With a total of 30 pure vanilla builds across 5 seasons, we've decided to shift our focus to Anniversary Edition builds, as it is quickly becoming the new standard for players (even on Switch!) We will be posting these builds at an "as completed" rate, and are excited to share them with you!

Now if only it was possible for the Phantom Blade to kill Delphine and resurrect her as a thrall. Then Delphine would actually be useful!

OMG a swordbased necromancer??? This is going to be VERY interesting!

I feel like this ebony blade fits this build so well I mean it's a katana and it's fits role-playing I can see her betray 10 friends to increase her own power

Now this is going to be interesting to play, a group formerly known for honour, being revived (I guess) by a neutral evil character.

I learned a fantastic tip for always finding your thralls. If you start Silenced Tongues and equip them each with Eduj and Okin, you can toggle the quest on whenever you need to see the Quest markers. This is great for leaving the bodies out of town, or if a Giant sends one of them into space. Credit to Mason from Tamriel Vault, he had a similar build to this called Rise of the Fallen.

AE builds already?! And a no-crafting party build to kick them off?! And another 10/10 aesthetic?! I thought Christmas was last week. 😍

Using the Blades recruitment system to equip your thralls was very clever, and having an army of Blades at tour disposal looks amazing. An on top of that, NO CRAFTING. P.D: You can use the bolar Blade as your right hand weapon when not de fighting dragons, and still use Elemental Fury if your left hand weapon is unenchanted.

You can get the blades armor&weapons early in the dawnfang quest included in the anniversary edition.

Stepping over the body of the final Penitus Oculatus Agent to approach the Emperor... "Is This what you replaced us with?"

Wasn't sure about the Burning Barbarian but after watching the vid about 30 times he really grew on me. Wasn't sure about the Wood Orc ( Batman of Skyrim) again after 30 watches he is a badass build. Loved the DawnKnight and after 30 vids.......still do, Now there is a Phantom Blade who like the others is badass! you guys really push the limit and show there is still so much to offer from the greatest game ever made. Seriously since 2013 I have had Skyrim installed on something continuously and play it at least once month.......or until you guys make a new interesting build. I tweak them to fit my idea's but damn you really got me thinking out of the box these days, thank you and keep doing what you do.

I too like to play skyrim over and over again with different characters and backstorys. But not in a million years could i ever have imagined such a badass character. The thought alone, to kill off your troups and raise them so that they cant talk back, absolutely amazing 😂👍 This is my favourite video on youtube now.

As always, I loved the lore and backstory! Since most of us probably don't kill Paarthurnax, I like how you gave her a "reason" to do so which fits in with her backstory and unhinged mental state. Though she learned some moves from The Bone Shepherd, it's interesting to see their difference approaches to the use of necromancy. There's so little focus on the Blades, I liked seeing The Phantom Blade's story focus on them. A unique character to be sure!

Not gonna lie, I was iffy with this one at first just because I don't play Necromancers much, but I've spent the day making/playing as it and it's actually so much fun. You guys have made me try unarmed, alchemist mages, staff sword and so much more that I hadn't done before. I can't wait to see what other awesome AE builds you come up with using the Creation Club content! 😁

This is an interesting concept, a corrupted blade who is loyal to her faction and doesn't let anything get in the way of achieving her goals, even if it means suffering a few raised eyebrows to execute her will, another great story you have written for your library, I can't wait to see what comes next!! Bravo!

I love these vanilla armor combinations just for that i watch it alone. Also you guys should try the Amber armor set with the redoran watchmen helmet. you'll have a shroom warrior of sorts!

Skypothesis always has the most refreshing builds. My favourites from them are the Dark Magician and the Whiteskull Captain.

I like this build a lot it’s an interesting take on the blades, speaking of which since I notice you guys find small little sentences throughout the lore or games and run with it for build ideas like with your argonian arch mage I thought you guys would appreciate this on the blades lore: “The group that would one day become the Blades was formed out of one of the several splinter factions of the Akaviri Dragonguard after they disbaned in disgrace following the assassination of Emperor Reman III. Seeking redemption, this remnant would abandon their identities as Dragonguard and would search Tamriel for a potential candidate to take the Ruby Throne, with several seeking different methods of life extension such as vampirism in order to see this mission through.”

This is a very interesting idea for a necromancer. I’ve never actually killed Paarthurnax before, mostly because it’s one of the single stupidest things you can do in Skyrim, but approaching it from the viewpoint of a total nutcase with absolutely zero morality would definitely make sense. Even all of my more evil characters never killed Paarthurnax. Granted, I never finished most of those playthroughs because I’m weird and actually get bored of playing the bad guy. Anyway, great video as always!

The Blades line opens up an untapped world of possibilities. My nature draws me to the other side of the aisle but I can see the possibilities of a semi or totally corrupted Blades type character. Arngirs comment about the Blades being self serving barbarians has always interested me and who is to say there aren't many more under cover somewhere who escaped the Thalmor unbeknown even to Delphine. I even considered a lighter armoured version maybe in Nightingale or the Penitus occulatus armour as a basis. I don't know, just foundationary ideas at this moment. Hope the holiday season is going well for you?

This is so refreshing! To see deeper take on the typical ‘honour bound blade samurai’. You guys really make me look forward to fridays.

Love it! All the builds are 🔥 Didn't expect the next season to come out so soon after the last. It was a suprise to be sure, but a welcomed one.

10:29 Her version of not looking at explosions. 😎 Initially, I felt like this wouldn't be my thing. But as I thought about it, I liked it more. I think it's helpful to consider that the Phantom Blade wouldn't see what she does as evil or otherwise wrong. Heck, she might even be fairly laid-back and amiable, in her own way. I also like that what the game has you do is fitting for her, because she already has the ego for it. Where the Smuggler makes for a nice contrast in that regard, this character just leans into it completely. I think she could also join the Dark Brotherhood. She has no qualms about murder, and this would give her opportunities, for instance, to 'charge' Dawnfang/Duskfang. Killing the Emperor is fine since he effectively disavowed the Blades, and doesn't have the dragonblood anyway. One of the Initiates could be taken as the 'living' follower, and (hopefully) equipped with Blades armor since they can't actually be recruited. The backstory link to the Tsaesci is really cool, and with the aforementioned ego, I could see the Phantom Blade also emulating Potema to some extent. The civil war questline could be fun, too; I've been wanting to go through those battles as a necromancer for a while.

This is a really neat build. I actually started working on my own character after discovering your channels build. It's still a work in progress but Its a dark elf female called The Grimm Knight. Outfitted in ebony spell knight armor and the necromancer hood. So far the enhanced dwemer crossbow really fits the vibe . All created from watching your videos! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

Love this build, can’t wait to try it out tomorrow! I think this is your most sinister build yet

Very cool to see…ANYTHING “Necromancer” in my book is pretty sweet! Keep up the awesome content.🎉

i've never clicked so fast on a video before

Thanks guys for all your hard work put into these Builds & Videos. 🥰 I'm currently on Phase 2 of the ninth Priest, but a completionist build get's so exhausting over time. 😮‍💨 Now I've modded Skyrim again with mostly EnaiRim-Mods and the ninth Priest no longer works 😅 So now trying a pure Frost Mage (like Jaina Proudmoore) because it's the most difficult Mage-Spec to play due to Nords having Frost-Resist 😅

Here from Skyrim Grandma's recent video!!! Your characters really impressed her. :)

One of your best builds and that music was nice. Never killed Partysnax before but maybe the deed must be done this time.

Extremely interesting concept and backstory, another great build!

Holy... This has to be one of the best builds you have made. When I am done with the Fell Alchemist I'm using this Also love the Bone Shepard Referance

You are an amazing storyteller. Seriously. I enjoyed every bit of that. Keep doing these, please 🥰

Love the no-crafting builds guys. At this point I rarely enjoy grinding crafting skills, particularly alchemy, and it really forces you to be a skilled combatant if u want to raise the difficulty level. Another great build, you’re my favorite build generators!

This is a really cool looking build! Definitely something I'd consider playing.

No way, I started rocking that armour combo a week ago and today u post this glorious build

THIS is so Frakking cool & is epically Awesome! I love the Blades & Necromancers! The Paarthurnax dilemma makes sense with this build! Yes, more of these please! I love them all! Great job, keep up the great work! Happy New Year to you & yours! ;-)

The blades armor can be found early in the game in the sewers of Riften during the anniversary edition quest for the sword that changes according to the day/night time (I forgot how it's called lol)

Damn, I actually flinched at the face stomp at 2:00.. Great build once more fellas!

Love it! The skill combos are great

You guys never fail to disappoint!

No wayyyy, I started messing around with a Necromancer spellsword, with exactly the blades set and Necromancer hood, after I was inspired by your videos!! I never really did anything with it though, so I’ll have to give this a go, love you guys

I was playing path of exile as a witch necromancy build, and I was thinking of making a Skyrim necromancer. As usual your timing is impeccable.

you made my morning with this build thanks

I absolutely love your builds, all of them to be honest, even this one..however I'm NOT KILLING PARTYSNACKS! (I just can't, I can't...)

very good job as always guys keep up the good work and happy new year!!!

Another amazing character, I don't know how you do it! Also once again asking for a vampire/werewolf hybrid build, I know you guys can make something real special with that.

Loved the references to the Bone Shepard build

Great video and build! A very new take on a blades character. Thank you. I’m still hoping for a full dwemer themed build from your side, by the way… Maybe something with the Dwarven crown from the anniversary edition? All the best!

What a way to start the day off with a new Skypothesis build

Only just found this channel recommended by I assume watching endless Fudgemuppet vids.. and I’m extremely impressed you’ll be copping a sub from me! Keep up the great work!

Yesssss I piss my pant when I said the notification

YESS ANNIVERSARY EDITION BUILDS

Great build (as usual)! 😃

Love the build and the aesthetic, which I can finally replicate on the switch! Not being fan of dead thralls and couldn't get into the bone shepperd build, I'm starting to see a combo of both for my next playthrough 🤔

Very interesting take. Love the aesthetics.

There are no leveled amulets with fortify . The best you can do in this case is an Amulet of Mara.

Amazing job guys!

Reminds me of my current character. A chaotic good take on the Wolf Queen.

Love the channel. Interesting build and cool methodology. Keep up the good work.

Awesome build guys!!!

Heyy, I saw your comment on camelworks about a godbrand sword build. Still waiting but very excited!

I came from Shirley Curry channel Great work 👍

I was worried y'all had like stayed awake for the last week to finish another season already haha! Love Skypothesis!

Great build as always! Funnily enough I'm working on a blades dragonslayer, but using blades armour, konarik, dragonsbane and Hevnoraaks staff.

Ow! I like that concept... I might take inspiration for a Dawnguard build. Maybe a young vigilant who used to dream of becoming a virtuous knight but loses sight of the light after the destrcution of the hall for a more inquisitor approach and wielding Dawnbreaker.

Really love these builds and have been seriously considering uninstalling all my Skyrim mods and just playing vanilla +AE

"No crafting build". You have my utmost attention!

The name of the build caught me off guard The name: Phantom blade seemed like an arcane assassin build to me

This is an extremely cool concept

Brilliant build! :)

Very interesting combination. I agree it's hard to help the Blades all the way as a good character without killing Paarthurnax unless you do it the earliest moment possible pre-Dragonrend. But then there's no real point recruiting if you'll just avoid them after learning Dragonrend to prevent the quest even going into your journal. There always has to be some catch if you were to go all the way. I like the necromancer twist that has you able to use each recruit without mods. The visual of you all mostly in the same gear in a line is really cool. Attacking bandit forts with a squad is always a fun sight.

Ooo this is a really cool way of doing a blades character.

I don't know how you guys come up with these awesome ideas for builds, but keep it up! This has got to be one of my favorite builds you guys have done. Really unique, I'm always in store for a cool Blades-based build, y'all hit this one out of the park. Edit: Also, might I say that you guys have replaced Fudgemuppet as my go to channel for skyrim builds? No shot at them, they've made a lot of fun and quality builds back in the day, but I feel like most of their builds now are all modded, and hard to mimic on console. So thanks for providing these epic vanilla builds!

Certainly not the build I would come up with, but it was really interesting to watch and probably would be quite a bit of fun with a sprinkle of some mods

May I add that Agent of Mara gives you more magic resistance as well. And I (think) that the Secret of Sorcery also boosts all enchanted gear by 10 percent, though it may just boost it 10 percent when you are enchanting it yourself.

Literally watching this while playing through as the Bone Shepard right now on my Switch. How perfect.

"Almost every Friday, die-hard Skyrim and Role-playing fans are suckered into playing amazing character builds, leaving playthroughs unfinished and tasks unfulfilled. Together we can't stop this, but we can participate." Very cool build, I however still have a backlog of *YOUR BUILDS,* and others to finish. If I can stop modding the game every five second.

Breath of fresh air!

For the Special Move I found myself mixing together Marked for Death and a Frenzy spell of some kind. Role-playing it as the Phantom Blade uses her influence over others to attack a target she marked for death. Often using this on Higher Level enemies who are surrounded by others or when she wanna make a point to display her power against a weaker enemy.

Goldbrand hast to Look absolutely insane with These armor and the hood ngl

genius build ❤

Don't know if all things are possible, but if there are mods, here some ideas to boost this build: -Ritual Stone, so the Avengers Assemble - Little bit of crafting - Craft gear for Follower/Minions (as Tanky as possible) - Get 2 Followers at the same time, so they are on equal level when turned into Thralls (Mods) - Make sure Minions/Followers keep their crafted gear (Mods???) - Master Illusion for Call to Arms (AoE Team Buff) - Modded Spells (for example a Spell, which restores X points of Health per Second for Y Seconds) - Pick Followers/Thralls of Races with a Natural Resistance for Dragon Fights (Breton would be the Best, Nord and Dunmer are equal if you put the other Resistance on Items, but Nord are better for Roleplay) - Defense Enchantments for your Followers: Resist Fire, Resist Frost, Resist Shock, Resist Magic, Fortify Health, Regenerate Health, Fortify Block. If you have room for other Enchantments: Fortify Onehanded, Fortify Stamina, Regenerate Health - Black Book Buffs (there is one so you can't Kill your minions/followers, don't know how it affects the Battle Fury Shout and Target/AoE Spells you apply on Minions Like Heal, Call to Arms, etc)

My most recent build: A high elf raised by high ranking thalmor officials stationed in Valenwood, he sees the folly in the Thalmor leadership and believes his people are lost. He does not hate the Thalmor, and in fact is a devout follower of his peoples favorite god, auriel, but does wish to stop the Thalmor from destroying the empire. He learned some of the skills of the hunter from his wood elf friends as a child, and has combined them with his own magical affinity nurtured by his parents and heritage. Now he goes to Skyrim, seeking to help the empire put down the rebellion, not because he supports the Thalmor but because he believes the empire must remain whole. However, when crossing into the province he gets caught in a skirmish between the empire and the rebels, and is taken to the chopping block where he discovers a far more important path for himself. He is an archer-ranger build with magical affinity. He uses the bound bow, light armor, destruction to deal with crowds(I’m mainly using the new elemental destruction spells), he is learning enchanting at the college of winterhold where he goes to bolster his knowledge to fight alduin at the end of the play through. He also uses mage armor spells, some basic restoration, and of course the slow time shout. He is a battle archer, not a sneak archer, and will lead the fray in any battle, ducking and weaving in between enemies seemingly faster than any mortal should move, showering them with bound arrows. I prioritized the dawn guard first to complete auriels sacred trials, bolstered my magical abilities by becoming arch mage of the college, and then went forth to the greybeards, prepared for the task ahead of me that no other Thalmor would support: saving Skyrim, the empire, and all of Tamriel

Someone who "takes out the trash", throws moral out of the window because she thinks she's right in everything and as long as it serves the greater good it's the right thing to do. That's a pretty dark character and an interesting concept. Great work👍

I think I have at least 4 of your builds running right now. I thought about naming this one after Potema Septim, The Wolf Queen as Potatma Souptim, The Broth Queen... but I don't know how long I could stir that pot...

wow, that was earlier than expected... good build anyways!

I thought about this while playing as this character but Lorant Bouchard, the gardian you face at the end of the quest A soul divided, would be a cool thrall for her as he his pretty strong and kicked out with a full set of Blades Armor, so he would be a perfect slave for The Phantom Blade without her having to kill a second follower. Also it's a bit of a shame you dindn't use Goldbrand even if it's not Blades related because it would make her more versatile because of it's fire enchantement. It also fit her aesthetic and roleplay as it's a katana fordged by dragons.

Now i have a problem!!! Playing with the Deathweaver since you guys shared that build. Really really love her! But now i need to tell her that there is another girl that i really like! She’s gonna shoot an arrow trough my knee, thats for sure!

Imperial specter team up? That would be an insane duo. The empire and blades would become super powers lol

Oh fuck yeah let’s go!!

This one is my fav right next to the redoran swordsman

This build looks so insane I'm in love. One question though, what's the bow? I don't think you guys included it in the weapons/armor part of the build 😅

@Skypothesis As much as I love Dawnfang/Duskfang why does it seem like no one ever speaks on Bloodthirst I would love to see a build that uses both blades the attack speed alone is awesome. Please make this happen 🙏

Oh speaking of the unparalleled torment that is grinding up enchanting, the staff enchanter in Bloodchill Manor has the same XP boost they patched out of Myrwatch’s as long as you haven’t been to Solstheim yet, so it only takes 9-10 staves to get to 100. Not sure if the heartstones you can grab in Myrwatch respawn or are available anywhere else w/o going to Solstheim but it’s worth duplication glitching not to have to enchant 200 damn daggers every playthrough lol.

wicked!

Skypothesis: “Doesn’t anyone want to play for blood!?” Me: “I’m your huckleberry.”

So cool 😂 rough to think about killin my boi party-snacks to be a Blade tho😭

Do legendary/survival builds! please.

This character is so dark and evil 😈....I love it 😀.