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Skyrim Mind Control builds

Builds for turning enemies on each other: fury, calm and fear from the Illusion school. Win the fight by deciding who is fighting whom.

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Illusionist Vampire
Skyrim Vampire, Necromancer, Illusionist, Cryromancer build
Glass Cannon
Long Range
Magic
Mind Games
Stealth
Published
byDasneezequeen

Rarely using a blade in hand always relying on their spells and keeping far away from combat. A decent amount of health to keep them alive along with light armor. Using ice to shatter their enemies then raising their broken bodies to fight for the rest of their foes.

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The Druid King of Order, Chaos & Nature
Skyrim Stealth Archer, Battlemage & Necromancer Hybrid build
Magic
Melee
Mind Games
Stealth
Survival
Published / Updated
byXxC4D3xX

You are the Druid King. A Bosmer “Grey Lord” & king of natural order & Chaos of all living & non living creatures , you are also the Dragonborn, master of all shouts, a master werewolf & leader of the companions, master of all schools of magic, & a servant of the 2 old gods Hircine & Namira. Reanimate Corpses on the battlefield or Bend all Animals / Unnatural creatures to your will, Skyrim is yours to conquer.

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Bard
Skyrim Bard build
Budget
Challenge
Magic
Mind Games
Minions
Published
byDasneezequeen

The bard uses no armor and relies on spells to keep them safe, using conjuration, illusion and alteration as defensive; their only offense is a bound sword. Used correctly it will be used sparingly as your enemies will tear themselves apart from frenzy spells with the help of the undead you raise (or atronachs). Alteration is your main defense so always maintain your flesh spells, Restoration is your net, should you take damage.

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Sneak Mage
Skyrim Everything Mage build
Endgame
Mind Games
Minions
Solo
Stealth
Published
byJamesQuest
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Calm & Backstab
Skyrim Illusion Assassin build
Meta
Mind Games
Solo
Stealth
Published / Updated
bySh!

Vanilla Illusion Assassin with infinite Dual-Cast Calm/Pacify, max One-Handed & Magic Resistance. Daggers for stealth and Archery for Dragons, where stealth attacks are ineffective.

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The Trickster
Skyrim Clavicus Vile Spellsword Vampire build
Close Range
Melee
Mind Games
Roleplay
Wealth
Published / Updated
by@LapaduGaming

A scarred female Imperial vampire who worships Clavicus Vile

She will collect Bittercup, Mask, and Umbra as her daedric artifacts

She uses Illusion spells from the shadows to manipulate her foes

She uses Umbra to attack when enemies approach

She will have any dog companions to distract her enemies

Charming merchants, she will become very wealthy

When push comes to shove, she will use her Vampiric powers

She will make her home at Proudspire Manor

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The Spider
Skyrim Stealthy Vampire Mage build
Long Range
Magic
Mind Games
Minions
Stealth
Published / Updated
byMisterFreakingSunshine

A stealthy vampire mage who toys with enemies using illusions, paralysis, and summoned minions before finishing them with a well-aimed life drain or fire spell.

I would join the College of Winterhold, the Thieves Guild, and the Dark Brotherhood early to help level your skills and acquire gear.

Lvl 82
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Dar'argo
Skyrim Khajiit Illusion Thief build
Close Range
Crime
Melee
Mind Games
Stealth
Published / Updated
by@larcx13

Do all thieves guild related quests. Join college of winterhold for access but dont become archmage. Avoid companions, and Dark Brotherhood questlines. Daedric princes to spite: Namira, Vaermina, and Boethiah. Collect other daedric artifacts but choose dialogue that challenges them, not venerate (except Azura). Get Ebony Blade but dont charge it. Explore nordic and dwemer ruins for riches.

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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.