Author: Nikhil Pradhan

If you’re playing as a stealth-archer class in Skyrim, having a quiver full of strong arrows is a no-brainer. While the Steel Arrows or the Ancient Nordic Arrow can serve you well during the early game, they will definitely fall short when it comes to late-game content or facing tougher enemies. Now you might think getting the best arrows is easier said than done, and that’s true for the most part. The only downside of strong arrows is that they’re really hard to come by. But don’t worry! I’ve prepared a step-by-step guide to help you through the entire process.…

Amber is a common resource that is native to the land of Shivering Isles. In Skyrim, it’s a rare miscellaneous item that was added alongside the Saints and Seducer creation club content. Like any other ores in the game, Amber can also be used at a smelter to make Refined Amber Ingot. You can then use the Refined Amber to craft gears such as Amber weapons and Armor. Although Amber can be found randomly inside treasure chests, the chances you’ll get one during your playthrough are slim. The most consistent way to gather Amber is to scavenge through the Hollowed…

Harvesting the elven blood is a key step in the Discerning the Transmundane questline. Here, you must collect the blood of five different types of elves, including High Elf, Wood Elf, Dark Elf, Snow Elf (Falmer), and Orsimer (Orcs). There are a lot of Wood Elf NPC in the game, such as Faendal in Riverwood or Anoriath in Whiterun. However, in order to harvest their blood, you have to eliminate them first. This will turn all the guards and townsfolk of the hold hostile toward you and will also add a large bounty on your head. A much better way…

The Anniversary update of Skyrim added the Fishing system to the game. Well, it just introduced a small mini-game where players could catch fish using a fishing rod.  However, along with this update, they also added a bunch of new fish species. The goldfish, in particular, is a rare kind that can be found only in lakes and ponds. Although they can spawn in any climate, they are more prominent during daylight and when the weather is clear. There are over nine different locations where the goldfish can spawn. But instead of going through all the places, I’ve listed only…

Serana is a unique follower and also a fan-favorite character in the Skyrim community. She was introduced in the Dawnguard DLC and is one of the main character in the storyline. Unlike other NPCs, her character has a different voice actor, personality, distinctive appearance, and unique world interactions. These small additions brought the character to life, as players were able to form a connection with her. No wonder many players consider her to be one of the best followers in the game. The best way to see all her dialogue and interactions is by making her your follower. You can…

The Forbidden Legends questline has a great storyline and is all about glory, betrayal, and revenge. As you progress through the quest, you not only unravel a captivating tale but also have the opportunity to obtain powerful artifacts like Gauldur Blackblade, Gauldur BlackBow, Staff of Jyrik Gauldurson, and the Gauldur Amulet that greatly enhance your abilities, particularly during the early stages of the game. To complete this questline, you’ll need to craft the Gauldur amulet by collecting its pieces. In this guide, we’ll cover the entire questline in detail. Starting the Questline If you’ve yet to begin the Forbidden Legends…

The Deathbrand armor is one of the most unique armor sets in the game. It’s a light-class armor having a decent overall armor rating similar to, if not slightly below, the Dragonscale armor set.  But don’t be fooled, as the enchantment bonus of this armor makes it one of the strongest in the game, both in terms of armor rating and usefulness. The enchantment increases the base armor rating, which even surpasses the Daedric armor set. The other bonuses that this armor includes are increased stamina points, total carry weight, and one-handed weapon damage.  However, there is a catch to…

Skyrim’s vast array of weapons allows players to try out different playstyles. Archery, in particular, is a fan favorite in the community as it offers a very satisfying gameplay.  It complements the stealth playstyle very well, as you can shoot at enemies from far a distance while remaining hidden. But the most challenging thing for players who want to try archery is choosing a good bow. To ease up the process, we’ve tried all the bows in the game and shortlisted the best ones, Stalhrim Bow At first glance, this might seem like a regular bow. However, the Stalhrim bow…

The Restoration School of Magic offers a range of healing and protection spells. In general, there are three types of Restoration magic. i.e., Ward spells, Healing spells, Repel spells.  The Ward spell creates a magical shield that offers protection as long as you channel the Ward.The Healing spell prioritizes restoring the health points of the caster, your allies, or even your undead minions. If you can manage your Magicka well, you can completely replace the healing potion with just healing Restoration magic.The Repel spell, in particular, focuses more on pushing back the undead enemies. We’ve gone through all the Restoration…

The Alteration Magic school hosts different types of nifty spells that can make your adventure much more pleasant.  Unlike Destruction or Conjuration magic, the Alteration spells are much suited for a defensive style of gameplay. There are spells that can illuminate dark places, detect the living and dead, increase your damage resistance, or even cripple your enemies. In this article, we’ve gone through and listed the best Alteration spells in the game, along with their best use cases and how you can acquire them.  Candlelight The Candlelight spell is perhaps the best utility spell if you often find yourself exploring…