So im lvl 6 and im trying to kill the witch for the companions quest but i just cant. im a "Sword/Mage" because i cant decide which one to be. ill probably go full 2h sword from now on but anyways , i try to use 2 one handed weapons, could get her to half hp. Tried beast mode , could get her to 20-30% hp.
i see people killing her in 2 blows.... is there anyways i can increase my beast mode strenght and my characters strenght?
if you are playing on the hard modes trying to be a mage and warrior at the same time at low levels is why you are too weak.
this under the assumption that I am correct in thinking the faction specific quest lines are character level defined rather than fixed.
simply put dividing your skill per level and perks between 2 or more offencive skills makes them both weak as oposed to if you invested all in one you would have 1 strong.
if you are playing on the lower difficulties tho you shouldnt have a problem, use bashes/staggers, if you are meleeing casters down as they are vulnerable to that and fast swings, if you are caster, use lighting spells to keep enemy magicka down, their melee is a non threat if you have light armor heavy armor or alteration invested in minimally.
alternative, fall back to consumables... scrolls, poisons, magic resitance pots etc.