You're right about skills. But attributes are really importants, and to get them I'd say that you should go archery after getting 50 (or 75) LM : you'll need arrows and to make arrows you need to mine and cut wood which are 2 good strength and vitality booster.

Another important spell : stamina to health. You can cast it a lot contrary to self heal.

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