Here are some other good ways to improve Sneak: The easiest way to build up your Sneak skill is to constantly sneak while traveling. The open eye symbol will alert you to any enemies that can see you and prevents from them getting the drop on you. Sneaking also serves as a built-in radar. It can also help in scoring some sweet loot (more on that below). Even if you are a heavily armored melee machine, there are times when sneaking will help get you past a difficult situation. Having a high Sneak skill makes life much easier in Skyrim. See that bucket with the lantern in it? Under that lantern is the Bound Bow tome. Once you’ve dealt with the immediate danger(s), look to the right of the right-hand bookcase behind the desk. Dispose of him as quietly as you can, because there’s another spellcaster in a nearby room who is standing by to rush to your victim’s aid. To find the spell tome, head to Fort Amol, which is about two-thirds of the way on the Whiterun-to-Ivarstead road that runs clockwise around the Throat of the World. As you enter the interior of Fort Amol Prison from Fort Amol’s exterior courtyard, immediately ahead of you is a spellcaster sitting at a desk.
You’ll need to improve your Conjuration skill to use the spell, so be sure to check the full guide for tips on easy ways to do that. Even if you’re not planning to be primarily a ranged fighter, the Daedric bow summoned by the Bound Bow spell is one of the most powerful bows in the game, so it is certainly worth picking up. There’s a Bound Bow tome in Fort Amol, and the only thing standing between an early-level Dragonborn and pure sniping satisfaction are a few novice spellcasters. Conjure Up One of the Game’s Most Powerful Bows The Daedric bow can one-shot most early-game enemies. Or, if a quest calls for stealth, it’s equally simple to tap the Thief Stone so that set of skills gets a speed boost in leveling up. You can work on all your skills simply by fast-traveling from Whiterun to the Guardian Stones and back to switch from Warrior Stone (because you were maybe smithing some gold rings) to the Mage Stone (because you want to enchant those rings). There are three stones ( The Mage Stone, The Thief Stone, and The Warrior Stone), each granting a 20% reduction in the time it takes to level up skills associated with that class. You encounter the Guardian Stones shortly after you escape Helgen, and you need to make sure you don’t miss finding them. Visit the Guardian Stones Visit the Guardian Stones early and often to level up faster. Or if you prefer to stick to the shadows, the Bosmer (or Wood Elves) have skills particularly well suited for thief builds.
For example, if you prefer a tank/melee warrior, you may want to consider Breton, since their ability Resist Magic 25% would be helpful. Even though Skyrim is not a game that locks you in the choice, you will still find it a lot better to make the right choice at the beginning. Choose Your Race According to Playstyle If you plan to play as a melee fighter, choose a race that compliments your build.īefore you choose a race, check out the differences between them and imagine which one best suits your playstyle. For expanded versions of these tips, and even more great Skyrim advice, head over to the full overview on the wiki. Below you can find what they think is the most valuable information. With that in mind, we scoured our own The Elder Scrolls wiki and found a helpful Skyrim Special Edition Starter Guide put together by the community there. The remastered edition of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim may bring with it a host of players brand new to the game.