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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
Action
Adventure
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
Released
November 11, 2011
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher(s)
Bethesda Softworks
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WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to November 11, 2021.

EPIC FANTASY REBORN
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLD
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAY
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.

BATTLE DRAGONS
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.

Genre(s)
RPG, Action, Adventure
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Skyrim Special Edition: How To Get One Million Damage
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Skyrim's Last Dragonborn is deadly in battle, but players who want to truly destroy foes can use exploits that increase damage to new heights.

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Skyrim Special Edition: How To Get One Million Armor Rating
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In Skyrim Special Edition, players can use a few hidden exploits to increase their armor rating to ridiculous heights. Here's how to do it.

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Skyrim: 10 Best Items For A Thief (And How To Get Them)
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Skyrim is full of enchanted items with priceless benefits — but for outlaws and thieves, which are the most useful to pick up?

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Skyrim: Every Black Book (& Where To Find Them)
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In Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC, the Black Books offer powerful forbidden knowledge. Where can the player hunt these secrets down?

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Skyrim: How To Summon The Dremora Butler
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If you've ever wanted to have your own Dremora Butler in Skyrim, make sure to follow these easy steps.

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Skyrim: 11 Best Items For An Assassin (And How To Get Them)
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Assassins and stealth characters are a popular build choice in Skyrim. These items are a must-have for any member of the Dark Brotherhood.

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Skyrim The 10 Best Staves (& Where To Get Them)
Skyrim: The 15 Best Staves (& Where To Get Them)
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Skyrim features a lot of interesting and useful staves. Here's a look at some of the absolute best you can get and where to find them.

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Skyrim Special Edition: How To Get The Ancient Shrouded Armor At Level One
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The Ancient Shrouded Armor in Skyrim Special Edition is available very early for resourceful players. Here's to acquire it at level one.

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Skyrim Special Edition: How To Get The Blackguard Armor Set At Level One
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It's possible to snag a Blackguard Armor set at level one in the Skyrim Special Edition. Here's how to do it.

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Skyrim Special Edition: How To Get Any Player Home For Free
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Homes can be expensive in Skyrim Special Edition. Here's how players can snag any of them for free.

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The Most Lethal Poison In Skyrim
Skyrim: The Most Lethal Poison (& How To Craft It)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

There are a lot of lethal poisons in Skyrim. Here's a look at one of the most potent in the game and how to craft it.

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Skyrim - Weapon Material Hierarchy Guide
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Skyrim players can use a variety of materials when forging weapons, but players will want to know which of the many options are the most powerful.

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Skyrim - Armor Material Hierarchy Guide
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Skyrim gives players a ton of options when it comes to crafting armor, and master smiths will need to understand the pros and cons of each type.

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Skyrim: How To Make A Potion Of Waterbreathing
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Being able to breathe water opens up a lot of new doors for Skyrim players. Here's how to accomplish this feat through alchemy.

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Skyrim: How To Make A Restore Stamina Potion
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Running out of stamina is a deadly hazard for Skyrim's warriors. Thankfully, a potion master can keep this from happening.

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Skyrim: How To Make A Fortify One-Handed Potion
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One-handed weapons are prized among Skyrim players for their speed and versatility. Here's how to augment their power through alchemy.

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Skyrim: How To Make A Cure Disease Potion
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Skyrim's diseases can be nasty nuisances for the Dragonborn to contract. Here's how to get rid of them through alchemy.

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Skyrim: How To Make A Fortify Stamina Potion
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Running out of Stamina can be deadly for Skyrim's warriors. Here's how to avoid that tricky situation, by using alchemy.

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Skyrim: How To Make A Fortify Magicka Potion
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In Skyrim, if a mage runs out of Magicka mid-fight, they're out of luck. Thankfully, potions come to the rescue.

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Skyrim: How To Make A Fortify Health Potion
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Fortify Health potions allow Skyrim players to tank more hits and survive longer in battle. Here's how to make these brews.

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