Do you like dual wielding? Do you like Elemental Fury? Do you like orcs? If you said yes to all that, you´ll probably like this Build.
This build and most of the ones I'm gonna make in the future won't feature any or minimal Roleplay and Backstory as I find it unnecessary with builds that aren't dependent on it mechanically or playstyle-wise. If you do like Roleplay and such in a build, that's fine, but it will rarely be of significance for me.
Race: Orc, but you already knew that
Stats Distribution: Magicka:1 Health: 2 Stamina:2 [Level 40: 180 Magicka, 260 Health, 260 Stamina]
Standing Stone: Steed Stone and Lord Stone, with the Aethereal Crown
Shouts: Become Ethereal, Elemental Fury, Slow Time
Spells: Healing -> Close Wounds
Powers: Berserker Rage, Secret of Protection
Blessing: Blessing of Talos
Equipment
Early game:
- Any set of light armor
- Rhagot
- Amulet of Arkay/Amulet of Talos
- Ring, Gauntlets, and Boots enchanted with Fortify One-handed
- (Ancient Shrouded Boots and Gloves while in stealth)
Late game:
- Aethereal Crown
- Ancient Falmer Cuirass enchanted with Fortify Health [Fortify Light Armor]
- Ancient Falmer Gauntlets enchanted with Fortify One-handed
- Ancient Falmer Boots enchanted with Fortify One-handed [Fortify Stamina]
- Ring enchanted with Fortify One-handed [Fortify Restoration]
- Amulet of Talos/Gauldr Amulet
- (Ancient Shrouded Boots and Gloves while in stealth)
Weapons:
There is a choice for the main weapon here: Axe, Mace or Sword. To keep it "simple" only use one of the three, I personally chose Mace.
- Two main weapons enchanted with Chaos Damage [Fire Damage]
- One unenchanted Dagger and one enchanted with Chaos Damage
There are some unique weapons, which are useful for this build:
- Mace of Molag Bal for refilling your enchanted weapons
- Windshear for the instant Stagger effect
- Chillrend for its high base damage and unparalleled enchantment (keep in mind though that you´ll only get the best version once you're level 46+)
- Mehrunes Razor for the small chance instantly kill
Skills & Perks
One-Handed: Armsman 5/5, Dual Flurry 2/2, Dual Savagery, Fighting Stance, Savage Strike
Light Armor: Agile Defender 5/5
Enchanting: Enchanter 5/5, Fire Enchanter, Frost Enchanter, Storm Enchanter, Extra Effect, Insightful Enchanter
Restoration: Novice Restoration, Recovery 1/2, Respite, Avoid Death
Illusion: Novice Illusion, Animage, Kindred Mage, Quiet Casting
Sneak: 2/5 Stealth, Muffled Movement, Backstab, Deadly Aim, Assassins Blade
As with any ranked perk, the ranks not listed above are of course good to have, but not required to play this Build properly
GAMEPLAY
Use your main hand weapon of choice alongside an enchanted Dagger. When wounded, Become Ethereal is used to give time for the swap to your healing spell and bring distance between you and the enemies. When you need to put out more damage, switch to Elemental Fury and an unenchanted dagger.
SPECIAL MOVES
Blunt Anger: Berserker Rage, Elemental Fury, Secret of Protection
Activate Berserker Rage, Elemental Fury, Secret of Protection and then dual-wield power attack your opponents. Use an unenchanted left-hand Dagger and enchanted main hand weapon. When using a dual-wield power attacking with Elemental Fury, the game only checks the left hand for enchantments, thus, the main hand can be enchanted.
Uses: When you're facing powerful enemies and useful when fighting in confined spaces with no room to dodge. This can only be done once a day, however, it, is strong enough to kill even the toughest enemies, don't waste it on small fry.
Wraith Strike: Elemental Fury, Shrouded Gloves & Boots, Quiet Casting
Activate Elemental Fury and then dual-wield power attack your enemy while in stealth.
Army Slayer: Berserker Rage, Slow Time
Activate Slow Time, Berserker Rage and then quickly dispose of all enemies in sight.
Uses: When multiple enemies are in close vicinity. With this setup, up to 6 strong enemies or any number of weak ones can be taken care of very quickly. Keep in mind that it Berserker Rage can only be used once a day and without it, this move simply isn't as powerful.
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