Playing through again, thoughts?

elias · Mar 23, 2014

Hey guys, this is my first post. Like the title said, I'm starting over and playing through again. I've already made myself a nord (mainly so I could make it look like myself, haha), so at this point I can pretty much focus on whatever kind of build I want.

That's why I'm here for advice, I'm pretty much lost on what I want to do. Being a sneak is always reliable, but I'd love to have a full set of orkish armour and weapons. It would be interesting to try out a priest build too.

I just can't make a decision, so what do you guys think? Also, what difficulty do?

DestroyerDevourMaster · Mar 23, 2014

I always prefer the sword and board character with some magic on the side but since you mentioned a sneak in heavy armor you may like this, granted it's not orcish armor but it's pretty powerful once you get the right perks http://theskyrimblog.ning.com/group...acter-build-the-nightguard?xg_source=activity. Oh and welcome to the site

DenverRalphy · Mar 23, 2014

I'd say, build the exact opposite of what you had before (even the sex of your toon) . That's guaranteed to give you an entirely different experience.

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ColleenG · Mar 24, 2014

Well, I've played 7 or 8 characters by now. And I've come to understand that you haven't won Skyrim unless you make it to level 81 with things left to do (i.e., no repeats). To date, I haven't won. My best so far was level 68. So for my current character I've added things to do, like alchemy and conjuration and illusion. And even though I'm at level 100 in archery and 90 in one-handed, I started two-handed after I could smith a legendary Dragonbone greatsword and dual enchant jewelry and armor to increase two handed damage, starting about level 55. Maybe I'll make it to 81 this time. Just some food for thought, for ya.

ZeroDragon · Mar 25, 2014

I just started a new character, a redguard for a change, and am sticking to light armour, dual wielding, sneak archer with a bit of magic thrown in for good measure. If I make or pick up any heavy armour it will only be for the display mannikins or to be sold. I must admit that first solo dragon was an unpleasant ending, I nearly had it but its bite was enough. I wished for a moment for heavy armour, but I'm sticking to light.

It's totally different to my first thug of a nord and the cloth wearing mage after that. The mage was the hardest I've ever tried and the first time I needed a companion for most quests.

I tend to start on adept and increase it later when I get a bit stronger.

Not played a female character yet - maybe that's next.

DenverRalphy · Mar 25, 2014

ZeroDragon said:
I just started a new character, a redguard for a change, and am sticking to light armour, dual wielding, sneak archer with a bit of magic thrown in for good measure. If I make or pick up any heavy armour it will only be for the display mannikins or to be sold. I must admit that first solo dragon was an unpleasant ending, I nearly had it but its bite was enough. I wished for a moment for heavy armour, but I'm sticking to light.

It's totally different to my first thug of a nord and the cloth wearing mage after that. The mage was the hardest I've ever tried and the first time I needed a companion for most quests.

I tend to start on adept and increase it later when I get a bit stronger.

Not played a female character yet - maybe that's next.

Dragons get easier for light armored characters when you build resistances. It's those pesky giants that still clobber you pretty hard though. Their clubs send you cartwheeling on the first hit.

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ZeroDragon · Mar 25, 2014

DenverRalphy said:
ZeroDragon said:

I just started a new character, a redguard for a change, and am sticking to light armour, dual wielding, sneak archer with a bit of magic thrown in for good measure. If I make or pick up any heavy armour it will only be for the display mannikins or to be sold. I must admit that first solo dragon was an unpleasant ending, I nearly had it but its bite was enough. I wished for a moment for heavy armour, but I'm sticking to light.

It's totally different to my first thug of a nord and the cloth wearing mage after that. The mage was the hardest I've ever tried and the first time I needed a companion for most quests.

I tend to start on adept and increase it later when I get a bit stronger.

Not played a female character yet - maybe that's next.

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Dragons get easier for light armored characters when you build resistances. It's those pesky giants that still clobber you pretty hard though. Their clubs send you cartwheeling on the first hit.

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I fully intend avoiding giants wherever possible, my first character saw Skyrim from a thoroughly unnatural position after being caught by a perfect swing. I quite like giants and they only get aggressive when approached in a threatening manner. Though their toes are more than useful for raising funds via alchemy.

LuChao · Mar 25, 2014

if u want a list of different builds that I have done u can check the Skyrim Forum link in my sig u might find one to spark interest or something since I do alot of odd builds

Perkless in Skyrim · Mar 25, 2014

I've had dozens of characters. Some were deliberately not something I typically played. If you have a certain style that you enjoy playing then stick with it unless you're interested in trying something new. If certain parts of the game seem to be too easy, make rules to limit yourself. I don't care for raising difficulty when I can just use lower tiered armor and weapons. You'll become a badass in good time anyway.

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