Looking to build the ultimate Dragonborn? Our Skyrim Perk Calculator helps you plan and allocate your perk points across all 18 skill trees. Whether you’re a stealth archer, battle mage, or heavy-armored tank, this tool ensures you optimize every perk and level efficiently — including support for Dawnguard and Dragonborn DLCs.

What Is the Skyrim Perk Calculator?

This tool lets you simulate and customize your perk point allocation in Skyrim. It visualizes the full skill tree layout and allows you to explore every perk, its prerequisites, and how it fits into your build plan — before you commit in-game.

How the Perk System Works in Skyrim

Each time you level up in Skyrim, you earn one perk point. These points are spent in skill trees like Destruction, Archery, or Smithing. Some perks require specific skill levels or previous perks to unlock.

Why Planning Your Build Matters

Skyrim doesn’t let you refund perks easily (unless using mods). Poor point investment can weaken your combat or make later game content harder. Using a calculator avoids waste and ensures build efficiency.

How to Use the Perk Calculator

Step 1 – Select Your Build Type

You can start with a preset build like Stealth Archer or Mage, or begin from scratch and craft your own perk path.

Step 2 – Allocate Perk Points Across Trees

Click through each skill tree and select the perks you want. The calculator will automatically check prerequisites and highlight required skill levels.

Step 3 – View Total Points Used and Build Summary

At the bottom of the tool, you’ll see how many perks you’ve spent and which trees are most invested. This is great for balancing hybrid builds.

Popular Builds and Perk Paths

Stealth Archer Perk Route

Focuses on Archery, Sneak, and Light Armor. Popular for silent takedowns and high damage from shadows.

Battlemage Skill Focus

Combines Destruction magic with Heavy Armor or Conjuration. Ideal for powerful ranged magic while staying protected in melee.

Heavy Armor + Two-Handed Tank Build

A brute-force warrior that relies on health, armor, and raw melee power. Prioritize Two-Handed, Heavy Armor, and Block.

Skill Trees Included in the Calculator

All 18 Skill Trees Supported

• Combat: Archery, One-Handed, Two-Handed, Block, Heavy Armor, Smithing
• Magic: Destruction, Restoration, Alteration, Conjuration, Illusion, Enchanting
• Stealth: Sneak, Lockpicking, Pickpocket, Light Armor, Speech, Alchemy

DLC Perks from Dawnguard, Dragonborn

Includes perks like Vampire Lord, Werewolf, and crossbow-focused additions for complete build freedom.

Legendary Skills and Reallocations

Once a skill reaches 100, you can “legendary reset” it and refund perks while keeping leveling potential. This tool accounts for that too.

Tips for Efficient Perk Allocation

Focus on Core Skills First

Invest in your main combat type and defense tree first. Avoid splitting perks too early across multiple roles.

Avoid Overinvestment in Redundant Trees

You don’t need both One-Handed and Two-Handed if you only use one. Stick to the tree that matches your gear.

Use Legendary Resets Strategically

After level 81, resetting skills via Legendary mode is the only way to keep earning perk points. Use this for long-term builds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many perk points can I get by level 50?

By level 50, you’ll have 49 perk points. You get one perk per level after level 2.

Can I reset perks in Skyrim?

Only through Legendary skills (resetting a skill that reaches 100) or with mods like SkyUI or console commands.

Are all DLC perks included?

Yes, the calculator supports Dawnguard and Dragonborn perk additions like Vampire Lord and Werewolf trees.

What’s the best build for beginners?

Stealth Archer is widely considered beginner-friendly due to high damage output and safe ranged combat.

Does this calculator work for Skyrim SE and AE?

Yes. The perk system is the same across Special Edition (SE) and Anniversary Edition (AE).