Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-11344160-20140115224817

I've always been a little put-off by using Destruction magic as my go-to source of offense because of the fact that damage doesn't scale with skill (like with weapons). I tried making a dual-threat character in the past who used a weapon in one hand and a Destruction spell in the other, but I found that the Destruction damage quickly became insignificant and I ended up doing most of my damage with a weapon. I'm guessing my Destruction skill wasn't rising fast enough to get into the higher-damage spells/perks, and the Novice/Apprentice spells were obsolete by the time my level was in the upper teens.

Now I want to make a pure mage, and I'm wondering if Destruction magic, bolstered by dual-casting and more perks is viable from beginning to end. I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with this combat style and would appreciate any tips you have regarding tactics, spells, perks and damage type (fire/frost/lightning).

(Experienced player - PS3 Legendary Edition) 