Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-11344160-20140115224817/@comment-11766885-20140116085738

Using Staves especially early on can be useful, I like Sanguine's rose and Staff of Chain Lightning. Using Become Ethereal shout with or without the Ethereal Spirit perk from Paarthurnax is a good defensive shout, also good for mage's. Spellbreaker with ward absorb perk from Restoration and the Block perk Elemental protection would be handy as well. I dual cast Fire or Shock spell's and use an Ice shout. It's up to you if you wan't some armour or none, the Armour route is easier. The battle's will take longer at higher level's if mainly spellcasting, stock up on good potion's. Being a mage, having some good summon's and / or follower's is preferred. Maybe have a sword or dagger for Dragon's to give you some variation. Have fun.