Early 2h
Solid build I use on Legendary difficulty + Survival + Permadeath
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Those under the sign of The Atronach absorb a portion of incoming spell damage and have a larger pool of Magicka, but recover it more slowly.
Avoid leveling any unnecessary skill, including armor skills untill you feel threaten or when you get the proper gear or any piece with decent enchantments on.
Condition
Loadout
Rahd's hammer, the reduced weight allows it to be swung more quickly.
Absorb 50 points of Stamina.
Target takes 30 points of shock damage, and half as much Magicka damage.
Absorbs the life essence of your foes. Strengthened by the blood of deceit.
If target dies within 5 seconds, fills a soul gem.; Burns the target for 10 points. Targets on fire take extra damage.
Releases energy blast with power attacks that deals 30 damage.
Bashing places a rune on a nearby surface; the rune explodes for 50 points of fire damage when enemies come near.
Heals the caster 100 points.
A blast from Wabbajack with an unpredictable effect.
Summons a Dremora for 60 seconds.
Chance to paralyze the target for 2 seconds.
Summons a Storm Atronach for 60 seconds wherever the caster is pointing.
Ball of sunlight that does 25 points of damage to undead.
Increases Fire, Frost and Shock Resistance by 30%.
Two-handed attacks do 15% more damage.
Increases Magic Resistance by 15%.; Increases Poison Resistance by 50%.
Increases Shock Resistance by 40%.
Carrying capacity increased by 75 points.; Increases your Magicka by 20 points.
Increases your Health by 20 points.
Increases your Health, Magicka, and Stamina by 30 points.
- You can get a paralysis staff in Snapleg Cave guaranteed.
- Silver armament can be found in Driftshade Refuge and Gallows Rock.
- Enchanted Steel Nordic Gauntlets is refering to Ironhand Gauntlets found at White River Watch.
- Arch-mage's boots can be stolen after lockpicking his room.
- Staff of the Storm Atronach can be crafted in the midden
Powers
Your Breton blood gives you 25% resistance to magic.
Absorb 50% of the Magicka from hostile spells for 60 seconds.
Increases Magicka by 50 points, absorb 50% of the Magicka from hostile spells, and Magicka regenerates 50% slower.
Increases Magic Resistance by 15%.
You do more combat damage to the opposite sex.
Healing spells cure 10% more.
Shouts
Your Voice is raw power, pushing aside anything - or anyone - who stands in your path.
The Thu'um reaches out to the Void, changing your form to one that cannot harm, or be harmed.
The Thu'um imbues your arms with the speed of wind, allowing for faster weapon strikes.
Shout at time, and command it to obey, as the world around you stands still.
Consumables
Potions, food and drink you find or buy. Their buffs are counted into your stats.
For potions you plan to brew yourself, just pick the effects you want. Their strength follows this build's Alchemy skill, perks and gear. For the actual ingredients and bottles, use the Alchemy calculator below.