With over 30 million copies sold, Skyrim is joint 19th on the list of highest-selling video games of all time. Despite it being released over 10 years ago, it’s still receiving support from Bethesda and brings in thousands of new players every year. If you’re one of these new players, you’re likely experiencing difficulties settling …
Every Skyrim player needs a loyal follower by their side, it’s one of the many features that adds to the fun gameplay and immersion of the Elder Scrolls world. With over 70 followers available in Skyrim, finding the right one for you can be tough. They all have different stats, different preferences for equipment, and …
What is marriage in Skyrim? Marriage in Skyrim is just like marriage in real life, creating a bond between two people to share. How do I marry someone? To start, you need to acquire an Amulet of Mara (details of the acquisition are below). Each potential spouse will have their own requirements but they usually …
Archery in Skyrim is special, there’s something so satisfying about landing a long-range shot, especially when the game gives you that awesome slow-motion animation. Bows themselves tend not to weigh much and arrows weigh absolutely nothing so literally any character can utilize these items. Getting your hands on a high-quality bow is surprisingly easy, with …
Blessings are an over-looked buff in Skyrim, providing a temporary bonus that lasts for 8 hours (in real life time). To acquire a buff, simply visit and activate the relevant shrine. None of them grant active powers, instead they’re all passive bonuses, with one available for every play style available. You should always keep a …
Robes are the life-blood of any real magic user. Mixing with different armors can be an effective method of combat but for maximum spell power, robes are by far the best. Although they provide no armor, the bonuses they provide can be worth more than a whole set of heavy armor. Role-play wise, robes are …
Alteration is a surprisingly strong pool of magic, providing a ton of utility to make your adventures far easier. Considered the easiest magic type to increase, you’ll be levelling up extremely fast by casting alteration spells. While there isn’t a single spell that deals damage, you can use alteration to massively turn a fight in …
Standing Stones are an extremely valuable resource in Skyrim, giving you a unique buff unlike any other in the game. Many players look past them, sticking with the first one they encounter on their way to Riverwood. The reality is, switching up Standing Stone buffs depending on the situation will make your journeys a hundred …
Circlets are a criminally under-valued equipment type in Skyrim, able to placed over many hoods and masks like those from Dragon Priests. You can also enchant them to boost utility or combat effectiveness. Most players don’t enjoy the aesthetic though, preferring a helmet instead. If you’re a melee tank/warrior, circlets provide no armor so you’ll …
Every dragonborn, regardless of play-style, can equip a necklace or amulet. While they tend to be crowded out by armor or robes, a good necklace can massively boost your combat abilities. Many necklaces weigh basically nothing, different enchantments mean there’s a necklace for every situation. Keeping a minimum of 2 or 3 on your person …