The Skyrim Fansite would like to thank Nathaniel for today’s excellent article on building a strong Skyrim character. Nathaniel’s proven ideas will benefit both new and veteran players alike. He originally posted his tips in the comment section of an earlier Skyrim Fansite article, Create The Perfect Skyrim Character, but we felt that his great advice should be featured in its own post.
Building A Strong Skyrim Character
This is for anyone who wants to build a strong Skyrim character. It’s VERY long. However it contains the summary of 21 days of my knowledge of power assistance.
Tip #1: Race
Personally I picked the Breton and raised him in the ways of the Warrior. The Bretons have a good resistance to magic. I really don’t see the point of picking an Orc just because he starts off with good Warrior stats,or a Dark Elf just because he begins with good stealth skills. I mean you can get ANY race to be just as good as weapons as an Orc or as stealthy as a Dark Elf as the skill levels are 100 no matter what.
For more information on Skyrim Races, please see Picking Your Race In Skyrim.
Tip #2: Destruction Magic
I used to use Destruction magic as my main weapon, but the limitations eventually made me switch to weapons. Magic is limited in number of times used and needs to be recharged. On the other hand, you have an unlimited amount of swings with a weapon (although not power swings). Destruction magic gets more complicated to use and you have to be careful around companions or worse yet… guards. Even the Master destruction spells aren’t as powerful as a good weapon in the hands of a strong Skyrim character.
For more information on Destruction magic, please see Destruction Magic Is Skyrim Favorite.
Tip #3: Restoration Magic
Restoration magic is good to have around. I know I’m stating the obvious, but I got myself into countless pinches where Restoration saved me. I used a Perk to increase Healing by 50% and another Perk to reduce adept healing by half, so basically I can heal as much as I need. There’s also a Perk that gives Stamina when healing ( I use it for unlimited sprint). This goes well with Vampires as they don’t regenerate Stamina in sunlight.
For more information on Skyrim Perks, please see A Guide To All Skyrim Perks.
Tip #4: Conjuration Magic
Conjuration magic is also quite good. With master conjuration spells you can have two summonings following you almost forever (until they are killed or you wait a year in game time) AND have a companion to follow you as well. A fighting force of FOUR! Sadly Dremora lords will not follow you forever — only the Atronachs will with the spells Flame Thrall, Frost Thrall, or Storm Thrall. So beef up those Atronachs with the Elemental Potency perk if you want to build a strong Skyrim character.
For more information on Conjuration magic, please see Conjuration Starter Guide.
Build a strong Skyrim character with Conjuration magic.
Tip #5: Other Magic
Sorry for the lack of advice here. I never really got into the other magics. I don’t really care about Illusion because I don’t need it for weak enemies and can’t use it against the strong ones (Dragons, Dragon Priests, High level enemies.) Alteration is OK, but I’m too lazy to use it. However, Alteration does deserve this mention: Master level Alteration will allow you to use a spell that temporarily blocks 80% of damage.
For more information on Skyrim magic and all spells available, please see Skyrim Magic: A Basic Guide.
Tip #6: Weapons
With Master Smithing, Alchemy, and Enchantment you are able to wield two swords — each of them capable of 500+ damage per hit! You also are able to put powerful enchantments on the weapons. My choice enchantments were fire damage (as enemies on fire take more damage), and absorb health on strike( to heal me while focusing on attack). However, if you’re only going for power and not style, then you’ll want dual maces. The idea of a guy running around with two maces looks stupid to me, and personally I much prefer swords. That being said, I can’t ignore the fact that maces can ignore a good deal of the opponents armor if you equip the Mace Perk.
For more information on increasing your Smithing, please see Raise Your Smithing Skill To 100 Easily In Skyrim.
Tip #7: Armor
Use heavy armor — preferably Daedric armor. “But Nathaniel — heavy armor quickly drains stamina when sprinting and slows you down!” Well yeah it does — until you get the Conditioning Perk. With Conditioning the armor doesn’t weigh anything, slow you down, or even appear as carried weight. Heavy Armor is an excellent choice for a strong Skyrim character — the armor can take more of a beating, and with Conditioning you can sprint for a good while.
Wear Heavy Armor for your strong Skyrim character.
Tip #8: Companions
Treat your companions well, and don’t forget to give them the best equipment like Daedric armor or weapons. I’m not really sure who is the best companion in Skyrim (I chose Aela the Huntress pretty much because she seemed likable enough), but anyway it’s up to you.
For more information on Companions, please see Help Wanted: Finding The Best Hirelings In Skyrim.
Tip #9: Alchemy
Personally, I didn’t really get into Alchemy until I was at a higher level ( mostly so I could grow some levels). But let me tell you, Alchemy really helps out health, magic, invisibility etc. My favorite mixture and personal brew was the Deathbell, the Saltpile, and the Falmer ear. This little number poisons enemies AND slows them to half speed! Combine with Slow Time Shout, and your opponent is in for a world of hurt!!!
Tip #10: Powerful Creatures
Powerful creatures include Vampires and Werewolves.
Want to be a Werewolf…don’t! Werewolves (though fast) aren’t that great. Their attacks are…meh, they wear no armor, they can’t use potions, and turning into one leaves you open to attack for like 5 seconds. Eating someone doesn’t restore that much health and leaves you open to attack.
Vampires aren’t that bad, but it’s a shame vampires powered down since Morrowind. They offer Perks, but I don’t think they’re great except for the last one. Embrace of Shadows it is a good Perk but it’s only available when you reach the last stage of vampirism (if you progress to the last stage though, every guard will attack you on sight so I don’t bother with it). Vampires have reduced Health, Magic, and Stamina when in the sun, and the attributes don’t recover when in the sun. My advice for a strong Skyrim character: don’t pick a Vampire unless you really like them, because you have to continue feeding unless you want every guard after your head.
For more information on Vampires, please see Becoming A Vampire In Skyrim.
Bonus Tip: Fighting Dragons
A strong Skyrim character needs to fight Dragons, and these winged beasts can offer a heck of a fight. Dragons don’t really have weaknesses. Use Dragonrend to ground them, and hit ’em hard. Never let your Health drop below 50% if you’re right next to a Dragon — they can finish you with a single attack (just like in the video below).
For more information on Dragons, please see Skyrim Dragons Guide.
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Seven years after the fact, dedicated modders continue to modify Skyrim in all sorts of weird and wonderful ways. There’s been so much new content released by these independent teams that there’s virtually an entirely new game to go and discover. Each month sees more released, and here we’re breaking down the picks of the bunch from January 2018.
Character Creation Overhaul By SyclonixThe Best New Skyrim Mods of January 2018
A huge part of Skyrim’s appeal is the ability to create a character from scratch and role-play your fantasy adventure exactly the way you want. Unfortunately, the vanilla package is actually pretty limited by modern standards with only 10 base character models. The Character Creation Overhaul by Sylonix adds way more depth. There are enough options here for a claimed 229,320 different unique character combinations! Better still, all twenty-one classes from Morrowind and Oblivion make a comeback with this mod. Each class has its own specialization, favored attribute, and major skills. You can even create custom classes, too!
If you’re already into mods, don’t worry because this one has maximum compatibility with other mods (i.e. Alternate Start, Live Another Life) and works with new characters and existing characters alike. It is only available on Xbox One.
ClassesThe Best New Skyrim Mods of January 2018
For PS4 users that aren’t able to take advantage of the additional classes in Sylonix’s Character Overhaul Xbox One mod, there’s another smaller mod that offers some additional variety. Classes is a PS4 and Xbox One mod that adds seven new playable classes, each with their own set of spells and abilities. These are as follows:
That's a real problem. Good midi controller for fl studio. I haven't heard that limitation from other Panorama users with S1, but perhaps they didn't share that info.
ALL Map Locations DiscoveredThe Best New Skyrim Mods of January 2018
A simple mod for PS4 users, the ALL Map Locations Discovered mod does exactly what it says on the tin. For the completionists out there, in particular, having all the locations discovered is going to make your life a hell of a lot easier. Does it take away some of the excitement of discovery? Sure, but if you’re already most of the way there to completing each area but struggling to find those last few Keeps, it’s invaluable.
Divine Cities: VillagesThe Best New Skyrim Mods of January 2018
Modder Tarshana has created a whole string of “Divine” mods for Skyrim, and this latest one is an addition to Divine Cities (which must be installed for this to work). Divine Cities: Villages is an Xbox One mod that adds dozens of new areas to explore, new people to meet and new quests to finish. There’s a wealth of new content to enjoy here that essentially makes Skyrim feel like a totally different landscape. The new areas include:
New Towns
New Points of Interest:
Best Skyrim Character Customization Mods
Divine ForestsThe Best New Skyrim Mods of January 2018
According to Skyrim lore, the region should be covered in dense, lush forest. The trouble is, vanilla Skyrim’s forests are pretty barren looking, and they aren’t exactly plentiful either. Divine Forests by Tarshana changes all of that. Forests are no longer just a collection of jagged brown stumps; each wooded area has its own unique ecology depending on the region and climate. As a result, the flora now adds a significantly more immersive atmosphere to the game. There are fallen dead trees, too, further adding to the authenticity.
Marry Almost AnyoneThe Best New Skyrim Mods of January 2018
If you’re the type of gamer that can’t settle on one fine lass or lad to marry, this mod has you covered. With Marry Almost Anyone, you can literally take your pick from nearly 750 NPCs in the game, even if they’re already married. Hilariously, if they are already spoken for, their spouse will angrily show up for the wedding! Players can have their new beloved move into their house, and if they’re capable, become a merchant, too.
This mod is for PS4 users.
BIG Jump 5XThe Best New Skyrim Mods of January 2018
Modder SpockRockets has created over one hundred mods for Skyrim, and Big Jump 5X is the latest. Installing this mod grants players the ability to jump five times higher than normal, with the express purpose of allowing you to jump from rooftop to rooftop like a deadly Assasin, or an all-powerful Mage, or an Athletic Warrior… whatever your fantasy role-playing imagination desires. It’s a hell of a lot of fun and it actually transforms the gameplay experience. Traversal doesn’t feel like a slog anymore, and no more absurd hugging the side of a mountain and spamming jump at different angles to access higher ground.
About this mod
This mod adds some new sliders, head parts, one race, and more natural makeup colors.
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