--Perk Analysis--

Protection Branch

These perks make you more effective while wearing Heavy Armor.

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Conditioning

After some basic training, stamina drain from wearing heavy armor is negated. Armor weight penalties are reduced.

Level Required : 0

Perk Required : None

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Relentless Onslaught

You can sprint in heavy armor at no stamina penalty. Armor weight penalties are further reduced. Sprinting in a full set of heavy armor allows you to deflect 80% of all incoming melee damage.

Level Required : 20

Perk Required : Conditioning

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Combat Training

Heavy armor power attacks require less stamina to execute, and your heavy gauntlets improve unarmed damage based on material. Armor weight penalties are further reduced.

Level Required : 25

Perk Required : Conditioning

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Fortitude

You receive a permanent bonus of 40 stamina and 20 carry weight. Armor weight penalties are further reduced.

Level Required : 50

Perk Required : Combat Training

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Power of the Combatant

Once a day, you can use Power of the Combatant to restore 100 stamina instantly and 25 stamina per second for 30 seconds. Armor weight penalties are further reduced.

Level Required : 75

Perk Required : Fortitude

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Juggernaut

Armor rating is increased by 10%, weight is reduced by 15%, and incoming stagger effects are reduced by 90%, provided you are wearing a full set of heavy armor. Armor weight penalties are also further reduced.

Level Required : 100

Perk Required : Power of the Combatant

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Battlemage Branch

This branch makes you more effective at casting spells while wearing Heavy Armor.

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Combat Casting

Your concentration is less affected by heavy armor, reducing penalties for Novice and Apprentice spells.

Level Required : 25

Perk Required : Conditioning

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Combat Trance

You are less distracted while wearing Heavy Armor, allowing you to cast Adept spells at almost no penalty.

Level Required : 50

Perk Required : Combat Casting

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Combat Meditation

You barely notice your heavy armor. Casting penalties are reduced for Expert spells.

Level Required : 75

Perk Required : Combat Trance

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Battle Mage

Your heavy armor is like a second skin. Casting penalties for Master spells are significantly reduced. Magicka cost for all spells is reduced by 15% while wearing a full set of heavy armor.

Level Required : 100

Perk Required : Combat Meditation

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