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Character Build: The Arcane Assassin

Tags: #Character Build Spellsword  #Character Build Assassin  #Character Build Bound Weapons  #Rank:Legendary  #Hall of Fame Build 
  • Member
    September 16, 2013

    I hesitate on this point precisely. Bound weapon gives a super effect to the Arcane Assassin, but for me assassin should have a dagger.

    So I think i'll go with a physical dagger which I'll enchant

  • Member
    October 2, 2013

    How essential are the Arch-Mage Robes? They've always annoyed me, they look awful in my opinion but that enchantment is hard to pass up.

  • Member
    October 3, 2013

    Really nice build, gonna try it!

    Is it bad to grind your illusion so you can become a vampire at low lvl and calm the people you have to interact with? Because they attack you on stage 4 vampirism. I really like the evil gameplay where you have to force them to talk to you, it's like the 'imperio curse' from Harry Potter :)

  • Member
    October 22, 2013

    According to UESP, the glow of light from your hands when you have a spell equipped affects detection.  So if you were sneaking with a spell ready to cast (ie bound dagger) that might be what gave you away.  The flesh spells don't affect detection after being cast (again, explicitly stated on UESP).

  • Member
    November 1, 2013

    I read on the wiki that the bound dagger makes noise when swinging. Does that have a relevant effect on you're stealth, or is it even noticeable?

    Anyways, 1+ from me.

  • Member
    November 1, 2013

    Ponty's comment from the page 5 

    I only hit lone targets (and made sure I hit). It seems ridiculous being able to slit the throat of an enemy without the guy standing right next to him noticing.

  • Member
    November 1, 2013

    Thanks. I was just curious.

  • Member
    November 1, 2013

    It's the same as a sword in terms of noise. You can't kill around people in groups

  • Member
    December 21, 2013
    This build looks awesome it is just what I am looking for. I have been trying for ages to do this sought of thing and now I know how to do it now thanks to you +1
  • Member
    December 28, 2013

    I made a similar character build to this. I opted out of any health points and chose pure magicka, Its pretty fun, if you get caught you die at later levels. Makes for some rewarding and very entertaining trial and error game play.

    Also, I believe my like just bumped this into legendary status.