Mage (Skyrim)

Preferring to use their extensive knowledge of magic, Mages wield a might more powerful than the sharpest blade or the deadliest mace. Mages spend many years studying the various schools of the Arcane arts, leaving behind most other pursuits. Depending on their magical abilities for offensive and defensive power, mages are typically lacking in armor or shields and utilize a limited range of physical weaponry.

Destruction
Destruction is used as an offensive form of magic to defeat foes. It is almost essential to any mage that plays an offensive role. Generally, Destruction magic is split into four types of spells: fire, frost, shock, and damage. Spells in also have a "force" or "gravity". Mages gravitating toward fire damage are called Pyromancers or Fire Mages. Mages leaning toward ice, are called Cryomancer, Frost Mages, or Snow-Casters. Mages favoring shock are called Storm Mages and Storm Callers.

Conjuration
Conjuration is used to summon Daedra and weapons from the plains of oblivion to help defeat opponents.

These mages summon the dead to fight for them. Most of the time, Necromancers are evil.

(Conjuration and Alteration School) Spellsword/Battlemage:

These mages use techniques like Oakflesh, Bound Sword, and others to replace weapons and armor in battle, while still using offensive spells.

(Conjuration School) Conjurer/Summoner/Atronach Master/Daedra Priest/Oblivion Caller:

These mages summon creatures from the planes of Oblivion to do their bidding.



Restoration
(Restoration School) Healer/priests

Restoration is used for healing either you or NPCs. Wards can be used to reduce the damage inflicted by enemy spells, just like a shield blocks enemy blows. Restoration also has a series of spells used to turn or even harm the undead.

These mages restore health and stamina, saving themselves and those around them from the brink of death.



Alteration
(Alteration School)

These mages create magical barriers to replace armor, As well as Waterbreathing and Telekinesis. Alteration isn't a specific set of spells, but rather a wide variety of spells with almost unique effects.

Daggerfall Description:
Mages are those that devote their lives to the study and practice of the Arcane arts. An experienced mage can be a deadly force to reckon with. The skills most important to a Mage are: Conjuration, Alteration, Illusion, Destruction, and Restoration.

Playable Class In

 * The Elder Scrolls: Arena
 * The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
 * The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
 * The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
 * An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire