Bloodsucking abilities and other absorption powers should be the primary focus of offensive attacks but can be paired with other (non-fire) attacks. This style of playthrough requires players to dedicate skill points to the Vampire Lord, Conjuration, Destruction, and Illusion Skyrim skill trees. Players will need to progress through the DLC's main questline and become a Vampire Lord via Lord Harkon. In order to pursue this style playthrough, players should make their way to the Dawnguard fortress immediately after escaping Helgen. While these builds won't lead master Dragonborns to a world record speedrun, these playthroughs can become some of the most memorable Skyrim experiences players have had since its release. By implementing unique challenge parameters into playthroughs, or dedicating skill points to previously unused abilities, players can construct new character builds that offer an additional level of difficulty.
It can be nerve-wracking to veer from a comfort zone, even a virtual one, but for players who have completed everything in Skyrim, changing playstyles and character builds can revive excitement and enjoyment for any game, no matter its age. However, Skyrim has been out for almost ten years, and no game can keep players fully occupied for almost a decade without becoming slightly repetitive. There are many character builds that have been mastered and regularly exploit the game's combat mechanics, but players looking for experiences beyond the obvious choices should turn their attention to some of the unique builds below. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the most well-known, fantasy open-world games in the industry and has seen many spikes in popularity and interest throughout the years.