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Character Build: The Leper

Tags: #Character Build Crusader  #Character Build Barbarian  #Rank:Bloodworks  #Neutral  #Sickness 
  • Member
    September 23, 2015

    A two handed Crusader/Barbarian with a slight gameplay twist that I haven't seen on any builds. Sickness is a small hinderance in Skyrim but is a major part of this build know as, The Leper (Based on the Darkest Dungeon class, also thanks to Raidriar for the tips).

                                                           The Backstory

    The The Leper was adopoted by an ex-Aldmeri soldier at a young age and raised on a farmstead in Cyrodiil with a weak immune system. Getting sick often and being able to put up with it were daily struggles of the Leper, and as he grew older his parents could do less and less on the farm. He started to study restoration to counteract his sickness and heal from his ailments for short periods. Being sick often and not being able to work on the farm for long periods, he decided to work in the Imperial city as a squire to support his family. Learning to be proficient in two-handed combat and light armor, he began to realize his true calling as a warrior. Using his sickly appearance in combat to make his foes underestimate him, he came out the better from most of his sparring sessions and was offered knighthood in exchange for the completon of a warrior's task - To slay a frost troll on the border to Skyrim. His father, now on the cusp of death himself, was delighted to hear this and wished him the best on his journey. He awoke while camping one night to see a group of Nords fighting Imperial soldiers just outside his camp grounds. Not knowing what was going on and having no previous knowledge of the war, he jumped up and went to help the Imperials fight off the Nords. The last thing he remembers is getting hit hard with a shield before he could do anything to help....

                                                      Basics

                       RaceAnything but Argonian, Bosmer or Redguard. To fit with the weak immune system.

                                                        Birthsign: Warrior then the Lord or Serpant.

                                                                              Stats: 1/2/0

    Major Skills

    Two-Handed

    Learn to swing hard and fast. Akatosh knows that I can't swing it again if I don't kill them straight away. Big swords swing slow but hit hard. The Leper knows that he needs to kill quickly. He gets tired quickly and can't swing over and over with a smaller weapon. Better to hit them just once or twice

    Light Armor

    Heavy Armour certainly lives up to its name; This blamed armor is way too heavy. Switching to somthing lighter so I won't get as tired may be smart. Heavy armor is just that, heavy. The Leper simply can't carry it with his continued afflictions, so he sticks to light armor. I tried playing around with the flesh spells and no armor, but the style doesn't seem to match the background.

    Restoration

    Damn cough, maybe if I try to heal it I can keep working. Need to dabble in some restoration if I can find the time. The simple facts are that A) you have light armor and B) will get hit often. Healing is key for this character. Just make sure you DO NOT get the Regeneration perk, for roleplay purposes.

    Minor Skills

    Smithing (Improve low level armor that you will be using)

    Enchanting (Again to improve low level gear)

    Alchemy (To poision the greatsword to deal even greater damage)

    Link for perk trees here: http://au.ign.com/builds/the-elder-scrolls-5-skyrim?d=0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001100111111110000000000400001000111001000000000000000000000501111130000000000000000000041000000051111

    Gear

    Head: Dragon Priest Mask of your choice.

    Gloves: Scaled Gauntlets (Fortify Two-Handed)

    Curaiss: Guard Armor that matches your chosen mask.

    Boots: Scaled Boots (Fortify Two-Handed)

    Weapon: Steel Greatsword (Drain Stamina)

    Ring: Silver (Fortify Two-Handed)

    Amulet: Silver (Fortify Two-handed) or The Necromancer's Amulet

                                                                 

                                  Playstyle and Roleplay

    The whole point of the Leper is to build up to one big attack, which should hopefully finish off the enemy or enimies in one hit. So if you think an enemy is too strong to be killed or has lots of minions, don't use power attacks until you reach them. Another huge part of the playstyle of this build is being able to fight whilst sick and poisoned. Do not cure these and keep them stacking. Sickness makes the leper who he is and he is as a person. Low stamina causes his fighting to be short and the aim is to make fights end as quick as possible. Heal when needed and fight as if it is your last. (You could also get 125% Damage Stamina Regen by contracting Rattles from either Chaurus or Traps. Just turn the difficulty to Novice, find a Bear Trap and keep running into it and opening it again and combine this with the Necromancer's Amulet for 75% slower stamina regen.) You are a banisher of any sickness and unatural power you come across, good hearted and a strong hatred for Peryite for the sicknesses he gives you, do his quest to kill the Afflicted. Then kill Kesh and make sure no-one ever communes with him again. Do any quests for good characters and always stick up for the little guy but do not take sides in the war. (Optional: if you want to be the Dragonborn choose the Imperials for the way they treated you when you were young.)

    This is my first build so critiques are always welcome! I just wanted to share my idea with everyone! Thanks!

  • Member
    September 23, 2015

    Nice idea man!  You need however a perkspread or at least a link to one.

  • Member
    September 23, 2015

    I'll add it tomorrow! Thanks!

  • Member
    September 23, 2015

    According to the CB group's rules you have to do it in the next 24 hours or else one of the hosts will delete your discussion. A link to this site will do.

  • Member
    September 23, 2015

    Fixed now. I must have missed that part. I'm really tired.

  • Member
    September 23, 2015

    Cool! :)

  • Member
    September 23, 2015

    Interesting take on a Darkest Dungeon class. It's a good game, and you did a fairly good job transitioning it into Skyrim. 

    I feel like you could do a couple of things to make it even more Leper like though...

    The whole point of the Leper is to build up to one big strike, which should hopefully finish off the enemy in one hit right? If so I'd recommend just enchanting everything you can with Fortify Two Handed. Is there any way you could reduce or even stop Stamina regen? That could be another great way to make every hit count, and make power attacks something to be treasured. Maybe even throw in Alchemy for extra damage and some useful buffs?

    EDIT: You might be able to get 100% Damage Stamina Regen by drinking a 100% Fortify Restoration potion before contracting Rattles from either Chaurus or Traps. Just turn the difficulty to Novice, find a Bear Trap and keep running into it and opening it again with the 100% Fortify Restoration potion active. It might work.

  • Member
    September 23, 2015
    Ill credit you when i re-do it!
  • Member
    September 25, 2015

    Edited Thanks again!

  • September 25, 2015

    The premise of the build is good but I feel like spelling and grammar are holding this build back a lot. I'd suggest having a friend give this build a good proof read.