Might I suggest smithing, so as to both improve the dragon priest masks, and to provide better equipment to the undead? Kill, give weapons, reanimate, collect weapons post second or third death. The alchemy can poison the weapons, which excellent with a melee weapon (as, unlike the bow, they can't "miss" and waste a poison coating), and the enchanting could be an "Absorb Health", increasing specimen expected life span. Imagine a Foresworn Ravager, dual wielding absorb health + absorb stamina and Firery Soul Trap + Fear Daedric Swords with "weakness to fire" and "damage over time" poisons and some extra soul gems on them (they actually use them). Expensive, yes sir, but damn if it isn't satisfying. I've used it. With some elemental protection and extra health gear, a single specimen can best anything (they are by far my favorite thralls).
Might I suggest smithing, so as to both improve the dragon priest masks, and to provide better equipment to the undead? Kill, give weapons, reanimate, collect weapons post second or third death. The alchemy can poison the weapons, which excellent with a melee weapon (as, unlike the bow, they can't "miss" and waste a poison coating), and the enchanting could be an "Absorb Health", increasing specimen expected life span. Imagine a Foresworn Ravager, dual wielding absorb health + absorb stamina and Firery Soul Trap + Fear Daedric Swords with "weakness to fire" and "damage over time" poisons and some extra soul gems on them (they actually use them). Expensive, yes sir, but damn if it isn't satisfying. I've used it. With some elemental protection and extra health gear, a single specimen can best anything (they are by far my favorite thralls).
what armor set should i use for this or just armor (i dont get matching set, waste of a perk in my opinion.) I want protectiveness while looking cool.
what armor set should i use for this or just armor (i dont get matching set, waste of a perk in my opinion.) I want protectiveness while looking cool.
Nightingale armor is what I used. Either get armor that enhances your skills and/or armor that offsets vampire downfalls for those that like to frolic with the mortal cattle in the sunlight.
Nightingale armor is what I used. Either get armor that enhances your skills and/or armor that offsets vampire downfalls for those that like to frolic with the mortal cattle in the sunlight.
I have put enchanting in the possible skills section. It is definitely an avenue you can take, but their are many spell effects in alchemy not available in enchanting, so it limits your creativity in a fight. A Cryptstalker is nothing if not adaptable, and must be able to deal with any threat. That being said, putting the remaining perks in the enchant weapon tree is ideal to combat those immune to poisons. Just remember that an over reliance on the undead (no matter how well equipped) is what leads to a necromancers demise, as the presence of bodies is circumstantial.
I have put enchanting in the possible skills section. It is definitely an avenue you can take, but their are many spell effects in alchemy not available in enchanting, so it limits your creativity in a fight. A Cryptstalker is nothing if not adaptable, and must be able to deal with any threat. That being said, putting the remaining perks in the enchant weapon tree is ideal to combat those immune to poisons. Just remember that an over reliance on the undead (no matter how well equipped) is what leads to a necromancers demise, as the presence of bodies is circumstantial.
I really like this build, it combines quite a few of my favorite skills: Alchemy, Archery, Necromancy, Illusion. So +1 from me too.
I do have a question though. How do you deal with Dragons on Master difficulty? As I find it really hard to stay in stealth with them, and at the dragon mounts there normally is no dead bodies to raise, or kill to be raised (Shearpoint anyone?). This a general question mostly to all stealth played builds.
I really like this build, it combines quite a few of my favorite skills: Alchemy, Archery, Necromancy, Illusion. So +1 from me too.
I do have a question though. How do you deal with Dragons on Master difficulty? As I find it really hard to stay in stealth with them, and at the dragon mounts there normally is no dead bodies to raise, or kill to be raised (Shearpoint anyone?). This a general question mostly to all stealth played builds.
Keep your distance to make sure he uses Dragon shouts rather than breath fire/ frost so you can dodge them, and fill him with arrows. I find with dragons you need to reposition REALLY fast other wise you get scorched. Also remember that you can use enhance fire/frost/shock resistance and Archery with potions to kill the dragon quickly.
Keep your distance to make sure he uses Dragon shouts rather than breath fire/ frost so you can dodge them, and fill him with arrows. I find with dragons you need to reposition REALLY fast other wise you get scorched. Also remember that you can use enhance fire/frost/shock resistance and Archery with potions to kill the dragon quickly.
Thank you for the reply, I have recently started to experiment with weakness to ect potions and then shooting with bows of the type. It's a killer combination.
Thank you for the reply, I have recently started to experiment with weakness to ect potions and then shooting with bows of the type. It's a killer combination.