A fantasy action RPG from 2011 by Bethesda Game Studios, it is the fifth game from the main line of the "Elder Scrolls" series.
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Which alchemy perks increase alchemy leveling speed?
Which alchemy perks actually help you level alchemy faster? I was told the first 3 perks do, but have had no confirmation (or if it actually even works)
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Sky Reflection Linked to Camera Velocity (Glitch)
I thought maybe this was just me until I saw an unanswered post on the Bethesda - Skyrim forums: loose sky reflection.
Note that this problem only shows up if you've modded Skyrim.ini to reflect the ...
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Companion Inventory Glitch on XBox 360
I'm about 60 hours in now, and have been using the same companion for the majority of the time.
I really would like to keep using this companion, but lately she's been getting... glitchy.
It ...
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What does reducing an NPC's stamina do?
So lets say you drain an NPC'S stamina with Poisons/Absorb Enchant/Etc...
What does this mean for me: the player?
Unfortunately it's not like morrowind where they collapse (Man I wish it was still ...
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What does “improve them twice as much” mean with respect to smithing perks?
Most of the perks on the Smithing skill tree seem to unlock new material/construction types that can be crafted. The description is always along the lines of:
Can create <material> armor and ...
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Can I join the legion and do the Civil War quest line AFTER completing the main story?
I understand that the main quest can be completed without taking sides in the civil war, but I'm at the point where I'm contemplating finishing the main story line. I'd like to go back and do the ...
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Where is Malkus hiding the Weystone Focus?
I can't find the Weystone Focus on the body of Malkus. Where do I find it?
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I can't find Karliah at the Ragged Flagon
During a Thieves Guild quest, Karliah asked me to meet her at the Ragged Flagon. However, it seems that she doesn't show up at the rendezvous point. Where do I find her?
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Karliah not showing up at the Ragged Flagon after Hard Answers [duplicate]
I have completed the mission "Hard Answers for the Thieves Guild" story line but I think there might be a glitch. I've seen posts all over the internet with just about the same exact problem. She told ...
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In Skyrim, what race is best suited for a mage, a juggernaught (warrior), and a thief?
I am having trouble choosing a new character on my new game in Skyrim. I don't know whether I would like to be a Mage, Warrior or Thief. I like the sound of Thief because gold is involved, warrior ...
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What are all the bow types?
I'm curious as to what all the bow types are, and their order of power.
From what I can gather so far:
Long bow
Hunters bow
Orc bow
Dwarven bow
Forsworn Bow
Elven Bow
Glass Bow
Ebony bow
I assume ...
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Is there a reason to be picky when choosing a steward?
As part of the Hearthfire DLC, you are able to select a steward to help manage your new house(s). There are 34 followers to choose from.
Among these are some important followers from the main ...
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lydia is bugged
I was in the middle of building my house when it says that I was disconnected from Xbox live and when I go to Lydia she is always facing one way and when I talk she tries to move but she doesn't how ...
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Can you get married if you already have a child?
I have an Amulet of Mara, but the priest doesn't have the dialog option for marriage.
I have the Hearthfire and Dawnguard DLCs and have adopted one child. Help?
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I want a divorce! What's the most painless way of obtaining one?
Seriously, it was fun and all, but I can't and I don't want to stay married to the same woman for the rest of my life - one real life marriage is enough..
Is there a lawyer or process of some kind in ...
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Serana's location for follower recruiting after Dawnguard quest.
After you dismiss Serana, she tells you she'll be waiting for you at the Glade, I went to the Ancestor Glade, but I can't find her [maybe I missed her]. :S Is this not the glade she was referring to?
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where is serana? [duplicate]
I beat dawnguard, sidded with the dawnguard and dismissed her by mistake x.x i can't find her anywhere. Not in the glade, darkfall cave, the fort, can anyone please help? I've been using aura whisper ...
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What is the maximum number of permanent occupants in a Heathfire house?
Lets say you have a fully furnished house for Hearthfire. What is the maximum number of Occupants that stay there permanently, and what I mean by that is NPC's who stay there regardless if your there ...
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Where to sell Dragon Bones and Scales
There's a great question on what to do with dragon bones and scales, and there's even a question on whether you can buy them, but the question I'm after:
Question: Where can one sell those blasted ...
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Is it possible to prevent the mouse cursor from highlighting menu items?
This thing is driving me nuts on the PC version of Skyrim:
Open any menu such as LOAD/SAVE by hitting Escape, talk to a NPC, or just check your inventory.
Use the WASD keys to navigate because it's ...
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Updated Skyrim, and Now I Can't Attack With Left Hand
I just installed an update to Skyrim, but now I want to get rid of it because I can no longer attack with my left hand at all. Because of this, I can't hit with bows, magic, or anything left-handed. ...
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How do I quicksave on the PS3?
Saving in Skyrim on the PS3 seems to be very complicated (Menu --> Save ... etc).
This is frustrating, especially in Dungeons.
Is there any quicksave / fastsave feature on the PS3?
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Is it possible to enjoy Skyrim at high levels 37+? [closed]
My current char is a paladin now 37+ level with 100 Enchanting, 85+ Smithing and 75+ One Handed.
I've got my gear dual enchanted and I've refrained from having +100% one handed damage or 100% ...
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Is there any penalty to wearing stolen items?
I have a stolen silver ring. Does it affect people's reaction to me if I am wearing it?
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How to make Skyrim more challenging at higher character levels?
I'm a first time TES player, and I simply loved Skyrim the first time I tried it. I started playing on Adept (the default difficulty level), and while the first 80 - 95 hours were both challenging and ...
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Is there any other way to cure my lycanthropy? [duplicate]
Farkas, Vilkas, and Aela are dead. Are there any other NPCs that can cure my lycanthropy? If not, is there another method to doing so?
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What is the actual duration of a Fortify Enchanting potion?
I tried to work the Optimizing Enchanting trick from UESP last night, and ran into a bit of trouble. The Fortify Enchanting potion says that it will work for 30 seconds. However, I only saw the ...
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How do I get quarried stone?
I can't find anywhere to get quarried stone to build my house on the hearthfire expansion so I would like to know lots of places to get it.
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Why am I always “sneaking”?
In Skyrim I'm playing a Khajiit thief/assassin type, so as you can imagine Sneaking is one of the more important skills. In my most recent saves, though, my character appears to be sneaking all the ...
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Where is lucia? 2 [duplicate]
I want to know where lucia the orphan is. I got told she stays by that big tree in white run, and stays in the inn sometimes. But I have looked there and she can't be found. I think it would be easer ...
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How do I stop smelling like a wet dog?
Whenever I meet a guard, they nonchalantly tell me I smell of wet dog. That was par for the course when I was a lycanthrope, but I got better. According to UESP, guards may refer to you as a werewolf ...
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Where can I purchase all the children's gift items?
I have just finished my base house in Hearthfire. I adopted two children. They are all nice, I can play tag with them and all. I have an option to give them gifts.
Where can I buy all the gifts? Out ...
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Where is Lucia?
I really need to find Lucia (the orphan) and I can't find her anywhere. Can I teleport to her, or can she teleport to me? This would be very useful. And anyway, if you can't do that, where does she ...
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Why am I no longer recognized as Guild Master of the Thieves Guild?
I completed the main quest, all of the city quests, all of the special quests, I have all of the venders. I was given access to the guild master chest ect. I have the guild master gear, and I even ...
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Now where do I get my wood? [duplicate]
I just got Hearthfire for Skyrim and I was going to buy wood for my house when a blood dragon attacked me!
I killed it but I had seen him bite and throw someone. That someone was the person I get ...
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Skyrim achievements are locked although I've completed them
There are 3 achievements which are still locked in my profile although I've completed the quests required by them: Blood Oath, Taking Care of Business and One with the Shadows.
Is there a way to ...
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Is it possible to get access to the locked bookcases and display case in the Arcaneum?
I'm incorrigibly curious, and discovering the contents of the locked containers (of various types) in the Arcaneum in the College of Winterhold is something I've always wanted to do. I was wondering ...
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When should I start seeking out DLC missions?
I've already played through Skyrim on the PS3. Now, finally tired of waiting on Bethesda to re-align their fecal matter, I've bought the game and all DLC on the Xbox 360.
While I did enjoy the story ...
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Can horses act as witnesses?
I recently murdered a guard outside Riften because he mentioned my furry ears. As a Khajit assassin, I only have a certain amount of tolerance to racist riff raff.
I slit his throat, drank his ...
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Where is a good place to find dragons to kill?
I need some dragon souls for my shouts but I have no idea where to start looking for one.
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Is it possible to have two dogs in your home in Skyrim?
The first dog I took to my house, my kids asked if they could keep him so I said yes and now he lives in my house. I think that was Bran. It was one of the Dawnguard dogs, anyway.
I now have ...
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Is there any way to place the Ebony Blade on a rack?
I have a lovely display of Daedric artefacts in the basement of my house in Solitude. Irritatingly, the Ebony Blade refuses to be held by any weapon rack (whether wall mounted or free standing). It ...
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Companion rescue quest bug
On the first rescue mission I had, which involves saving a Whiterun stall clerk from some forsworn at a camp/dungeon, I went there and cleared all the enemies (even from the within the dungeon) but ...
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Is there a way to drop a lit torch in my house?
I dropped a torch in my house in whiterun and somehow it was lit. It was actually very helpful as it lit up dark areas of the house. Is there a way to make this happen again (on xbox)?
I can't seem to ...
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How high can poison damage go?
So, I have been blindly making potions/poisons to raise my skill level using a calculator to just make the most expensive combinations I can. Last night when I go to sell my stacks off to get more ...
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Can't find Crescius for An Axe to Find
I took the mission to bring back the ancient nordic pickaxe from Glover Mallory but Crescius isn't anywhere to be found! I have already spoken to him once in his old mine but after that he just ...
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Is there a spell that can be added to a bow that allows instant death on stealth attacks
I'm thinking of starting a new game in the last 3 Elder Scrolls games and thinking of doing something like an assassin this time round.
I would rather do the whole assassin thing properly and get my ...
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Why can't I absorb a dragon soul?
I recently started a new game, including all official DLC, the unofficial skyrim patch, deadly dragons and a couple more mods.
Everything went well until I beat Mirmulnir, I didn't get to absorb his ...
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Siddgeir - 'Kill the Bandit Leader' quest bugged, can't receive reward and complete quest
I want to do the Jarl's quest in Falkreath to be able to build a house.
I seem to be stuck at the "Kill the Bandit Leader" quest.
I was sent to kill the Bandit Leader in Knifepoint Ridge.
I had not ...
