Using the Alteration Magic Resistance perk, the Dragonborn can protect himself against magical attacks for 30% with a small investment of 5 points in the school. Combine this with the Mage Armor perk from this school and one can temporarily rely on a skin as hard as Daedric Armor, while wearing only enchanted cloth apparel and jewelry.

If I would describe this magic school in one word, I would choose 'Protection' as Oakflesh and its upgraded variants are the spells used to protect mages who do not wear armor. No matter what play style you prefer, everyone will get hit by a magical attack sooner or later, thus Alteration is a school every build can benefit from: warriors, mages and thieves alike. Combined with a good race, enchantments on clothing, and a good Standing Stone choice, Alteration can mean the difference between life and death. They can also increase armor rating, reducing the damage of physical attacks. All three are based on magical damage, the Alteration school can provide passive protection against magic. Many enemies in Skyrim will attack the Dragonborn with spells based on the elements of Fire, Frost or Lightning. Skyrim Alteration Guide Alteration Spells List, Mage Armors, and Perks by Leto KerstenĪlteration is one of the magic schools in Skyrim that may be hard to train, but has great potential when mastered.

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