Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

[Cyros]

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Restarted again. Went back to my two handed heavy redgaurd, was still far too beast mode and easy killing most things with 3 strikes. Mage was fun until I got to a quest in the high elves (wont spoil) magic did little against all those warriors. So no I've gone Dark Elf Rogue Archer/Dual wield/ Conjurer.

So how do you guys do it with bows? Or with dual wielding. Ive gon pretty far and cant imagine how you guys do it. Do bows do massive damage?

Overdraw + sneak + zoom + 20% damage increase from a piece of armor.

[Mabster]

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I am a lvl 17 thief, it's awesome as long as what I'm. shooting. doesn't see me.

Exactly, I also don't have a problem running faster then anything I've encountered and use guerrilla tactics if I need to. Poison on my arrows also helps. If my shot didn't kill them, the poison can while they spend time looking for me.

[kingkilla56]

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I am a lvl 17 thief, it's awesome as long as what I'm. shooting. doesn't see me.

What is a good start class for that?

[Cyros]

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Also, even though I have it I must imagine the perk that slows down time when you zoom would be helpful for hitting a moving target. Oh ya, there is also a critical strike perk that I have.

[fishepa]

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Exactly, I also don't have a problem running faster then anything I've encountered and use guerrilla tactics if I need to. Poison on my arrows also helps. If my shot didn't kill them, the poison can while they spend time looking for me.

How did you create the poison arrows?

[Cyros]

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What is a good start class for that?

Do you mean race? I rolled Bosmer to start.

[Cyros]

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How did you create the poison arrows?

Just equip your bow (or any weapon), and when you select a poison from your inventory you'll be given the option to apply it to that weapon.

[Boltman]

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What items can you give your companions, and have them actually use them? I've given my companion a glass sword, and a steel helmet and the companion has equipped it, but can I upgrade their armor?

Yes, you can definitely upgrade their armor & weapons.

They will wear any armor you give them and equip the best stuff. I have Sven wearing a full suit of fine steel armor. As for weapons, they will equip whatever weapon does the most damage. I used to have him rocking the sword & board, but now he wields a mighty two handed broadsword. They seem to have an infinite supply of arrows but I took away his crappy bow and gave him a nicer one.

They do seem to be invincible from my experience, but friendly fire is what can and will kill them so be careful. If they take a knee from battle, the enemies will leave them alone and go only after you but if there is too much mayhem going on and something or someone decides to take a shot at them while on one knee they will be killed.

I saw a giant knock my companion a mile into the sky only to see him return to me later in the game lol.

If your companion is well equipped he can and will steal many kills from you hehe. To avoid this simply ask him to stay put if you are coming up on a bunch of enemies and you want to kill them all yourself.

The best thing is that they can carry a ton of loot for you, but it isn't infinite, they eventually will not be able to carry more after a while. Once you are at a vendor take it all back from them and encumber yourself since the vendor is in front of you.

I blacksmith and upgrade weapons & armor myself and then give the best stuff to myself and the next best stuff to my companion.

As far as them taking any healing potions you might give them, I'm not sure. I'll keep a few on my companion and monitor it to see if he takes any during or after battles. That, I haven't tried yet, but I will.

[Boltman]

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Overdraw + sneak + zoom + 20% damage increase from a piece of armor.

+ eagle eye + steady hand!

I assume by zoom you meant eagle eye.


Bow & Arrows are so overkill in this game, but I'm not complaining, I like it!

[Mabster]

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Do you mean race? I rolled Bosmer to start.

Bosmer or Khajiit would be the best choice I'd say.

Bosmer, 25 archery, 20 light armor/sneak/lockpicking/pickpocket/alchemy
Khajiit, 25 sneak, 20 archery/1H weapons/lockpicking/pickpocket/alchemy

[Cyros]

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+ eagle eye + steady hand!

I assume by zoom you meant eagle eye.


Bow & Arrows are so overkill in this game, but I'm not complaining, I like it!

Yeah, I couldn't remember those perk names.

[USF11]

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What is a good start class for that?

I think I'm a wood elf.

[fatleg3]

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i had been playing skyrim for the last 3 hrs. I decided to take a break and play some bf3. Well I played one match and couldnt take it no more. I put skyrim back in. I just couldnt get it off my mind. Its like when im not playing the game im thinking about my last quest, my next quest, and what I need to level up in.

[Boltman]

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i had been playing skyrim for the last 3 hrs. I decided to take a break and play some bf3. Well I played one match and couldnt take it no more. I put skyrim back in. I just couldnt get it off my mind. Its like when im not playing the game im thinking about my last quest, my next quest, and what I need to level up in.

Seriously man...

I have stopped playing Rugby Challenge & Madden altogether right now. I am even wondering how I'm going to fit in Saints Row when it drops tomorrow (I already pre ordered it @ Gamestop).

This game has consumed me and my son, so much that when I bought it I knew tray time might become a problem for both of us so I bought two copies. One for each system so that we could compare!

[Spongedaddy]

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Do you mean race? I rolled Bosmer to start.

I miss the way you could customize your character at the beginning. I wanted to be a Dark Elf with Long Blade and Blocking starting bonuses, but it wasn't meant to be. I went with an imperial for my first play through.

BTW finally found the Companions and started that side quest chain. I love this game.