So recently I got into a discussion with a friend about the viability of focused builds versus mixed.

The basic idea is that my friend argued that someone who builds his character entirely towards "optimal" performance should be stronger than someone building towards multiple facets.

Personally I think that the skill/classes system in games like this should be built to support each other within a reasonable extent. Especially considering the IP. The elder scrolls series was built on a "your story your way" kind of mentality. I don't know about you guys but in these games I've always played mixed builds.

I think some focus needs to go into it within a reasonable extent, but the skills from what I saw look somewhat open to be able to support each other to an extent. What do you all think?

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I know I've been going back and forth on this one but that's because until I play it I can't form a complete conclusion. But my plan for a custom build is as follows:

A Nord Sorc wearing either mixed Heavy/Light or Medium/Light armor mastering dual wield as his primary and either sword and board or dest staves (for each Or I intend to double back and master those things later) with the idea of having a tank and dps build(s)