What are some fun archetypes you use?

I only have the generic 2h warrior, destruction mage, sword and board, and dual wield classes. Nothing special.

I'm trying to create a blood mage.

Also, spellswords are fun.

Illusion/Conjuration Argonian mage that wields axes and mostly has followers fight.

I'm playing as a Baldur's Gate (D&D) inspired Cleric (see signature). I play with plenty of rules and restrictions, here's a few:

• No bladed weapons-- 1h maces only
  
• Sticks to chaotic good alignment
  
• Alteration and Restoration magic only
  
• Prioritizes quests at temples
  
• Prioritizes perks and abilities that enhance vs. undead
  
• Destroys undead, necromancers, witches, and bandits on sight
  
• Avoids killing when possible (other than ^)
  
• Will complete any quest for any deity/God, regardless of the alignment
  
• Other than ^, will not complete any blatantly evil quest
  
• Will NOT steal anything from tombs unless it's a treasure chest
  
• Will NOT steal anything from various alters in Skyrim
  
• Attempts to eat 2x/day and sleep 1x per 36 hours
  
• Will NOT buy crafting mats from vendors- only use what I can get via hunting, gathering, and mining
  
• Only perking up Alchemy and 2 points in smithing (just to improve magical items)
  
• Alchemy-- no poisons. Created poisons are destroyed, not sold or used.

Conjuration/destruction dark elf vampire mage

Not entirely related, but if you look up character data on UESP, it seems that Beth actually took the time to label various NPC builds. You could call them "classes".

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Classes

For example, Aela is actually a "Thief". Madanach is a "Witchblade".

riskybiz- i'm gonna have to use your build. great idea.

OP- check out the vampire necromancer thread. it's definitely on i'll be trying later. argonian assassin with some magic.

A true Ranger isn't possible unfortunately.

Nor is a "Mystic Knight" from Final Fantasy, a warrior mage that casts spells on their blade.

Hey, thanks