I'm a level 20 dark elf mage. I've only used a weapon to kill something once and that was a mistake.
Did the mod where you can start at the magic college, so I skipped killing the dragon at the moment.
Haven't gone to see the grey beards or learnt any shouts. Just been doing thieves guild and college missions.
Got some glass armour but the robe has 75% magic regen so it's better even though it has no armour.
Also have a mod for an underground garden planter bunker that has an enchanting table.
Need to learn how to enchant. The only way you can get experience in it is by disenchanting weapons and you can't do it twice on them, even if you find another.
Needs to be an easier way.