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Aug 9, 2021

"The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” – The Best Build Guides for Beginners

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim may be a decade old but the game still doesn't lose it’s popularity and it’s still getting new players. Although you can be a jack-of-all-trades, the only way to beat the hard to kill enemies is to be committed to a build. And that’s what this article is all about. Whether you’re a new player or someone who wanted to try a different variant, you’re in the right place.

1. Paladin

2. Crusader

3. Pure Mage

4. Stealth Archer

5. Barbarian

6. Berserker

7. Dual Wielder

8. Arcane Assassin

9. Armored Monk

10. Thief

11. Vampire Spellblade

12. Shapeshifter Werewolf

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1. Paladin

First in the list is my all time favorite build in any RPG, the Paladin.

My Paladin build in Skyrim can deal large amount of damage with two-handed weapon while being able to defend itself by wearing Heavy Armor and wielding both Restoration and Alteration spells.

This build can also easily kill undead and vampire enemies due to it’s set of sun fire spells.

Race: Breton

Breton has a natural 25% magic resistance which is perfect for a Paladin build. It can also absorb magicka for 60 seconds with Dragonskin.

Attributes

Health: Place 50% of all your points here, since this is a melee build.
Magicka: 30% will be placed here since you’ll be casting a lot of support spells.
Stamina: The remaining 20% goes to stamina for executing power attacks. This build can restore stamina via Respite perks so there’s no need to worry about not having enough.

Skills

Two-Handed

Barbarian (5)
Champion’s Stance
Deep Wounds (3) or Limbsplitter (3) or Skull Crasher (3) – Choose one depending on what kind of two-handed weapon you’re planning to use.
Devastating Blow
Great Critical Charge
Sweep
Warmaster

Block

Shield Wall (5)
Quick Reflex
Power Bash
Deadly Bash
Disarming Bash

Heavy Armor

Juggernaut (5)
Well Fitted
Fists of Steel – you will just take this for the sake of pre-requisite.
Cushioned
Tower of Strength
Conditioning
Matching Set
Reflect Blows

Restoration

Novice Restoration
Restoration Dual Casting
Regeneration
Apprentice Restoration
Recovery (2)
Respite
Adept Restoration
Necromage
Expert Restoration
Avoid Death

Restoration Spells

Healing
Fast Healing
Healing Hands
Necromatic Healing
Sun Fire
Turn Lesser Undead
Close Wounds
Heal Other
Heal Undead
Repel Lesser Undead
Stendarr’s Aura
Turn Undead
Vampire’s Bane
Circle of Protection
Grand Healing
Repel Undead
Turn Greater Undead

Alteration

Novice Alteration
Alteration Dual Casting
Apprentice Alteration
Magic Resistance (3)
Adept Alteration
Stability
Expert Alteration
Atronach

Alteration Spells

Candlelight
Oakflesh
Stoneflesh
Ironflesh
Waterbreathing
Ebonyflesh
Paralyze

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Soul Squeezer
Fire Enchanter
Soul Siphon
Frost Enchanter
Insightful Enchanter
Storm Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Extra Effect

Alchemy

Alchemist (5)
Physician
Benefactor
Experimenter (1)
Snakeblood

Speech

Haggling (5)
Allure
Bribery
Persuasion
Merchant
Investor
Fence
Master Trader

Smithing

It’s up to you what kind of weapons and armors you preferred to forge. Just take note that this build uses two-handed weapon and heavy armor.

It’s up to you where you wanted to place the remaining perk points.

Required Equipment

Two-Handed melee weapon
Heavy Armor

2. Crusader

Crusader wields one-handed weapon and alternately changing shield, restoration spells, or alteration spells on the other hand. The build specializes in high survivability and convenience of casting support spells. It’s can also kill undead and vampires effectively due to its sunfire dealing spells.

Race: Imperial

Imperial’s versatile skill bonuses is well suited for a Crusader build. Choosing this race can also make you farm coins faster due to Imperial Luck. And for survivability, Voice of the Emperor is great way to survive with group of mobs attacking your character.

Attributes

Health: 50% of points should be invested here since this is a tank build.
Magicka: 30% on magicka for support spells.
Stamina: This build can restore stamina via Respite perks so 20% of points is enough here.

Skills

One-Handed

Armsman (5)
Fighting Stance
Bladesman (3) or Hack and Slash (3) or Bone Breaker (3) – Depending on what type of weapon you prefer to use.
Savage Strike
Critical Charge
Paralyzing Strike

Block

Shield Wall (5)
Deflect Arrows
Quick Reflexes
Power Bash
Elemental Protection
Deadly Bash
Block Runner
Disarming Bash
Shield Charge

Heavy Armor

Juggernaut (5)
Fists of Steel – For the sake of pre-requisite.
Well Fitted
Cushioned
Tower of Strength
Conditioning
Matching Set
Reflect Blows

Restoration

Novice Restoration
Regeneration
Apprentice Restoration
Recovery (2)
Respite
Adept Restoration
Necromage
Expert Restoration
Avoid Death

Restoration Spells

Healing
Fast Healing
Healing Hands
Necromatic Healing
Sun Fire
Turn Lesser Undead
Close Wounds
Heal Other
Heal Undead
Repel Lesser Undead
Stendarr’s Aura
Turn Undead
Vampire’s Bane
Circle of Protection
Grand Healing
Repel Undead
Turn Greater Undead

Alteration

Novice Alteration
Apprentice Alteration
Magic Resistance (3)
Adept Alteration
Stability
Expert Alteration
Atronach

Alteration Spells

Candlelight
Oakflesh
Stoneflesh
Ironflesh
Waterbreathing
Ebonyflesh
Paralyze

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Fire Enchanter
Frost Enchanter
Insightful Enchanter
Storm Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Extra Effect

Alchemy

Alchemist (5)
Physician
Benefactor
Experimenter (1)
Snakeblood

Speech

Haggling (5)
Allure
Bribery
Persuasion
Merchant
Investor
Fence
Master Trader

Smithing

The only thing to take note of is that this build uses one-handed weapon and heavy armor. So it’s up to you what kind of weapons and armor you preferred to forge.

It’s up to you where you wanted to place the remaining perk points.

Required Equipment

One-Handed melee weapon
Shield
Heavy Armor

3. Pure Mage

This is a pure dual casting mage build that can deal tremendous amount of annihilation to its enemies. And yes, this build doesn’t need a weapon so save your coins for buying skill books instead.

Race: High Elf (Altmer)

High Elf or also known as Altmer is basically the best race for building a mage due to its Fortify Magicka that passively increases magicka by 50 points. So you already have 150 magicka at the very beginning of the game which I consider an outstanding headstart for playing mage. It’s Highborn also allows you to regenerate magicka faster for 60 seconds, once a day.

Attributes

Magicka: 70% to 80% goes here since magicka is the life blood of this build.
Health: Still you’ll be needing health to survive from few hits.

Skills

Destruction

You’ll be needing all the perks from this tree since you’ll be changing different spells depending on what type of enemy you’re going to encounter.

Fire for continuous damage to non-Dunmer enemies.

Frost for non-Nord melee and archer type enemies.

Shock for magicka wielding enemies.

Destruction Spells

Flames
Frostbite
Sparks
Arniel’s Convection
Firebolt
Freeze
Ice Spike
Ignite
Lightning Bolt
Fire Rune
Frost Rune
Lightning Rune
Chain Lightning
Fireball
Ice Storm
Flame Cloak
Frost Cloak
Lightning Cloak
Whirlwind Cloak
Icy Spear
Incinerate
Thunderbolt
Wall of Flames
Wall of Frost
Wall of Storms
Blizzard
Fire Storm
Lightning Storm

Alteration

You’ll be also needing all the perks from this tree as well for maximum protection. Make sure you’re just wearing clothes or robes to trigger the effect of Mage Armor which multiplies the effect of protection spells from Alteration.

Alteration Spells

Candlelight
Equilibrium
Oakflesh
Magelight
Stoneflesh
Ash Shell
Ironflesh
Telekinesis
Transmute
Waterbreathing
Ash Rune
Ebonyflesh
Paralyze
Dragonhide
Mass Paralysis

Conjuration

Novice Conjuration
Conjuration Dual Casting
Apprentice Conjuration
Summoner (2)
Atromancy
Adept Conjuration
Expert Conjuration
Elemental Potency
Twin Souls
Master Conjuration

Conjuration Spells

Conjure Familiar
Conjure Flame Atronach
Soul Trap
Summon Arniel’s Shade
Summon Arvak
Conjure Frost Atronach
Conjure Dremora Lord
Conjure Storm Atronach
Deal Thrall
Flame Thrall
Frost Thrall
Storm Thrall

Restoration

Also pick up all the perks from this tree.

Restoration Spell

Healing
Lesser Ward
Fast Healing
Healing Hands
Necromatic Healing
Steadfast Ward
Turn Lesser Undead
Close Wounds
Greater Ward
Heal Other
Heal Undead
Repel Lesser Undead
Turn Undead
Vampire’s Bane
Circle Protection
Grand Healing
Repel Undead
Turn Greater Undead
Bane of the Undead
Guardian Circle

Illusion

Pick up all the perks from this tree for a better crowd control capability.

Illusion Spells

Clairvoyance
Courage
Fury
Vision of the Tenth Eye
Calm
Fear
Muffle
Frenzy
Frenzy Rune
Rally
Invisibility
Pacify
Rout
Call to Arms
Harmony
Hysteria
Mayhem

For the remaining skill points, either choose Alchemy, Enchanting, or Speech.

Required Equipment

Enchanted Robes of your preferred enchantment.

4. Stealth Archer

Also known as Sneak Archer. The most popular build in Skyrim due to its effectiveness and easy acquisition, allowing you to take down hard to defeat enemies easily. But take note that this build requires patience to play since you’ll be sneaking a lot and slowly picking off enemies one by one.

Race: Wood Elves (Bosmer)

Bosmer provides the most suitable starting skill bonuses for this build.

Attributes

Stamina: The main stats for this build is stamina. Put 60% to 70% of your points on stamina.
Health: The rest goes to health. Yes you still need health because you’ll get caught and needs to survive from damage.

Skills

Archery

Overdraw (5)
Eagle Eye
Critical Shot (3)
Steady Hand (2)
Power Shot
Hunter’s Discipline
Ranger
Quick Shot
Bullseye

Sneak

Stealth (5)
Muffled Movement
Backstab
Light Foot
Deadly Aim
Silent Roll
Silence
Shadow Warrior

Light Armor

Agile Defender (5)
Custom Fit
Unhindered
Wind Walker
Matching Set
Deft Movement

For the remaining perk points, you can place it on Pickpocket and Lockpicking if you want to be an effective Thief. It’s also a good idea to invest perks on Smithing, Enchanting, and Alchemy in order to craft the best bow or light armor.

Required Equipment

Bow
Light Armor

5. Barbarian

Brutal and feared. The Barbarian can deal heavy amount of melee damage while being quick enough to move from one enemy to another.

Race: Nord

Nord’s Battle Cry ability is a life saver when being overwhelmed by enemies. The race starting skill bonuses provide an advantage during early phase of the game.

Attributes

Health: Place 60% of points here.
Stamina: 40% in this part since you’ll be executing power attacks and bashes.

Skills

Two-Handed

Barbarian (5)
Champion’s Stance
Deep Wounds (3) or Limbsplitter (3) or Skull Crasher (3) – Choose one depending on what kind of two-handed weapon you’re planning to use.
Great Critical Charge
Devastating Blow
Sweep
Warmaster

Block

Shiel Wall (5)
Quick Reflexes
Power Bash
Deadly Bash
Disarming Bash

Light Armor

Agile Defender (5)
Custom Fit
Unhindered
Wind Walker
Matching Set
Deft Movement

Smithing

Steel Smithing
Elven Smithing
Arcane Blacksmith
Advanced Armor
Glass Smithing
Dragon Armor

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Insightful Enchanter
Soul Squeezer
Fire Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Frost Enchanter
Storm Enchanter
Soul Siphon
Extra Effect

Alchemy

Alchemist (5)
Physician
Benefactor
Poisoner
Concentrated Poison
Experimenter (3)
Green Thumb
Snakeblood

For remaining perks, the good options for this build are Restoration, Alteration, or Speech.

Required Equipment

Two-Handed melee weapon
Light Armor

6. Berserker

Berserker is a hard hitting high survivability build that can go toe to toe with multiple enemies.

Race: Orc (Orsimer)

Berserker Rage is the most powerful special ability in the game. The skill increases damage by 100% while reducing damage taken by 50%. This allows you to exchange hits effectively with multiple opponents.

The downside of this ability is the slight blurred vision and that you can only use it once every 24 hours.

Attributes

Health: 60% goes here in order for the Berserker to survive from blows.
Stamina: 40% on stamina to execute more power attacks and bashes.

Skills

Two-Handed

Barbarian (5)
Champion’s Stance
Deep Wounds (3) or Limbsplitter (3) or Skull Crasher (3) – Choose one depending on what kind of two-handed weapon you’re planning to use.
Great Critical Charge
Devastating Blow
Sweep
Warmaster

Block

Shield Wall (5)
Quick Reflexes
Power Bash
Deadly Bash
Disarming Bash

Heavy Armor

Juggernaut (5)
Fists of Steel
Well Fitted
Cushioned
Tower of Strength
Matching Set
Conditioning
Reflect Blows

Smithing

Steel Smithing
Arcane Blacksmith
Dwarven Smithing
Orcish Smithing
Ebony Smithing
Daedric Smithing
Dragon Armor

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Insightful Enchanter
Soul Squeezer
Fire Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Frost Enchanter
Storm Enchanter
Soul Siphon
Extra Effect

Alchemy

Alchemist (5)
Physician
Benefactor
Poisoner
Concentrated Poison
Experimenter (3)
Green Thumb
Snakeblood

For remaining perks, the good options for this build are Restoration, Alteration, or Speech.

Required Equipment

Two-Handed melee weapon
Heavy Armor

7. Dual Wielder

From the name of the build itself. This build focuses on wielding two One-Handed weapon that can deal insane amount of damage per second.

Race: Redguards

Redguards can continuously chain power attacks via Adrenaline Rush which regenerates stamina 10x faster for 60 seconds. The race also has generous skill bonuses to One-Handed giving you a head start.

Attributes

Stamina: Your primary focus on this build for chaining triple attacks (also known as power attacks). 60% of perk points should be placed here.
Health: Of course, don’t forget health for survival. Put the remaining points here.

Skills

One-Handed

Armsman (5)
Dual Flurry (2)
Fighting Stance
Bladesman (3) or Hack and Slash (3) or Bone Breaker (3) – Depending on what type of weapon you prefer to use.
Savage Strike
Dual Savagery

Light Armor

Agile Defender (5)
Custom Fit
Unhindered
Wind Walker
Matching Set
Deft Movement

Smithing

Steel Smithing
Elven Smithing
Arcane Blacksmith
Advanced Armor
Glass Smithing
Dragon Armor

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Insightful Enchanter
Fire Enchanter
Soul Squeezer
Frost Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Storm Enchanter
Soul Siphon
Extra Effect

Alchemy

Alchemist (5)
Physician
Poisoner
Benefactor
Concentrated Poisoner
Experimenter (1)
Snakeblood

If you’re planning to use sneak, use a dagger on your other hand and get Assassin’s Blade and Shadow Warrior. For the rest of the perks is up to you.

Required Equipment

One-Handed melee weapon for both hands. If planning utilize sneak ability, the other hand should be holding dagger.

Light Armor

8. Arcane Assassin

The Arcane Assassin uses the element of surprise through casting spells, thanks to Quiet Casting perk. But this build doesn’t rely on spells alone. Although the build doesn’t have any weapon equipped, it can execute melee sneak attack by conjuring Bound Dagger. Speaking of conjuration, this build can also let its conjured summons do the fight while hiding in enemies sight.

Race: Dark Elves (Dunmer)

It’s initial skill bonuses are perfect for this build. Also, the Ancestor’s Wrath comes in handy during difficult melee combat.

Attributes

Magicka: This build will be casting a lot of spells. Minimum of 70% points should be invested here.
Health: The remaining points should go to health.

Skills

Destruction

Destruction is your primary source of damage. Pick up all the perks from this tree. You’ll be needing all the elements based on what type of enemies you encounter.

Destruction Spells

Flames
Frostbite
Spark
Arniel’s Convection
Firebolt
Freeze
Ice Spike
Ignite
Lightning Bolt
Fire Rune
Frost Rune
Lightning Rune
Chain Lightning
Fireball
Ice Storm
Flame Cloak
Frost Cloak
Lightning Cloak
Whirlwind Cloak
Icy Spear
Incinerate
Thunderbolt
Wall of Flames
Wall of Frost
Wall of Storms
Blizzard
Fire Storm
Lightning Storm

Conjuration

Novice Conjuration
Mystic Binding
Summoner (2)
Apprentice Conjuration
Adept Conjuration
Atromancy
Expert Conjuration
Elemental Potency
Master Conjuration
Twin Souls

Conjuration Spells

Bound Dagger
Summon Unbound Dremora
Conjure Flame Atronach
Soul Trap
Summon Arniel’s Shade
Summon Arvak
Banish Daedra
Conjure Frost Atronach
Conjure Dremora Lord
Conjure Atronach
Expel Daedra
Dead Thrall
Flame Thrall
Frost Thrall
Storm Thrall

Illusion

Novice Illusion
Illusion Dual Casting
Animage
Apprentice Illusion
Hypnotic Gaze
Kindred Mage
Adept Illusion
Aspect of Terror
Quiet Casting
Rage
Expert Illusion
Master Illusion
Master of the Mind

Illusion Spells

Clairvoyance
Courage
Fury
Vision of the Tenth Eye
Calm
Fear
Muffle
Frenzy
Frenzy Rune
Rally
Invisibility
Pacify
Rout
Call to Arms
Harmony
Hysteria
Mayhem

One-Handed

Armsman (5)
Fighting Stance
Savage Strike

Light Armor

Agile Defender (5)
Custom Fit
Unhindered
Wind Walker
Matching Set
Deft Movement

Sneak

Stealth (5)
Backstab
Muffled Movement
Deadly Aim
Light Foot
Assassin’s Blade
Silent Roll
Silence
Shadow Warrior

For the remaining perk points, either choose Restoration or Alteration

Required Equipment

Enchanted Robe or Light Armor

9. Armored Monk

Yes, it is possible to just use your fists and punch your way out. Believe it or not, it’s one of the most powerful build during early game. But of course, it will be outperformed by other builds later in the game. It may not be the best build in the list but it’s a fun alternative way to play Skyrim. And since this is a monk, it has access to Restoration spells for healing and for killing undead and vampires.

Race: Khajit

Khajit has the highest starting unarmed damage which is equal to equipping a great sword. Not to mention that Khajit’s Night Eye lets you see in the dark.

Attributes

Health: The build will be taking a lot of hits, so its best to boost up your health. 60% - 70% is the recommended number.
Magicka: The remaining points should be put here for casting support spells from Restoration and Alteration.

Skills

Heavy Armor

Juggernaut (5)
Fists of Steel – This is the most important perk of this build. Get this as quickly as you can.
Well Fitted
Cushioned
Tower of Strength
Matching Set
Conditioning
Reflect Blows

Smithing

Steel Smithing
Dwarven Smithing
Orcish Smithing
Ebony Smithing
Daedric Smithing
Dragon Armor

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Insightful Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Extra Effect

Alchemy

Alchemist (5)
Physician
Benefactor
Experimenter (1)
Snakeblood

Restoration

Novice Restoration
Restoration Dual Casting
Apprentice Restoration
Regeneration
Respite
Recovery (2)
Avoid Death
Adept Restoration
Ward Absorb
Necromage
Expert Restoration

Restoration Spells

Healing
Lesser Ward
Fast Healing
Healing Hands
Necromatic Healing
Steadfast Ward
Sun Fire
Turn Lesser Undead
Close Wounds
Greater Ward
Heal Other
Heal Undead
Poison Rune
Stendarr’s Aura
Turn Undead
Vampire’s Bane
Circle of Protection
Grand Healing
Repel Undead
Turn Greater Undead

Alteration

Novice Alteration
Alteration Dual Casting
Apprentice Alteration
Magic Resistance (3)
Adept Alteration
Stability
Expert Alteration
Atronach

Alteration Spells

Candlelight
Oakflesh
Stoneflesh
Ash Shell
Ironflesh
Telekinesis
Transmute
Waterbreathing
Ash Rune
Ebonyflesh
Paralyze

Sneak

Stealth (5)
Muffled Movement
Light Foot
Silent Roll
Silence
Shadow Warrior

It’s up to you where you wanted to place the remaining perks.

Required Equipment

Heavy Armor. Preferably Daedric or Dragon set for maximum unarmed damage.

10. Thief

This is another popular build in Skyrim because of the enjoyable things to do as a thief. Sneaking is the primary playstyle of this build. You use it either for pickpocketing or for assassinating.

Race: Argonians

Argonians starting skill bonuses is well suited for a Thief build. The race can also breath underwater which is useful for traveling in a safe passage, away from most danger. It’s good for sneaking as well.

Attributes

Health: 50% of perks goes here.
Stamina: The other 50% goes here.

Skills

One-Handed

Armsman (5)
Fighting Stance
Savage Strike
Dual Flurry (2)
Dual Savagery

Sneak

Stealth (5)
Backstab
Muffled Movement
Deadly Aim
Light Foot
Assassin’s Blade
Silent Roll
Silence
Shadow Warrior

Light Armor

Agile Defender (5)
Custom Fit
Unhindered
Wind Walker
Matching Set
Deft Movement

Pickpocket

Light Fingers (5)
Night Thief
Cutpurse
Extra Pockets
Keymaster
Misdirection
Perfect Touch

Lockpicking

Novice Locks
Apprentice Locks
Quick Hands
Adept Locks
Golden Touch
Treasure Hunter

Smithing

Steel Smithing
Elven Smithing
Arcane Blacksmith
Advanced Armors
Glass Smithing
Dragon Armor

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Insightful Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Fire Enchanter
Frost Enchanter
Storm Enchanter
Extra Effect

Alchemy

Alchemist (5)
Physician
Poisoner
Benefactor
Concentrated Poison
Experimenter (1)
Snakeblood

It’s up to you where you wanted to place the remaining points.

Required Equipment

Dagger for both hands
Light Armor

11. Vampire Spellblade

Being vampire is already powerful enough thanks to its Vampire Lord perk. But if you don’t want to play your character in Vampire Lord form, you can still have a very powerful vampire thanks to necromage perk from restoration school.

This in turn, will make the following spells and perks from this build more powerful.

Enchantments from apparels

Atronach
Snakeblood
Dual Flurry
Magic Resistance
Recovery
Wind Walker
Dragonskin

This is a dual wielding vampire that uses enchanted daggers to deal magicka damage. It is also aided by conjuration by summoning animated dead.

Race: Dark Elves (Dunmer)

Dunmer is the perfect race for a vampire build because the mentioned race negates vampire’s weakness to fire. To make it more detailed, vampires receives 50% more damage from fire while dunmer is 50% resistant to fire damage.

Attributes

Magicka: 40% points goes to magicka since you’ll be needing a lot for casting your support spells.
Health: 40% points goes to heath since this is a melee build.
Stamina: 20% points to stamina. You won’t be running out with stamina since respite from restoration will take care of it.

Skills

One-Handed

Armsman (5)
Dual Flurry (2)
Dual Savagery
Fighting Stance
Savage Strike

Conjuration

Novice Conjuration
Apprentice Conjuration
Adept Conjuration
Expert Conjuration
Necromancy
Dark Souls
Twin Souls

Conjuration Spells

Raise Zombie
Conjure Boneman
Reanimate Corpse
Soul Trap
Summon Arvak
Revenant
Dread Zombie

Restoration

Novice Restoration
Respite
Regeneration
Apprentice Restoration
Recovery (2)
Avoid Death
Adept Restoration
Necromage
Expert Restoration

Restoration Spells

Healing
Fast Healing
Necromatic Healing
Sun Fire
Turn Lesser Undead
Close Wounds
Heal Undead
Poison Rune
Repel Lesser Undead
Stendarr’s Aura
Turn Undead
Vampire’s Bane
Circle of Protection
Grand Healing
Repel Undead
Turn Greater Undead

Alteration

Novice Alteration
Apprentice Alteration
Magic Resistance (3)
Adept Alteration
Stability
Expert Alteration
Atronach

Alteration Spells

Oakflesh
Stoneflesh
Ironflesh
Telekinesis
Transmute
Ebonyflesh
Paralyze

Destruction

Novice Destruction
Augmented Flames (2)
Augmented Frost (2)
Augmented Shock (2)

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Insightful Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Fire Enchanter
Frost Enchanter
Storm Enchanter
Extra Effect

Smithing

Steel Smithing
Arcane Blacksmith
Elven Smithing
Advanced Armors
Glass Smithing
Dragon Armor

Light Armor

Agile Defender (5)
Custom Fit
Unhindered
Wind Walker
Matching Set
Deft Movement

Alchemy

Alchemist (1)
Physician
Benefactor
Experimenter (1)
Snakeblood

It’s up to you where you wanted to place the remaining points.

Required Equipment

Enchanted daggers on both hands
Light Armor

12. Shapeshifter Werewolf

This is an overpowered build with minimum requirements and low maintenance. It just take some time and effort to get the Beast Form which grants the ability to transform into werewolf. When it comes to perks, you will only be needing the passives that will increase your resistance.

Race: Nord

Nord’s ability Battle Cry will come in handy when you’re in a difficult situation to transform. Resist Frost is also a good passive against frost casters.

Attributes

Health: 60% or 70% points to health to make your werewolf hard to kill.
Stamina: 30% or 40% points to stamina for power attacks and doing long sprint.

Skills

Alteration

Novice Alteration
Apprentice Alteration
Magic Resistance (3)
Adept Alteration
Stability
Expert Alteration
Atronach

Alchemy

Alchemist (1)
Physician
Benefactor
Experimenter (1)
Snakeblood

Restoration

Novice Restoration
Respite
Regeneration
Apprentice Restoration
Adept Restoration
Recovery (2)
Avoid Death

Enchanting

Enchanter (5)
Insightful Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Extra Effect

Light Armor

Agile Defender (5)
Custom Fit
Unhindered
Wind Walker
Matching Set
Deft Movement

For remaining perk points, you have options to put it on speech, pickpocket, lockpicking, or sneak.

Required Equipment

Hircine’s Ring: Grants unlimited werewolf transformation. This item is rewarded for siding with Sinding during Ill Met by Moonlight quest.
Clothes or Light Armor

How about surviving legendary difficulty?

Legendary difficulty is only recommended for players who prefer challenges rather than a smooth gaming experience. To give you an idea, you need a vast resources to in order to craft the best equipment and brew the best potions.

Please see this guide for a more detailed explanation on how to afford powerful items in the game.