Class Guide - Stealth Archer

Submitted By

Wulfdur

Description

The classic of them all, Stealth Archer build. We will only focus on Marksman to kill things but with Illusion magic and stealth at disposal. Using heavy bows from stealth, switching to light bows at melee and using a dagger to break bows and finish kills. Occasional Fears and Enraging orbs for CC. Utilizes poisons, enchants, exploding arrows from Smithing. Main goal is to finish the Dark Brotherhood & thieves questline with this build.

Skills

Starting Skills

Marksman / Smithing / Illusion / Alchemy / Sneak / Lockpicking

Secondary Skills

Evasion (2 perks, Dodge) / Speech (2 perks, Indomitable Force)

Perks

Perk build

Level ups

First 15 Health, rest Stamina for derived bow dmg.

Recommended weapons / Spells

Heavy Bow: Zephyr -> Dragonbone Bow&Arrows

Light bow: Spectral Bow -> Auri-el Bow

Recommended armor / Clothing

Armor: DB Shrouded Armor -> Ancient Shrouded Armor

Jewelry:

%16 MR Necklace -> %22 MR Necklace
Farengar’s Magicka Ring -> Nightweaver’s Band

Content

Dark Brotherhood & Thieves guide.

Note: This build has difficulties much past midgame - so attempting the endgame content is extremely challenging due to NPC’s Sneak immunities.