jonas007 on 5/10/2004 at 12:14
I'm making another new character and need to help. I'm specing major with Long sword and I'd like to either spec in axe or short sword. Which is more beneficial?
Also, I'd like to have a long distance attack option and would like to know what the more viable option is between destruction and marksman. Thanks.
Griff on 5/10/2004 at 14:20
IMO go for the Destruction. Marksman is not very good in this game and I think you need to be very good in it to use to efficiently.
If you picked a Nord go for the Axe straign away! Even a first level Nord with an axe is a menace to society. Even if you are not playing a Nord, I say pick the Axe anyway. They are among most destructive weapons in game. The only snag is that they weigh quite a lot. But it all depends on the type of character you want to play. Fighter - pick axe, thief - pick short blade. Thats my view though.
jonas007 on 5/10/2004 at 20:16
Here's what I did:
Nord
Attributes: Str, Agility
Major: Long Blade, Marksman, Heavy, Restoration, Sneak
Minor: Short blade, Light armor, Speechcraft, Mystism, Illusion
My block, acrobatics, and athletics are still getting really high numbers.
Griff on 5/10/2004 at 20:32
Well IMO Sneak never gets developed so its only good as a skill bonus. You now what I think of Marksman. But I see you are thief/fighter so overall I think those are good choices, but leveling won't be quick.
jonas007 on 5/10/2004 at 20:40
Actually its not too bad. Marksman seems to go a lot quicker when I use throwing stars/knives, and I found a handy stationary guard under a bridge for my sneak development.
I found a cool way to get light and heavy armor to raise really quick at the same time. I had on all steel armor exept the shoulders, feet, and shield; those parts were light armor. I stand knee deep in water and let those fish have at me.
Griff on 5/10/2004 at 20:55
Mud Crabs are good for that too :D
