Skyrim build brainstorming

[blizzer333]

I wasn't sure about where posting this thread so i put it into general discussion.
Anyway i was thinking about making a "duelist" character. I mean One handed, no shield and no armor or at least with light armor. I was thinking about

Race:
Breton or altmer or even redguard ( in order of best benefits in my opinion)

Skills:
One handed( main skill)
Enchanting
Blocking( main skill)
Smithing(for damage purpose)

And a bit of Illusion/alteration/restoration ( i'm still thinking about wich one is better)

Do you think that a build like this is a viable option at adept-hard difficulty?
Post your suggestions

 

[Necromis]

well race is really a matter of taste as in the end they all balance out. However, in regards to their powers I would probably suggest going with the RedGuard for the stamina regen power if you are a melee character. Besides with some cool looking robes and a nice scimitar he would look amazing.

 

[ForTheEmpire]

Well i wouldve used a Nord however it is up to taste , I like the choices you made i wouldve only added Sneak to it for stealth if your not going for that its all good also you can consider using alchamy aswell ceuse your going for a challange right ? this will give you added benefits ....

 

[blizzer333]

mmm I think i'll drop illusion and go for the best looking race, I'm going to test it soon, I hope it will be fun... because I'm doing it most for roleplaying.

 

[ForTheEmpire]

If it is for roleplaying a wouldve chosen Argonian or Khajit but enjoy it should be fun

 

[Necromis]

Roleplaying I don't see Khajit or Argonian being dualist. I do see someone like a Nord or a Redguard being someone like that. Or even an orc.

 

[Neriad13]

Why would you use blocking as a skill if you're not going to use a shield?

 

[M'aiqaelF]

i'd go w/ restoration b/c you have a free hand

 

[Necromis]

you can block with a one or two handed weapon. You don't actually need to be sword and boarding to use that skill. You just can block when dual wielding. Heck I was killing things last night blocking with a staff of flames. Pretty nice staff, too.

 

[blizzer333]

Blocking doesnt require a shield and if i remember correctly some perks dont even require a it i.e bashing or the one wich slows time.

 

[Teritus]

I don't know; one handed with no shield can get pretty tough in some situations.

 

[blizzer333]

The biggest problem is the lack of armor...

 

[Teritus]

You can still use light armour which is fine. Are you planning to spend perks in archery?

 

[blizzer333]

mmm yeah, i'll first try without armor on adept if it's really too hard i'll switch to light armor, or i was thinking about leveling a bit of magic and use alteration.

 

[Professor Skalvar]

Definitely take Alteration if you aren't going to take light armor. Your character wouldn't last a second without any sort of protection against a high level opponent(e.g. Forsworn Briarheart) if he/she/it can get a few hits on you.