Race: Breton (Mechanically) or Redguard (Roleplay)
Playstyle: Sword & Shield with Heavy Armor
End Game Equipment: Aetherial Crown, Spellbreaker Shield, Soulrender, (other gear is custom or aesthetic)
Standing Stone(s): Atronach Stone & the Lord Stone
Completed Quests: Agent of Mara
Skills: One Handed, Block, Alteration
Perks: Magic Resistance (All Ranks), Atronach, Necromage? (Depends on the version)
Vampire/Werewolf/Neither?: Vampire
This build is heavily inspired by the Dragon Age universe’s Templars. The goal of this is to be as close to mage-proof as possible. Charge through the battle without fear of casters slinging bolts of lightning or ice storms at you.
Your character specializes at pacifying magic users with prejudice. A strong focus on tanking and defense. This build is achieved by prioritizing Magic Resistance & Spell Absorption. It is important that this build expresses all the ways a player can increase those two stats; therefore this build outlines optimization before roleplaying. Each of these stats have a cap and following all of the above could have some overlapping redundancy.
Alternate Roleplaying Options:
You can be a purist that never uses magic
Focus your quests on clearing out witches, necromancers, warlocks etc
You can forego the shield in favor of wards if you want to not be restricted on magic
Roleplay as a Vigilant of Stendarr committed to cleansing undead. This would likely use restoration magic frequently
Roleplay as a Redguard that loathes undead for players that are interested in using alteration magic with clothing or light armor
Radiant Raiment Fashion Advice Corner: Heavy Armor especially the creation club mods or anniversary edition suit this build particularly well. Alternate armor sets (silver, steel, iron). Grey Fur cloak looks great on most armors.
Custom Arcane Smith Section: Custom one handed weapon enchanted (Drain Magicka, Absorb Magicka, Paralysis) If you’re one to name your weapon like I am, some thematic names could include “Mage Slayer” or “Apostates End”.
I feel the need to emphasize that all my builds are meant to be frameworks and recommendations. These are just options to fulfill the role you see your character playing.
Nick De Moss 