Warrior builds focus on melee combat, heavy armor, and physical prowess. They are straightforward to play and excel at direct confrontation. There are several variations, including one-handed and shield, two-handed, and dual-wielding.
Key Skills:
- One-Handed/Two-Handed: Your primary damage skill.
- Heavy Armor: For maximum damage reduction.
- Block: Essential for defense, especially with a shield.
- Smithing: To craft and improve your weapons and armor.
- Enchanting: To add powerful effects to your gear.
- Alchemy: For healing and buff potions.
Perk Recommendations:
- One-Handed/Two-Handed: All perks in your chosen weapon type, especially those increasing damage and critical chance.
- Heavy Armor: Juggernaut, Well Fitted, Tower of Strength, Conditioning (for weight reduction).
- Block: Shield Wall, Deflect Arrows, Elemental Protection, Block Runner, Shield Charge.
- Smithing: Arcane Blacksmith (to improve enchanted gear), Dragon Armor (for endgame gear).
Playstyle:
Charge into combat, block incoming attacks, and unleash powerful melee strikes. Use Shouts like 'Unrelenting Force' or 'Elemental Fury' to gain an advantage. Companions who can tank or provide ranged support are excellent choices.