Two Handed Build Help.

[Autistic Whales]

So im making a heavy armour, two handed alteration build but putting points solely into these skills still leaves me with left over skill points, I was thinking of putting some into restoration or alchemy bevase I usr heal a bit and alchemy for health potions but idk.

[Helrato]

You should invest in enchanting and/or smithing

Enchanting to make your weapon and armour enchantments stronger when you do enchant them, and smithing to further upgrade your heavy armour when you've reached certain points where you're in need of a set upgrade. Unless you plan on using modded armours and weapons that don't require you to craft them, you can leave smithing to later, but eventually you'd still need them to fully upgrade them at workbenches and grindstones.

Another good point for enchanting is that you'll be vulnerable to magic, you might have a lot of armour but you still need element resists end-game. And two enchantments on each item makes a huge difference.

And you'll come across a lot of ingots and ores, might as well put them to better use and craft things with them and level up your character + smithing

Speechcraft is another option, it will make your questing easier, and shop prices better. Intimidation and persuasion are very good alternatives to many quests or conversations; which also saves you from using the bribing option or failing to do any of the three and result in a inevitable fight just because your speechcraft isn't good.

[Autistic Whales]

Originally posted by Dark Anima:

You should invest in enchanting and/or smithing

Enchanting to make your weapon and armour enchantments stronger when you do enchant them, and smithing to further upgrade your heavy armour when you've reached certain points where you're in need of a set upgrade. Unless you plan on using modded armours and weapons that don't require you to craft them, you can leave smithing to later, but eventually you'd still need them to fully upgrade them at workbenches and grindstones.

Another good point for enchanting is that you'll be vulnerable to magic, you might have a lot of armour but you still need element resists end-game. And two enchantments on each item makes a huge difference.

And you'll come across a lot of ingots and ores, might as well put them to better use and craft things with them and level up your character + smithing

Yeah i'll do enchanting as I have never gone that route seriously, what is the best way to level it up? I'll get the really good black soul gem (forgot the name) but what is the best way to do it?

[Helrato]

Enchanting and smithing levels up depending on the value of the item that you're enchanting (as well as the type of the enchantment as all enchantments provide different values, one might be worth more than another enchantment) and crafting.

For crafting, the more expensive the item, the more exp you get. e.g. Iron dagger gives you little exp (a decent amount at low smithing levels) but a daedric dagger gives you more as it's worth more. But obviously you don't want to be buying big just to craft expensive items you probably won't use. So I craft iron daggers first for a for levels and when it is CONSIDERABLY slow leveling, i switch to orcish or elven bows as they're not costly but they give decent exp for the price.

When you have these items crafted, go enchant them, and take note of the value before you finalise the enchantment, more value more money. You don't have to use Grand/Black souls, they're expensive. But you do need a lot of soul gems in general. Keep enchanting the items you crafted and this process will level up both your smithing and enchanting.

Black soul gems are scarce, Grand soul gems too. I usually save them for my actual gear. They're about 1000-1500 septims per gem from merchants.

Edit: Spelling error

[Autistic Whales]

Originally posted by Dark Anima:

Enchanting and smithing levels up depending on the value of the item that you're enchanting (as well as the type of the enchantment as all enchantments provide different values, one might be worth more than another enchantment) and crafting.

For crafting, the more expensive the item, the more exp you get. e.g. Iron dagger gives you little exp (a decent amount at low smithing levels) but a daedric dagger gives you more as it's worth more. But obviously you don't want to be buying big just to craft expensive items you probably won't use. So I craft iron daggers first for a for levels and when it is CONSIDERABLY slow leveling, i switch to orcish or elven bows as they're not costly but they give decent exp for the price.

When you have these items crafted, go enchant them, and take note of the value before you finalise the enchantment, more value more money. You don't have to use Grand/Black souls, they're expensive. But you do need a lot of soul gems in general. Keep enchanting the items you crafted and this process will level up both your smithing and enchanting.

Black soul gems are scarce, Grand soul gems too. I usually save them for my actual gear. They're about 1000-1500 septims per gem from merchants.

Edit: Spelling error

Thanks!

[Helrato]

No problem!

Also a few things I forgot to mention

Other activities like the tanning rack and smelter also level up your crafting, so unused animal pelts and stuff can be turned to leather for experience.

Also, disenchanting enchantments on items and replenishing your weapons soul charge also level up enchanting.

Good luck and have fun, any other questions, feel free to ask

Also, when you craft and enchant, if you sell them you'll make some money back which allows you do start the process again

[Autistic Whales]

Originally posted by Dark Anima:

No problem!

Also a few things I forgot to mention

Other activities like the tanning rack and smelter also level up your crafting, so unused animal pelts and stuff can be turned to leather for experience.

Also, disenchanting enchantments on items and replenishing your weapons soul charge also level up enchanting.

Good luck and have fun, any other questions, feel free to ask

Also, when you craft and enchant, if you sell them you'll make some money back which allows you do start the process again

Aight cheers! Quick question, whats the best way to get a soul-capturing weapon? Should I look around at shops weapons untill I find a weapon which can capture souls which I can then disenchant? (From memory thats the best enchantment value wise?)

[Helrato]

Merchants might stock them, might be pricey depending on the type of weapon that it's imbued on.
I usually just keep questing and clearing caves and raiding castles and stuff and hope that I get it. But if not, I'd try and buy it. Might be the best weapon enchantment, I'm not too sure, I have many enchantments in my games so Soul Trap isn't something i look at

[Autistic Whales]

Originally posted by Dark Anima:

Merchants might stock them, might be pricey depending on the type of weapon that it's imbued on.
I usually just keep questing and clearing caves and raiding castles and stuff and hope that I get it. But if not, I'd try and buy it. Might be the best weapon enchantment, I'm not too sure, I have many enchantments in my games so Soul Trap isn't something i look at

Thanks for all your help! Have a great day!