Skill Perks Ĭast Novice level Alteration spells for half magicka.ĭual casting an Alteration spell overcharges the effects into an even more powerful version. In some ways the protective spells in Alteration are an alternative to the Wards found in the school of Restoration. Paralyze is the only really offensive aspect of this School of Magic.Transmute allows you to turn Iron Ore into Silver Ore and Silver Ore into Gold Ore.Utility spells like Candle/Magelight, Waterbreathing, Telekinesis, Detect Life and Detect Dead are all of general use when exploring.This is one of only three ways to obtain spell absorption. Spell Absorption via the Atronach perk.Magic Resistance up to a passive 30% bonus is available via perks.Each rank in the perk magnifies the armor value by a factor of 2, 2.5, and 3 respectively. The perk multiplies the magnitude of the flesh spells. Magic Armor spells provide a magical armor protection.4.5.4 Casting Detect Life Spell in CitiesĪlteration contains a range of defensive and utility effects.