Skyrim is a game where almost every type of Build works well. It is designed so one can enjoy it with any strategy or without one, for every player. There is not only one best Build, because the right choice depends on the play style, the wanted level of challenge, the used DLC and whether one wants pure force, survival or deep diving into role play.

On the other hand, having a planned Build truly makes things simpler. If one invests perks and points in a fixed set of skills one gets steady bursts of power and key traits, like bonuses for attacks from stealth, double swings of strong blows or summoned pets, that grow with the level.

Simple Guide to Skyrim Builds

A Build is simply a kind of character. It defines a role, like a stealth archer, battle mage or armored form, that gives the game its feeling. In Skyrim one finds three main Builds together with many changes for each of them.

One can remake classic RPG classes by mixing races and birth signs, that shape starting stats, skills and roles. Online there are lists, where Builds are sorted by type and play style, what helps to easily find the right character for Skyrim.

The stealth archer ranks among the most popular Builds. That style makes the game much more simple, and players almost always end up using a bow. A good archer Build includes light armor with spells for stealth, a bow enchanted with elemental damage and capture of souls, together with the best available arrows.

Maximum output for stealth, together with high alchemy and restoration, are also key.

The paladin is a classic type from RPGs, that works well in Skyrim. It combines healing and skills with swords in a mixed style of close fight and magic. Spells for curing are helpful, but Solar Fire shows its value as a great anti-undead spell.

Bretons are the best race for that Build, because there racial gift gives a useful edge in several skills, what makes them solid half-mages.

Without mods, close fight and magic both are a bit weak, unless the trouble is set to easy. They can be good, but that requires time and effort. Every Build can become very strong with alchemy, because potions act right away and one can easily level the skill, because plants are everywhere.

Double casts of destruction for magic is another solid choice. With high levels in restoration, spells can reach zero cost by putting the right spells on helmet, chest, ring and amulet.

Some Builds must get creative. One popular version drains enemies of all their resources, until they do not have morethan nothing to defend themselves. Heavy armor with two-handed weapons for fighters is loved among newcomers.

Attacks from stealth work also with a single knife, not only double. The secret is simply play around and explore, what feels the funniest.