I'm trying out this build, except I'll be replacing Illusion with Alteration and restoration, which IMO, will prevent a lot of the early game squishiness. Ward absorb from Restoration also works with Spellbreaker, which makes the shield insane. And I'll also be replacing the Lord with the Atronach stone. You don't use conjuration, so 50% spell absorption + another potential 30% from the Atronach perk will make you a mana sponge. Otherwise, an excellent build. Should be incredibly fun to play. I have tried shield + spell combos before, but always with the crutch of armor, so this should be interesting.
I'm trying out this build, except I'll be replacing Illusion with Alteration and restoration, which IMO, will prevent a lot of the early game squishiness. Ward absorb from Restoration also works with Spellbreaker, which makes the shield insane. And I'll also be replacing the Lord with the Atronach stone. You don't use conjuration, so 50% spell absorption + another potential 30% from the Atronach perk will make you a mana sponge. Otherwise, an excellent build. Should be incredibly fun to play. I have tried shield + spell combos before, but always with the crutch of armor, so this should be interesting.