Skyrim Q&A [Ask Your Skyrim Questions Here! Spoilers]

[gaiusjulii]

@vop

Ty for your reply, I'll probably pick up the previous game as I don't know what I am missing in regards to graphics and it should be pennies no skyrim is out


Going underground

[Kilo]

New question:

Can you change a companions armor?

I know that if you give them a weapon that's more powerful then they're default they'll use it but does this also apply to armor?

I still can't understand why Bethesda insists on putting tag along characters in their games but doesn't allow you to customize their weapons/armor and skills nor gives them any sort of personality for the player to converse with and connect with.

As long as the armor you give them is better than their current armor, theyll equip it.

How do you use soul gems?
And where do I get Daedra hearts?

You cast "soul trap" on a target you have killed within 60 seconds or something. You'll probably have to buy the spell off somebody.

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Enthir, in the second floor of the living quarters in the College of Winterhold will sell them. He only sells 2 at a time, and then you have to wait a day for him to restock. Its very expensive though. And there are various quests where you can get them too, I havent encountered any yet though

[Graphic]

Just to confirm rumors, companions don't die unless YOU kill them by accident. If you just sit and watch enemies beat up on them they'll just kneel for a second before getting back up when their HP reaches 0.

[Primvs Sextvs Loverlord]

1) Okay, my horse is lost! Where/how do I find it? =(

2) I have 7,000 gold (pickpocket master!!), I want to buy the craziest horse in the game. Where/how do I acquire him?

3) I'm playing as a destruction dark elf mage... I love using Flame and Frost-something... But they don't deal much damage later on, right? Which combo should I switch to?

4) Is there a grid-like UI system for my spells? The default system is very confusing. Any help?


+ Rep to all those who help!

[Krieglord]

1) Okay, my horse is lost! Where/how do I find it? =(

2) I have 7,000 gold (pickpocket master!!), I want to buy the craziest horse in the game. Where/how do I acquire him?

3) I'm playing as a destruction dark elf mage... I love using Flame and Frost-something... But they don't deal much damage later on, right? Which combo should I switch to?

4) Is there a grid-like UI system for my spells? The default system is very confusing. Any help?


+ Rep to all those who help!

1. Fast travel to any city with a stable and if your horse is still alive it should spawn their near the stable.

2. All horses are the same price 1000 gold

3. Best to duel cast the same spell, personally I like chain lightning or lightning bolt, ice spear is fun late game.

4. No its just a big list, gonna have to wait for a mod that changes it

[Kilo]

1) Okay, my horse is lost! Where/how do I find it? =(

2) I have 7,000 gold (pickpocket master!!), I want to buy the craziest horse in the game. Where/how do I acquire him?

3) I'm playing as a destruction dark elf mage... I love using Flame and Frost-something... But they don't deal much damage later on, right? Which combo should I switch to?

4) Is there a grid-like UI system for my spells? The default system is very confusing. Any help?


+ Rep to all those who help!

1. Fast travel somewhere and he should appear next to you, if not, he's dead.
2. Spoiler:

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Do the Dark Brotherhood quests and you'll get Shadowmere

3. Well, the higher up you level, the better spells you can buy, I think. Not too sure on this.
4. I'm not sure what youre asking here?

[Graphic]

2. All horses are the same price 1000 gold

This is incorrect. I bought a horse at the Whiterun stable for 500 gold.

[Krieglord]

This is incorrect. I bought a horse at the Whiterun stable for 500 gold.

Perhaps thats something to do with speech skill and bartering?

Ive never bought one under 1000

[Cahoma]

Fire deals the most damage, so dualwielding fire spells is probably a good idea.

[Kilo]

Ah, so I finally returned to a mine after god knows how many days, and it seems that mines do respawn ore.

[Magicman2051]

Between 3-7 days.

[Comrade_Rory]

1. How many dragon scales/bones does it take to make the light dragon armour? I think i have around 60 of both... no such thing as too much.
2.

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I don't want to kill Paarthurnax, will this make things harder in the end?

3.

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How long will the Dark Brotherhood missions go on for? I've done all the main missions but i'm talking about the 3 at a time small contracts from the Redguard bloke (forgot his name) and the contracts from the Night Mother.

4.

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If i wipe out all the Imperial camps (after uniting Skyrim under the Stoemcloaks) will i get anything?

5.

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When does the Moot meet? Does it ever? or are we left with it like that?

Sorry, went overboard on the spoilers!

[Kilo]

1. How many dragon scales/bones does it take to make the light dragon armour? I think i have around 60 of both... no such thing as too much.

3.

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How long will the Dark Brotherhood missions go on for? I've done all the main missions but i'm talking about the 3 at a time small contracts from the Redguard bloke (forgot his name) and the contracts from the Night Mother.

4.

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If i wipe out all the Imperial camps (after uniting Skyrim under the Stoemcloaks) will i get anything?

Sorry, went overboard on the spoilers!

1. I don't quite think you'll need THAT many Btw I think scales are for light dragon armor and bones are for heavy armor
3.

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Redguard guy has finite quests, Night mother as infinite afaik

4.

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Nothing, except look and xp I suppose. They probably will respawn too

[Comrade_Rory]

1. I don't quite think you'll need THAT many Btw I think scales are for light dragon armor and bones are for heavy armor
3.

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Redguard guy has finite quests, Night mother as infinite afaik

4.

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Nothing, except look and xp I suppose. They probably will respawn too

Haha cheers! +rep.

[VOP2288]

In regards to Imperial/Stormcloak camps:

Can they ever actually be wiped out? I recall coming across an Imperial camp BEFORE joining the Stormcloaks where I attack them and while I could kill the typical Imperial soldier the leader character would not die, he would simply kneel when you drained his HP and then after a short period of time would get back up.

Just to confirm rumors, companions don't die unless YOU kill them by accident.

This might technically be true but there does seem to exist a glitch where it's entirely possible for a companion to be killed by an enemy after they've kneeled. It happened to me with Lydia on the way up to the Greybeards thanks to a Frost Troll.

[Silent Assassin]

1. How many dragon scales/bones does it take to make the light dragon armour? I think i have around 60 of both... no such thing as too much.
2.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

I don't want to kill Paarthurnax, will this make things harder in the end?

3.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

How long will the Dark Brotherhood missions go on for? I've done all the main missions but i'm talking about the 3 at a time small contracts from the Redguard bloke (forgot his name) and the contracts from the Night Mother.

4.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

If i wipe out all the Imperial camps (after uniting Skyrim under the Stoemcloaks) will i get anything?

5.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

When does the Moot meet? Does it ever? or are we left with it like that?

Sorry, went overboard on the spoilers!

Look at this Vid you will learn how to smith Dragon Armor, it's stats.

[Kilo]

In regards to Imperial/Stormcloak camps:

Can they ever actually be wiped out? I recall coming across an Imperial camp BEFORE joining the Stormcloaks where I attack them and while I could kill the typical Imperial soldier the leader character would not die, he would simply kneel when you drained his HP and then after a short period of time would get back up.


This might technically be true but there does seem to exist a glitch where it's entirely possible for a companion to be killed by an enemy after they've kneeled. It happened to me with Lydia on the way up to the Greybeards thanks to a Frost Troll.

I don't think so, I engaged a Stormcloak camp after completing the Imperial quest and still couldn't kill the leader.

And if your companion gets hit while they're kneeling, by anyone, they die. The AI won't target them, but if they aim for you and miss and hit your companion, they'll die. So basically stay away from your companion while they're kneeling

[gradeAhaze]

Just a quick question on light armor.

I started a new Redguard character who is good with 1 handers blocking, light armor, and archery and smithing.
I chose to go with light armor this time around, but early game, the early heavy armor really seems to be superior.
In past characters I usally go heavy armor route but I heard the the light armor gives ur char. a speed boost? Is this true, as I really feel/see no difference.

Also, I can upgrade steel weapons now because of my smithing skill, but only my steel weapons are able to be upgraded past the fine rating. All of my leather seems to be capped out at fine and I cantseem to find any way to make my leather armor higher than fine.

I feel a switch to heavy may be a good solution to my armor not being where I want it to be.

Also, it seems like all the good helmets are heavy, having trouble finding a decent light helmet, as well as shield.

[Primvs Sextvs Loverlord]

Okay, I have a few more questions:

- How do I contact the assassins guild?

- How do I contact the thieves guild?

- How do I increase my speech (apart from buying and selling stuff)?

- Who do I sell my stolen stuff (rings, amulets, necklaces) to?

[Kilo]

Okay, I have a few more questions:

- How do I contact the assassins guild?

- How do I contact the thieves guild?

- How do I increase my speech (apart from buying and selling stuff)?

- Who do I sell my stolen stuff (rings, amulets, necklaces) to?

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Go to Windhelm, look look for people talking about Aventus Aretino

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Go to Riften

-I think thats it, and persuade/intimidate attempts

-Thieves Guild will provide fences