Death Hag

Dark Elf - Dagger - Clothing - Light - Dual Wield - Battlemage

Background

Death Hags are Dark Elf cultists who relish the frenzy of battle. They can befuddle their enemies or drive them into an insane frenzy. They are skilled in the art of crafting poisons and potions that drive them into a frenzy of whirling blades in battle.

Weapons

Dual Wielded Dark Daggers but any daggers are fine at the start of the game.

Talk to Ri'saad at the Khajiit caravan that moves between Whiterun and Markarth and ask him about bandit attacks. You'll be able to get both daggers and the armour for free from this quest.

Armor

Jade and Emerald Circlet and Dark Seducer Armor in the remaining slots. Make some Leather Scout gear as soon as you can as it’s the best light armour you can craft without any smithing perks. The armour is acquired at the same time as the daggers.

Spells

Utility spells from Alteration, Frenzy spells from Illusion. Healing spells from Restoration.

Standing Stones

The Guardian Stones while levelling skills and then the Atronach Stone once you have the Atronach perk.

Shrines

Use a Shrine of Azura for 10% magic resistance.

Shouts

Character Creation

Female Dark Elf

Pick a Dunmer as they are the perfect match for the build based on the origin of the build, which is a Dark Elf unit from Warhammer.

Pick female as the sex for your character as there are more male humanoids than females to fight in Skyrim so the 10% damage bonus against the opposite sex from Agent of Dibella gets more use. All Dwemer Automatons count as Male.

Attribute Distribution

Distribute attributes at a ratio of 0 / 2 / 1. At level 61 which is required for all the perks the attributes are:

Perk Point Distribution

The skill boosts for Dark Elves are marked in bold.

Skills and Perks

Mage Skills

Warrior Skills

Rogue Skills

Spells

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

Use Soul Trap to fill soul gems, which can help recharge the Aetherium Staff.

Destruction

Destruction was not needed in this build.

Illusion

Courage can be used to level illusion by casting it at an NPC.

Restoration

Just the healing spells from Restoration.

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.

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

Poison of Weakness to Poison

Deathbells and Giant Lichen are found in the swamps around Morthal. Jazbay Grapes can be found near the road by Kynesgrove to the south of Windhelm.

Potion of Fortify Health

You can get all the Blue Mountain Flowers you need in Whiterun. The two farms to the east of Whiterun also get you all the Wheat you need.

Potion of Fortify Carry Weight

Mora Tapinella are on the route from Helgen to Whiterun. There’s a lot of Scaly Pholiota to the south of Ivarstead and around Riften. Steel-Blue Entoloma are from Khajiit caravan merchants.

Potion of Fortify Enchanting

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

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.

Main Area (27)

Side Area (11)

Planters (6)

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