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Breton Battlemage (Tanky Spellsword)

Race:
Breton (Highly Recommended for Magicka Resistance and Bonus)

Birthsign:
The Mage (Increased Magicka Pool)

Primary Attributes (Major Stats):
Endurance: Each point adds 2 HP, and HP passively increases by 1/10 of your max Endurance every level. Max Endurance early for massive endgame HP. Also boosts fatigue.

Luck: Improves overall effectiveness (hit chance, loot quality, etc.).

Major Skills:
Armorer, Blade, Block, Heavy Armor, Alteration, Destruction, Restoration.
(These skills level you up fast; swap if you want a slower progression.)

Preferred Gear:
1H Sword + Shield, Heavy Armor, Restoration/Destruction Spells.

Stat Focus:
Strength, Willpower, Endurance (Switch to Intelligence after Endurance 100)

Combat Style:
1H Sword + Shield: Balanced offense and defense.

Spells: Use Shield spells for defense, Restore Health for sustain, and Destruction spells for offense.

Touch of Death: Unlock this Destruction spell later. Instantly kills enemies under 250 HP by draining their life. Swing your sword, and tap enemies for instant death.

Leveling Priorities:

Max Endurance first for long-term HP gains.
After Endurance is 100, start leveling Alchemy (10 skill-ups per level) to get +5 Intelligence.
Take Strength, Willpower, and Endurance early on; once Endurance is maxed, swap to Intelligence for extra Magicka.


Early Game Progression:

After the tutorial, head to the first ruin you see. You'll find iron gear and a statue to start a side quest.
Follow this questline order:
Fighter’s Guild
Mage’s Guild
Shivering Isles (DLC)


Essential Gear (Mid to Endgame Goals):

Umbra: Clavicus Vile Shrine reward (keep the sword!). Get it at level 25+ for max stats.
Escutcheon of Chorrol: Reward from the “Sins of the Father” quest (wait until level 25+).
Spellbreaker: Alternative shield before Escutcheon, found at Peryite’s Shrine.
Perfect Madness Armor: Best armor from the Shivering Isles expansion.
Sigil Stone Enchantments: Enchant gloves & boots after Blade reaches 100.
Keep an eye out for Magic Resist, Spell Reflect, and Damage Reflect rings and amulets.

Alchemy is Overpowered:
If you level up Alchemy, you won’t die. Ever. Stock up on potions, and you'll be unstoppable.

( All credits goes to Dadoizmarkova on Reddit for this build and a thank you for letting me post it here. Here is a link to the original guide on Reddit )