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How to Level Destruction Fast in Skyrim
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Skyrim: How to Power Level Destruction Fast

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Published: Jul 11, 2022 01:28 pm

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Although it is more than 10 years old, Skyrim is alive and well. If you have never created a master Destruction build, now is your time to start. With Skyrim Together Reborn finally here, there has never been a better time to be a Destruction mage in Skyrim. Here is how to power level Destruction in Skyrim.

Best Way to Power Level Destruction Fast in Skyrim

Stack XP Boosts and Mana Reduction

First off, you’ll want to stack all of the Destruction XP boosts you can. This includes two Standing Stones with the Aetherial Crown equipped. You can also level your Enchanting to 100 and enchant your clothes to reduce the mana required for Description spells. Anything that reduces the mana cost or increases mana regeneration is key. Equip the Aetherial Crown and activate these two Standing Stones:

  • Mage Stone: 20% bonus to all Mage-related skills, including Enchanting. Use with Lover Stone with Aetherial Crown for 35% bonus.
  • Lover Stone: 15% bonus to all skills. Use with Mage Stone and Aetherial Crown for 35% bonus.

Cast Destruction Spells

I know, it seems obvious, but the trick is to do it continuously on your horse. Though this trick works best with Shadowmere, the horse given to you at the end of the Dark Brotherhood quests, any horse will do. Simply cast any Destruction spell on your horse until it is low health or your mana runs out. Once the horse is at low health, wait 1 hour, and start again. You can also work on your Alteration magic by healing the horse.

This method is a bit grind-y, but it is the quickest way to power level Destruction in Skyrim. This trick only works on a horse owned by you because it won’t run away when attacked. The XP gained from Destruction spells is based on the cost of the spell and the damage inflicted, so look for the lowest mana cost spell that does the highest amount of damage.

And that is how to power level your Destruction fast in Skyrim. For more leveling tips and tricks, check out our Skyrim page.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is available now on PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

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Noah Nelson
From his early days of blog-style music, movie, and game reviews to working as the Esports Writer at Coastline Community College, Noah Nelson now works fulltime as a Staff Writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion. He has been helping gamers everywhere with Destiny 2 god rolls, Warzone 2 DMZ missions, and collectibles in any indie game for over a year and a half. His Bachelor's Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Journalism from CSULB has shaped him to be a strong writer and editor. His fondest gaming memory is playing Sly Cooper 2 after begging his mom (for hours) to play it before his birthday and he still cries myself to sleep remembering the time he accidentally saved over his 99% completion save file in Kingdom Hearts 2.