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syrt

Taking Build Requests

I enjoy making builds, and I had been getting a couple requests when I mentioned I'd make them in another thread. I thought I'd do something like this again, and see if there are others who would like a build made for them. Again, it's one of my favourite things to do in Oblivion.

I'll make them as efficient levelers as possible, while not taking away from initial playability. I'll take detailed requests, general requests, anything you guys would like. I may ask a few questions to make sure I get it right. If you guys don't like how the build turns out, feel free to come back and ask!

Posted Jun 9, 2011, 3:09 AM UTC

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xZAPDOSx•

He's good.

Enjoy an upvote OP.

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syrtOP•

Thank you! :)

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kcfcl•

A jedi sort of character (2-hander, mind tricks, the light, etc.) What would you do ?

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syrtOP•

That sounds interesting. I'll see what I can create. Any other specifics you'd want?

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kcfcl•

Well, I'm sure you get the idea :

  • 2-hander
  • Magically influence people (Charm ?)
  • Telekinesis and Reflect spells/damage would be nice
  • No armor (cloth)

I'm not sure if this is viable :-)

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syrtOP•

It's a bit funky. Tell me how it ends up working. Since you want no armour, be a swift fighter. Learn to dodge well.

  • Race/Gender: Dark Elf
  • Birthsign: The Thief
  • Specialization: Combat
  • Attributes: Endurance, Luck
  • Major Skills:
    • Alchemy (... I dunno.)
    • Mysticism (The force.)
    • Destruction (The force.)
    • Alteration (The force.)
    • Illusion (Ze force.)
    • Blade (Lightsaber)
    • Armorer (Fix yo shit.)
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Schlessel•

I want to be fast and sneaky, that's it. have at it

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syrtOP•

Done. This is my favourite kind of character, and here's my favourite build. He's kinda like a pirate. Very strong, very fast and extremely sneaky.

  • Race: Redguard
  • Birthsign: The Thief
  • Specialization: Stealth
  • Attributes: Endurance, Luck
  • Major Skills:
    • Alchemy
    • Mercantile
    • Sneak
    • Marksman
    • Light Armor
    • Blade
    • Armorer
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xtcriott•

i would like you thoughts on a true hack slash viking warrior. I have just recently got back into Oblivion, and have felt the need to do some major melee damage. I would prefer two-handed weapons, but my most recent playthrough has consisted of one handed sword/mace and shield.

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syrtOP•

Those can be fun and quite effective. Are there any more things you'd like, or do you want me to just have at the idea of a viking warrior?

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xtcriott•

Just have at it. I'll probably play it for a while then tweak to my desire. I just enjoy others' insight to building characters. It allows me to sometimes figure out things I have been thinking about. When someone else lays something like this out for me, things click a little easier.

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syrtOP•

I'll assume you'd like it to be Nord? Viking and all, haha.

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xtcriott•

Thats usually the way I lean. :)

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[deleted]•

An asshole who runs into a dungeon and punches everything. Then when overwhelmed brings down fire and flames. No weapons and uses only touch based spells. I'm a masochist like that.

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syrtOP•

Would you prefer more of a focus on the punching, or highly damaging spells?

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[deleted]•

Spells probably, I recall that in my last play through that punching was absurdly weak.

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syrtOP•

Here you go. I really, really don't know how well this will work, and I'm sorry it took this long to get the build to you. You said you're a masochist anyway.

  • Race/Gender: Orc / Female
  • Birthsign: The Thief (You need the boost to speed, agility and luck is great.)
  • Specialization: Magic (You need the boost to magic skills.)
  • Attributes: Luck and (Willpower/Strength/Agility)
  • Major Skills:
    • Alchemy (Potions are extremely useful for anybody.)
    • Destruction (Fireballs?)
    • Restoration (Healing.)
    • Hand to Hand
    • Block (You'll probably need this too.)
    • Armorer (Repair armour, endurance raiser.)
    • Heavy Armor (Need the defense for what you'll be doing.)
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syrtOP•

... Would you be alright with being a female orc? I think that'd be the best for this build.

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[deleted]•

That would be just fine. What exactly does gender do?

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erwynsof•

Would it be possible to have...

Mage/Marksman (focusing on magic though) looking at a high elf Atronach, which can be self sufficient with alchemy.

Not sure about what skills and attributes though?

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syrtOP•

Yes. You'll be more marksman at times due to Atronach though. Here you go. It turned out to be more of a speedy thief-mage.

  • Race: High Elf
  • Birthsign: The Atronach
  • Specialization: Stealth
  • Attributes: Luck, Speed
  • Major Skills:
    • Alchemy
    • Destruction
    • Alteration
    • Restoration
    • Illusion
    • Sneak
    • Marksman
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erwynsof•

Awesome! Thanks for your time.

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[deleted]•

A paladin sort of character. Heavy armor.

Using both 1-hand and shield AND a 2-hander.

Hardcore restoration for heals, self buffs and fatiguing the enemy.

Mainly a combat fighter, but can pull out spells. Ya know? A real paladin sort.

I will make this straight away on Oblivion if you can give me something good :P

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syrtOP•

How would you feel about having your character be an orc, or having the Atronach birthsign (if you want higher maximum magicka if orc is the race)? I like orcs for paladin-ish builds, though they're generally low magicka but have high magicka-regen rates.

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[deleted]•

Hmm i would rather not have Atronach, cause i prefer a more reliable magicka.

Never ever played a orc build before, high regen is what i want. Not so much into big spells but being able to cast them frequently would be cool.

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syrtOP•

Here you go. This is pretty similar to, if not exactly, the type of paladin I've built and played before. If you don't like something, I can change it or remake the idea. :)

Edit: Added in attributes.

  • Race: Orc
  • Birthsign: The Thief (Huge luck boost and fixing orcish weaknesses)
  • Specialization: Magic (Boost magic-related skills and compensate for orcishness)
  • Attributes: Strength & Luck
  • Major Skills:
    • Alchemy (Always useful, makes you self-efficient too.)
    • Alteration (Quite useful and fits the build. Can switch this out for a skill of your choice if you don't like it.)
    • Restoration (Must for paladin builds, right?)
    • Illusion (Orcish Charms? Haha. You'll need it for paladin-esque charisma via magic. Also useful)
    • Marksman (Crossbows anybody? Can switch for heavy armour)
    • Blunt (or Blade)
    • Armorer (If you want to keep Marksman, you can also switch this for heavy armour if you really want. It adds to your ability to be self-efficient though.)
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[deleted]•

is luck that important?

and thanks, i think its pretty awesome.

might switch out marksman for something.

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[deleted]•

heals and self-buffs like +strength and +athletics for boosts.

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OmnivorousZombie•

I've never used a magic based character. I'd like to find a good build for a mix of confusion type magic (illusion?) and conjuration. I don't plan on wearing armor but maybe I should. Do you have any good builds for this? Maybe dark elf or high elf?

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syrtOP•

I do. Any other specifications? I'd recommend Argonian, though Dark Elf works too if you prefer.

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OmnivorousZombie•

My two main builds have been Argonian and khajit so I want to try a more 'human' character look. No other specifics other than no ranged attack other than magic. Can't wait, will build this week!

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syrtOP•

This should work out fairly well I think. Tell me if it doesn't and I can try again or recommend changes. :) Sorry this took me a while. Choosing Intelligence gives you more magicka to work with, Willpower gives you faster regeneration and Endurance more health obviously. Pick whichever of the three for your other chosen attribute depending on your playstyle.

  • Race: Brenton
  • Birthsign: The Thief (Yes, I choose this a lot. It's a great starsign.)
  • Specialization: Stealth
  • Attributes: Luck and Intelligence/Wisdom (Or Endurance.)
  • Major Skills:
    • Alchemy (Healing and poison weapons, also other potion effects.)
    • Conjuration (Summon your weapons, armour and monsters.)
    • Destruction (Ranged and close offensive.)
    • Illusion (Sneaking spells & "confusion")
    • Sneak (Sneaking without spells.)
    • Light Armor
    • Blade (Augment your close magic with blades. Also for when you don't have magicka to spare. )
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OmnivorousZombie•

Thanks!! Looks awesome

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