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Skyrim Mage builds

Builds for the mage's path: Destruction, Conjuration, Illusion and the rest of the schools. For players who solve their problems with magicka, not steel.

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Pure Dark Elf
Skyrim Stealth Mage build
Consumables
Magic
Stealth
Published
by@h4z2

Build limited to only the skills with starting bonuses. Main Skill has a 10 perk investment, Minor Skills have a 5 perk investment

Lvl 36
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Pure High Elf
Skyrim Master Mage build
AoE
Glass Cannon
Magic
Published / Updated
by@h4z2

Build limited to only the skills with starting bonuses. Main Skill has a 10 perk investment, Minor Skills have a 5 perk investment

Lvl 36
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Pure Breton
Skyrim Necromancer Alchemist build
Consumables
Magic
Minions
Published / Updated
by@h4z2

Build limited to only the skills with starting bonuses. Main Skill has a 10 perk investment, Minor Skills have a 5 perk investment

Lvl 36
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Pure Imperial
Skyrim Spell Knight build
Magic
Melee
Tank
Published / Updated
by@h4z2

Build limited to only the skills with starting bonuses. Main Skill has a 10 perk investment, Minor Skills have a 5 perk investment

Lvl 36
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Pure Redguard
Skyrim Spellsword build
Glass Cannon
Magic
Melee
Published
by@h4z2

Build limited to only the skills with starting bonuses. Main Skill has a 10 perk investment, Minor Skills have a 5 perk investment

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Lvl 36
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Pure Argonian
Skyrim Thief Defense Mage build
Magic
Pacifist
Stealth
Published / Updated
by@h4z2

Build limited to only the skills with starting bonuses. Main Skill has a 10 perk investment, Minor Skills have a 5 perk investment

Lvl 45
11 / 13
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Change of Heart
Skyrim Ultimate Control Sorcerer build
AoE
Endgame
Magic
Mind Games
Published / Updated
bySh!
Lvl 41
7 / 10
6 / 9
3 / 9
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Infinite Mana, Absolute Defense
Skyrim Breton Nuke Sorcerer build
Consumables
Endgame
Magic
Meta
Published / Updated
bySh!
Lvl 40
7 / 9
3 / 9
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The Last Hollowfang
Skyrim Vampire, Alchemist, Spellsword build
Beginner Friendly
Close Range
Magic
Roleplay
Stealth
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

The first build I ever published on The Skyforge. It's a bit rough, but a fun playthrough.

Requires Sacrosanct.

https://theskyforge.ning.com/groups/tes-character-building/forum/the-last-hollowfang

Lvl 40
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Nuckelavee
Skyrim Malevolent Demon, Vampire, Alchemist build
Close Range
Endgame
Magic
Melee
Solo
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

This build is heavily focused on mounted combat and all attempts should be made to be riding Arvak when out in the world.

https://theskyforge.ning.com/groups/tes-character-building/forum/event-build-the-nuckelavee

Lvl 45
8 / 9
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Chronomancer
Skyrim Time Mage, Archer, Alchemist build
Challenge
Endgame
Long Range
Magic
Solo
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

A time-manipulating ranger heavily based on the Enforcer of Time subclass from DnD.

https://theskyforge.ning.com/groups/tes-character-building/forum/the-chronomancer-enforcer-of-time

Lvl 44
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Dark Deceiver
Skyrim Sneak, Conjuration, Illusion, and Alchemy build
Magic
Melee
Mind Games
Minions
Stealth
Published
byAlex

Manipulative, prefers not being seen, knows necromancy, doesn’t know how to make friends. Not to be trusted.