Mage builds harness the power of magic, utilizing various schools of spells to deal damage, control enemies, and heal. Mages are versatile but often require careful resource management (Magicka) and positioning.
Key Skills:
- Destruction: Your primary damage-dealing school (fire, frost, shock).
- Conjuration: To summon Atronachs or raise undead for combat support.
- Alteration: For defensive spells (Oakflesh, Stoneflesh) and utility.
- Restoration: For healing and ward spells.
- Illusion: For crowd control (Fear, Calm) and stealth.
- Enchanting: To reduce spell costs and enhance gear.
Perk Recommendations:
- Destruction: All Novice/Apprentice/Adept/Expert/Master perks, Augmented Flames/Frost/Shock, Impact.
- Conjuration: Novice/Apprentice/Adept/Expert/Master perks, Mystic Binding (for bound weapons), Summoner, Twin Souls.
- Alteration: Novice/Apprentice/Adept/Expert/Master perks, Magic Resistance, Atronach.
- Restoration: Novice/Apprentice/Adept/Expert/Master perks, Regeneration, Respite, Ward Absorb.
- Enchanting: Enchanter, Insightful Enchanter, Corpus Enchanter, Extra Effect.
Playstyle:
Keep your distance, unleash powerful spells, and use summons to draw enemy aggro. Manage your Magicka carefully, using potions or enchanted gear to sustain your spellcasting. Companions who can tank or provide additional damage are beneficial.