Ah yes, from mage to walking nuclear meltdown you love to see it

I'm very familiar with how spells work in the engine so I can explain what's going on. It's pretty technical though, so hang on. Cloak spells are composed of two spells. It's much easier to show in a modding program like xEdit, but I think I can describe it: The first spell, i.e. the one that's added to your spell list after reading the tome, has a Magic Effect with an associated Magnitude, Area, and Duration. All three can be increased with the data flags "Power Affects Magnitude," "Power Affects Area," and "Power Affects Duration." They can also be disabled with flags like "No Area." I don't know which flags cloak magic effects have off the top of my head, but I assume they at least have the magnitude one. Anyways, in a magic effect, you have to specify an Archetype, which tells the effect what kind of thing it is. Does it fire a script? Does summon a creature? Does it modify an actor value (e.g. it reduces or increases a target's health by the spell magnitude depending on whether or not the Detrimental flag is enabled)? The Cloak archetype means the magnitude is the range of the cloak, so that's why increasing spell magnitude gives the cloak a greater range. As for the greater damage, that's where the second spell comes in. Certain archetypes have an "Associated Item" field. For the Summon Creature, that field is the actual creature to be summoned. For a Cloak archetype, it's the damage spell. The damage spell is basically a clone of the destruction novice concentration spells -- Flames, Frostbite, Sparks. And their magic effects are Value Modifier archetypes (technically Frost and Shock effects are Dual Value Modifiers because the also damage stamina and magicka as well as health but that's beside the point), with Power Affects Magnitude. So by juicing the shit out of Destruction, you're boosting the range of the cloak with the cloak-archetype's magnitude, as well as the actual damage of the cloak by increasing the associated damage spell's magnitude. It's a very sloppy and convoluted system, but the engine is old enough to drink and hasn't had a _major_ rework in at least half that amount of time, so what can you do, right?

He was concerned if he could do it, he never stopped to wonder if he should do it. 😂

The Dragonborn: "So once I learned that I am Dragonborn, I decided to make shalidor and Divath Fyr look like a schoolgirl."

Who needs the Chaos enchantment after this? You'll literally be a walking Chaos Enchantment! 😂

The true ultimate stealth build

It was already broken, but I’m here for it 😂

I believe Spiffing Brit did something similar with cloak spells too. Although he exploited for OP fortify destruction potions but yeah, it's awesome either way👌😎

The summermyst enchantment mod adds amplify destruction and that buffs the damage and range of all cloak spells too. I had 4 different amplify destruction enchantments on my gear and a shock cloak spell cleared everything in black reach while I stood there. Super awesome to truly feel a power trip fantasy.

Running through a dungeon with a flame cloak as it melts enemies in a huge AOE reminds me of pre-nerf Ember from Warframe.

Interesting stuff! Bit of overkill, but good too see destruction magic living up to its name.

Thank you so much for the work you do for the Skyrim community!!! You gave me a great idea for a build! (Thanks to this video and "The Sabre Cat" video from 6 years ago). The Arcane Brawler [Race] Khajiit (Extra Unarmed Damage) [Skills] Heavy Armor: Useful perks for Unarmed build (+heavy armor is the most beautiful armor type in the game) Block: A nice touch to Unarmed builds, provides Stagger and is useful against Spells/Arrows. Restoration: Quick healing and protection + Cloack Spells. Destruction: Only Cloack and Rune spells are allowed. To level up Destruction to 100 you will need a lot of gold Alchemy: Useful for Fortify Block and Fortify Destruction. Sneak: Using Heavy Armor doens't matter, just enchant your boots with Muffle + get "Muffled Movement". I just need to find a cool armor set for the "Magic Brawler" style

Amazing! I actually discovered this synergy on my own, but I was using amplify destruction enchantments from the Summermyst mod instead of necromage shenanigans. I had no idea that unbounded storms was CC content instead of from one of the spell packs I use. Really glad I wasn't the only one who found this out!

Last time I was this early the Imperials found me on the border and the next thing I knew I was waking up in a carriage with a man saying "you're finally awake"

Whoa! I'm a mage in my current playthrough & have all these spells. Honestly, I never really tried using Mara's wrath or the unbound cloaks in combat. I use flame cloak to deal with slaughterfish, but that's it. Gonna give this a shot, even though I don't play a vampire.

I've run builds like this in the past. The funniest thing is to be in the Reach when using these ultra cloaks, fast travel to Ivarstead and end up claiming a dragon soul upon arrival.

You should wear Lord's Mail from creation club as well. It adds an 8 point health absorbing effect on top which is again boosted by necromage. So just a little more damage and healing.

Just for some added sillyness - If a cloak spell has been cast and you use the Become Ethereal Shout, the damage from the cloak will continue to cause damage without ending the time you are Ethereal. So Free Hugs!

Edit: Nope, Ancestors' Wrath cancels out Mara's Wrath. However, if you wear the Archmage's Robes, all Magicka costs are reduced by 15%, your Magicka increases 50 points, and it regenerates 100% faster. Pair that with the Diadem of the Savant, which lowers all Magicka costs by 5%. Then add the Companion's Insight perk from Hermaeus Mora, which nullifies all friendly fire during combat. Now you can do all the damage you want at a lowered cost, you won't kill Lydia accidentally, and finish the entire Civil War storyline on your lunch break by standing in the middle of the fort and continually casting Unbounded Storms whilst drip-feeding yourself homemade Magicka potions.

I swear the only the I love about Skyrim longevity is that there will always be more FudgeMuppet content 11 years later and counting!! Keep ‘em coming

As someone that overlooked Cloak spells, this is both cool to see and reawakened my desire to play skyrim whilst also learning something new. IF others feel the same way thats pretty much everything fudgemuppet could have hoped for with this video.

fudge you're always helping me with my editing

Sure it's game breaking, but this is how I imagine a very powerful mage would be able to face multiple foes.

I've recently started a destruction mage that I plan on making a vampire so this is convenient timing

You can use unbound storms to get destruction 100 real fast- 1) make sure survival mode is off cause you need to fast travel. 2) make sure you visit Riften and Markath stables. The are the two points you will be fast traveling. 3) go to one of the stables. 4) equip unbound storms and start dual cast(dual cast perk isn't needed) JUST MAKE SURE YOU ARE FAR AWAY FROM ANY GUARDS OR CIVILIANS. 5) keep dual casting going then go into the map. Then fast travel to the other stables. Stop dual casting when you reeappear in the other place. Look at your destruction level. If it's not at 100 then do the the fast travel trick again and it should put you at 100.

All my mage playthroughs devolve into using unbound storms+fast travel while casting to power level destruction to 100, then go legendary and repeat ad nauseam.

Been running that for years 😂. Glade to see that someone else has found that and shared it. Because I sure dont know how to make a video. Good job.

Unbouned storms seems good for a psijic or sea elf build. Both are known for their storm magic.

Awesome video, can you do more of a guide/walkthrough on creating this build?

Thanks to you i started a new Skyrim playthrough (i knew about breaking magic already but still) and doing basic companion quest to unlock Yorlund i got a blessed hired muscle quest. Intimidate Nazeem. Thank you.

I have known this for a couple years now: cloak spells get increased range from upping destruction mastery. I found this out when I got a crazy high enchanted destruction ring (think 1000%), and with the spell I'd instantly start damaging basically every enemy I could spot.

Something I've discovered about the Disintegration Perk is that it kind of breaks the Civil War quests, and not in the fun way. When the Soldiers in the Fort Battles are reduced to ash piles, the ash doesn't despawn, so the next round of Soldiers that do spawn can't load their bodies and end up invisible. They can still be hit by weapons and spells, they just remain invisible until you leave the area.

Rejoined the Patreon after way too long! Glad to help y'all out a lil

Just a information: Desintegraring you enemies is pretty cool, but there are some quest related battles and enemies that if you kill them like this The game dont recognize their death, an example is The galdur amulet, one of the guardians i killed desintegrating made The game not load Galdur at the end of the fight, leaving me stuck in the battle arena

Nice! Finally a new way to torture my enemies as the Dragonborn! :D Only if I don't become a stealth archer mid-way through the playthrough that is....

Breaking Skyrim is part of a normal Skyrim playthrough. It's a Chess Club thing.

I want bonus points. I was going to stop watching and ask, "what about fortify destruction potions," but I kept watching, and of course you covered that 😂 fun video. I'm currently doing a destruction playthrough and will definitely play with this.

Herma Mora: YOU THINK YOU CAN ESCAPE ME MIRAAK........ What the f*** did you do? You didn't even fight him.

Gotta love Lydia, sworn to carry your burdens

"I am become death, the destroyer of worlds."

Love the elder scrolls content

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LOL! It's the most relaxing approach XD Cloak spells can be really OP

I’ve seen this kind of thing before lol. If your willing to fortify restoration loop then a cloak spell can clear out half the map with a powerful destruction potion.

What armor are you guys using in the thumbnail looks so sick

The sneak archer has been dethroned!

For a Second i thought it was a Spiffing Brit video finding yet another way to break a game farely, I'm still glad to see an entertaining video by fudgmuppet, you made me wanna play Skyrim, again.

I know you might have told us already but what mod do you use for the combat animations?

*Path of Exile called... They want their OP magic build back.*

Would the ebony mail and the dark elf’s ability work with this?

Fudge Muppet rules, waiting for next episode of the play through!!

I saw the spiffing brit do this with an enhance destruction potion. Cant remember how he explained it completely but it seems most area effects spells get bigger when they are strengthened as well as increased damage.

I never knew about the dual cast cloak thing, that's actually really sick

Dude became a walking unshielded plasma reactor, lol. Most vampires despise restoration because of their undead nature, dragonborn realized it would only make him stronger. He needed restoration so he could withstand the sheer power of nuclear plasma, and was willing to warp the very gods undead deterrent into his weapon. Now nothing, living or undead can stand against him.

Quick question 🖐 What armor or robe set is that in the Title background pic?

This is why I always give J'Zargo headpats for introducing me to flame cloak.

Mann. I’m a og to this game and I never thought Skyrim would reach to this point and I’m only 24 I wonder how Skyrim is going to be when im 50 or everyone’s on the moon

Would the bone wolf pet passive effect stack as well?

Whenever I play any fantasy game I'll pick the mage type of character, that's the whole reason of me playing a fantasy game

Quick question: Must we wear this armor in order to make this build work? What if I wanted to wear a different type of armor or just something different?

Are there future plans for more TES podcast content? I love listening to it at work.

I remember accidentally boosting the range on the ebony mail to the entirety of skyrim. Fun times

I didin't even know there was an anniversary version out, i have the special edition only, is the anniversary worth it? will i get it for free? That is a build i wasn't expecting, not gonna lie

i’m so glad other people are still in love with this game😭

thought you were gonna bring up the spiffing brits cloak vid then i heard "aniversary" lol

Someone help please? Im on Switch. My build seems broken after buying Anniversary yesterday. Does Anniversary Edition patch (or give Unofficial Patch mod) the game? I have Aspect of Terror and Intense flames on a build (lv 26) and now my damage on flame cloak reads 8. The base 8 damage.

Excellent 🙏 you can swap or combine the Bone Wolf pet with the Bloodworm helm as they do the same thing. The Bone Wolf will provide more aesthetic options and someone to carry your stuff that won’t be hurt by your aoe.

Damn bro this is my exact build from almost 2 years ago now. Glad someone did a in depth look at it

Could you guys remaster the champion of molag bal, the little snippet at the beginning of your molag bal lore video could be a good foundation for the backstory along with leaning into the themes of corruption instead of just domination, plus this could be a dynamic build similar to Viking which could expand the roleplaying opportunities. Plus the become a highwayman mod is now on xbox.

Another small detail I enjoy is that fire cloaks go clock wise while ice cloaks go counter clock wise and lightning cloaks go every where. Which I guess could be seen has fire is energy going forwards. Ice or cold is stopping energy. And lighting is pure uncontrollable energy

Thats cool i am going too try it whit my fav race darkelf. Cood video👍

I just remember dual casting this during my Alduin fight and absolutely melting him

OK, maybe I'll have to try magicing it up again. LOL

Fudgemuppet: This is a lightning cloak. Viewers: Dear God. Fudgemuppet: There's more. Viewers: No...

Y’all gonna do a Sulen Dres play through episode 3? Been enjoying watching that. Given me fuel for a new RP centric play through.

Your game looks beautiful man. I would literally pay money to see all the mods you use

I remember breakinf cloaks in OG Skyrim with the potion/enchanting exploit. I’d enter a dungeon and encounter nothing but ash piles 😂

I still find it hilarious _just how_ pay-to-win Creation Club content is

Dude, just looking into a cupboard in Breezehome 2 minutes into a session can break Skyrim(& yes, it still happens to me)🤣

That last video,is that skyrim stuff just for the pc,or is it for console people also

thanks for the content

Ah, finally a fresh upload. 🎉

"Nostalgia is stored in the testicles." -Bilbo Baggins

Anyone know what armor mod he’s using for the bandit npcs?

I have a new build idea that I thought of while playing shadow Of war, the build is heavily magic based (illusion & conjuration primarily) but restoration & alteration are also important & destruction can be dabbled in if you so choose. The Character is an altmer & the name of this build is The Bright Lord. Combat perks are not necessary in early game as you’ll be needing them in other places but light armour, one handed and archery(Celibrimbor is an archer) can be invested in as time goes on; and the crafting perks being the most needed with atleast an expert level in smithing, master level in enchanting, and the required alchemy perks to moderately improve the level of smithing and enchanting. in early game you’ll mostly use whatever is comfortable until you have access to the silver armour set; this set looks similar to celibrimbor’s attire and with a proper level of smithing and enchanting this set of armour will act as your mid-game armour until you can acquire to true Bright lord armour, with enchanting you should also enchant an amulet with health/stamina buffs while enchanting a ring that amplifes the users magical capabilities (silver ring looks most like shadow of wars ring) The build will mostly be using the mind control illusion spells (taking all the perks to maximize the effects) One handed, destruction, archery (optional) and restoration. With this build you want to make yourself into an unstoppable being who can dominate the minds of almost all creatures (roleplaying the ring is making you stronger but also feeding the dragonborn urge to dominate all life) By the endgame you should have mastered enchanting and atleast get smithing to 75; the armour for the bright lord is the ancient falmer set and you will also craft a set of nordic jewelry, enchant the armour, circlet and amulet however you want but make sure that you have used alchemy to greatly enchance your enchantments and smithing improvements. Finally give the Nordic ring the enchantment of magika and fortify light armour, seemingly sucky enchantments at first with alchemy can be magnified tenfold and beyond, Rename the ring to whatever (i like calling it the One ring) and now the ring will make your light armour skill so high that you’ve basically become a tank if you weren’t already and the magic enchantment will allow you to cast illusion spells indefinitely. for factions anything is justifiable, especially the volkihar vampires; just because he’s the bright lord doesn’t make him a good guy, the Bright lord cares about power above all else. The first act of the game is where you’ll get your bearings and start to develop the foundations of the build, doing main quests up until diplomatic immunity; by act 2 you should have the full set of the silver armour and should start fleshing out the character more, its probably at this point that youll have the skills to make an adequate ring (until you develop alchemy to create the master ring) in act 2 you can finish the main quest, complete college quest line to master magic. act 2 is more of a rise to power story but act 3 is really when the brightlord starts to bloom, in this act youll want to do the dawnguard questline first to get the armour and gain 25% boost to illusion strength, any other side questlines are also viable; you’ll want to do the civil war in this act as by now your character is at his strongest and can manipulate everyone at this point (side doesn’t matter) . finishing the game off with the dragonborn dlc, I thought it would be a fitting last fight with the ultimate prize being the power to dominate the will of dragons For Followers any orc will do, for midgame give them the orcish sets and once you reach solstheim, craft them a pair of stalrihm armour (bright lord soldier armour. and if you’ve invested in conjuration by the endgame you can have an orc dead thrall that you can deck out with any modified armour. Ill leave the backstory to you, as you guys always seem to develop intricate entertaining origin stories but right now i like to give my character amnesia for the first bit of the game, as he is more of a morally bankrupt character borderline villain, with his main objective being power and domination over others it seemed right to block out these aspects of his character for a while to explain the good nature and generosity for the first few missions (memories of his past can come through absorbing words of power) ; don’t get me wrong the bright lord isn’t incapable of performing good deeds but there usually is something to benefit himself. Despite being a high elf and very power hungry/narcissistic, he despises the thalmor and aldmeri dominion; he believes that he himself is superior to all beings, not a particular race, although he does mostly prefer orcs a bodyguards/companions (preferring an orc army above all other races)

May I ask what robe mod is used in the thumbnail?

Does anyone know if this works with Phendrex Magic Evolved??

I still miss Midas Magic from LE. That pack had an Armageddon nuke and an ion cannon pillar of fire.

I just noticed this today using maras wrath, it hurt the draugr but not mercer frey in snowveil sanctum, a vamp with bonehelm can reach enemies from far

11:15 the dragonborn turned into Aang in the fight with Ozai

Talos Stormcloak! He has returned!

"Magic is for the weak!" - Nords FudgeMuppet: Yeah how about I turn into an Arcane Chernobyl instead?

Alright, fine. I'm starting a new skyrim playthough after all these years. Weekend sorted!

Such a Lonely type build 🦇

I just finished a playthrough (broken Dawnguard playthrough sadly, couldn't get through the Volkihar gate) and Unbounded Storms is the absolute king of spells. If you're trying to speedrun any dungeon fetch quest you'll kill half the dungeon before you even see them, it doesn't seem to be limited by walls at all haha

It's so silly and fun after you've played the OG vanilla

You have become Talos, destroyer of Mer.

I'm gonna try this with my current vampire character.

Wait, wait… „Cloak Spell“? I’m going to need to watch this video again. This reminds me of Paladin skills from Diablo 2. Impressive.

I've done a build somewhat similar to this. I did a corrupted agent of Akatosh w/ wintersun and ordinator or adamant with the path of sorcery for a bloodmage. I used the Alduin's Devoted armor from nexus. For ordinator you can use vancian magic + go for focused spells + take grand finale + cast spells until you have 10 left and then dual cast unbounded storms for free. Add fortify destruction potions and you just melt everything. You can also spam Storm Call outside and pray to save on casts.