Awesome Things Even Hardcore Fans Didn't Know About Skyrim
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22 Awesome Things Even Hardcore Fans Didn t Know About Skyrim
Skyrim is so densely packed, it's no surprise fans are still digging up secrets that no one knew existed. How many times have you played through Skyrim’s main story? How many side quests have you completed? How many hours have you spent in Skyrim, looking for secrets you never knew existed, exploring the land? Probably a lot. On most occasions, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been rated the number one game to waste hours upon hours on. Now, if you stopped me, turned away by the word “waste” well then, you’re at the right place. You want more! You want to know if you are the master, fully-completing Skyrim as every race, every custom class, every alignment. Or you want to know what there is that you are missing out on. You need to touch every pixel in your favorite world, you need to be able to ace Skyrim Trivia like it’s Kindergarten. Lucky for you, after reading this, you’ll be twenty steps closer to doing so. You’re welcome. Now, just because you are a master, die-hard fan doesn’t mean you know everything. But just because you don’t work for Bethesda doesn’t mean you don’t know anything on this list. However, I guarantee that no matter what, you do not know EVERYTHING on the list already. So read till the end if you don’t believe me, and you’ll be shocked that I speak the truth. I may be sitting here at the PC, but I used to be an adventure like you…don’t worry, I won’t say it. I’ll just say you’re welcome again for not doing so, and giving you twenty things to do or mull over this week. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY The Ebony Warrior
Via: youtube.com (Ray Dhimitri) After you’ve been playing for quite some time, you will be challenged by the toughest foe you’ve ever challenged. Again, you need the Dragonborn DLC and to reach level 80. Reaching level 80 is not easy, so if you’ve done this alone, you should feel proud. But not as proud as you’ll feel after you defeat the Ebony Warrior. He will usually find you, but if it doesn’t happen, the gates of Whiterun is an easy place to meet him. Whenever you’re ready to fight, just strike! The quest is over when one of you dies. So you might want to save right before. He’s immune to ten spells, so watch out, mages. Not to mention, he has like 50 perks, two shouts, and five spells under his belt. The good part is that if you beat him you get some of the best armor in the game, and some really awesome miscellaneous loot. Dead Dragons Can Be GPS d
via: reddit Maybe not literally. But you should know that like GPS, the map of Skyrim happens in real time. Whatever you do, discover, or see, will show up on your map in real time when applicable. Like, as we were speaking, dragons do. Even dead dragons. Like, not just a little dot, but a real outline of their bones. Now that’s next level stuff there, and though it’s freaky, it’s really amazing. What I want to know is if the dragons show up on the maps of everyone else that has this Sheikh slate? Also, if you die, do you show up on the maps. I mean, you are the Dragonborn. Sure, you respawn cause you’re the special main character. But it does make you wonder. How would you even look? Not as cool as the Dragon Burial Mounds, the ones you make or the ones there centuries ago. Only Game To Receive A Perfect Score
via: rpgland Though some sites and magazines have received “perfect” scores for various reasons, there is only one that had the pleasure in one case. The Japanese magazine Famitsu gave Skyrim the coveted 40/40 score. Few had received the title, and Skyrim was the first American game to take the honor. Japanese games have received honors, but no “western” game ever had. Until 2011, when Skyrim graced us with its presence. Just think about all of these games that didn’t make the cut. It’s insane, but then again. What game that’s nearing a decade in age is still talked about on a daily basis? Skyrim made history and will forever be the one that we all compare new games to. It will always be the RPG that we add to our favorites, that inspire us, that make us better, more intelligent, inventive, and happy gamers. Irileth Is Less Lazy Than You
via: skyrim You probably don’t recognize her by name, but Irileth is the housecarl to Jarl Balgruuf the Greater. She’s one of your first allies in the quest to defeat Mirmulnir. That would be the first dragon slain in the story. The Jarl of Whiterun tells her to gather guards and take them to fight the dragon. She doesn’t fast-travel, she doesn’t make false promises. She does her job and she does it right. If you follower her out of the Jarl’s quarters, you’ll see that she personally gathers the guards one by one. She talks to each of them, telling them her reasoning in recruiting them. Then, she walks out of Whiterun and straight to her destination. No disappearing, no fast traveling. She walks on foot. If you pay attention, this sort of detail can be seen throughout the game, making us love Skyrim more than ever. And They Said You Can t Have A Family And Perfect Sneak Skills
via: youtube This has to be the most useful cheat in the game. Well, I say cheat, but most of the time, cheaters never admit to cheating. They call it, “using the game’s glitches to their advantage” like yeah, whatever you call it, it’s amazing. I for one, hate, hate, hate cheating or even almost cheating, so I make a special account just for it. I have my main account where I marry Vilkas, adopt children, and do everything I can to save the world. Then, I have my side guy, whom I will never tell Vilkas about. Anyway, to access this glitch, you need to acquire the Oghma Infinium book through the quest. DO NOT READ IT! But rather, go to your home (if applicable) in Whiterun called Breezehome. Before going any further, save, then save again. This is easy to mess up. First, open your bookshelf, read the book, and select the skill you wish to level. The tricky part is next…you need to close the book while storing the book on the shelf at the same time. After you do, you should be able to take it back, and do it again. This is tricky, so save often, and if done right, you can max any and all skills. Real Inspiration Behind The Giants
via: lobelog/twitter You may think the giants that roam Skyrim, waiting for their toes to be chopped off are a random monster from some artist’s brain. But this isn’t the case. The man who created the dragons of Skyrim, named Jonah Lobe, also created the giants. He that he drew inspiration from his father! Imagine your own father looking like a Skyrim Giant? Maybe that’s why he has such an odd and marvelous mind! His father’s name is Jim Lobe, an American journalist. But not just that. He’s actually the Washington Bureau Chief of the international news agency Inter Press Service. You can see for yourself that he bears a slight resemblance to the giants. So I guess you could say they are all his offspring. He must be so proud, and so ashamed of us for hunting them down. You Used To Be Able To Kill Children
via: youtube Legend has it, that in the original coding of the game, the ability to kill children was viable. But, after much deliberation, devs decided that it would bring the rating down and the ESRB up. Something they were not willing to do. So they cut it quite late into development. But they left some hints as it would be too hard to cut everything out. Take that snot who is the spawn of Balgruuf for example. I mean, he’s voted the most annoying NPC in the game! This explains why people are always so annoyed by them, asking for a mod to kill them. Little do they know, it’s not a mod they need, but the original coding. Because Bethesda thought they were annoying enough to do away with in the beginning as well. There s A Skyrim Baby
via: Bethesda Blog Not like in the game, but in real life. He was born on 11/11/11. The main character of the game, you, is called Dovahkiin, or the Last Dragonborn. Well, back in 2011, Bethesda challenged anyone to have a baby on November the 11 and name them Dovahkiin. One couple did, and it was so worth it! They were given free Elder Scrolls merchandise for life. I would name my child Trashboat if it meant I got free Elder Scrolls gear. The funny thing was, they issued this challenge in February, nine months before November. So you can imagine this couple sitting on the couch, “when do you want to have kids, honey?” and her husband replies, “oh, let’s give it a couple of years.” This is when they read the challenge and gave each other that stare. Hmmm…nine months. No better time than the present! And thus, Baby Dovahkiin was born! Pretty rad name, am I right? You Can Shout At Fish
via: youtube Not for no reason here. We do everything for a reason on Skyrim! The reason to shout at fish is that when you do, they rise to the top like you boiled the water. But let’s think of it more like painless magic than actually boiling them to death in a hellish way. Sure, shooting fish with a bow or catching them bare-handed makes you feel like Daniel Boone or a Wildman. But what’s easier is using your Dragonbornness, and shouting with Unrelenting Force. The fish will rise to the surface, dead, and you can just pick them up. Make sure you’re underwater before you do this, however, or it won’t work. Don’t worry, it’s as humane as a North Carolinian pig farm. So it’s really, really safe and the fish live a long, happy life. They won’t even know they’re dead. You Can Keep Quest Weapons
via: skyrim nexus Don’t you hate having a quest with a really cool weapon that you have to turn in? Well, believe it or not, even bound weapons can be kept. And it’s extremely simple. All you have to do is put your weapon on a weapon rack that you own somewhere after you pick the weapon up. Yet before you turn it in. In short, make sure that the weapon is safely at home on a weapon rack when you turn the quest in. There may not be tons of amazing weapons that quests don’t let you keep, but for those who are big collectors, well, this one will save lives. It’s like, you’re a kid, collecting marbles. You may already have that big, beautiful $25 red and black one that makes the best shooter. But that doesn’t mean the Hello Kitty one isn’t marvelous because…you have to collect them all. Yes, we still love you, Trubbish. Infinite Arrows Sorcery
via: reddit So it may not be sorcery, but it’s totally viable. As always, save before attempting, because you’re a gamer and you’re smart. Now, there are many ways to do this, but the way that every valid archer is doing it these days is via guards. The best place to do this is at Castle Dour in Solitude where guards are practicing their archery skills. Now, you sneak up to one, pickpocket him. This may seem strange, but instead of taking anything, give him your best arrow. If you have the Misdirection Perk, you can steal his arrows so he won’t have a choice but to use yours. But if you haven’t, you can still do it, but you’ll have to wait until he’s asleep. So, follow him. Then, that morning, wait for him to start shooting your arrows. He only has one, but he’ll keep shooting it…over and over again. Allowing you to pick them up as he does. Marks Mean Something
via: wikia You may or may not have noticed strange markings carved into certain posts and buildings. If you’re a member of the Thieves Guild, you may recognize them. They mark the locations in many ways and it’s really “remarkable.” They are called Shadowmarks and they all mean something significant. For example, a circle with a triangle stabbing the top means “danger” according to the thieves. Then a triangle with a circle in it means that it is “safe” for thieves. Good to know. But there are nine different marks to memorize and about 100 marks all across Skyrim for you to find. The nine different ones are cache, danger, empty, escape route, fence, the guild, loot, protected, and safe. I’m telling you, The Thieves Guild is the most organized group out there. You really can’t not like them. They aren’t malicious, they’re smart, and they have boss armor. Spider Queen Or King
via: wikia Ever wanted to be the King of Spiders? Ever wanted millions of spiders at your beck and call, embedded with magic to kill a dragon? Well, it may not kill a dragon, but there is a “spider machine” that you won’t regret finding. It’s called the Imbuing Chamber and it’s located in the White Ridge Barrow in the sub location White Ridge Sanctum. Note that it does require the Dragonborn DLC. There’s even a book of recipes for you to choose from next to the chamber. The chamber that looks an awful lot like an oven. Anyway, there are more than a dozen recipes, all requiring somewhere between two and three ingredients. Usually gems and spider pods. For example, a soul gem and an Albino Spider Pod will create Mind Control Spiders that will turn enemies into allies for 30 seconds. Dead Man s Dog Meeko
via: reddit If you’re not the spider type, perhaps you would like to own a dog. Well, there’s none more loyal than Meeko. He can be found at Meeko's Shack in Hjaalmarch. He will lead you to his owner, who is lying dead on the floor. I guess this means you’re his new owner then. You may dismiss him and he’ll be destined to wander the land alone, without a friend or owner in sight. Probably get eaten by a dragon. But, if you have Hearthfire, you may take him home where he will greet you every chance he gets, play with your family, and make you happy. He can reach level 25 and 250 health. He can follow you around if you wish without taking up the spot your human companion does. Biggest perk: he can play fetch. Biggest con: he likes to kill you by activating traps. Reset Walmart Inventory
via tespostcards.wordpress.com Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just kill the Walmart manager when he didn’t have what you wanted and then come back and it’s there? And he’s still alive! Well, this is a thing in Skyrim. It works for pickpocketing and gaining better inventory. All you have to do is save first. Then, buy what you want from them. Save again. Kill them. Then reload the save. It works best if you want them to restock. Like, if you are stealing their gold, you know. Somehow, even though you reload your save, they still have items and you get to keep the ones you stole…I mean bought. They come back to life, not remembering what you did to them. Ah! Being good has its perks. Normally, you have to wait days! This way, everyone’s happy. No waiting, no permanent killing. Bugs In A Jar
I've heard of a kill jar, but this is ridiculous! [Via elderscrolls.wikia.com] If you haven’t heard of Bugs in a Jar, have you really played Skyrim? It all starts with a Butterfly in a Jar! A butterfly that flies around in his jar, found at the Alchemist’s Shack near Ivarstead. After you find it, you can find Bee in a Jar, Dragonfly in a Jar, Moth in a Jar and the Torchbug in a Jar. Now, oddly enough, Skyrim doesn’t really give any info about it. But, there is an odd inscription on the lid. And, a few fan theories to help you on your way. While Bethesda claims there is no real puzzle here, others say that these jars lead to godhood. Others say they belonged to the extinct Dwemers or Dwarves. After all, what kind of fantasy game doesn’t have dwarves? They are talked about but never seen… Welcome To Sleepy Hollow
via elderscrolls.wikia.com Have you been fortunate enough to see the Headless Horseman roaming through the land? The scary being can be found throughout Skyrim through the night, shouting at anyone he passes by. During the day, however, he’s idle, located at Hamvir's Rest near the cemetery. He has a steel battleaxe and wears steel plate armor. He cannot hurt you, but he does shout some nasty things. You cannot connect with him in any way, but he will stop if he sees you on occasion, and if followed, he will lead you to great treasures. He will lead you to Hamvir's Rest. Here, three skeletons, a leveled Draugr to fight, a master-level chest, some random items, and nightshade. Pretty handy. But the best part is still that boss sighting of the Headless Horseman. Pickpocket Assassinate Briarhearts
via: youtube These Forsworn enemies are deadly foes. But what if you could kill these high-level dudes at a much lower level than expected? All you have to do is steal their hearts. I don’t mean like woo and seduce them. But instead, literally, pickpocket their hearts out of their chest like a dark witch. But this is no easy task and for some, taking a bow to the chest or two-handed axe to their face may be preferable. But, for those who max the sneak skill, this will be a breeze. Put on some invis, muffle, and step lightly. They have excellent hearing, but it should be no match for you, Rogue. It will pay off in the end for they are excellent loot objects. As in, soul gems, soul gems, soul gems! And werewolves have their mouths watering at the sight of the hearts that increase your werewolf perk! Choose Your Own Adventure
via: youtube Remember those really awesome 80s/90s Choose Your Own Adventure books? The ones that often ended in two pages because you decided to trust that old man who offered you a coke? Well, you can do the same thing in the world of Skyrim. Only the books aren’t called Choose Your Own Adventure. It’s called Kolb and the Dragon: An Adventure for Nord Boys. The book is so fantastic that it can be given as a gift to your child. If done, you will receive a Gift of Charity achievement. Without giving away anything, let me tell you the first line and option, “Kolb was a brave Nord warrior. One day his Chief asked Kolb to slay an evil dragon that threatened their village. "Go through the mountain pass, Kolb", his Chief said. "You will find the Dragon on the other side.” From there, the choices begin. The first choice could be your last choice. Connect With Steve
via gamereviewsau.com Who is your favorite personality-less blockhead? Yes! It’s Steve. Well, did you know that Steve once visited Skyrim? If you don’t believe me, let me tell you where you can find proof. You need to travel to the top of the Throat of the World to find it via the quest of the same name. Near the Time Wound, you will see a slope that’s dying to be climbed. There, slammed into the rock is this pickaxe. The pickaxe is called “Notched Pickaxe” and is a tribute to Markus Persson, nicknamed Notch, who is the creator of Minecraft. The weapon gives you +5 towards Smithing and has 5-7 shock damage added onto its base. It can be disenchanted and give you the Notched Pickaxe enchantment. But none of that matters, because the real gem is seeing Steve’s very own pickaxe in our other favorite game.