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Character Build: The Illithid

  • Member
    June 26, 2014

    +1, Thank you for getting this out there :) I had interference with creating the build from Real Life, and I was only recently able to return to playing it again. So no you didn't steal my thunder, it looks like you did a wonderful job, and you gave credit to the fact a few others initially came up with the idea before you.

  • Member
    June 26, 2014
    Andy Whoo! I'd thought you'd left the blog for good my friend. I'm glad you got to see the Illithid come to fruition. You had several creative ideas that differed greatly from my conceptualization. I also remember you talking about possibly creating the blaster mage and body tamer versions (hope I got that right..?) which are still up for grabs! Either way, I'm glad the illithid guru approves :)
  • Member
    June 26, 2014

    I might be able to still make a Half-Illithid Body Tamer (a lesser Mind Flayer Tank), I'm not sure yet.

  • Member
    June 26, 2014
    The only problem with the body tamer is that their strength comes from not using their psionic powers. Maybe you could simulate that by toggling enchanted apparel if you use Bend Will/Illusion spells. Idk but it'd definitely be an interesting build.
  • Member
    June 27, 2014

    The Blaster Mage will be the easy part, but the Body Tamer will be a bit of a challenge.  I'm thinking of using 0 Magicka upgrades for the Body Tamer, and two enchanted necklaces called Amulet of Abstinence (+100 Health and Heavy Armor skill),  and Amulet of Depravity (+200 Magicka and 100% Magicka Regeneration). For a race the Orc seems like a solid option.  For armor I think Ahzindal's armor with Ancient Nord Guantlets and Miraak would go well. Weapon of choice would be Miraak's Sword with a Nordic Shield.

  • Member
    June 27, 2014
    That sounds like a great start Andy! If you wanna bounce anymore ideas off me, just shoot a PM my way. I'd be happy to help :)
  • Member
    June 27, 2014

    Thank you :) I'll get to work on it in a few hours.  I also came across a Feral Vampire and Lich variants of the Illithid I might test out later on.

  • June 27, 2014
    Seriously terrifying but undoubtadly awesome! I love the idea of using blackreach as a base of operations. This is completely new and there is nothing like this on any website anwhere, I congratulate you sir you are character building majesty.
  • Member
    June 27, 2014
    Hey, thanks Mr. Comments! The roleplay and gameplay go hand in hand and both proved fun to the end. This is one of the few builds that I know I'll play again. When I began recreating the Illithid, I wanted it to feel alien to any build I've played or seen before. Figuring out how to transfer their skills to Skyrim was also fun and I was ecstatic when I learned how to teleport! Imagine if I hadn't opted for vampirism, that nifty little trick might never have been discovered.
  • Member
    July 5, 2014

    This is such a cool build, just started the Skaal Crusader but this really makes me want to create a new guy!

    It's great that builds are still inspiring and original this late after Skyrim's release.