This made build variety better than in previous entries in the series while allowing unprecedented levels of flexibility.

Due to Skyrim’s difficulty, or lack thereof, these entries are in no particular order.

Rapidly striking enemies with two swords never gets old.

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Healing spellsare great, but don’t sleep onSun Fire,an excellent anti-undead spell.

(It’s also a fantastic build for players that love roleplaying.)

If you want to take this build to its limit, check out ourSkyrim paladin in-depth build guide.

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That said, it makes for some interesting builds, including theDual Dagger Assassin.

In essence,Spellswords relyon the One-Handed skilland a few spells of choice frommultiple schools of magic.

More defensive variants can be created as well, utilizingWards and Alteration magic to mitigate incoming damage.

Skyrim Breton Paladin Armor Mod

For amore in-depth look at Spellswords,check out ourSkyrim spellsword build guide.

Get your skills up and then craft the best weapons in the game with this Skyrim smithing guide.

The result is a character that can turn every enemy into dust.

Skyrim Assassin Orc Wielding Two Bound Daggers

Those wanting to reap all the benefits of this build should go for aHigh Elfas a starting race.

TheWrathman, Storm Atronach, and Seekerare our picks forthe most powerful conjured summons.

The pure carnage from these vicious forces of darkness will blast through your foes.

Skyrim Spellsword Character

If you’re OK with modding Skyrim, this build becomes much stronger with Ordinator or Vokrii installed.

Want to be the shadow who shoots their way to victory in Skyrim?

Consider building a stealth archer.

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It’s an enjoyable build that is fantastic in the early to mid-game of Skyrim.

For the endgame,this build can easily be tweaked into a Necromancer.

Khajiits have a few, one of which grants themincreased unarmed damage.Therefore, thePugilist Khajitis yours for the choosing.

Skyrim Mage Channeling Lightning

Get a pair ofDaedric Gloves,obtain theFortify Unarmedenchantment, then enjoy punchingeverything from humans to dragonsto a pulp.

Skills likeEnchanting, Smithing, and Alchemycan be remarkable boons at higher levels.

If you take this build to the extreme, you canmake the strongest weapons and armor in the game.

Skyrim Necromancer And Undead Minions

Enchanting allows you toadd unique modifiers to weapons and armor,including increased damage and health.

Smithing will let youcreate virtually any non-quest itemin the game, ranging from iron armor to Daedric gear.

Unlike most tank builds,usingConjurationas a secondary skill supplies the Tanky Conjurer witha high degree of versatility.

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TheDawnguard DLC adds a skill tree for Werewolvesto invest in, granting powerful bonuses when theyfeed on corpses.

This scimitar is so powerful that it’s possible for you to make a build with just this weapon.

It has the unique property ofstaggering any enemy it hits, letting you stun-lock targets with rapid attacks.

Skyrim Bound Sword

Unlike most builds, the Stealth Archer has fantastic damage thatisbuffed by massive Stealth damage multipliers.Your bonuses get bonuses.

In other words; it’s damage for days.

Even on higher ones, you might expect to shred through the competition in seconds.

Skyrim Khajiit Unarmed

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