also blocking with your sword instead of a shield is equally important to the theme of the build. Cavalry fighting is another important part of the build. Mounted combat was used vastly during "Sengoku Jidai" and the samurai were also master horsemen. So when in an open field or, in an equally opportune position, use your horse to get the upper hand on difficult foes (Giants, Trolls, Bears).
Special Moves:
Bushido Rage: Dual wielding Blades Swords, Elemental Fury- Kind of self explanatory but using Blades Swords while in elemental fury turns you into a whirlwind of death. It is also important to have a high stamina pool for this move because you can execute multiple power attacks in a couple seconds.
Samurai Focus: Slow Time- This is a simple move that I use until I get the Block perk that slows time, and the Archery perk that slows time. Samurai had constant focus in combat and this move represents that. While time is slowed, you can dodge arrows, counter attacks, and deliver counter attacks against your foes.
Dovahkiin Seppuku: Refusal to use shouts- I am well aware that Seppuku is ritual suicide, but this is my take on it for the character. If you choose to kill Paarthurnax (just like a samurai taking his life at the death of a samurai's master) you will cease using your shouts. Since killing yourself in a build is outlandish, I thought this would be an interesting take on Seppuku for Skyrim.
Equipment:
Weapons: Blades Sword, Dragonbane, Balor's Oathblade, Ebony Blade, Froki's Bow, and Long Bow( although they are weak, I find that the Long Bow looks the most like the Japanese Yumi Bow).
Armor: The Blades armor is a given, but if you are in town, college robes can look similar to a kimono or villager robes.
Conclusion: My pictures for the build came from the T.C.G (trading card game), Legend of the Five Rings. The warriors represented are from the lion clan in the game. I hope was revamp was a significant improvement. As always comment, and like if you deem it worthy. But only provide constructive criticism please so that I can improve the build.
