if using xbox the best way to go is cutom.i have a lvl 27 shadow knightand i got there in a day with a cheat (xbox cheat only)whatever weapon major skill u have get a bound weapon of that kind(mine was a shortsword so i had the demon tanto) press x and hol L+R at the same time ur leveling up real fast for that type of weapon.

i'm trying right now a battlemage(tower power thingy i selected), don't know how it is going to turn out but hey. next time i restart i will then try the old route "if you want something done right do your self!!)

I'm playin a Battlemage also under the sign of the Thief.I tried bard and spell sword, but none were any good. I even tried a custom class but he got fried almost imideately in the Admantine cave in Seyda Neen. Aw well, whatever class yoou feel comfortable in I guess, If I finish this one I might try a NightBlade, he sounds cool......

hey andora20,

how did you get past the mage in the cave? i freed the slaves and then mister mage appeared(didn't see him coming). the first time though he scorched me. the 2nd time through i went for him( didn't see his friend) he took off across the water. I guess i need to buy some ranged spells (if possible).

just curious how you did it.

to deal with the mage in the first cave...
step out into the cave so that he can see you, he will then come running up to you. retreat back into the first room (with the boat) and head up the ramp. he will stop when he is in range and start casting fireballs. Step back and forth behind the stalagtite that is hanging from the ceiling untill he runs out of power. when he pulls out his knife, take him down.