hello all, I've decided to have my first post be on this topic. I chose to be a mage for my first elder scrolls game and heres what i've come to realize.
1. High level spells cost too much magic
2. destruction in one hand at high level svcks
3. duel wielding destruction spells with stun perk is insane, but miss all the time if enemy is right in front of your face(have to switch to a sword)
4. bound weapons become useless later in the game because real weapons can be upgraded to 100+ damage where a bound weapons cant. only good use now is soul traping
5. My storm thrall is way too weak for the magic he costs
6. Mage clothes svck. every single cool hood or robe is enchanted. if you want unlimited magic your very restricted on what to wear. only one color un-enchanted mage hood (tan). only one un-enchanted college robe color(expert colors). cant put circlets on hooded blue or black robes but can on other enchanted hooded robes(now thats just mean)
7. Wards dont last long enough
my thoughts on improvement
1. make destruction stronger or cost less magic
2. fix where duel wielding destruction wiffs on up close enemies
3. make bound weapons upgradable like real weapons
4. make thralls stronger or cost less magic(same as destruction)
5. need more UN - ENCHANTED hoods and robes! waaaaaaay more!
6. make wards last longer
I think mages are very good. there not underpowered but lack a little compared warriors in some cases