A sure as I can tell you that destruction magic in Skyrim is lacking...due to the cost/damage ratio being out of whack, there will be people that will come along and tell you that it is perfectly fine. This is erroneous information, compared to the two handed and one handed skills, as well as archery, conjuration, and ilusion, Destruction is not in the same league. IMO it is best left as a supplemental skill only.