Need character ideas, For a second playthrough Options

[Thomas Kaira]

Okay, so my Bosmer thief is now officially over and done with, so I need a new character, and I need your help figuring out the details.

What I know so far: he will be of the Heavy Armor Warrior archetype (Guardian Stone will be Warrior). Here's what I need to figure out, though:

Which race? Imperial, Nord, or Altmer?

Which class? Knight, Paladin, or Cleric? Guardian-blessed specializations can go to 100, non-specialized Guardian-blessed skills or specialized unblessed skills can go to 75, non-specialized unblessed skills can go only to 50.

Knight: specialize in Two-handed blades, Heavy Armor, Alteration, Restoration, Smithing (Heavy), and Conjuration.

Paladin: specialize in One-handed blades, Blocking, Heavy Armor, Restoration, Enchanting, and Speech.

Cleric: specialize in One-handed axes and maces, Heavy Armor, Restoration, Enchanting, Conjuration, and Alteration.

Guilds are pre-destined to be the Companions for the Knight and Paladin, and the College of Winterhold for the Cleric.

Alignment: Imperial or Stormcloak? You decide.

Starting attributes: I will be using the console to buff/nerf starting attributes according to character.

Knight: Magicka 70, Health 120, Stamina 140, Carry Weight 450
Paladin: Magicka 80, Health 110, Stamina 140, Carry Weight 450
Cleric: Magicka 120, Health 70, Stamina 130, Carry Weight 400

This post has been edited by Thomas Kaira: Dec 22 2011, 03:51 AM

[Destri Melarg]

I say Imperial Knight. There are already too many male Nords in the game - plus 2 handed fighting is an art form. He was siding with the Legion till the banning of Talos, but now he is rethinking his position - no one really knows what side he is on till he makes his sudden revealing move to one side or the other in a dramatic takeover. He is an enigma.

I agree that there are too many Nords as is. And if by 'art form' you refer to the ability to keep from bashing your follower into jelly then I agree with that too!

TK, if you just finished a Bosmer then trotting out an Altmer might be too heavy on the elves if you ask me. Maybe you want to play another Elven character. If so, then by all means go for it with your Cleric. Thinking about it though, an Altmer Knight/Paladin could be interesting.

On the subject, if you want to go straight warrior have you considered Orc? Berserk is just that good! In fact, IMHO it is hands down the best racial ability in the game. Potions can restore your health, stamina, and magicka more often and efficiently than Histskin, Adrenaline Rush, or Highborn. Enchantments can mirror the effects of the Breton, Nord and Dunmer’s resistances (albeit not quite as efficiently). But where else can you get double damage dished out, half damage taken at the same time? Give him mALX's two handed weapon (or, better yet, two swords/war axes/maces) and get out of his way!

This post has been edited by Destri Melarg: Dec 22 2011, 11:22 AM