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Character Build: The Vancian Wizard

Tags: #Character Build Elementalist  #Character Build Illusionist  #Character Build Vampire  #Race:Dunmer  #Rank:Legendary 
  • Member
    May 9, 2015
    I totally agree. Seems like the type of epic invocation this guy should have in his spellbook. I don't even know if he could defeat Karstaag. I may give it a go this weekend to see how I fair and maybe I'll add it in. I just hate the "summon three times" thing :p
  • May 10, 2015

    Let me know how it goes, man! Once I'm finished with my build for this event, trying out a V-Wiz is my next plan. Also, just thought up another spell for the grimoire: 

    Orgnum's Cadence of the Walking Cloud

    Mist Form + Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking 

    It is whispered that this spell is the work of Orgnum, the immortal god-king of the Maormer. The caster transforms into a dark plume of smoke, able to travel across water with astonishing speed. 

    To use this one, simply strap on Ahzidal's Boots of Waterwalking, pick a direction, activate Mist Form, and sprint till your little heart gives out. More of a utility spell than a true combat option, but I can see it having its uses if the V-Wiz wanted to save time by sprinting straight across a lake. 

  • Member
    May 13, 2015
    I've actually used something similar to this in my playthrough. Waterwalking isn't all that useful in Skyrim but there are some places that it excels. Instead of Mist Form I uses Embrace of Shadows and Ahzidal's Boots to travel the long underground river in the bottom of the Falmer cave in the Forgotten Vale. I went ahead and added this one to the build too. I think I like the utility spells even more than the damaging spells because they are situational. And when that situation comes it's perfect!
  • Member
    May 13, 2015

    To add to Ben's points, your jumping height and distance is also increased when you jump off the surface of the water while wearing Ahzidal's Boots.  I'm not sure of a really practical use... but it makes getting from Windhelm's stables to the docks a bit easier. :)

  • Member
    May 13, 2015
    The best use I've gotten out of them is in the Black Book quest with Neloth. There are so many shortcuts you can take in that Dwemer ruin by Waterwalking. I always try to pick em up before I go there. I also enjoy jumping from the college of Winterhold and landing in a puddle.
  • May 17, 2015

    Is it possbile to mix the Transient sorcerer and the Vancian wizard together what do you guys think?

  • Member
    May 17, 2015
    Yeah you definitely could. You could use nothing but Novice spells and Greater Powers, pick up the Atronach Stone and store it in the A-Crown, and switch between the staff of Fireballs and an unenchanted stave for blocking. It would probably be really fun! Though I might pick Dunmer just for their racial ability. Thanks for the "like" :)
  • Member
    June 6, 2015

    Never before has a build made me pull my hair out like this one has. 100 health, 0 AR, and master difficulty..yeah no. I think this build gave me a perpetual fear of sabrecats and bears. I ended up having to turn the difficulty down to adept to get anything done. I'm level 10 now and just finished getting 4 of the all maker powers. Working on getting Ahzidal's crypt excavated, seems like its going to take a while. I think after I get mist form and secret of arcana, i'll try master difficulty again.

    Definitely one of the more challenging builds on this site. Despite all the hair pulling, I like it so far, so you get a +1 from me.

  • Member
    June 6, 2015
    Thanks Rodak! And I warned you lol! It's not for the faint of heart but true pure mages will persist ;) once all Greater Powers are acquired it becomes easier with more options available. Mist Form is definitely a cornerstone. Burning Wraith Form was usually my opening spell if I got the drop on my foes. Can't beat free damage but beware killcams! I'm sure you're familiar with them by now though lol. Don't be afraid to use Vampire's Seduction on those crazy ass bears and cats. Also consider picking up the Serpent Stone instead of the Tower Stone. It's helpful in those "oh sh*t!" moments too. Good luck and tread lightly :D
  • Member
    June 6, 2015