Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-12277465-20140501182332/@comment-26662848-20150117014109

Don't be so harsh on Destruction magic. It has its benefits, I'll try to list some:

- If you intend to rely on Destruction magic, you don't need to get too close to potentially heavy hitting enemies

- These can include Forsworn Briarhearts, which at levels 50 or higher, will definitely one shot you even with full armor (Difficulty dependent)

- Destruction can be especially useful when fighting higher level dragons, such as Ancient Dragon. This way, you can avoid it's powerful bite and stand on equal ground

- Lighting or Frost is exceptionally useful when utilized properly. For example, if you have difficulty dealing with more powerful mages from a distance, hitting them with strong Lightning spells will impede their ability to bombard you with powerful spells such as fireball, Ice Storm etc.

- Equipment that encourages magic use can be obtained somewhat easier than strong armor. The Arch-mage robes for example. Morokei, Nahkriin. You don't even need to be of a high character level to obtain these, you just have to complete their respective quests

- Powerful Ice Spells can literally immobilize some foes such as Bandit Chiefs, Giants, even Dragons. Hitting them with spells such as Icy Spear, Ice Storm will render them nearly immobile as their stamina, strength, and health is drained. Also, Bandits with no stamina are unable to perform power attacks