You’ll also want Telekinesis, which is basically help you reach Alteration to 100 pretty fast in conjuction with Vancian Magic. I typically buy Ocato’s Recital and Stoneflesh first so I can go ahead and store it. The obvious flesh spells are also recommended (Oakflesh, Stoneflesh, etc).

I also added Redeemer’s Shield as a third one (which is from Arcanum – A New Age of Magic). You won’t have to cast those yourself, but will automatically be cast on you. Like, when you go into battle and you use Ebonyflesh or Frost Cloak for example.

It allows you to store up to 3 self-targeted/non-concentrated spells, and they are automatically cast for free when entering combat. In Alteration, Ocato’s Recital is a must. If you’re playing on Xbox One, there is a Mage Armor Enchantment Mod that allows you to add Mage Armor to apparel, which helps you go over the armor cap without even wearing a single piece of armor. However, my version used robes and Mage Armor. The only thing is, if going the armor route, you need to not invest in some of the perks listed, and instead invest more into the armor type of your choice. If you want to wear armor, I’d recommend Stalhrim armor or whatever looks good to you.

As far as gear, it’s just whatever robes/clothes you want. After taking the Vancian Magic perk, then you can take the Mage Stone. This is especially great for a beginner mage, since Novice and Apprentice Spells are what you have starting out anyway. The reason being is because when you choose it, all your spells will cost less and your Novice spells will be free to cast. When starting this character with the Mods installed, I’d advise you to head straight for the Apprentice Stone near Morthal, and get it straight off. Solstice (Breton Cryomancer) standing outside The Chill (Winterhold Jail).

Andromeda – Unique Standing Stones of Skyrim.

Ordinator – Perks of Skyrim (Most Important/Must Have).

However, there are a few other Mods that compliment the build, so here’s the list for you (both Xbox One and PC). For this particular build to work, you really just need Ordinator. Solstice (Breton Vancian Cryomancer) takes on Alduin.

Skyrim mage armor mods