I found this build after starting an Altmer pure-mage thief, if there is such a thing. Telekinesis and Quiet Casting were all I really needed until I found out you can't use TK to steal quest items...
So I kind of lost my RP inspiration as a master thief that relies on magic only, then I found this build!
I have already perked majorly into Alteration and Illusion, using conjuration only for bound sword and soul trap. Still, my conjuration skill is up there with my other two (~60). I haven't summoned or raised anything and I haven't put any points into Enchanting as my bound sword was supposed to carry me through the game. With no 1h perks, mystic binding seems to be less than ideal. My enchanting skill is around 40 but I haven't used it for anything other than a waterbreathing enchant on my hat.
I am dying a ton though, mainly because I'm a terrible mage and I'm not using summons or followers. My illusion is strong enough for anyone but I get wrecked by Draugr super fast. I think I will re-roll and try to focus more on enchanting and restoration in the early levels. I don't think I want to be a vampire though.
After doing some reading it looks like Necromage is only good outside of combat with the undead if you decide to become a vampire.
I found this build after starting an Altmer pure-mage thief, if there is such a thing. Telekinesis and Quiet Casting were all I really needed until I found out you can't use TK to steal quest items...
So I kind of lost my RP inspiration as a master thief that relies on magic only, then I found this build!
I have already perked majorly into Alteration and Illusion, using conjuration only for bound sword and soul trap. Still, my conjuration skill is up there with my other two (~60). I haven't summoned or raised anything and I haven't put any points into Enchanting as my bound sword was supposed to carry me through the game. With no 1h perks, mystic binding seems to be less than ideal. My enchanting skill is around 40 but I haven't used it for anything other than a waterbreathing enchant on my hat.
I am dying a ton though, mainly because I'm a terrible mage and I'm not using summons or followers. My illusion is strong enough for anyone but I get wrecked by Draugr super fast. I think I will re-roll and try to focus more on enchanting and restoration in the early levels. I don't think I want to be a vampire though.
After doing some reading it looks like Necromage is only good outside of combat with the undead if you decide to become a vampire.