Flagellant
Imperial - Mace - Clothing - Warrior
Background
If there was ever such a thing as weaponized suffering, then the Flagellant would be the term made flesh. Whereas every sane warrior aims to minimize wounds and disability by mitigation with armour or avoidance, the Flagellant welcomes them.
Weapons
An Iron Mace, which you can get on your way out of Helgen at the start of the game.
Armor
Mage Hood from Collete at the college of Winterhold, Ragged Trousers, College Boots, Mage Gloves.
While levelling I focussed on wearing Restoration robes and mage hoods to help with healing.
Spells
Alteration for utility spells and Restoration for out of combat heals and stamina regeneration.
Standing Stones
The Atronach Stone once the Atronach perk has been acquired.
Shrines
Shrine of Talos for faster shout cooldown.
Shouts
Elemental Fury (Air - Battle - Grace)
Location: Dragontooth Crater, Shriekwind Bastion, just a bit beyond the Statue of Meridia.
Significantly increases the speed of your weapons as long as they are not enchanted.
Whirlwind Sprint (Whirlwind - Fury - Tempest)
Location: Dead Men’s Respite, Volskygge, High Hrothgar (The Way of the Voice)
Use to reach otherwise inaccessible places and to quickly evade attacks or catch up with fleeing enemies.
Character Creation
Male Imperial
Imperials come out top in this build with a 25/35 skill point boost.
Visually a Male character is better for this build as the Ragged Trouser have the upper body exposed meaning you can add body tattoos that are on display.
Attribute Distribution
Distribute attributes at a ratio of 0 / 3 / 1. At level 56 which is required for all the perks the attributes are:
| Magicka | Health | Stamina |
|---|---|---|
| 100 (150) | 520 (865) | 230 (345) |
Perk Point Distribution
The skill boosts for Imperials are marked in bold.
| Mage | Warrior | Rogue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration | 8 | Archery | 0 | Alchemy | 7 |
| Conjuration | 0 | Block +5 | 12 | Light Armor | 0 |
| Destruction +5 | 0 | Heavy Armor +5 | 0 | Lockpicking | 0 |
| Enchanting +5 | 8 | One-handed +5 | 11 | Pickpocket | 0 |
| Illusion | 0 | Smithing | 0 | Sneak | 0 |
| Restoration +10 | 9 | Two-handed | 0 | Speech | 0 |
| Total | 25 | Total | 23 | Total | 7 |
Skills and Perks
Mage Skills
Alteration 8
Novice Alteration
Apprentice Alteration
Adept Alteration
Expert Alyeration
Magic Resistance 3/3
Atronach
Enchanting 8
Enchanter 5/5
Insightful Enchanter
Corpus Enchanter
Extra Effect
Restoration 9
Novice Restoration
Apprentice Restoration
Adept Restoration
Expert Restoration
Regeneration
Recovery 2/2
Respite
Avoid Death
Warrior Skills
Block 12
Shield Wall 5/5
Deflect Arrows
Elemental Protection
Block Runner
Power Bash
Deadly Bash
Disarming Bash
Quick Reflexes
One-handed 11
Armsman 5/5
Fighting Stance
Savage Strike
Critical Charge
Critical Charge
Bone Breaker 3/3
Rogue Skills
Alchemy 7
Alchemist 5/5
Physician
Benefactor
Spells
Alteration
| Spell | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Candlelight | Novice | Creates a hovering light that lasts for 60 seconds. |
| Detect Life | Adept | Nearby living creatures, but not undead, machines or daedra, can be seen through walls. |
| Telekinesis | Adept | Can pull an object to you from distance. Add it to your inventory or throw it. |
| Waterbreathing | Adept | Can breathe under water for 60 seconds. Stand in water and cast to level Alteration. |
The Detect Life spellbook can be obtained in Whiterun by taking to the Steward in Dragonsreach and following the quest to the Stables. Cast this spell in the market to level Alteration.
Conjuration
| Spell | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Soul Trap | Apprentice | If a target dies within 60 seconds, fills a soul gem. |
Used to fill soul gems for enchanting.
Destruction
| Spell | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flames | Novice | A gout of fire that does 8 points per second. Targets on fire take extra damage. |
Destruction is not used in this build.
Illusion
| Spell | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Courage | Novice | Target won't flee for 60 seconds, and gets some extra health and stamina. |
Illusion is not used in this build.
Restoration
| Spell | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Healing | Novice | Heals the caster 10 points per second |
| Fast Healing | Apprentice | Heals caster by 50 points |
| Close Wounds | Adept | Heals caster by 100 points |
| Grand Healing | Expert | Heals everyone close to the caster 200 points. Does not affect atronachs, machines or undead |
Restoration spells are used out of combat and as a means to quickly restore stamina.
Enchantments
The effects listed below are based upon 100 Enchanting skill, all the enchanting perks in the build and with a set of enchanted crafting gear. Read my guide on making crafting gear if you are not familiar with it.
Summary of combined effects
One-handed weapons do 225% more damage. Restoration spells cost 46% less magicka. Health is increased by 345 points. Stamina is increased by 115 points. Health regenerates 57% faster. Magicka regenerates 115% faster. Block 75% more damage with your shield Resist 37% of all magical effects.| Item | Enchantment | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Fortify Magicka Regen | Magicka regnerates 115% faster |
| Fortify Restoration | Restoration spells and enchantments cost 46% less | |
| Body | Fortify Healing Rate | Health regenerates 57% faster |
| Fortify Health | Health is increased by 115 points | |
| Feet | Fortify Stamina | Stamina is increased by 115 points |
| Fortify One-handed | One-handed weapons do 75% more damage | |
| Hands | Fortify Block | Block 75% more damage with your shield |
| Fortify One-handed | One-handed weapons do 75% more damage | |
| Amulet | Fortify Health | Health is increased by 115 points |
| Resist Magic | Resist 37% of magical effects | |
| Ring | Fortify Health | Health is increased by 115 points |
| Fortify One-handed | One-handed weapons do 75% more damage | |
| Mace | - | - |
With the Sallowed Regent Black Book the magnitude of all enchantments can be increased. Please note that Black Books can only be used on Solstheim.
The magnitude of the enchantments can be further increased by equipping 4 pieces of Azhidal's gear.
Alchemy
All the details for the potions and poisons are based on having all the listed alchemy perks, Alchemy at 100 and a set of crafting gear.Potion of Fortify Health
| Ingredients | Blue Mountain Flower, Purple Mountain Flowers & Wheat | |
|---|---|---|
| Effects | Fortify Health | Health is increased by 170 points for 60 seconds |
| Restore Health | Restores 266 points of Health | |
| Lingering Damage Magicka | Drain’s the target’s Magicka by 34 points per second for 10 seconds | |
You can get all the Blue and Purple Mountain Flowers you need on the way to and in Whiterun. The two farms to the east of Whiterun also get you all the Wheat you need.
Potion of Regenerate Health
| Ingredients | Creep Cluster, Juniper Berries & Namira's Rot | |
|---|---|---|
| Effects | Regenerate Health | Health regenerates 213% faster for 300 seconds |
| Damage Stamina Regen | Decreases the targets Stamina regeneration by 100% for 170 seconds | |
Creep Clusters can be found in the hot springs to the South of Windhelm as you get to Kynesgrove. Juniper Berries are found around Markarth. All the Namira’s Rot you need are in Reachwater Rock near Markarth. Juniper Berries are around Markarth.
Potion of Fortify Enchanting
| Ingredients | Dreugh Wax/Stoneflower Petals & Snowberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Effects | Fortify Enchanting | 85% stronger for 30 seconds |
Dreugh Wax and Stoneflower Petals are only available from Khajiit caravans. Some travel between Whiterun and Markarth. Snowberries are abundant near Windhelm.
Potion of Fortify Smithing
| Ingredients | Dreugh Wax/Gold Kanet & Glowing Mushrooms | |
|---|---|---|
| Effects | Fortify Smithing | 213% stronger for 30 seconds |
Dreugh Wax and Gold Kanet are only available from Khajiit caravans. Some travel between Whiterun and Markarth. Glowing Mushrooms are in Falmer caves.
Farming
For more information on getting to and setting up your farm read my guide.
Ingredients Needed
11 x Blue Mountain Flower 4 x Creep Cluster 4 x Juniper Berries 5 x Namira's Rot 11 x Purple Mountain Flowers 9 x WheatPotions and Poisons Produced
44 x Potions of Forify Health 20 x Potions of Regenerate HealthMain Area (27)
| Ingredient | Qty | Harvest | Green Thumbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creep Cluster (5) | 4 | 20 + 4 = 24 | 40 + 4 = 44 |
| Juniper Berries (4) | 4 | 16 + 4 = 20 | 32 + 4 = 36 |
| Namira's Rot (3) | 5 | 15 + 5 = 20 | 30 + 5 = 35 |
| Purple Mountain Flowers (3) | 5 | 15 + 5 = 20 | 30 + 5 = 35 |
| Wheat (4) | 9 | 36 + 9 = 45 | 72 + 9 = 81 |
Side Area (11)
| Ingredient | Qty | Harvest | Green Thumbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Flowers (3) | 11 | 33 + 11 = 44 | 66 + 11 = 77 |
Planters (6)
| Ingredient | Qty | Harvest | Green Thumbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Mountain Flowers (3) | 6 | 18 + 6 = 24 | 36 + 6 = 42 |