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Character Build: The Breton

• Alex Arrowood

  

  Member
   

  May 22, 2016

  Disclaimer

  This build is made for a 100% playthrough on Adept - Legendary difficulty.  This build requires a lot of grinding in smithing, enchanting, and Conjuration.  This builds Gameplay section will continue to grow and expand as I progress with the Build.   I have already played a very close version to this build on the 360, though with no DLC (It doesn't use that much DLC things)

      - Alex Arrowood

  The Breton

  The Breton a Warrior tasked to do every God-Forsaken thing in the lands of Skyrim and Solstheim.  He does this whitelist slaying dragons, forsworn and bandits.  This build is for the HARDCORE! The wait is over, I present to you the Breton(Yes I know I couldn't come up with a good name).

  Race

  Breton - Bretons are the best.  With a 25 percent Magica resistance that towers over every other race.  They also grasp any skill pretty well.
  

  Name

  Lorik Haarthfire

  Pronounced (L-o-rr-i-Ck) (H-ä-r-th-F-ie-r)

  This name is Lore Friendly

  Backstory

  Lorik was trained as a warrior in High Rock.  His parents were nobility and had the money for him to travel.  They decided that he would travel to Skyrim to learn to battle with Imperials.  The Imperials had set up a deal with Lorik’s parents to teach him further in battle in exchange of him being employed into the war for them.  While crossing the border he was caught and carted to helgen he tried to tell the imperials that he was one of them, they didn't listen.  Lorik took this as a betrayal and then decided to further battle for the Stormcloaks.

  Archetype

  The archetype you will use is a Warrior.  This is because most of all of your skills are in the warrior side.  This build also can qualify as a Juggernaut

  Stone

  You will use the Lover Stone to give a 15% boost to all skills. Use this stone until the Aetherial Crown is achievable then use the Atronach Stone and the Steed Stone

  Skills - Combat

  One-Handed - One Handed is your main combat skill. You will Slash people to bits

  Conjuration - Conjuration is used to summon your handy dandy Dremora Thralls

  Block - Block is one of the ways you stay alive in combat bashing people to a pulp

  

  Skills - Defensive

  Heavy Armour - You will adourn a set of Heavy Armour the entire game

  Restoration - You will master Restoration to heal yourself in battle

  

  Skills - Non-Combat

  Smithing - You will Smith and Improve almost all of your armour

  Enchanting - Enchanting is going to be utilized on weapons and armour

  Speech - This will be utilized to get better prices on goods and to persuade people

  

  Armour

  Dragonplate Armour - Fortify Stamina + Fortify One-Handed

  Dragonplate Gauntlets - Fortify One-Handed + Fortify Block

  Dragonplate Boots - Fortifye One-Handed + Fortify Carry Weight

  Aetherial Crown - Steed Stone + Atronach Stone

  Konahrik - Final Dragon Priest Mask

  The Gauldur Amulet - +30 points to all Attributes

  Gold Ring - Fortify One-Handed + Resist Magica

  Aetherial Crown

  You will use the Steed stone that gives you 100+ carrying weight and armour you wear has no weight.  Then use the Atronach Stone to Improve Magica Resistance.

  Weapons

  Dragonbone Sword - Absorb Health + Paralyze

  Spell Breaker - Sets up an 50 point ward

  Dragonplate Shield - Fortify Block + Resist Magica’

  Dragonbone War Axe - Fiery-Soul Trap

  Enhanced Dwarven Crossbow

  Spells

  Conjure Dremora Lord -  To get some more battle help

  Conjure Fire Atronach - To get some ranged help

  Conjure Frost Atronach - To get some Tank help

  Conjure Storm Atronach - To get some battle help

  

  Home

  Your home will be in the Falkreath Hold, Lakeview Manor

  North Wing - Storage Room, for all your goodies

  East Wing - Armoury, to practice with all your weapons

  West Wing - Enchanters Tower, to enchant things

  Follower

  Illia will be your follower. She is a very power Ice Mage.  She will be found in Darklight tower, and after doing a short quest with her she will be willing to follow you as long as she isn't killed in the final boss battle.

  OR these followers are good to-

  Eola, Durak, Celann, or Frea.  These are great warriors, though Eola is the only one who will tolerate crime.  Eola is a Nightblade, Durak is a Ranger, Celann is a 1H Warrior, and Frea is a Spellsword.

  

  Important Quests!

  Repentance - For Illia

  Aetherium Wars - For Aetherial Crown

  Kill every Dragon Priest for Konahrik

  The Only Cure - For Spellbreaker

  

  Alliances

  Stormcloaks

  Dark Brotherhood

  Thieves Guild

  Dawnguard
  

  Companions

  College of Winterhold

  Bards College

  

  Perk Points & Stat Spread
  

  1|2|2 Stat for even distribution for all three attributes

  Goto this Link for the Lvl 81 perk build-http://skyrimcalculator.com/432563

  Lycanthropy

  You make it a point to try to utilize the ultimate gift the Companions gave you, Lycanthropy. If you don't know, Being a Lycanthrope or Werewolf is one of the strongest forms in the game.  You can go werewolf form on a dragon or dragon Priest and go ham

  

  Disclaimer

  This build is made for a 100% playthrough on Adept - Legendary difficulty.  This build requires a lot of grinding in smithing, enchanting, and Conjuration.  This builds Gameplay section will continue to grow and expand as I progress with the Build.   I have already played a very close version to this build on the 360, though with no DLC (It doesn't use that much DLC things)

      - Alex Arrowood

  The Breton

  The Breton a Warrior tasked to do every God-Forsaken thing in the lands of Skyrim and Solstheim.  He does this whitelist slaying dragons, forsworn and bandits.  This build is for the HARDCORE! The wait is over, I present to you the Breton(Yes I know I couldn't come up with a good name).

  Race

  Breton - Bretons are the best.  With a 25 percent Magica resistance that towers over every other race.  They also grasp any skill pretty well.
  

  Name

  Lorik Haarthfire

  Pronounced (L-o-rr-i-Ck) (H-ä-r-th-F-ie-r)

  This name is Lore Friendly

  Backstory

  Lorik was trained as a warrior in High Rock.  His parents were nobility and had the money for him to travel.  They decided that he would travel to Skyrim to learn to battle with Imperials.  The Imperials had set up a deal with Lorik’s parents to teach him further in battle in exchange of him being employed into the war for them.  While crossing the border he was caught and carted to helgen he tried to tell the imperials that he was one of them, they didn't listen.  Lorik took this as a betrayal and then decided to further battle for the Stormcloaks.

  Archetype

  The archetype you will use is a Warrior.  This is because most of all of your skills are in the warrior side.  This build also can qualify as a Juggernaut

  Stone

  You will use the Lover Stone to give a 15% boost to all skills. Use this stone until the Aetherial Crown is achievable then use the Atronach Stone and the Steed Stone

  Skills - Combat

  One-Handed - One Handed is your main combat skill. You will Slash people to bits

  Conjuration - Conjuration is used to summon your handy dandy Dremora Thralls

  Block - Block is one of the ways you stay alive in combat bashing people to a pulp

  

  Skills - Defensive

  Heavy Armour - You will adourn a set of Heavy Armour the entire game

  Restoration - You will master Restoration to heal yourself in battle

  

  Skills - Non-Combat

  Smithing - You will Smith and Improve almost all of your armour

  Enchanting - Enchanting is going to be utilized on weapons and armour

  Speech - This will be utilized to get better prices on goods and to persuade people

  

  Armour

  Dragonplate Armour - Fortify Stamina + Fortify One-Handed

  Dragonplate Gauntlets - Fortify One-Handed + Fortify Block

  Dragonplate Boots - Fortifye One-Handed + Fortify Carry Weight

  Aetherial Crown - Steed Stone + Atronach Stone

  Konahrik - Final Dragon Priest Mask

  The Gauldur Amulet - +30 points to all Attributes

  Gold Ring - Fortify One-Handed + Resist Magica

  Aetherial Crown

  You will use the Steed stone that gives you 100+ carrying weight and armour you wear has no weight.  Then use the Atronach Stone to Improve Magica Resistance.

  Weapons

  Dragonbone Sword - Absorb Health + Paralyze

  Spell Breaker - Sets up an 50 point ward

  Dragonplate Shield - Fortify Block + Resist Magica’

  Dragonbone War Axe - Fiery-Soul Trap

  Enhanced Dwarven Crossbow

  Spells

  Conjure Dremora Lord -  To get some more battle help

  Conjure Fire Atronach - To get some ranged help

  Conjure Frost Atronach - To get some Tank help

  Conjure Storm Atronach - To get some battle help

  

  Home

  Your home will be in the Falkreath Hold, Lakeview Manor

  North Wing - Storage Room, for all your goodies

  East Wing - Armoury, to practice with all your weapons

  West Wing - Enchanters Tower, to enchant things

  Follower

  Illia will be your follower. She is a very power Ice Mage.  She will be found in Darklight tower, and after doing a short quest with her she will be willing to follow you as long as she isn't killed in the final boss battle.

  OR these followers are good to-

  Eola, Durak, Celann, or Frea.  These are great warriors, though Eola is the only one who will tolerate crime.  Eola is a Nightblade, Durak is a Ranger, Celann is a 1H Warrior, and Frea is a Spellsword.

  

  Important Quests!

  Repentance - For Illia

  Aetherium Wars - For Aetherial Crown

  Kill every Dragon Priest for Konahrik

  The Only Cure - For Spellbreaker

  

  Alliances

  Stormcloaks

  Dark Brotherhood

  Thieves Guild

  Dawnguard
  

  Companions

  College of Winterhold

  Bards College

  

  Perk Points & Stat Spread
  

  1|2|2 Stat for even distribution for all three attributes

  Goto this Link for the Lvl 81 perk build-http://skyrimcalculator.com/432563

  Lycanthropy

  You make it a point to try to utilize the ultimate gift the Companions gave you, Lycanthropy. If you don't know, Being a Lycanthrope or Werewolf is one of the strongest forms in the game.  You can go werewolf form on a dragon or dragon Priest and go ham

  

• DxTr

  

  Member
   

  May 22, 2016

  Dude, the presentation and content itself needs a LOT of work. I hope you can fix in time, or its going to be featured.

  Dude, the presentation and content itself needs a LOT of work. I hope you can fix in time, or its going to be featured.
• Manik

  

  Member
   

  May 22, 2016

  Hey Alex,

  I take it this is your first build here on the Vault so first off welcome. My first suggestion is to take a look at some of the builds we have here if you haven't already. Your build is a good starting concept but by the group standards is incomplete. You need to include a game play section. Also instead of having a link to take us off the build you really should make/get a perkspread. Also while there is no level cap on builds as a hard rule a level 81 build isn't going to go over to well as it would be very time consuming to play. I suggest cutting back on some perks down to at least level 60, but ideally level 45-55. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

  Hey Alex,

  I take it this is your first build here on the Vault so first off welcome. My first suggestion is to take a look at some of the builds we have here if you haven't already. Your build is a good starting concept but by the group standards is incomplete. You need to include a game play section. Also instead of having a link to take us off the build you really should make/get a perkspread. Also while there is no level cap on builds as a hard rule a level 81 build isn't going to go over to well as it would be very time consuming to play. I suggest cutting back on some perks down to at least level 60, but ideally level 45-55. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

• Curse Never Dying

  

  Member
   

  May 22, 2016

  It has a perk spread and what I suppose could pass for gameplay, so it won't get featured. But the author will have to improve this build by miles or else it will find itself in a deathmatch.

  It has a perk spread and what I suppose could pass for gameplay, so it won't get featured. But the author will have to improve this build by miles or else it will find itself in a deathmatch.
• Deleted Member

  
   

  May 23, 2016

  I totally agree with Curse, as it is this build will find its self in a death match, My friend check out the other builds on the Vault there are loads of them, that will give you a better understanding of what's required, and what makes a good build, no like but A for effort, refine and polish mate.

  I totally agree with Curse, as it is this build will find its self in a death match, My friend check out the other builds on the Vault there are loads of them, that will give you a better understanding of what's required, and what makes a good build, no like but A for effort, refine and polish mate.

• Ry Willams

  

  Member
   

  May 23, 2016

  Your choices for equipment and skills taken is perfect! Very good. No editions are needed but a gameplay section and how you approach combat against the quested enemies with this character will help this build a long way. Perhaps, this build should be in the workshop instead out and about. Otherwise it will get torn to shreds. Especially, if you're currently playing through it. Keep it up though, its looking pretty good so far just needs some polishing here and there. Best of luck!  

  Your choices for equipment and skills taken is perfect! Very good. No editions are needed but a gameplay section and how you approach combat against the quested enemies with this character will help this build a long way. Perhaps, this build should be in the workshop instead out and about. Otherwise it will get torn to shreds. Especially, if you're currently playing through it. Keep it up though, its looking pretty good so far just needs some polishing here and there. Best of luck!  

• Gollum

  

  Member
   

  May 24, 2016

  Instead of summoning Dremora and let them do all of the work, you join them in their tasks. Very fun. Instead of telling you how much work this build needs, I'll tell you how to improve it. This build needs something to differentiate itself from others like it. I like the skill combination, but why does your character have these skills? You say he was trained as a warrior, so how did he learn magic? What was the reasoning behind making pacts with Daedric Princes such as Peryite? Answer these questions, and you will have a much better product. Your text isn't a consistent font/size. You really need to study the presentation on other builds, because right now your build looks very cluttered.

  Instead of summoning Dremora and let them do all of the work, you join them in their tasks. Very fun. Instead of telling you how much work this build needs, I'll tell you how to improve it. This build needs something to differentiate itself from others like it. I like the skill combination, but why does your character have these skills? You say he was trained as a warrior, so how did he learn magic? What was the reasoning behind making pacts with Daedric Princes such as Peryite? Answer these questions, and you will have a much better product. Your text isn't a consistent font/size. You really need to study the presentation on other builds, because right now your build looks very cluttered.
• HumanOfPrey

  

  Member
   

  June 22, 2016

  Please read this and this

  I hope it helps.

  Please read this and this

  I hope it helps.

• Mercurias

  

  Member
   

  June 23, 2016

  This kind of feels like a build that was played the whole game through, enjoyed thoroughly, and then the player attempted to turn it into a build.

  My suggestions on the build/perk spread itself:

  1) Trim the fat. The average build on the site is around 50. Yours is the highest level build I've ever seen here, which means it will take the longest to complete out of every other build I've ever seen in this game. I would personally remove:

  • Speech
  • Smithing
  • Archery
  • Hack 'n Slash and Paralyzing Strike from One-Handed (adding a point to Armsman instead to improve all 1-H weapon types over adding a DoT to only axes)
  • All Bash skills from Block (Taking one of those perk points to add Shield Charge)
  • Tower of Strength and Well Fitted from Heavy Armor (which wouldn't work when using the Aetherial Circlet anyway)
  • Soul Siphon and Soul Squeezer from Enchanting.

  Removing these made a character at precisely level 50 with significant Sword-and-Board combat skills assisted by enchanted gear, Restoration, and Conjuration. The lack of ranged damage with the bow can be made up by summoned minions and defensive shield use to close gaps. I actually made a mockup of it for you: Tharr ye go.

  2) Determine exactly why it is you're trying to make a build. Are you wanting to show a nuanced character with roleplay elements? Demonstrate a type of gameplay? Show off a kind of fun style or flair? Once you've determined this, write your build around it.

  3) Why not give more thought to your choice in followers and give a more thought-out reasoning than "She's a very power ice mage"?

  4) Regarding your spells section, either expand it and give more gameplay tactics or eliminate it entirely would be my suggestion.

  5) I would avoid giving directions like where to build your Hearthfire home without actually giving a reason. Superfluous orders annoy some readers (i.e. me).

  6)  Don't argue, defend, brag, or giant-font a declaration of lore-friendliness. It makes you look defensive and silly, particularly when the rest of your concept makes no sense.

  7) I would elaborate on the Lycanthropy or eliminate it entirely. It seems like you threw it in there because you thought it was cool.

  8) How is a heavy-armored, non-alchemist, non-illusionist, non-sneak, non-lockpicking, non-pickpocketing character supposed to finish the Thieves' Guild quest line?

  9) I would eliminate the entire section on the character's Archetype and add a short blurb in the introduction giving the same information with a fraction of the space. 

  10) Please do not tell us that "Bretons are the best" or that they "Tower over other races". Informing us that your choice of race was influenced by the Breton's racial benefits is adequate to carry the point across.

  11) Please don't tell me your build is only for the hardcore. I am not twelve years old, thus it will not impress me, particularly when your hardcore action largely consists, by your own admission, or lots and lots of tedious grinding.

  12) If having a hard time coming up with a name, why not just use the name of your character for the build rather than going for just his race?

  This kind of feels like a build that was played the whole game through, enjoyed thoroughly, and then the player attempted to turn it into a build.

  My suggestions on the build/perk spread itself:

  1) Trim the fat. The average build on the site is around 50. Yours is the highest level build I've ever seen here, which means it will take the longest to complete out of every other build I've ever seen in this game. I would personally remove:

  • Speech
  • Smithing
  • Archery
  • Hack 'n Slash and Paralyzing Strike from One-Handed (adding a point to Armsman instead to improve all 1-H weapon types over adding a DoT to only axes)
  • All Bash skills from Block (Taking one of those perk points to add Shield Charge)
  • Tower of Strength and Well Fitted from Heavy Armor (which wouldn't work when using the Aetherial Circlet anyway)
  • Soul Siphon and Soul Squeezer from Enchanting.

  Removing these made a character at precisely level 50 with significant Sword-and-Board combat skills assisted by enchanted gear, Restoration, and Conjuration. The lack of ranged damage with the bow can be made up by summoned minions and defensive shield use to close gaps. I actually made a mockup of it for you: Tharr ye go.

  2) Determine exactly why it is you're trying to make a build. Are you wanting to show a nuanced character with roleplay elements? Demonstrate a type of gameplay? Show off a kind of fun style or flair? Once you've determined this, write your build around it.

  3) Why not give more thought to your choice in followers and give a more thought-out reasoning than "She's a very power ice mage"?

  4) Regarding your spells section, either expand it and give more gameplay tactics or eliminate it entirely would be my suggestion.

  5) I would avoid giving directions like where to build your Hearthfire home without actually giving a reason. Superfluous orders annoy some readers (i.e. me).

  6)  Don't argue, defend, brag, or giant-font a declaration of lore-friendliness. It makes you look defensive and silly, particularly when the rest of your concept makes no sense.

  7) I would elaborate on the Lycanthropy or eliminate it entirely. It seems like you threw it in there because you thought it was cool.

  8) How is a heavy-armored, non-alchemist, non-illusionist, non-sneak, non-lockpicking, non-pickpocketing character supposed to finish the Thieves' Guild quest line?

  9) I would eliminate the entire section on the character's Archetype and add a short blurb in the introduction giving the same information with a fraction of the space. 

  10) Please do not tell us that "Bretons are the best" or that they "Tower over other races". Informing us that your choice of race was influenced by the Breton's racial benefits is adequate to carry the point across.

  11) Please don't tell me your build is only for the hardcore. I am not twelve years old, thus it will not impress me, particularly when your hardcore action largely consists, by your own admission, or lots and lots of tedious grinding.

  12) If having a hard time coming up with a name, why not just use the name of your character for the build rather than going for just his race?

• Chris

  

  Member
   

  June 23, 2016

  Divayth Fyr is a level 81 build by Elysium, though it has a reason

  Divayth Fyr is a level 81 build by Elysium, though it has a reason