The Elder Scrolls series is known for encouraging players to try a little bit of everything in their games and don't lock players into one specific role. Updated Jby Erik Petrovich: The Destruction skill tree and its associated spells are perhaps the most direct method of taking down enemies as a mage in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. However, contrary to popular belief, the most powerful spells of the Destruction school aren’t all higher mastery levels, and some of the most useful ones can be cast right out of the gate.

Each element has its place, with fire dealing extra damage over time, frost draining stamina, and shock destroying enemy Magicka.

While some mods add a plethora of new spells to the game, the base game has enough spells for any playstyle. The most consistent damage-dealing spells in the game belong to the Destruction school of magic. RELATED: Skyrim: Things About Solitude You Never Noticed Each type of magic holds a special niche, with spells focused on healing, summoning, defense, or attack. Different builds have their strengths and weaknesses, but pretty much everyone can agree that the most diverse and adaptable playstyle is a magic build. Combat is pretty consistent in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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