As one of the most popular and iconic video games in history, Skyrim is still getting new players every day, despite being released over 10 years ago. While the game is certainly well known, many new players still go in essentially blind, either from missing out on the hype back in 2011, or simply because they weren’t old enough to play the game at the time. Regardless, there are still plenty of valid reasons, including some great new Skyrim mods, to only now be getting into the game.
Skyrim can be challenging for new players, and if you don’t know what you're doing, you may not experience all the game has to offer -- or even be able to enjoy it, for that matter. It's much better if you go in knowing a few essential tips and strategies so you can get a step ahead.
10 Watch A Quick Tutorial
It may seem obvious, but if you are going into Skyrim for the first time, watching a quick tutorial is ideal. Not only will you get a taste for the game, but you can also learn some quick tips and tricks only seasoned YouTube players could know.
Your best bet is to look up a beginner's guide or watch a general "Tips and Tricks" video on the game.
9 Ease Into It
One important thing to keep in mind on your first playthrough is the importance of the story and your character in it. You should pay attention to scripted scenes, NPC dialogue, and your character creation because all of these factors play a major role in the development of Skyrim's fantastic story.
Take your time, explore different avenues of the game, and explore the map. Skyrim is full of hidden facts and mysteries and you will be amazed at the depth of the world and stories within it.
8 Learn The UI And Inventory
Skyrim has a relatively intuitive UI, however, you should still take the time to familiarise yourself with the mechanics of it, especially the weight system and your inventory layout.
The weight system, in particular, can be challenging, as you need to build up your character's stamina before you can begin to carry heavy loads or armor properly. Remember, in the early game, staying light and fast can often trump being armored and slow.
7 Skills
Learn the basics of the skill tree early in the game, as it's a powerful aspect of gameplay to understand and will allow you to plan how you wish to develop your character throughout the game. In addition, the game has a wide selection of detailed and varied races, like the Argonians, to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
For example, if you selected the High Elf race for your character, then you should familiarise yourself with the relevant skill trees, like conjuration and illusion.
6 Don't Rush The Main Story
One habit that many gamers, especially first-time Skyrim players, seem to have is getting stuck right into the main story doing mission after mission.
Instead, you should spend your time, in the beginning, exploring the map. Get a feel for River Run or Whiterun and the surrounding area, and discover wildlife and bandit camps.
5 Hunt
Hunting is a Skyrim noob's best bet for learning some of the combat mechanics of the game, helping avoid the pressure and difficulty of dealing with powerful bandits and enemy groups.
Instead, you can hone your bow and sneak skills and learn how to collect and sell furs, as well as other items dropped by your prey.
4 Don't Go 'Rambo'
This one is pretty straightforward, but don't try and be a one-man army right at the beginning of the game (there will be plenty of time for that late game with your Daedric armor and maxed-out skills).
Focus on building your character up instead, learning to be strategic in your attacks and how to use potions, spells, and shouts to give yourself an edge in combat.
3 Potion Mechanics
Potions play a huge role in Skyrim, especially if you chose the Nord or Orsimer races, which rely heavily on potions for healing and abilities in the early game especially. You should always try to have some of the best and most useful Skyrim potions on hand.
If you are someone who really has no interest in learning the ins and outs of potions and hates the idea of micromanaging potion inventory, instead, why not try picking two potion types and sticking with learning those and keeping them stocked. A healing potion and a combat ability/enhancement potion would be an ideal combo.
2 Talk To NPCs
Skyrim is full of life and bustling with NPCs waiting to tell you their story, especially in the towns and villages. Rather than just sticking to shopkeepers and main story NPCs, you should take every chance to interact with anyone you haven’t before in the game.
This might seem mundane and unnecessary, but in reality, players who follow this rule discover a much richer, immersive, and enjoyable story within the game. There are tons of side quests that are relatively hidden in the game until you start interacting with NPCs, and these missions very often tend to be more fun and rewarding than some of the main story quests.
1 Avoid Giants!
If you see a big wooden club, a giant woolly mammoth or you feel a shake in the ground -- run away! Giants are brutal to take on in the early game, and unless you manage to lure them away from their camp and each other, or get extremely lucky, then nine interactions with them out of 10 will not end well for you.
They may seem slow, at first, but giants are extremely dangerous. They can break into sudden charges, deal huge damage with their clubs, and are often in pairs, as well as accompanied by their intimidating mammoths.
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June 29, 2021 at 12:00AM
