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Character Build: Royal Assassin

Tags: #Character Build Assassin  #Rank:Recognized  #Dagger Assassin  #Illusion Assassin  #Royal Assassin 
  • Member
    May 2, 2014

    TY :)  I'll start shortening the mods.  Yeah after looking at it, it's a bit too big.  I sorta wanted to explain why I used each but, guess I gotta be brief.

  • Member
    May 2, 2014

    Have fun! :D Good luck!

  • Member
    May 2, 2014

    Sounds like a plan.  The armor restriction is pretty intense though. lol.  I would struggle with cloth later in the game but I suppose that's a great way to increase the difficulty of failed instant kills.

  • Member
    May 2, 2014

    Thank you!  I'll make those changes, and yes, was thinking of a way to post perks.  I guess I am best off with a screenshot of my game or something, will be less text that way.

    As for the skills.  I used mostly alchemy as a source of control and extra damage wherever needed.  Smith wasn't need early on in the game, I found or was rewarded the daggers, I only took smith later to get better damage, for when I do fail a kill and have to brawl.

    Enchant on the other hand, you are completely right.  I technically do not need this as most vanilla lights have good enchants on them (Ancient brotherhood for example).  Just that I was walking with plain Regal assassin armor and was like... why?  I didn't invest much in it so I kept it as a minor.  But now, you're right, I'll just get rid of enchanting.  Doesn't fit the theme anyway... the illusion was the 3 factors that the assassin instilled on the minds of the enemies, not exactly spells itself... so there would be no reason for him magically enchanting gear.

    Long story short, I'll fix it up. :) TY for feedback.

  • Member
    May 2, 2014
    That was my thought. Also an idea that occurred to me was limiting your weight allowed to carry concept. Say 50 lbs. Or maybe even 75 lbs. Max. Your gear would be restricted a little more realistically and you would be forced to think more strategically. To add to this loot pick up, its tempting to strip every piece if armor/weapons and sell them. Don't only gold,gems, lickpicks, maybe books and scrolls of value to be sold. As long as you don't exceed your set limit. As far as point distribution for m/h/s I am putting all points into stamina. Reasons; 1. Not using magic. 2. In real life you can't be any healthier by that I mean we don't come with HP values 100 percent health is just being healthy. Stamina seems like a lot but look at it like this. Your physically in great shape from intense PT. You can run farther faster and bashes from sword blocking as well as power attacks. Last longer in the fight if it gets dragged out. Or run like hell faster. Something I'll add just because and to help money flow is craft potions to sell and keep the poisons. Occasionally craft jewelry. Another restriction no health potions or stamina potions, no restoration, and no skill boosters. The poisons crafted should help level the competition. Dance around if in a fight and use the duck and roll method of the sneak tree its a get out of dodge or duck below the incoming arrow. Lastly no standing stones or use of dragon shouts and or racial abilities. I'm putting this to the test as of now on adept for a mano e mano start to testing this suicide approach to skyrim.
  • Member
    May 2, 2014

    I like it, it's a good build. A few suggestions I have is that you move the suggestions and restrictions section to the bottom, like below the how to play, and un-italics everything italics and make the section headers (Light Armor, Race, etc) bold. It'll look better, imo. Also, I'd like a more in-depth explanation on the perks. Overall, It's a decent build with potential. With a little more work, it could be an even better one. +1 from me.  

  • Member
    May 2, 2014
    Looking better! Still feel like gameplay could be fleshed out a bit. Give us some tactics, really show us what this build can do. You could do a Skyrim Perk Calculator spread as well, or just list the perks on the page if you can't make an image yourself.
  • Member
    May 3, 2014

    Was also thinking of reorganizing the order of things so yeah, plan to do that for sure.  As for the italics, going to give it a try and see how it looks with mostly bold.

  • Member
    May 3, 2014

    Thanks! Just finished a whole turnaround on the appearance.  I hope it looks better, I used a bunch of your information along with others who responded on here, I hope it bears fruit now. :D

  • Member
    May 3, 2014

    You are right, it did occur to me when I was previewing it that I had to scroll down a bit to get to the next field of text and I must of forgotten to make it smaller.  I've resized the pictures and yes, I have seen Mason's builds and used one of them in the past.  Does he custom make some of his graphics though?  I might have to look into doing something similar.  Thank you for feedback regardless!