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Skyrim Melee builds

Builds for blades, blunt weapons and bare fists. Skip the ammo entirely and end fights within arm's reach.

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Pure Orc
Skyrim Enchanted Warrior build
Crafting
Melee
Tank
Published / Updated
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 45
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dark knight
Skyrim Battlemage (NoCrafting) build
Budget
Melee
Tank
Published
by@Pw1ng

Warrior in heavy armor with one-handed weapons, uses conjuration, restoration, and alteration magic for support (no crafting).

Lvl 42
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Knight of Chaos
Skyrim Warrior build
Endgame
Melee
Meta
Tank
Published / Updated
bySh!

Vanilla Knight focused on extreme defense, Stamina sustain, armor penetration and powerful Staff summons. Built to endure prolonged fights while bypassing enemy defenses and overwhelming foes with summoned allies.

Lvl 50
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Grave Robber
Skyrim "Archeologist" build
Beginner Friendly
Budget
Crime
Melee
Stealth
Published / Updated
byHalkaun

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

Lvl 40
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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

Lvl 44
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Dark Deceiver
Skyrim Sneak, Conjuration, Illusion, and Alchemy build
Magic
Melee
Mind Games
Minions
Stealth
Published
byAlex

Manipulative, prefers not being seen, knows necromancy, doesn’t know how to make friends. Not to be trusted.