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Death Knight
Skyrim
Heavy armor, Dual Wielding, Destruction, Necromancy
build
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lvl 81
Based on spent perk points
You get 39055 XP from skills
You need 87000 XP to level up
Race
Redguard
+10
One Handed
+5
Smithing, Block, Archery, Destruction, and Alteration
Unlocks: Resist Poison, Adrenaline Rush
Standing Stones
The Ritual Stone

Once a day, those under the sign of The Ritual can reanimate nearby corpses to fight for them.

Unlocks: The Ritual Stone
Attributes
health
500
stamina
300
magica
300
Set skill levels with the arrows; open a constellation to pick perks.
Smithing
4840 xp
1
0
0
15
Steel Smithing
30
Dwarven Smithing
50
Orcish Smithing
60
Arcane Blacksmith
80
Ebony Smithing
90
Daedric Smithing
100
Dragon Smithing
Heavy Armor
4930 xp
1
0
0
15
Juggernaut (1/5)
20
Juggernaut (2/5)
30
Fists of Steel ,
Well Fitted
40
Juggernaut (3/5)
50
Cushioned ,
Tower of Strength
60
Juggernaut (4/5)
70
Conditioning ,
Matching Set
80
Juggernaut (5/5)
100
Reflect Blows
Block
0 xp
0
2
0
Two-handed
0 xp
0
1
5
One-handed
4725 xp
1
0
0
15
Armsman (1/5)
20
Fighting Stance ,
Armsman (2/5)
30
Bladesman (1/3) ,
Dual Flurry (1/2)
40
Armsman (3/5)
50
Savage Strike ,
Critical Charge
60
Armsman (4/5) ,
Bladesman (2/3)
70
Dual Savagery
80
Armsman (5/5)
90
Bladesman (3/3)
100
Paralyzing Strike
Archery
0 xp
0
2
0
Light Armor
0 xp
0
1
5
Sneak
0 xp
0
1
5
Lockpicking
0 xp
0
1
5
Pickpocket
0 xp
0
1
5
Speech
0 xp
0
1
5
Alchemy
4930 xp
1
0
0
15
Alchemist (1/5)
20
Alchemist (2/5) ,
Physician
30
Benefactor
40
Alchemist (3/5)
60
Alchemist (4/5)
80
Alchemist (5/5)
Illusion
0 xp
0
1
5
Conjuration
4930 xp
1
0
0
15
Novice Conjuration
25
Apprentice Conjuration
40
Necromancy
50
Adept Conjuration
70
Dark Souls
75
Expert Conjuration
100
Twin Souls ,
Master Conjuration
Destruction
4840 xp
1
0
0
15
Novice Destruction
20
Destruction Dual Casting
25
Apprentice Destruction
30
Augmented Frost (1/2)
40
Impact ,
Rune Master
50
Adept Destruction
60
Augmented Frost (2/2)
75
Expert Destruction
Restoration
4930 xp
1
0
0
15
Novice Restoration
20
Regeneration
25
Apprentice Restoration
30
Recovery (1/2)
40
Respite
50
Adept Restoration
60
Recovery (2/2)
70
Necromage
75
Expert Restoration
90
Avoid Death
Alteration
0 xp
0
2
0
Enchanting
4930 xp
1
0
0
15
Enchanter (1/5)
20
Enchanter (2/5) ,
Soul Squeezer
30
Fire Enchanter
40
Enchanter (3/5) ,
Frost Enchanter ,
Soul Siphon
50
Insightful Enchanter ,
Storm Enchanter
60
Enchanter (4/5)
70
Corpus Enchanter
80
Enchanter (5/5)
100
Extra Effect

Condition

Werewolf
↔
Human
↔
Vampire 1
↔
Vampire 2
↔
Vampire 3
↔
Vampire 4
Mortal: no vampire blood, no beast blood. Pick a condition above to plan lycanthropy or the four stages of vampirism. Switching is safe: every tree keeps its perks, and only the active condition feeds the character sheet.

Loadout

right hand
Dawnfang
Sword
156
14
Speed
1
Reach
1
Stagger
0.75

In daytime, deals 7 points of fire damage. At night, deals 7 points of frost damage. After killing 12 creatures, absorbs 5 points of health or magicka. <Global=ccBGSSSE013_KillCountGlobal> creatures killed.;

Legendary · +10 damage
Daedric Smithing
1250
16
cc
Frost Cloak
adept destruction

For 60 seconds, opponents in melee range take 8 points frost damage and Stamina damage per second.

316
Icy Spear
expert destruction

A spear of ice that does 60 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina.

320
left hand
Irkngthand War Axe of Freezing
War Axe
149
13
Speed
0.9
Reach
1
Stagger
0.85

Target takes 20 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina.

Legendary · +10 damage
Dwarven Smithing
265
16
cc
Dead Thrall
master conjuration

Reanimate a dead body permanently to fight for you. Only works on people.

1000
head
Rahgot
Heavy Armor
128
23

Increases your Stamina by 70 points.

Legendary · +10 armor
Daedric Smithing
320
9
18
hands
Daedric Gauntlets
Heavy Armor
110
18

Increases Heavy Armor skill by 35 points.

at your skill×4.47

One-handed attacks do 58% more damage.

at your skill×4.47
Legendary · +10 armor
Daedric Smithing
625
6
24
body
Ebony Mail
Heavy Armor
253
45

You are able to move more quietly, and opponents that get too close take 5 points poison damage per second.

Legendary · +20 armor
Ebony Smithing
5000
28
27
feet
Daedric Boots
Heavy Armor
110
18

Wearer is muffled and moves silently.

at your skill0.5 →1×3.58

One-handed attacks do 58% more damage.

at your skill×4.47
Legendary · +10 armor
Daedric Smithing
625
10
24
backpack
Adventurer Backpack
Clothing
2
1

Carrying capacity increased by 75 points.; Increases your Stamina by 20 points.

improve · Flawless
15
1
cc
shoulder
add shoulder
ring
Ring of Namira
Jewelry

Stamina is increased by 50 points. Feeding on corpses grants you increased Health and Health regeneration.

500
0.25
amulet
Necromancer's Amulet
Jewelry

Increases your Magicka by 50 points, Conjuration spells cost 25% less to cast, Health and Stamina regenerates 75% slower.

100
0.5
Stats reflect your skills and perks. Press the anvil to improve an item at your Smithing level. The first item in a slot is worn, extras are swap-ins.

Powers

Redguard
Resist Poison
constant

Your Redguard blood gives you 50% resistance to poison.

Adrenaline Rush
power · 1/day

Stamina regenerates 10x faster for 60 seconds.

The Ritual Stone
The Ritual Stone
power · 1/day

Raises all dead around you to fight for you for 200 seconds.

reanimate spell

Reanimate a dead body to fight for you for 180 seconds.

Selected
Summon Spectral Assassin
power · 1/day

Summons the ghost of the legendary assassin Lucien Lachance to fight by your side, until he's defeated.

Bound Until Death
Nightingale Strife
power · 1/day

Instantly absorb 100 points of Health from the target.

Darkness Returns
Eternal Spirit
constant

While Ethereal, you recover Health 25% faster.

Meditation on a Word of Power
Sailor's Repose
constant

Healing spells cure 10% more.

Frostflow Abyss
Dragon Infusion
constant

Dragons do 25% less melee damage.

Esbern's Potion
Sinderion's Serendipity
constant

There is a 25% chance of creating a duplicate potion when using your alchemy skill.

A Return to Your Roots
Prowler's Profit
constant

Anywhere gems might be found, members of the Thieves Guild always seem to find a few more.

No Stone Unturned
Agent of Dibella
constant

You do more combat damage to the opposite sex.

The Heart of Dibella
Agent of Mara
constant

Increases Magic Resistance by 15%.

The Book of Love
Dragonborn Frost
constant

Your Frost Breath Shout encases foes in ice for 15 seconds.

Black Book: Epistolary Acumen
db
Companion's Insight
constant

Your attacks, shouts, and destruction spells do no damage to your followers when in combat.

Black Book: The Winds of Change
db
Seeker of Sorcery
constant

All spells cost 10% less Magicka. Enchantments are 10% more powerful.

Black Book: The Sallow Regent
db
Secret of Protection
power · 1/day

You take half damage for 30 seconds from all physical attacks and most magical attacks.

Black Book: Filament and Filigree
db
Bardic Knowledge
power

Summons a spectral drum that plays for 300 seconds, improving Stamina Regen for you and nearby allies.

Black Book: Untold Legends
db
Mora's Boon
power · 1/day

Fully restores your Health, Magicka, and Stamina.

Black Book: The Hidden Twilight
db
Boethiah's Blessing
constant

Ebony Mail is silent when sneaking and creates a cloud of poison when in combat.

requires Ebony Mail
Boethiah's Calling
Add Power

Shouts

Soul Tear

Your Thu'um cuts through flesh and shatters soul, commanding the will of the fallen.

Recovery: 90s
Marked for Death

Speak, and let your Voice herald doom, as an opponent's armor and lifeforce are weakened.

Recovery: 40s
Frost Breath

Your breath is winter, your Thu'um a blizzard.

Recovery: 100s
Ice Form

Your Thu'um freezes an opponent solid.

Recovery: 120s
Add Shout

Consumables (34)

Potions, Food & Drink
Found or bought, no alchemy needed
Beef Stew
Craftable Food

Stamina is increased by 25 points for 720 seconds.

Restores 2 points of Stamina per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 380 Hunger

8 0.5
×1
Chicken Dumpling
Craftable Food

Restores 15 points of Health.

Restores 1 points of Health per second for 120 seconds.

Restores 220 Hunger

3 0.1
hf
×1
Crab Stew
Craftable Food

Restores 1 points of Health per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 2 points of Stamina per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 380 Hunger

5 0.5
cc
×1
Creamy Crab Bisque
Craftable Food

Stamina is increased by 25 points for 720 seconds.

Restores 2 points of Stamina per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 380 Hunger

8 0.5
cc
×1
Elsweyr Fondue
Craftable Food

Magicka regenerates 25% faster for 720 seconds.

Magicka is increased by 100 points for 720 seconds.

Restores 380 Hunger

5 0.5
×1
Garlic Bread
Craftable Food

Restores 1 points of Health.

Cures all diseases.

Restores 220 Hunger

2 0.1
hf
×1
Juniper Berry Crostata
Craftable Food

Restores 4 points of Health.

Restores 2 points of Health per second for 60 seconds.

Restores 220 Hunger

5 0.2
hf
×1
Jazbay Crostata
Craftable Food

Restores 10 points of Health.

Magicka is increased by 4 points for 60 seconds.

Restores 220 Hunger

5 0.2
hf
×1
Ironwood Soup
Craftable Food

Restores 15 points of Health.

Restores 15 points of Stamina.

Cures all diseases.

Restores 380 Hunger

5 0.5
cc
×1
Roasted Tomato Crab Bisque
Craftable Food

Restores 15 points of Health.

Restores 1 points of Health per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 380 Hunger

5 0.5
cc
×1
Vegetable Soup
Craftable Food

Restores 1 points of Health per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 1 points of Stamina per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 380 Hunger

5 0.5
×1
Venison Stew
Craftable Food

Restores 15 points of Stamina.

Restores 1 points of Health per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 1 points of Stamina per second for 720 seconds.

Restores 380 Hunger

8 0.5
×1
Total weight 4.6
Crafted Potions
Crafted with this build's Alchemy skill, perks and gear
Fortify Magicka
Crafted Potion

Magicka is increased by 75 points for 60 seconds.

248via Stoneflower Petals
Fortify One-handed
Crafted Potion

One-handed weapons do 75% more damage for 60 seconds.

414via Stoneflower Petals
Fortify Enchanting
Crafted Potion

Items enchanted are 30% stronger for 30 seconds.

84via Stoneflower Petals
Fortify Health
Crafted Potion

Health is increased by 75 points for 300 seconds.

1703via Void Essence
Fortify Destruction
Crafted Potion

Destruction spells are 90% stronger for 60 seconds.

506via Comberry
Fortify Conjuration
Crafted Potion

Conjuration spells last 90% longer for 60 seconds.

253via Sload Soap
Fortify Barter
Crafted Potion

You haggle for 30% better prices for 30 seconds.

282via Imp Gall
Fortify Heavy Armor
Crafted Potion

Increases Heavy Armor skill by 45 points for 60 seconds.

236via Bog Beacon
Regenerate Magicka
Crafted Potion

Magicka regenerates 90% faster for 300 seconds.

594via Lichor
Regenerate Health
Crafted Potion

Health regenerates 90% faster for 300 seconds.

594via Void Essence
Regenerate Stamina
Crafted Potion

Stamina regenerates 90% faster for 300 seconds.

594via Wisp Stalk Caps
Restore Stamina
Crafted Potion

Restores 188 points of Stamina.

190via Netch Jelly
Restore Magicka
Crafted Potion

Restores 113 points of Magicka.

108via Withering Moon
Restore Health
Crafted Potion

Restores 113 points of Health.

90via Flame Stalk
Resist Fire
Crafted Potion

Resists 60% of fire damage for 60 seconds.

324via Ashen Grass Pod
Resist Frost
Crafted Potion

Resists 60% of frost damage for 60 seconds.

324via Flame Stalk
Resist Magic
Crafted Potion

Resists 30% of magic for 60 seconds.

302via Aster Bloom Core
Resist Poison
Crafted Potion

Resists 75% of poison damage for 60 seconds.

414via Minotaur Horn
Resist Shock
Crafted Potion

Resists 60% of shock damage for 60 seconds.

324via Corkbulb Root
Cure Disease
Crafted Potion

Cures all diseases.

57via Mudcrab Chitin
Cure Poison
Crafted Potion

Stops poison's continuing effects.

13via Ambrosia
Invisibility
Crafted Potion

Grants invisibility for 90 seconds.

1121via Flame Stalk
Alchemy Calculator Skyrim
Plan ingredients, multi-effect bottles and profits. Your crafted effects, skills, perks and gear carry over.
Survival Mode
Survival Mode halves your base carry weight, makes warmth matter, and adds hunger, cold and fatigue. Set the state you plan to fight in — the character sheet calculates with it.
Survival Mode
Hunger
Satisfied
You are not hungry.
Cold
Comfortable
You are comfortably warm.
Fatigue
Refreshed
You feel refreshed.
Crafting bonuses
Your skills, perks, equipped Fortify enchantments and the potions picked in Consumables already feed crafting power. Adjust the bonuses here only when your in-game numbers differ.
Alchemy bonus %
0
0
0
already +0%
Smithing gear bonus %
0
0
0
already +0%
Smithing potion bonus %
0
0
0
already +0%
Enchanting bonus %
0
0
0
already +30%
Character stats
Health
575
Stamina
465
Magicka
525
Carry
475
Armor
601
−80%
Magic
45%
Fire
60%
Frost
60%
Shock
60%
Poison
100%
Warmth
93
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