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[Unknown ProbLem]

Prenote: This is my first build in a long time, so no hating, ha. it may not be as detailed as some of the others, but this is layout is straight-forward and to the point. I hope any that do use it can give me a hand with what to tweak. (sorry in advance for the table spacing issues giving the guide an odd look)

Level 60 Orthodox Mage:

Requirements: 

Build Number	Stat 1	Stat 2	Stat 3	Stat 4	Stat 5	Stat 6	Stat 7
Build 1	100 Archery	100 Smithing	80 Light Armor	60 Sneak	100 Conjuration	70 Destruction	100 Enchanting

Personal Notes: This somewhat odd build will maximize your ranged ability, along with the use of higher damaging spells, things should easily go your way. possibly meant to be played on Legendary but would require play testing. Why would i make a double ranged build you ask? Well simple. Magic, although useful can be somewhat weak unless you have a stupid amount of magicka, and even with it reduced to 0% casting, it's still not super powerful. you can easily use Archery to be stealthy from a far and deal sneak damage. it's like a spell blade but with bows.

 

For your weapon though, I highly suggest against paralyze because of the level 100 perk. it's saved me innumerable amounts of times. stick to an elemental damage, or go with something like (Fiery) Soul Trap or even just a simple absorb. 

 

You could favorite two bows, the first with Elemental and lets say for example absorb health, pretty basic. your other bow could be absorb magicka for casters along with shock to really just put them in their place.

 
 
 

Enchants:	Option 1	Option 2
Helmet	Fortify Archery	Fortify Destruction
Chest	Fortify Destruction	Fortify Stamina Regen. (or other)
Hands	Fortify Archery	Fortify Sneak
Feet	Fortify Carry Weight	Muffle
Ring	Fortify Archery	Fortify Destruction
Amulet	Fortify Archery	Fortify Destruction

Perk Distribution:
Link to the necessary perks: http://skyrimcalculator.com/#305259

Health/Magicka/Stamina Distribution:

Value	Health	Stamina	Magicka
Distributed	20	9	29
Base	100	100	100
Ending Value	300	190	390

 

[David]

Why all the magicka / fortify destruction when you only take it to level 70?

 

Also, I think you should rename it. Assuming you're using orthodox as "unoriginal" or "typical" I don't think it really fits the build with the archery / sneak.

[Unknown ProbLem]

it was supposed to be a spell archer, lol. I am tired of melee because of how much it's used. also i meant unorthodox. and you only need the damage modifiers, there isn't really much off of the destruction tree that you need ha, at least from what I've seen

[David]

it was supposed to be a spell archer, lol. I am tired of melee because of how much it's used. also i meant unorthodox. and you only need the damage modifiers, there isn't really much off of the destruction tree that you need ha, at least from what I've seen

 

Ah, I suppose that makes sense. I still think you should rename it something more specific what you're aiming for along the "spell archer" lines, though, to help people find this build via search. Unorthodox is a good general description here but it could mean pretty much any hybrid build, so less people looking specifically for this type will find it.

[Unknown ProbLem]

So does Lv 60 Spell Archer Build sound better? I'm just trying to help out with the whole search thing, because I'm generally not good at that, lol