I'm looking to start a dual wield character. I don't want to do any sneaky assassin stuff, I'd like to just use mace/axe/sword and be like Lancelot from the king Arthur movie just tearing through people haha.

My question is, what races would you suggest (does it really matter that much?), and I obviously want to go with heavy armor. Is there anything I should focus on other than those skills, and which perks should I shoot for early on? Thanks.

Orc. Beserker Rage > All other race powers combined.

Choose whatever you want, a 5 skill level headstart isn't going to matter.

Unless you just want to be a whirlwind of death for a minute a day, pick Orc.

Orc Berserker Rage would be anyone's logical first choice... but it kind of makes everything too easy.


Your next logical choice would probably be redguard, super fast stamina regen.

I would go Orc but something inside me doesn't want to play one at all haha, they feel so evil. Red guard would definitely be a good choice. What about skills/perks wise? Should I level anything outside of those? I only ask because I totally ruined a character leveling crafting skills already so I'm trying to be careful.

Redguard is fun. Essentially unlimited power attacks, makes wiping out swarms of draugr a pleasure!

I'mm playing a Nord dual-wielder, and have had zero problems. Lots of fun. The only thing that svcks is waiting for dragons to land so you can pound their faces in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zelOps1VIU8

Nord DW as well in heavy armor. I laugh at the cold. In fact blood dragons make me laugh.

So basically you guys have no problem with defenses while not using a shield? How do you compensate for the lack of a block? Just looking for tips.

I'm a level 10 Nord Dual Weild. I've never had issues without a block, but my two swords do 38 and 35 respectively, so fights don't last too long. I don't use potions (yet) and I only have a companion when I know my loot will overencumber me.

I'm leveling up 1 hand, speech, heavy armor and smithing. The smith at Whiterun, who runs the skyforge, I "bought" levels of smithing from him (helps create the better weapons).

Of the 10 level ups, 8 have gone health, and 2 have gone stamina.

This is my first real experience with an Elder Scrolls game - what am I missing by not using a block? Is it just increased armor, or is there an actual "move" that I can do that blocks attacks? My armor is right around 100 right now.