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Grave Robber
Skyrim
"Archeologist"
build
Published · Updated

Sword in one hand, torch in the other, this scoundrel creeps his way though tombs searching for forgotten treasures.

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lvl 50
Based on spent perk points
You get 35360 XP from skills
You need 34300 XP to level up
Race
Imperial
+10
Restoration
+5
Heavy Armor, Block, One Handed, Destruction, and Enchanting
Unlocks: Imperial Luck, Voice of the Emperor
Standing Stones
The Lady Stone

Those under the sign of The Lady regenerate Health and Stamina more quickly.

Attributes
health
280
stamina
410
magica
100
Passive Healing

Pair The Lady Stone, Vegetable Soup, and Health Regen. enchantments to recover health between combat. Health Regeneration potions can also be utilized, but will not function alongside Vegetable Soup.

Health
280
Stamina
410
Magicka
100
Carry
630
Armor
106
−30.7%
Warmth
98
Survival
Set skill levels with the arrows; open a constellation to pick perks.
Smithing
1155 xp
0
5
0
Heavy Armor
2275 xp
0
7
0
Block
3030 xp
0
8
0
15
Shield Wall (1/5)
20
Shield Wall (2/5)
30
Power Bash ,
Quick Reflexes
50
Deadly Bash
Two-handed
1155 xp
0
5
0
One-handed
4840 xp
1
0
0
15
Armsman (1/5)
20
Fighting Stance ,
Armsman (2/5)
40
Armsman (3/5)
50
Critical Charge
60
Armsman (4/5)
80
Armsman (5/5)
Archery
1155 xp
0
5
0
Light Armor
3120 xp
0
8
0
Sneak
4930 xp
1
0
0
15
Stealth (1/5)
20
Stealth (2/5)
30
Muffled Movement ,
Backstab
40
Light Foot ,
Stealth (3/5)
50
Silent Roll
60
Stealth (4/5)
70
Silence
80
Stealth (5/5)
Lockpicking
3975 xp
0
9
0
15
Novice Locks
25
Apprentice Locks
40
Quick Hands
50
Adept Locks
60
Golden Touch
70
Treasure Hunter
75
Expert Locks
80
Locksmith
Pickpocket
3975 xp
0
9
0
15
Light Fingers (1/5)
20
Light Fingers (2/5)
30
Night Thief
40
Light Fingers (3/5) ,
Cutpurse
50
Extra Pockets
60
Light Fingers (4/5) ,
Keymaster
Speech
3975 xp
0
9
0
15
Haggling (1/5)
20
Haggling (2/5)
30
Bribery ,
Allure
40
Haggling (3/5)
50
Merchant ,
Persuasion
60
Haggling (4/5)
70
Intimidation ,
Investor
90
Fence
Alchemy
345 xp
0
3
0
Illusion
205 xp
0
2
5
Conjuration
205 xp
0
2
5
Destruction
255 xp
0
3
0
Restoration
305 xp
0
3
5
Alteration
205 xp
0
2
5
Enchanting
255 xp
0
3
0

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.

Powers

Imperial
Imperial Luck
constant

Anywhere gold coins might be found, Imperials always seem to find a few more.

Voice of the Emperor
power · 1/day

Calms nearby people for 60 seconds.

The Lady Stone
The Lady Stone
constant

Health and Stamina regenerate 25% faster.

Selected
Prowler's Profit
constant

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

No Stone Unturned
Nightingale Subterfuge
power · 1/day

People and creatures in the spell's area of effect will attack anyone nearby for 30 seconds.

Darkness Returns
Dragonborn Force
constant

Your Unrelenting Force shout does more damage and using all three words may disintegrate enemies.

Black Book: Epistolary Acumen
db
Force Without Effort
constant

You stagger 25% less and foes stagger 25% more.

Meditation on a Word of Power
Scholar's Insight
constant

Reading Skill Books gives you an extra Skill Point.

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

Combat skills are all 10% more effective.

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
Mora's Boon
power · 1/day

Fully restores your Health, Magicka, and Stamina.

Black Book: The Hidden Twilight
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
Add Power

Loadout

right hand
Ghostblade
Sword
24
8
Speed
1
Reach
1
Stagger
0.75

Does 3 points of extra damage, ignoring armor.

improve · Superior
300
1
Red Eagle's Bane
Sword
33
11
Speed
1
Reach
1
Stagger
0.75

Undead up to level 13 are set on fire and flee for 30 seconds.

improve · Superior
Dwarven Smithing
5
15
The Pale Blade
Sword
33
11
Speed
1
Reach
1
Stagger
0.75

Target takes 25 points of frost damage and 50 points of Stamina damage. Weaker creatures and people flee for 30 seconds.

improve · Superior
Dwarven Smithing
25
15
left hand
add left hand item
Blackguard's Hood
Light Armor
24
18

Prices are 25% better.

improve · Superior
400
2
18
db
Blackguard's Gloves
Light Armor
11
8

Lockpicking is 40% easier.

improve · Superior
200
2
13
db
Steel Soldier Armor
Heavy Armor
41
32
add enchantment
improve · Superior
Steel Smithing
300
35
54
cc
Blackguard's Boots
Light Armor
18
13

Pickpocket success is 40% better.

improve · Superior
200
2
13
db
Thief Backpack
Clothing
1

Carrying capacity increased by 75 points.; Lockpicking is 15% easier.

improve · Superior
15
1
cc
Ring of Revival
Jewelry

Health regenerates 50% faster.

900
0.25
Amulet of Articulation
Jewelry
11
8

Persuade checks in dialogue will almost always succeed and increases Speech skill by 35 points.

improve · Superior
500
1
Stats reflect your skills and perks. Press the anvil to improve an item at your Smithing level.
Torch

Obtain the unique torch in the basement of Hrodulf's House as soon as possible. A standard torch will suffice in early game.

Chest

Obtain the enchanted Steel Soldier Armor from the quest Over the Edge, which provides +15% Magic Resistance.

Ring

Check Radiant Raiment for a ring with the highest Health Regeneration enchantment that you can find.

Shouts

Aura Whisper

Your Voice is not a Shout, but a whisper, revealing the life forces of any and all.

Recovery: 50s
Become Ethereal

The Thu'um reaches out to the Void, changing your form to one that cannot harm, or be harmed.

Recovery: 40s
Throw Voice

The Thu'um is heard, but its source unknown, fooling those into seeking it out.

Recovery: 5s
Unrelenting Force

Your Voice is raw power, pushing aside anything - or anyone - who stands in your path.

Recovery: 45s
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