Which types of magic will you be using regularly in Skyrim? : V

» Thu May 19, 2011 2:07 am

Which magic skills will your main character be using quite a bit (and not just spamming to level up

)?

» Wed May 18, 2011 11:38 pm

I prefer to use conjuration as my main attack and use paralyze/silence/restore health/shield to help from a distance. I always thought that Destruction was over-powered, so I never used it. I went through the entire game with only 1 ranged spell that I custom made at a mid-way point in the game. And even that spell was barely used.

» Thu May 19, 2011 10:01 am

I use Illusion for the Chameleon and Invisibilty spells.

I play as an Assassin/theif styled character

» Wed May 18, 2011 9:18 pm

As a Battlemage, Alteration and Destruction will probably be my most used types of magic, followed closely by Illusion if it has some good crowd control spells.

» Thu May 19, 2011 12:35 am

All, except Conjuration and Enchanting. I will boost one of them after I'm done with my main seven, although it remains to be seen which one. I would prefer Conjuration if it's been overhauled, as I want to feel like a true archmage, able to raise several powerful familiars to do battle for me. However, if it's still like Oblivion (why bother summoning one measly little critter, when I can easily destroy the opponents on my own?) then I'll go with enchanting.

» Thu May 19, 2011 12:34 am

As a stealthy Bow & Arrow type character I plan on using alchemy for poisons on my arrows and enchanting because these kinds of characters don't tend to get far without some decently enchanted armor.

» Thu May 19, 2011 3:00 am

As a Telvanni, Dunmer wizard...

Destruction > Conjuration > Enchanting > Alteration > Illusion > Restoration

» Thu May 19, 2011 5:16 am

I tend to use everything except Conjuration.

» Wed May 18, 2011 8:27 pm

Destruction in both hands for meeeeeee!!!

» Thu May 19, 2011 7:14 am

I'm not really a magic character but I use the Illusion for light if skyrim has it like oblivion did

and restoration for health healing

that's it

since i usually play knight charactar

» Thu May 19, 2011 10:04 am

I'd have to say alchemy, alteration, and conjuration. Conjuration will be replaced by destruction if it isn't improved somehow from oblivion.

» Thu May 19, 2011 2:18 am

Isn't Alchemy for thieves?

I'll be using Conjuration if it includes Necromancy spells and perks. Destruction, too.

» Thu May 19, 2011 6:22 am

Speaking of Conjuration.....if we dual wield those spells, we should get more minions, right?

Also, one of my Main characters is a pretty pure mage, so he will at least dabble in everything, but of coarse Destruction, Restoration, and Alteration will be heavily used.

Cant see myself not making my own potions, and of coarse I'll enchant my own items.....I hope illusions get some more creative spells - illusions should be flashy!

» Thu May 19, 2011 2:58 am

Destruction and Restoration are usually a basic "must have" on all my characters whether I'm playing a stealth/assassin or more of warrior type, but there are the occasions where I like to use conjuration instead of destruction or restoration.

» Wed May 18, 2011 9:51 pm

Restoration

» Thu May 19, 2011 5:04 am

Isn't Alchemy for thieves?

Yep, it's been moved to stealth, so it should probably be removed from the poll.

Anyway, any magic that explodes for me! I'll be playing a "stealth" character with a dagger in one hand and a fire spell to lay traps or for when crap hits the fan and I need "fire" power. Excuse the pun :flamethrower:

» Wed May 18, 2011 9:01 pm

What I always do with my first playthough and that is the use of destruction to see just how powerful I can make them for my battlemage. Specifically pyromancy and more so if they have different perks to build up on in regards to different elemental magic like fire or frost.

That and a bit of experimentation with alchemy.

» Thu May 19, 2011 4:25 am

Every character I've ever made has used Restoration extensively. The others, not so much.

(of course, with the new combat system not letting you block while having a sword & heal spell readied, that may change. But I'll still probably use Resto for recovery between fights.)

» Wed May 18, 2011 11:42 pm

Illusion.

Invisibility + Fury = Win. Then you have detect life, night-eye, paralyze, chameleon, etc. Should be epic.

» Wed May 18, 2011 8:53 pm

restoration to heal after i jump a stupid high distance

» Thu May 19, 2011 1:43 am

Since I'll be playing a warrior with sword and shield, I'll use destruction for the versatility it provides (attacking from the distance, setting elemental traps, AOE...)

I'd like to get more info on the other schools though, particularly alteration and enchanting.

» Thu May 19, 2011 11:37 am

my warrior doesnt use magic that much but if he did it will be destruction

» Wed May 18, 2011 10:56 pm

conjuration to summon enemy magnets and alchemy to make poisons, perfect combo to sneak in so axe blows or arrows from the side
and some restoration and illusion just to make it easier to heal and sneak

» Thu May 19, 2011 11:06 am

I use alchemy for pretty much everything, and will use everything else a little except for destruction, conjuration, and restoration.

» Thu May 19, 2011 3:50 am

Destruction for Offense, and Restoration to stay alive are my main focuses.

In addition to this, I will obviously enchant all of my stuff and will make potions for optimal combat performance.