In a nutshell, sigil stones deliver stronger enchantments while altar crafting gives you options, so let's break this down quick and clean

For armor and single-effect gear, grab sigil stones from oblivion gates once you're higher level, since they pack way more punch than traditional enchanting. The sweet spot is hitting those high-tier effects like spell absorption or reflect damage, and remember to save before grabbing that stone if you want something specific

Traditional enchanting at the arcane university stays relevant when you need multiple effects, especially on weapons. Mix-and-match effects like drain health with fire damage make altar crafting your go-to for specialized gear. The catch is you'll need university access, but that flexibility pays off

Tip: high-level sigil stones can push 50% stronger effects than altar enchanting so timing those gate runs with your level matters. Just keep in mind traditional enchanting wins out when you need those effect combinations especially for custom weapon builds