Take out animals: Animals tend to hear/smell you better while sneaking than other enemies.Taking them out without getting close puts you in less danger.

Whittle down groups of enemies from afar: It's difficult to sneak up on a group of 2-3 enemies, as they have a wider range of view.Here are a few reasons why you need to invest in Archery: While it is more satisfying to sneak up behind a baddy and slit their throat, that isn't always an option. Pick one you like, and move on! Skyrim Special Edition Assassin Build: Archery The extra magicka buff that High Elves boast is nice if you plan on using Illusion (which you should). Nords have Battlecry, which help them get out of a jam. Pick based on racial ability, not stats: The night vision that Khajit can use is nice if you install lighting mods.But if you love something else, just go for it. Pick your favorite race: Love Argonians? Cool - getting assassinated by a lizard would be kinda scary.If you don't necessarily care about the starting stats, I have two recommendations for how you should choose your race: But since every race can max out every skill, it all evens out at the end. Wood Elves get a starting bonus to Archery, and Khajits get a starting bonus to Sneak. Skyrim Assassin Build Race: Wood Elf or Khajit (or Whatever You Want) Let's say you want to create the most powerful assassin possible. But let's forget about roleplaying for a minute.

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