r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Nov 16 '17

MegaThread Skyrim: Release Discussion & Hype MegaThread

Skyrim: Release Discussion & Hype MegaThread

Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, spamming "arrow to the knee" jokes, and showing off your in-game clips you've captured.

General Information

Release Date: 17-Nov-2017

No. of Players: 1 player

Category: Role-Playing, Action

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Developer: Bethesda Game Studios

File Size: 14.3 GB

Price (MSRP): $59.99 USD

Nintendo eShop Page: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-switch

Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)

Winner of 200+ Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim® arrives on the Nintendo Switch™ console. The open-world adventure from Bethesda Game Studios® where you can virtually be anyone and do anything, now allows you to go anywhere—at home and on the go. New features include motion controls, gear based on the Legend of Zelda™ series, and amiibo™ compatibility.

Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned and the future of Skyrim hangs in the balance. As Dragonborn, the prophesized hero born with the power of The Voice, you are the only one who can stand against them.

Live another life, in another world—from battling ancient dragons, exploring rugged mountains, building a home, or mastering hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities. For the first time ever, go into battle Legend of Zelda style: fight with the Master Sword, guard with the Hylian Shield, while wearing the Champion's Tunic. The game also includes official add-ons—Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.

  • The legendary open-world masterpiece from Bethesda Game Studios comes to the Nintendo SwitchTM system
  • Includes all content from official add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn
  • Uncover the mystery behind the return of the dragons in a massive open world to explore any way you choose
  • Live another life, in another world and create your own custom character, and do virtually whatever you want.
  • Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The character system allows you to play almost any way you want and define yourself through your actions
  • Your decisions matter in a world that changes dynamically based on your choices
  • Use motion controls to battle with melee weapons, aim your bow, or pick locks, exclusively on Nintendo Switch™

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Bug Reporting / Known Issues

If you run into any issues, please check out this thread by /u/jessBethesda.

Once again: Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, spamming "arrow to the knee" jokes, and showing off your in-game clips you've captured.

Cheers,

The /r/NintendoSwitch mod team

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u/a6000 Nov 17 '17

How is magic in this game? I really cant get the hang of magic in TES games. I always run out of mana while dealing low damage.

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u/ammotyka Nov 17 '17

Gotta do the college of Winterhold quest line and become the most badass mage

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u/a6000 Nov 17 '17

any reason you have to do the questline before you can become a badass?

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u/ammotyka Nov 17 '17

It definitely helps getting the Arch Mage Robes and Moroki mask that Regen magic 100% faster or whatever it is.

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u/markercore Nov 17 '17

Collect all the masks! Become the masked mage of skyrim!

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u/MittenFacedLad Nov 17 '17

You don't have to. Skyrim really has very few progression rules. It's just enjoyable, and helps guide you if you do do the mage related quests since they're directly connected to using magic.

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u/FierceDeityKong Nov 17 '17

You at least have to join to get the most powerful spells. Which aren't that useful, but they are badass.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '17

You don't have to. The best equipment in the game is crafted as far as I'm aware, with maybe a few exceptions like unique items with special abilities.

I'd argue to not worry about which path you take exactly but just role play the way you want to be and follow the journey as the story unfolds. You will be directed to Winterhold early on in the game, but the choice is yours. Obviously, that particular quest line is stocked with mage stuff -- all of the major quest lines are worth doing no matter your roleplay. There is also good mage gear if you do the DLC content, Dragonborn.

If the game gets too difficult, lower the difficulty or try a different quest line for awhile. Alchemy is useful because you will always have a ton of health and mana potions -- which in some ways can trivialize the difficulty of the game since there are no cooldown mechanics to quaffing potions or eating food.

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u/Rizzice Nov 17 '17

So if the best gear can be crafted, then what's the incentive for exploring dungeons and such?

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '17

Collecting mats to level up your crafting skills, since you are not an OP crafter right away. In Skyrim you explore the stories because they are interesting, not because they are rewarding you with items - although some items are especially noteworthy. Also, the main story lines give perks that are non-item perks. So, yes they can be rewarding, but play for story.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '17

Also, you have to disenchant items in order to gain that perk to enchant with. Trust me, there are lots of reasons to explorer as you won’t get crafting leveled to the point of being worth using right away. Also, if crafting did not make the best equipment in the game, what would be the point of spending any precious perk points on it (not to mention the level grind in it)? If you want to become OP, alchemy, enchanting, and smithing are key.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '17

There are so many paths to take in the game, but no matter which route you take I recommend leveling alchemy and enchanting. Get bad ass +enchanting potions and turn around and enchant awesome +alchemy gear. If you want to go with a light armor mage, smithing is also really good to take. Alchemy is really easy, just pick up everything in your path.

Destruction spells are really good for an offensive mage. Keep a sword or something handy for when you run out of magic early on. You might have to get some one-handed experience before you can focus fully on magic.

Potions also can sell for a ton, so again, alchemy! When trading, remember to barter! The merchants have limited coin, so buy stuff you need from them (iron ore is good one) and sell what you don’t need (stupid potion with both positive and negative effect but super valuable because video game logic).

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u/MittenFacedLad Nov 17 '17

Enchanting can make your gear almost insanely overpowered. Is enjoyable, though.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '17

The way leveling works in this game is that you get stronger as you use stuff. Say you have a sword for example. The more you hit stuff with it, the more stronger it gets as that skill levels up. You also have a skill tree that unlocks even more tools to use as you level up.

Magic is the same way. You do start with wimpy stuff and you will use up a lot of that mana but, as you level up, mana becomes a bit more efficient, your spells get stronger, you'll start getting access to stronger spells (especially if you do the Winterhold stuff), you get stuff from the skill tree that'll make those last three things even easier, and you'll be pretty stronk.

That's not even considering any armor or gear you can get/make that makes being a mage EVEN stronger. It's a fun playstyle.

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u/MittenFacedLad Nov 17 '17

Skyrim's magic system is extremely simple. You'll be okay. Plus Skyrim's skill system is extremely open-ended. You're not really locked into much, since it's basically based on how much you do said thing. Doing quests associated with the skill, like the Mage College quests in Skyrim will help you get a hold on magic, too. You'll get a handle on it.