User blog comment:Mictlantecuhtli/Breton Juggernaut (Skyrim)/@comment-4622106-20120112081844/@comment-4622106-20120112190945

Theres a lot of good info on this page: http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1317202-complete-character-design-freedom-damage-resist-caps-and-ridiculous-damage-thread-8/

absorbing your own spells isnt a big deal unless you specialize in conjuration, in which case theres a mod that fixes this very annoying bug. As for guardian circle, well, absorption turns it into an infinite magicka battery.

I have always gone with elven armor because it requires the least amount of perks to reach 567 armor rating and because 10% evasion from deft movements is really nice. Theres also the lowered stamina drain from sprinting. However, 50% resistance to stagger is also fairly tempting.

I'm curious what you enchantments you used for your items since you have your defensive needs covered.