The actual specialization of your character doesn't happen until you start choosing Perks, so these are where you have to start to do some planning. After all, you can literally play as almost any character archetype, running the gamut from a traditional sword-and-board warrior to a sneaky battlemage.įeel free to try out multiple play styles, as there is no penalty for building up points in a skill, even if you never use that skill again (No more worrying about getting that +5 Strength bonus). While this newfound freedom gives you a dizzying array of options, it can be difficult to decide where to start. In Skyrim, there has been removed the distinction of classes and shoved the nigh complete freedom of character development in your hands.
