With the right gear, mages are one of the most versatile and powerful characters you can play as.
That is until unique mage gear comes into play. Slow Magicka regeneration and a lack of spells can make mages feel subpar to other playstyles. Unfortunately, leveling a mage is a complete pain.
Related: Skyrim: The Best Mods For Improving Combat While spell crafting was removed in this installment, the inclusion of dual-casting spells and enchanting gear has made this playstyle much more gratifying than in past installments. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim made many strides to make mage-focused characters much more satisfying to play.