Questions tagged [the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim]
A fantasy action RPG from 2011 by Bethesda Game Studios. If your question is about the Dawnguard, Hearthfire, or Dragonborn DLCs, then use this tag in conjunction with the related DLC tags: [skyrim-dawnguard], [skyrim-hearthfire], or [skyrim-dragonborn].
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Is there locational damage in Skyrim?
In Skyrim, will striking an enemy in certain areas do more damage (e.g: headshots = x2), or produce any other effects, such as stunning/crippling?
I understand that sneak shots do more damage, and ...
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Where is the first available house in Skyrim?
As I grabbed everything that wasn't nailed down so far and as I don't want to throw away any ingredients I could use later I though it would be time to look for a house to store all my stuff. My ...
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How do I cannibalize people?
The BBFC has confirmed the existence of cannibalism in Skyrim. I'm curious as to how this aspect fits into the game: Is it quest related like in Fallout 3? Where does the quest originate?
What are ...
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What are the differences between Flames, Frost and Shock spells?
In the Destruction magic school there are three main types of damage-dealing spells: Flame, Frost and Shock. There are different perks for those types, so before committing to using one specific type ...
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How exactly does lycanthropy work? Does it mix with vampirism?
Related to this question.
Specifically, I want to know if these possibilities exist:
Can I become a werepire(vampwolf?), i.e. both vampire and werewolf at the same time.
Can you infect other NPCs as ...
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Do I level up a spell faster by casting often or by casting longer?
I noticed that many spells can be charged, e.g. the Sparks spell I got in the beginning can be cast continuously until I'm either out of magicka or the target is dead.
As you level up your skills ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a werewolf?
Before I decide whether or not I would like to become a werewolf, I'd like to know what I'll have to deal with. Whether this means being stronger, or having an appetite for human flesh, what are the ...
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How do I become a Werewolf?
I've heard that one of (maybe the only?) secret races in this game is a werewolf.
How do I become a werewolf?
And by extension, how do I cure lycanthropy, that is, if there even is a cure?
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What is the nature of Skyrim's infinitely generated quests?
I've heard of Skyrim's "infinite quests" system. Are the quests quite varied, or are they just deliver/kill/protect/puzzle/etc. ones over and over?
Just wondering about the depth of the generation, ...
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How can I sync vertical/horizontal mouse sensitivities?
Is there a way to tweak Skyrim so that vertical cursor sensitivity = horizontal cursor sensitivity?
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Skyrim PS3 vs 360 Load Times
I would like to pick up a copy of Skyrim today but am undecided if I should get it on PS3 or 360. IGN says that the 360 load times are lengthy and frequent and unfortunately their PS3 review is not up ...
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Do I need to ascend the perk trees in order?
Do I need to take each child perk along the perk tree in addition to meeting the skill requirements for perks?
For instance, the smithing perk tree is split into two sections: The left, which ...
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Can I permanently kill important people?
In Morrowind, it was possible to permanently kill NPCs who were involved in the main story. This would result in a message basically informing you that you had broken the world and to reload a save ...
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How do I turn off mouse acceleration in Skyrim?
Mouse acceleration seems to be on by default, and I can't find anywhere in the launcher settings or the in game settings to turn it off.
It's very annoying as it makes it feel as if the mouse is ...
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What effects do weather changes have on your character?
I know Skyrim features weather like snow / hail / rain. What effects (if any) do the different weather types have on your character (especially combat)?
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What happens when choosing Magicka, Health or Stamina when leveling up in Skyrim?
When leveling up in Skyrim you have to choose between increasing your Magicka, Health or Stamina in addition to gaining a perk point. What effects does your choice have? Are there any effects apart ...
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How do I kill a giant?
I've seen and heard a lot of references to how powerful the giants are in Skyrim (e.g. Penny Arcade), so my challenge as soon as I get the game is to go and kill one. I'm sure that if I maxed out my ...
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How do enemies and monsters level up?
I remember that Oblivion implemented a behavior that level up monsters and enemies at the same time as main character. How does it work in Skyrim? Is this behavior still partially or totally present?
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How does alchemy work in Skyrim?
One of the things I loved about Morrowind and Oblivion was the Alchemy ability; the ability to make potions.
How does alchemy work in Skyrim? Is it the same as Oblivion?
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What guilds are in Skyrim?
Bethesda released information regarding the return of the Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim. That leaves me curious about whether or not specific guilds will be included in Skyrim as well. I'm most curious ...
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Are there Nirnroots in Skyrim?
Oblivion had a unique kind of plant placed across Cyrodill, the Nirnroot.
As opposed to other plants that you could find in the game, this one did not regrow after time, and there was also a quest ...
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Why do people look at me sometimes and make remarks that I should sleep, or that I look ill?
I just created my new character 2 hours ago and I've reached a town. Sometimes random guards will comment that I look ill, or that I should rest. "You look sick, honey. Do you want to lie down?", isn'...
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Is Skyrim's story related to the previous Elder Scrolls games?
I am curious about the connection of the world/story/characters of Skyrim and older Elder Scrolls games. I don't want a full description, just the important stuff, with some links.
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Can I make mods for Skyrim?
Can regular owners of the Skyrim game make mods for skyrim? Will it include mod tools, level editors, etc?
If not, are there any customizations that end users can do?
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What's the difference between the PC, 360 and PS3 versions of Skyrim?
I know the game hasn't been released yet, but there has been a freakish amount of press coverage on it, so I was wondering what platform the game would perform best on. As a result, I want to know ...
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Which scripting language does Skyrim use? [closed]
The previous Bethesda titles from the Elder Scrolls series - Morrowind and Oblivion - as well as the games based off Oblivion's engine, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, used a custom scripting ...
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What's the level cap in Skyrim?
In Oblivion, the way the game worked, the max level possible was based solely on your choices for primary skills, and could vary anywhere from between 45 and 53 (with soft-caps at 29 and 35 in terms ...
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What skills/perks are available in Skyrim?
Is there a list of skills/perks that are available to be selected in Skyrim? This would allow you to plan your build without having to read them all in game.
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What are the system requirements for the Elder Scrolls: Skyrim?
From the press footage and trailers so far, Skyrim looks to be pretty graphics intensive, and I'm worried my computer won't be able to handle it.
Have the official system requirements been released ...
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