He’s following you, about thirty feet back, he gets down on all fours and breaks into a sprint. He’s gaining on you.
Shia Labeouf.
You’re looking for your horse but you’re all turned around. He’s almost upon you now and you can see there’s blood on his face. By the nine, there’s blood everywhere!
Running for your life from Shia Labeouf!
He’s brandishing a knife it’s Shia Labeouf!
Lurking in the shadows…
Cyrodiil Superstar Shia Labeouf
So while it’s not the most serious build anybody’s ever made, I love it. I’m doing a playthrough as him and I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun in Skyrim. There is a mod that PC users can get to go with the build, though it is not necessary. It makes a “Shia Surprise!” noise whenever you get a sneak attack. This build is more intended as a joke, but damn it is fun to chop people up with a woodcutter’s axe.
Stat Spread:0/2/1
Primary Skills:
One-handed: This will be your form of offense with a dagger of choice and Woodcutter’s Axe.
Sneak: Shia Surprise! It fits the theme, and makes the gameplay much less of a pain, since you can do sneak attacks for some real damage. It’s definitely a game changer.
Enchanting: The Woodcutter’s Axe can’t be upgraded via smithing, so we’re going to make its primary damage come from enchanting.
Minor Skills:
Smithing: In the late-game, fur armor just won’t cut it. You’ll need some extra improvement coming in from smithing. While I won’t, you can always use the restoration exploit to get it to a reasonable armor rating.
Alchemy: If you really want a more offensive edge to Shia, you can add some slows and lingering damage poisons. Again, you can use the restoration exploit to get a reasonable armor rating.
Restoration: Wait! He isn’t dead! Shia Surprise! Shia Labeouf can uncannily heal from wounds, and surprise his enemies with such quick recovery. For me, this skill wasn't about flowing it into combat, but more of a "panic button" for me to fall back on at (usually dangerously) low HP.
Fur Shoes: Fortify Sneak or Muffle (and Fortify Stamina)
Ring of Namira: Actual Cannibal Shia Labeouf! He is an infamous cannibal, and this is an amazing daedric artifact! Granting you 50 health and 50% more health regeneration for just killing a humanoid enemy is a great benefit. +50 stamina never hurts, either.
Woodcutter’s Axe: Shock Damage (and Fear)
Dagger: Whatever dagger you obtain that has the highest damage is fine. I wouldn’t recommend Daedric since it looks too “boss-ish” and overpowered for a simple character. Dragonbone was my end game choice.
Perks:
One-handed: Armsman 5/5, Fighting Stance, Savage Strike
This is where things got a bit fun(ny) for me. I spent most of my time exploring in any forested areas, so around towns like Riften, Falkreath, Whiterun sometimes, and some places near Solitude. Try to get the mindset of a cannibal that lives in the woods and murders people for sport and food. He is a savage killer, and will ambush anybody who travels on his roads.
Kill anybody you really don't care about and meet on the road. Always approach with a sneak attack from a dagger, and kill as many enemies as you can with sneak attacks. If you are to be caught, then take out your enchanted Woodcutter's Axe and chop your enemies up! Shia Labeouf will fight extremely aggressively. The speed of the Woodcutter's Axe and a good enchantment makes it perfectly viable. Power attacks are generally saved for when you need a stagger (if your enemy can be staggered by a Woodcutter's Axe).
The Ring of Namira is your best friend. Each time you eat a corpse, it will grant you 50 extra health and 50% more health regeneration. This is partially why I left out health enchants in the build. Pair this with 50 extra stamina and it’s the ultimate ring of Shia Labeouf. Don't be afraid to have dinner mid-combat!
Imperials or Stormcloaks? Whoever roams your roads die. You can always choose of course, but I chose to not do this questline since it doesn't affect our character in any way.
Is Shia Labeouf a worshipper of Namira? No. Shia is a type of rogue cannibal. He found the Markarth tombs and proceeded with the journey ahead of it for the ring, but only killed the priest in hopes of never having to contact the cannibalistic cult again. Let’s just say that he is his own kind of cannibal. He's not into all those Daedric cults and whatnot.
Dawnguard or Volkihar? Well, this was a pretty easy choice for me. It always has been, and it always will be. Eternal life, pretty eyes, moon-bathing on the beach, and for Shia, a new way to eat people! Volkihar has always been my choice, what's not to love?
Recommended Quests:
The Taste of Death: This is to get your most essential item: the Ring of Namira. I would complete it as late as level 15.
The Companions Questline: While they aren’t as much of savage murderers like you, they do open up some new possibilities for cannibalism as a werewolf. Attacking and hunting prey could become much easier with this power. (Optional)
The Dark Brotherhood: I found that it was fun to kill people then eat them (that sounded better in my head). Shia Labeouf doesn’t care much for Sithis or the Night Mother, but he does love an opportunity to kill. Besides, their headquarters are located in HIS woods.
Volkihar Vampires: For the sake of vampirism! What's even better than a cannibal running around in the woods? An immortal cannibal running around in the woods, of course! Auriel's Bow can seriously add to the atmosphere when you go people-hunting by blocking out the sun, too. Shia, as usual, doesn't really care for the Molag Bal worship in the Volkihar group, but a bunch of sadistic immortal people sitting around a castle hall and eating people is a bit enticing to someone like him.
Thanks for reading everybody! This is my first build I’ve ever done. If only I could type this much in one hour for other stuff.
(P.S. regardless of whether or not you hate the concept of the build, at least tell me if I’m doing anything wrong with the actual build part. This was sort of a trial and I’m looking for error, thanks)
(Play me!)
Out of the corner of your eye, you spot him.
Shia Labeouf.
He’s following you, about thirty feet back, he gets down on all fours and breaks into a sprint. He’s gaining on you.
Shia Labeouf.
You’re looking for your horse but you’re all turned around. He’s almost upon you now and you can see there’s blood on his face. By the nine, there’s blood everywhere!
Running for your life from Shia Labeouf!
He’s brandishing a knife it’s Shia Labeouf!
Lurking in the shadows…
Cyrodiil Superstar Shia Labeouf
So while it’s not the most serious build anybody’s ever made, I love it. I’m doing a playthrough as him and I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun in Skyrim. There is a mod that PC users can get to go with the build, though it is not necessary. It makes a “Shia Surprise!” noise whenever you get a sneak attack. This build is more intended as a joke, but damn it is fun to chop people up with a woodcutter’s axe.
Stat Spread:0/2/1
Primary Skills:
One-handed: This will be your form of offense with a dagger of choice and Woodcutter’s Axe.
Sneak: Shia Surprise! It fits the theme, and makes the gameplay much less of a pain, since you can do sneak attacks for some real damage. It’s definitely a game changer.
Enchanting: The Woodcutter’s Axe can’t be upgraded via smithing, so we’re going to make its primary damage come from enchanting.
Minor Skills:
Smithing: In the late-game, fur armor just won’t cut it. You’ll need some extra improvement coming in from smithing. While I won’t, you can always use the restoration exploit to get it to a reasonable armor rating.
Alchemy: If you really want a more offensive edge to Shia, you can add some slows and lingering damage poisons. Again, you can use the restoration exploit to get a reasonable armor rating.
Restoration: Wait! He isn’t dead! Shia Surprise! Shia Labeouf can uncannily heal from wounds, and surprise his enemies with such quick recovery. For me, this skill wasn't about flowing it into combat, but more of a "panic button" for me to fall back on at (usually dangerously) low HP.
Fur Shoes: Fortify Sneak or Muffle (and Fortify Stamina)
Ring of Namira: Actual Cannibal Shia Labeouf! He is an infamous cannibal, and this is an amazing daedric artifact! Granting you 50 health and 50% more health regeneration for just killing a humanoid enemy is a great benefit. +50 stamina never hurts, either.
Woodcutter’s Axe: Shock Damage (and Fear)
Dagger: Whatever dagger you obtain that has the highest damage is fine. I wouldn’t recommend Daedric since it looks too “boss-ish” and overpowered for a simple character. Dragonbone was my end game choice.
Perks:
One-handed: Armsman 5/5, Fighting Stance, Savage Strike
This is where things got a bit fun(ny) for me. I spent most of my time exploring in any forested areas, so around towns like Riften, Falkreath, Whiterun sometimes, and some places near Solitude. Try to get the mindset of a cannibal that lives in the woods and murders people for sport and food. He is a savage killer, and will ambush anybody who travels on his roads.
Kill anybody you really don't care about and meet on the road. Always approach with a sneak attack from a dagger, and kill as many enemies as you can with sneak attacks. If you are to be caught, then take out your enchanted Woodcutter's Axe and chop your enemies up! Shia Labeouf will fight extremely aggressively. The speed of the Woodcutter's Axe and a good enchantment makes it perfectly viable. Power attacks are generally saved for when you need a stagger (if your enemy can be staggered by a Woodcutter's Axe).
The Ring of Namira is your best friend. Each time you eat a corpse, it will grant you 50 extra health and 50% more health regeneration. This is partially why I left out health enchants in the build. Pair this with 50 extra stamina and it’s the ultimate ring of Shia Labeouf. Don't be afraid to have dinner mid-combat!
Imperials or Stormcloaks? Whoever roams your roads die. You can always choose of course, but I chose to not do this questline since it doesn't affect our character in any way.
Is Shia Labeouf a worshipper of Namira? No. Shia is a type of rogue cannibal. He found the Markarth tombs and proceeded with the journey ahead of it for the ring, but only killed the priest in hopes of never having to contact the cannibalistic cult again. Let’s just say that he is his own kind of cannibal. He's not into all those Daedric cults and whatnot.
Dawnguard or Volkihar? Well, this was a pretty easy choice for me. It always has been, and it always will be. Eternal life, pretty eyes, moon-bathing on the beach, and for Shia, a new way to eat people! Volkihar has always been my choice, what's not to love?
Recommended Quests:
The Taste of Death: This is to get your most essential item: the Ring of Namira. I would complete it as late as level 15.
The Companions Questline: While they aren’t as much of savage murderers like you, they do open up some new possibilities for cannibalism as a werewolf. Attacking and hunting prey could become much easier with this power. (Optional)
The Dark Brotherhood: I found that it was fun to kill people then eat them (that sounded better in my head). Shia Labeouf doesn’t care much for Sithis or the Night Mother, but he does love an opportunity to kill. Besides, their headquarters are located in HIS woods.
Volkihar Vampires: For the sake of vampirism! What's even better than a cannibal running around in the woods? An immortal cannibal running around in the woods, of course! Auriel's Bow can seriously add to the atmosphere when you go people-hunting by blocking out the sun, too. Shia, as usual, doesn't really care for the Molag Bal worship in the Volkihar group, but a bunch of sadistic immortal people sitting around a castle hall and eating people is a bit enticing to someone like him.
Thanks for reading everybody! This is my first build I’ve ever done. If only I could type this much in one hour for other stuff.
(P.S. regardless of whether or not you hate the concept of the build, at least tell me if I’m doing anything wrong with the actual build part. This was sort of a trial and I’m looking for error, thanks)
Bodyslam superstar Shia Labeouf! Haha I was planning on doing this myself sometime, glad I don't have to worry about that anymore. Although it's not the best build on the blog, it surely is funny so I'll give it my +1 :P
Bodyslam superstar Shia Labeouf! Haha I was planning on doing this myself sometime, glad I don't have to worry about that anymore. Although it's not the best build on the blog, it surely is funny so I'll give it my +1 :P
I was more going for funny, but like I said, it is my first build and I wanted to see how good it would turn out. Not too disappointed I guess xD thanks
I was more going for funny, but like I said, it is my first build and I wanted to see how good it would turn out. Not too disappointed I guess xD thanks
Hey Bob! All builds posted in the CB Group need a gameplay section and a perk spread. While you've covered gameplay sufficiently, you need to add the perks you took. In the meantime, however, I need to feature this. That means you have 24 hours to add the perk spread or this gets deleted. It's an easy fix though, so I'm sure you'll get it done in time. :)
Hey Bob! All builds posted in the CB Group need a gameplay section and a perk spread. While you've covered gameplay sufficiently, you need to add the perks you took. In the meantime, however, I need to feature this. That means you have 24 hours to add the perk spread or this gets deleted. It's an easy fix though, so I'm sure you'll get it done in time. :)
