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Character Build: The Despoiler

Tags: #Race:Nord  #Character Build Archer  #Character Build No Crafting  #Character Build Villain  #Rank:Legendary  #Hall of Fame Build  #Zach 
  • November 9, 2013

    This build is as sexy as that picture :P I'm so trying this i've always wanted to do a playthrough where i can kill people or do naughty things without saving before hand hahaha it looks so fun. Also it needs a special ability called "Thighs of steel" (The Despoiler removes all clothing and his enemies drop dead at the sight of his tremendous thighs) Remove clothing+kill console command!

  • Member
    November 9, 2013

    First decent Bandit build I've seen! I love the inclusion of the Pale Blade as well; since it's obtained from a Bandit encampment and therefore fits in with the role-play. +1

  • Member
    November 9, 2013

    Dem thighs... I always do that too, save and kill a whole city and then reload. It was fun to just kill everyone and ignore the consequences. 

  • Member
    November 9, 2013
    Are you sure about the pale blade doing double stamina damage? It was a long time ago but I remember it only doing standard damage and the description was wrong. There are a few weapons like that (Gaulderson staff for example)' but I certainly may be wrong.

    I have a huge love for playing as a thief and probably 90% of my time on Skyrim has been playing that type of character so immediately this made me happy. One of the most enjoyable characters I played was something similar to this where I chose a 'home town' where I would never have a bounty (Riften, not surprisingly) and basically ransacked my way across Skyrim with the goal of racking up massive bounties in every hold. There is a shocking amount of fun to be had having to evade the law and later having to sneak back into a city! The idea of playing as a bandit is quite similar and sounds hilariously fun. I'm also a huge fan of characters that evolve over a playthrough, this is the definition of a 'character build' as far as I'm concerned, not just a list of stats and gear but an actual character.

    I really like this character and this is certainly a style I would play without hesitation. A rare 'like' from me, and well deserved.
  • Member
    November 9, 2013
    By god... That was great :') I've been waiting for this build all week to see what it actually was and I am very pleased with the outcome. The early roleplay in itself earned my like. But then that transition from subtle to upfront with Pale Blade and those archery tricks makes me wih I could like it twice.
  • Member
    November 9, 2013

    Well thank you. Your second paragraph described exactly how I played. I would come up with elaborate schemes to get caught to get into a city and then break out, etc. I also kept no bounty in Riften because I used the lady in the market as a light armor trainer now and then . Well actually I did acquire bounties, but nothing a good bribe could not fix. 

    As for the stamina damage I am not sure if it is correct or not. As an xbox player I am just going to go with what the description tells me. 

  • Member
    November 9, 2013

    This is great Zach! For a while there I was transported into the mind of an outlaw because you write so well. Excellent use of the Pale Blade and I love the fur armour aesthetic  +1

  • November 9, 2013

    This build is epic! I especially like the art :D

  • Member
    November 9, 2013

    Hi Zach, 

    Nice build. Striaght forward, non complicated, brutal... just like a bandit! +1 from me for the way the build flows and the RP behind it.

  • Member
    November 9, 2013

    I concur with what Warlocksg just said, a straightforward but yet interesting build. Definitely +1!