The Alteration Magic skill allows you to cast powerful Mage Armor spells that reduce damage. The Dark Elf race is an OK selection, giving +10 to destruction magic and the sparks spell from the start.
High Elves start with +50 Magicka, while Bretons get 25% magical damage resistance. High Elves and Bretons are the best choices of race for a Mage. You can decrease the cost of a spell by raising your skill, taking the appropriate rank spellcasting perk, and enchanting/wearing gear that decreases Magicka costs for all spells in a specific school. You can choose to raise Magicka 10 points each time you level up. You can increase your experience gains in Magic Skills 20% by using The Mage stone, one of three Guardian Stones near Riverwood in the beginning of the game.Īside from Enchanting, the five Magic Schools in Skyrim all require Magicka to cast their spells. These include trainer locations, spell lists, and tips on Perk selection. This guide to playing a Mage will link you to strategy guides for each spell school, along with Enchanting.
Most Dragonborn will want to invest time training one or more of these skills, particularly Enchanting. Skyrim - Mage Skills Guide Magic Schools, Enchanting, Spells List and How to Play a Mage
