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Skyrim Close Range builds

Builds for point-blank work: shotguns, close bursts and getting in someone's face. For players who like their fights personal.

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Lvl 17
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Early 2h
Skyrim Two-Handed | Restoration | No Crafting | No AE CC build
Beginner Friendly
Challenge
Close Range
Magic
Melee
Published / Updated
bycaioba

Solid build I use on Legendary difficulty + Survival + Permadeath

Lvl 50
7 / 9
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Battle Vampire
Skyrim Heavy Mage build
Close Range
Endgame
Magic
Solo
Tank
Published
byJamesQuest
Lvl 80
8 / 9
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The Silver Slayer
Skyrim Crossbow / Two-Handed Undead Hunter build
Close Range
Consumables
Crafting
Roleplay
Tank
Published
by@LapaduGaming

Inspired by BADCompanySarge, the Silver Slayer is a hunter of the undead, vampires, daedrea, and werewolves

This build focuses on everything silver from weapons, armor, and jewelry, fully enchanted to give an edge over the dead

This build does not use any magic and is susceptible to magic to give some healthy challenge against mages and vampires

This is not a stealth archer build as wielding heavy armor and a two-handed sword compliments the crossbow

Lvl 34
6 / 9
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Skull Crusher
Skyrim Barbarian build
Challenge
Close Range
Crafting
Glass Cannon
Roleplay
Published
by@cloud_district_enjoyer

Brutal and deadly but with a heart of gold she will tend to the needy and helpless. Since she was a kid she dreamed of traveling to skyrim someday, a provenance that she heard was blessed by Malacath himself. Her time with the legion forged her to become a great warrior and a talented blacksmith. Special attacks: Malacath's offering: berserker rage + soul tear + power attacks. Trembling hearts: disarming bash + dismay + veggie soup + sweep.

Lvl 80
8 / 8
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Boethiah's Champion
Skyrim Shadow Spellblade Dark Warrior build
Close Range
Magic
Melee
Roleplay
Stealth
Published
by@LapaduGaming

The Champion is a Dunmer that is a unstoppable force that dominates from the shadows and on the battlefield

Using a blend of spells in Illusion to stay hidden, Destruction for ranged fire attacks, and Alteration to stay in the fight longer

Wielding Goldbrand to finish the fight as a stealthy first strike or a flashy finisher when things go loud

Depending on your roleplay and origin of your Dunmer, they may join the Dark Brotherhood or destroy it

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Lvl 80
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The Trickster
Skyrim Clavicus Vile Spellsword Vampire build
Close Range
Melee
Mind Games
Roleplay
Wealth
Published / Updated
by@LapaduGaming

A scarred female Imperial vampire who worships Clavicus Vile

She will collect Bittercup, Mask, and Umbra as her daedric artifacts

She uses Illusion spells from the shadows to manipulate her foes

She uses Umbra to attack when enemies approach

She will have any dog companions to distract her enemies

Charming merchants, she will become very wealthy

When push comes to shove, she will use her Vampiric powers

She will make her home at Proudspire Manor

Lvl 81
8 / 9
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Stealth BATTLEMAGE
Skyrim STEALTH BATTLEMAGE build
Close Range
Endgame
Long Range
Melee
Stealth
Published / Updated
by@anthonio

Focus on Bound Bow/Dagger for Stealth, One Handed/Drain Spell and Undead Conjuration for regular combat. Utilizes a range of potions and poisons to assist with combat and stealth. Capable of all forms of combat; Melee, Long Range, Stealth, Magic.

Lvl 81
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Frost Spellsword
Skyrim Breton Vampire Spellsword build
Close Range
Endgame
Fast Leveling
Meta
Tank
Published
by@TheWanderer13

This is my first time trying to do a some-what op build in the game Originally, this was going to be a Battlemage but during the mid-game I was getting tired of being destroyed. So, I change my plans and made the Frost Spellsword Two notes: this build was made in the special edition version and it didn't use any mods from the creation club (or any mods for that matter) and the whole playthrough was in Master difficulty

Lvl 98
9 / 9
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Pure Warrior+
Skyrim Weaponmaster direct combat tank build
Boss Killer
Close Range
Crafting
Melee
Tank
Published / Updated
by@pontonius
Lvl 88
9 / 9
7 / 9
10 / 10
5 / 10
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Pure Thief+
Skyrim stealth archer dual blade assassin build
Boss Killer
Close Range
Long Range
Melee
Stealth
Published / Updated
by@pontonius
Lvl 82
9 / 9
7 / 9
11 / 13
6 / 8
4 / 10
5 / 6
Dar'argo
Skyrim Khajiit Illusion Thief build
Close Range
Crime
Melee
Mind Games
Stealth
Published / Updated
by@larcx13

Do all thieves guild related quests. Join college of winterhold for access but dont become archmage. Avoid companions, and Dark Brotherhood questlines. Daedric princes to spite: Namira, Vaermina, and Boethiah. Collect other daedric artifacts but choose dialogue that challenges them, not venerate (except Azura). Get Ebony Blade but dont charge it. Explore nordic and dwemer ruins for riches.

Lvl 73
8 / 9
5 / 9
5 / 6
5 / 9
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Yngvar
Skyrim Nord Barbarian of Old build
Beginner Friendly
Close Range
Magic
Melee
Tank
Published / Updated
by@larcx13

Based off of Ysgramor and old Nords who did not judge or shun magic. Frost destruction, restoration for hewling and alteration for added protection. Wears light armor and wields twohanded weapons like a traditional barbarian. Join and finish the Companions and Dawngaurd. Joins the college of winterhold for access to spells, but does not become archmage (roleplay).

Lvl 51
7 / 9
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The Harius
Skyrim Nord Forest Stalker build
Close Range
Long Range
Roleplay
Stealth
Survival
Published
by@dandahman

The Harius is based on the ancient germanic night-hunters. He is a skilled forester and woodsman who can either dispatch enemies at a range or charge in with unrelenting brutality to massacre entire encampments before they even know what's happening.

Lvl 40
7 / 9
3 / 9
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The Last Hollowfang
Skyrim Vampire, Alchemist, Spellsword build
Beginner Friendly
Close Range
Magic
Roleplay
Stealth
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

The first build I ever published on The Skyforge. It's a bit rough, but a fun playthrough.

Requires Sacrosanct.

https://theskyforge.ning.com/groups/tes-character-building/forum/the-last-hollowfang

Lvl 40
5 / 9
5 / 9
4 / 9
6 / 14
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Nuckelavee
Skyrim Malevolent Demon, Vampire, Alchemist build
Close Range
Endgame
Magic
Melee
Solo
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

This build is heavily focused on mounted combat and all attempts should be made to be riding Arvak when out in the world.

https://theskyforge.ning.com/groups/tes-character-building/forum/event-build-the-nuckelavee