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Skyrim Long Range builds

Builds for winning fights from a distance: archery, crossbows and long-range Destruction magic. End the fight before it gets close enough to be one.

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No Craft Mage
Skyrim Destruction | No Crafting | No AE CC build
AoE
Challenge
Fast Leveling
Long Range
Magic
Published / Updated
bycaioba

Thought experiment mage unable to reduce completely magicka cost and yet with HP only investment.

Lvl 50
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Battle Archer
Skyrim Werewolf Archer build
Endgame
Long Range
Melee
Solo
Tank
Published
byJamesQuest
Lvl 50
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Druid
Skyrim Conjuring Archer build
Challenge×2
Long Range×2
Minions×2
Exploration
Stealth
Published
by@glade
Lvl 80
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The Hunter
Skyrim Hircine Stealth Archer / Werewolf build
Crafting
Exploration
Long Range
Roleplay
Stealth
Published / Updated
by@LapaduGaming

The Hunter is a self-reliant woodsman who worships Hircine and Kyne

Using his bow afar with stealth and precision

When targeted, reposition or use woodcutting axe or dagger

If cornered, become a werewolf and consume to become stronger

Potions to heal and poison to deal extra damage if needed

Goal is to fully build Lakeview Manor

Marry Aela the Huntress

Faendal as a steward

Dog as a hunting companion

Use shouts to control animals or the weather

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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.

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Lvl 61
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Light Paladin
Skyrim Elven One-Handed Warrior&Archer build
Long Range
Magic
Roleplay
Solo
Tank
Published
by@Tavor

This Breton Light Paladin blends swift mobility with divine destruction. Outfitted in light Elven armor, you use Breton Magic Resistance to shrug off spells while weaving Restoration magic (healing, Sun Fire, and undead turning) into fast-paced combat. You snipe with Auriel's Bow, then rush in with Dawnbreaker and Auriel's Shield to blast foes back with holy shockwaves.

Lvl 84
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The orphaned Daughter of Hircine
Skyrim The Demigoddess of Prey build
Endgame
Long Range
Roleplay
Stealth
Survival
Published
byFloret: SlyBunny
Lvl 50
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The Spider
Skyrim Stealthy Vampire Mage build
Long Range
Magic
Mind Games
Minions
Stealth
Published / Updated
byMisterFreakingSunshine

A stealthy vampire mage who toys with enemies using illusions, paralysis, and summoned minions before finishing them with a well-aimed life drain or fire spell.

I would join the College of Winterhold, the Thieves Guild, and the Dark Brotherhood early to help level your skills and acquire gear.

Lvl 101
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Pure Mage+
Skyrim Pure mage with all full crafting and stealth build
AoE
Crafting
Glass Cannon
Long Range
Magic
Published
by@pontonius
Lvl 88
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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 72
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Azareth
Skyrim Bosmer Illusion Hunter build
Endgame
Exploration
Long Range
Roleplay
Stealth
Published / Updated
by@larcx13

Neutral hunter. Disinterested with dragon threat (don't got to Bleak Falls Barrow after warning Whiterun about Helgen). Travel to hunt and clear bandit camps. Join Companions and Dawngaurd. Respects Hircine and Kyne (do the exploit in Hircine's quest for both of his artifacts). Focus on building homestead (Lakeview Manor is best). Although a follower of the GreenPact in Valenwood, this does not apply to Skyrim.

Lvl 36
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Pure Wood Elf
Skyrim Stealth Archer build
Consumables
Long Range
Stealth
Published
by@h4z2

Build limited to only the skills with starting bonuses. Main Skill has a 10 perk investment, Minor Skills have a 5 perk investment

Lvl 51
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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 39
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Infinite Mana, Absolute Defense
Skyrim Breton Nuke Sorcerer build
Endgame
Long Range
Magic
Meta
Published / Updated
bySh!

Vanilla Sorcerer focused on Destruction magic and Slow Time. Uses only robes or regular clothing, not heavy armor, while combining unlimited Magicka, devastating spells and extreme defenses to control the battlefield.

Lvl 45
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Chronomancer
Skyrim Time Mage, Archer, Alchemist build
Challenge
Endgame
Long Range
Magic
Solo
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

A time-manipulating ranger heavily based on the Enforcer of Time subclass from DnD.

https://theskyforge.ning.com/groups/tes-character-building/forum/the-chronomancer-enforcer-of-time