Hi there. I really want to do a playthrough without using Alchemy, Enchanting and Smithing on higher difficulty, simply because I am so familiar with those systems that I get too involved in the chase for better gear! My playthrough then turns into number management, which I'm kinda bored of now!

So, any tips for a purer playthrough?

Bound weapons seems like a great solution, along with conjuring atronachs and using followers.

I have been using capped gear at level 81 for a while now, any tips for helping my change of mindset is much appreciated!