Best Skyrim builds: 13 epic builds to enhance your game

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Skyrim may have been around for longer than a decade now, but that hasn't stopped players new and old from exploiting the beloved Elder Scrolls RPG.

And for anyone looking to get the most from their playthrough, picking one of the best Skyrim builds can make a huge difference.

Developed by Bethesda Game Studios – the same team that made Starfield – the open world of Skyrim is simply massive, with plenty of main missions, side quests and distractions to keep you entertained for days on end.

These can all be attempted in various ways depending on what build you pick, usually stemming from the 18 skills on offer. These can then be levelled up via Perk Points and combined with different weapons to hone in on a speciality.

While there are plenty of different styles, many of them can essentially be broken down into warrior, magic or stealth-related.

Still, the variety that is accessible between all of this has helped Skyrim to become endlessly replayable. But which ones are really the best?

From enchanting sorcerers to big brutes to werewolves and everything in between, the best Skyrim builds require some effort to unlock — but once done so, you can expect a great playthrough.

You can find all our Skyrim build recommendations, along with how to get them and why they're worth giving a shot, below.

Race: Altmer

Skills: Alteration, Conjuration, Enchanting, Restoration

Armour: Enchanted Heavy Armour or Archmage Robes

A Pure Mage (also known as High Elf) build is all about obtaining knowledge and mastering magic, specifically the Arcane Arts. Think fewer weapons and ideally less armour (hence the robe's suggestion). Conjuration is a great skill to have, as it lets you summon minions to fight in your place. Be aware that you'll be