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Character Build: The Desert Spellsword

Tags: #Character Build Dual-Wield  #Character Build Battlemage  #Character Build Mage Armor  #Race:Redguard  #Rank:Legendary  #Hall of Fame Build  #Albino Skyrim Build  #Mercenary  #Alik'r  #Desert Magic 
  • Member
    December 16, 2013
    Lots of sand in the desert, mind you. Storms and cyclones, even whirlwind sprint will just get you covered in it and uncomfortable. Trust me, I live in one.
  • Member
    December 16, 2013
    I approve this message. Go deep enough into the desert and you find small chunks of natural glass. Whether it's enough for a whole set of armor, I'm not too sure.
  • Member
    December 16, 2013
    +1 for the desert! Did a similar playthrough not too long ago but added Alchemy on and didn't perk Restoration too much. Poisons and fortify potions were a game changer for me - considering I only ever play on Legendary, naturally. Also, casting Whirlwind Cloak, chugging an Invisibilty potion and rushing in with weightless clothing gives an epic image of a mini sand-devil bursting out of a gust of wind and sand. Doesn't do much practically, but it became something of a ritual for me.
  • Member
    December 16, 2013

    Fantastic, a very fast paced combat, an very flexible build.
    I simply loved it, also hammerfell garb and alik'r hood and scimitars are fcking badass

  • Member
    December 16, 2013

    Oh, man, was that really neccessary? I wanted to start a Vampire playthrough and now I stumble accross this gorgous, most glorious build! 

    I always wanted to play someone like this one here (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fvr3hHTU8ik/T4GfuHklCyI/AAAAAAAAAS4/WlGOO...), but I always lacked the proper idea of what magic I should use. I can understand the fire argument, but I can also understand Ben C's frost argument. It's a tough choice. 
    I'll have to think about it. In the meantime: +1. Definitely!
  • December 16, 2013
    It is a neat idea... But I feel it is too scattered since it is a dual wielding character, and a mage, and a spellsword... There is so much to focus on in terms of class that it would feel confusing to play (at least for me)
  • Member
    December 16, 2013
    Hey albino, I always loved your build and now I also love this one because its a redguard build. But, Its look like I'm not going to play this one since I'm not a fan of spellswords style and it will be hard to change between spells and sword since this guy use dual wield. Hmm..but maybe it just me.
  • Member
    December 16, 2013

    Thanks!

    Ans yeah, Dragonhide doesn't last for as long as I'd like, so I'll oftentimes run Ebonyflesh for that reason.

  • Member
    December 16, 2013

    It can be, yeah. I play on the 360, so I'm limited to two hotkeys, but I've been shuffling through the favorites menu long enough that I don't waste too much time in combat doing so.

  • Member
    December 16, 2013

    I liked the build yesterday I think but never got a chance to comment! Awesome build and character concept. I love Redguards in any capacity and this makes their lore and heritage shine. I like the ties within the Alik'r magic and great aesthetic and gameplay type. Going flesh spells on higher difficulty is a tough challenge especially for a melee focus but the diversity of the skills seem to make it capable of great feats. Well done.