Kagemitsu

If I didn't have to get off my horse whenever I meet a mob, and if such mob wouldn't automatically attack my horse and kill it, while completely ignoring me and resulting in a waste of 1000 gold, I'd probably ride around Skyrim a bit more.

Thanks everyone for the replies. :) I found the key to solve all my problems in Conjuration. Either by summoning atronachs or reanimating corpses, I have someone doing all the dirty work, or at least someone to tank while I poke the enemy with a Bound Sword (+ a Shield) or Bound Bow. I wear Heavy Armor where I can't put something that boosts magicka. So basically I became what, in old times, we would call a Battlemage. :|

Wow thanks for the quick reply! Do you mean Ward spells or Shield as in metal shield (Block skill)?

My esteemed colleagues, I need your help. I've always played stealthy characters, and I already beat the main storyline as a stealthy character. I started a new game because I wanted to try something different, so I created a Breton guy and decided to walk the dangerous path of magic. I'm getting r****d so hard it's not even funny. I'm level 8 and using mostly Conjuration and Destruction. I spent very few perks: I got dual casting for both schools of magic and novice and apprentice spells for both. I got 3 perks available as for now. My average battle consists of running around like a madman while summoning Flame Atronachs or reanimating the corpses I find, while trying to avoid enemies, and shooting flames from my hands when I got the magicka. Are there any tips or guide on playing a mage character you feel like sharing? Any perks or spells I should look forward to? Should I look into armors or just go for tunics? Thank you very much for any info. :)