I’ve started playing this game for the first time in 2020, and just wanted to comment how funny it is there are still starting guides coming out 5 years later. Skyrim is timeless.
"I envy you, you know. To climb the 7000 steps for the first time..I once made the pilgrimage did you know that? High hrothgar can be a very peaceful place.."
I feel you. I still play now, but it feels more like a checklist of things to do. Running here, then running there, then resto loop to op, then stop playing for a year. Wash, rinse, repeat.
@justpaul3451 Unfortunately, I have the same issue. I've tried many mods through the anniversary edition just to keep the gameplay somewhat interesting. I still love listening and learning about the lore, but I know playing will never feel the same. 😢
@@traviswebb3532 There's just so many tiny details in this game like did you know that in bleak falls barrow there is a strongbox hidden outside left the entrance, I didn't until this year, and I have played this game 7 years
I just started my first play through 2 nights ago and the combat takes a little while to get familiar with. It's crazy that I'm in my mid 30's and have gamed most of my life but this is my first Elder Scrolls game. These guides are a lifesaver.
I'm a returning gamer, having taken a hiatus for several years and i picked Skyrim up as my first game back at 30 years old. This helps bro, I remembered some things about the game but I've been taking my time and I can't express how fun it's been.
I've only started this game not too long ago before Christmas. Being a 26 year old man now, this game was a boon in my high school. Alas, I didn't have a computer to play the game with. So, I can only chime in the discussion among my gaming friends. But now, I have a computer, and the kick in the butt to finally start the game. And least to say, as a self-proclaimed RPG fan myself, I'm instantly hooked by it. Hopefully, I can play this game for the years to come.
I played Skyrim for the first time in 2016, barely knowing any English. Still, had so much fun and the game is so good at guiding you through it that I finished without problems. Years later and I still play Skyrim, now delving deeper into the roleplay aspects and I owe a lot of my improvement in English to this game.
Played the opening 4 years ago and never finished it or went back, yet I’ve have watched all of your videos. This feels like a sign I should try the game again! Thanks Master Neloth :)
I’ve played this game thousands of time, I know by heart the optimal starting route Yet I will watch this video religiously and probably start a new playthrough today because of you
Great tips right there, but there are a few things you may forgot though: Take the road east directly out of Helgen to find a skill book on a bandit robbed card and another further east to the left off the road guarded by wolves. Once you've discovered Riverwood both locations would disappear. If you go to Bleak Falls Barrow before talking to Farengar, Delphine will not place a otherwise unobtainable unique book on Farwngar's desk. Directly left of Bleak Falls Barrow behind the corner behind the main door is a hidden strongbox with minor loot Entering most caves at a low level will permanently lock the enemies and the loot within to your level.
its heart warming as almost everyone grew up playing this game. played skyrim way back when i was still in college and i still dont have an optimized rig to play it and i remember i would be playing it with the lowest settings for the sake of playing it. 😂 fast forward to now, being a grown ass man and a corporate slave with better pc specs compared to last time i last played this, i bought this game in a heartbeat when this was on sale at like 20 dollars to just 2 dollars. perfect time to watch this guide. 🤝
Just started yesterday and I watched your guide from 2 years ago. I feel like the hype was really there. Skyrim was one of my top 5 games now aside from monster hunter and the witcher game.
It’s my first time ever playing any of the games, I have always wanted to but I just have never had any time but I finally bought it today and I am very excited after watching this.
im glad you made this for people new to the game. so many years on, we tend to forget that somewhere, its someones first time playing skyrim. also totally agree on the anniversary stuff! the only reason why i play with it is because i have over 700 hours in skyrim (rookie numbers) so i know the main game well enough
I don’t think I would love a game more than I love Skyrim. This beautiful game from its most eye catching sights to its most obscure mods is hands down the best game of all time
Perfect timing. I just started my first proper play through of Skyrim. Before this play through I only played 3-4 hours of Skyrim in my life and that was years ago.
Thanks for the videos. I played Skyrim for a year or so when it very first came out, but hadn't since then. Just bought it again on Steam sale for $3.99 so am watching for refresher / beginner tips 👍
I’m playing Skyrim for the first time on survival mode and expert difficulty. I won’t watch this video because I’d rather live in the journey and learn from my mistakes. Wish me luck. Been having an absolute freakin blast so far.
Im about to start this masterpiece alter all this years! Im sure your video Will help alot! Would apreciste a second part! Ty for the hardwork and upload!
Something I do on every playthrough is join the Dawnguard immediately after leaving Riverwood for the free crossbow. It has the base damage of a freaking daedric bow, it's a steel weapon so you can benefit from tempering it very early on, and even if I'm not doing an archer run, it's nice to have as a backup option.
At the enterance to Bleak Falls Barrow (outside, before you enter the dungeon instance), while standing in front of the door, there is another adept locked chest with some pretty good loot (good price to weight ratio like gems), and an apothecary satchel. It's hidden at the left side behind the wall, but from the dungeon gate run left and hug the wall until you see it, you can't miss it.
This takes me back to November 2011 and my trusty old Xbox 360. Got it on release, took the whole week off work and yes ended up as a stealth archer..... because why not.
I've literarily just started another playthrough a few days ago😂. My 2025 playthrough. Skyrim is not only one of the best games created, but its a comfort zone to return to or resort to. Better than high hopes for the AAA crap we've been getting of late.
If you wish to use mines like those in the Sniper Elite (WW2 Sniper) game such as trip mines and others. You can in Skyrim. There is a magic device called a rune that can be very powerful when used carefully. One reviewer said runes are very weak when used real time against an opponent. That is not their strength. You spend mana to lay a run and can only place one initially. As you grow you can lay more and they become stronger in effect. There are runes for: fire / frost / shock / poison You can use runes anywhere but they are best for closed pathways like tunnels and corridors. To use the runes sneak into a position not seen by anyone. Place the rune and sneak away again not seen. When the rune goes off you get credit for sneak attacks. You can bait people into runes if you need to. Regards
There is a Skyrim location in which you can upgrade 2 (Stealth and Archery / Firebolt or 3 (with Bound Bow) skills. It is not hidden but hard to reach so need a horse. Go to Iversted just like normally for the Greybeards quest. Do not cross the bridge over the river; instead turn right and take the path going downhill. Follow the path all the way towards its bank. There are rocks on the left side about halfway. Turn left go into sneak mode then cross the rocks and go into the river. There is a troll in the cave we want to avoid for now. Follow the water to the bank on the opposite side of the river. Sneak up the bank until you reach rocks and turn right to move behind them. Turn back and face the river again. Sneak back towards it until you see the cavern with the troll. On the edge of the cliff you drop onto a small scarf of land that is still above the ground of the river. From there you can torment the troll with weak weapons. The object is not to kill the troll but rather enjoy the skills you upgrade. Regards
Lean to use the quest marker system and the map. If you are hopeless at direction finding use the clairvoyance spell. Note the map has a full and local mode(L with keyboard), try in a town or village. Learn to use the favorites/quick selection system. Keyboards can use key bindings to switch weapons/spells etc so no need to break to the menu in the middle of combat. Combat quick press is attack with no stamina required, long press is power attack uses stamina. Try taking a few swings at nothing to compare them. Combat foes can block. You can do things to break their block. Foes have stamina and will power attack, you can block. Just starting now, if using steam you are likely to get the anniversary edition with included fan made DLC. Note that survival mode is fan made and is really hardcore mode. Adding. Also if this is your first time don't select "Elf" as race because of LOR or anything else where the elves are the good guys. In Skyrim elves are racial supremacists. The Empire, the guys that line you up for beheading in the beginning are in Skyrim enforcing The White-Gold Concordant on behalf of the Elves/Altmer. You should learn all about this as you play. Functionally in game there is really nothing dependent on your race, although being able to breath water is nice but you can do that with potions.
I bought this game many years ago, and didn't get very far in before abandoning it. I just started it up again, and this guide is a major boon! EDIT: I also cheesed it to get 100 in sneak at the start, so an even stronger start for me :D haha
A couple of things to mention to a noobie, Take Faendal as soon as you can as he can carry loot for you, and also when you can afford to train archery from him, just go into his inventory and get your gold back. Finally for me at least followers have a nasty habit of dying in Dragon attacks, and I think if you are using a guide to start it's worth telling a new player that unkillable followers exist in the game, and it's up to them if they want to look them up. From my personal point of view as someone who feels like they have spent uncountable hours playing Elder Scrolls games starting with Morrowind, then Oblivion and Skyrim, I would really recommend a new player just play thru the game once without excessively using a guide. It's ok to make mistakes, you can't kill essential NPCs so just have a blast.
Making jewelery is the fastest way to upgrade Smithing. Gold diamond necklace all day long. If you need the gems, complete the No Stone Unturned quest, as the reward is highly underrated.
8:45 Who on their first playthrough would even have travelled specifically to a small animal skeleton JUST to collect a Flawless Emerald? Skyrim is truly the gift that keeps on giving, even without mods.
The only amendment I feel should be made is in regards to stealing. I'd say there's more than just gold that's safe to steal before joining the Thieves' Guild to access fences. Lockpicks and arrows are also safe, as they are both weightless (unless you're playing Survival Mode). I'd also say other things can be safe to steal on the condition that you're planning to use them relatively soon, like ingots and ores if you're working on leveling Smithing or Soul Gems if you're leveling Enchanting, but also restorative potions if you're running low or skill boosting potions if you're planning to make use of that skill soon (steal a Potion of Haggling, drink it, then sell off a bunch of stuff for extra money), certain foods (especially in Survival Mode), or, rarely, better equipment you don't have easy access to otherwise. Crafting materials and ingredients get used up, and the products aren't considered stolen, so you can grind Alchemy with stolen ingredients and then sell the potions you don't plan to use. And if it's equipment you're actively using, I don't think you should be worried about the additional weight, it would be the same even if it wasn't stolen. But if you do steal better equipment, you might want to join the Thieves' Guild pretty quickly. It won't remain "better" forever.
haven't run into a "learn the hard way" player for quite some time. I second all the advice you gave in here, however (and now I know where that skeleton with the emerald in it is...always wondered). I usually stow all the Courier's Stash items, anyway, and early bird the other DLCs
Ive played most of the Fallouts and Starfield, but never played this (even as a big Fantasy fan). I just started this game on the Switch (it was on sale and wanted something to play here and there before bed, and thought what the hell its popular for a reason right?). Well after a couple hours, I have it on my PC now too and am looking to get a proper play through! Great video for some starter info!
I STRONGLY APPROVE of Master Neloth's opening advice: do not worry about game mechanics, just have fun! Trying to figure out game mechanics is like watching a movie and trying to figure out camera angles, lighting, props and the script. It totally kills immersion. For example, can you improve your archery skill in the game and level up by intentionally shooting at friends and non-hostile characters? Yes, you can, but its a stupid way to play a game, it breaks any feeling of immersion in the world as a story.
New subscriber! Thank you for doing this series! I just recently decided to do a playthrough on the PS5, and your work is giving me a good refresher and ideas on how to play through (yet again) and do things a little different. I like to make my own custom classes (like a bard type) do you have suggestions for a mixed class type character, or plans to make a video on mixed classes?
Before you approach Riverwood, fast travel back to Helgen, turn around, take the left fork, and go until.you find the Ambushed Caravan. There will be bandits, so be careful. But, it despawns when you approach Riverwood. So, don't miss it.
I do this! First I do some quests so my character's level increases! Then Winterhold trains his magic! Then defeat Alduin! Then I convert Mimak to Brothers in Arms! mods! then the vampire hunters! and the other Elder scrolls! And finally I overthrow Stormcloks or the Empire!
Another piece of advice is to avoid mods on your first playthrough, excluding ones that fix bugs and glitches exclusively. Once you have a feel how the game functions, you can go into ither stuff. Also, do research on mods. A bad mod can brick your character or even force you to install the whole game. Also, although this goes against what I just said, if on Anniversary Edition, get the Anniversary Content Picker mod. There is zero options otherwise to disable any of the included Creation Club mods. Without getting into technical details, the mod tricks a script/code that checks if Creation Club content is installed by having them present but only actually having the mods you have chosen to install installed. Be warned that things like the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch requires certain mods to be installed, unfortunately.
It's better to leave Skill Books for when your Skill is around 90. They will always give enough XP for a level-up and since Skills take more XP to advance, it's going to save more time in the long run. Skill Books can be recognized by their value, they will always be worth 50-60 Septims. Also, Skill Book XP is affected by the bonuses from Resting or the Standing Stones.
hey I've been wanting to start playing Skyrim but in this video there was a spider room mentioned? I was just wondering if you HAVE to go to that room. (I have arachnophobia.)
Everytime I start a new game I make a new follower in creation kit for said playthrough. Right now I'm making a blue Khajiit with incredible speed who is named Sonic.
@@danbauer3669 I'd love to make Mario too. I would put him in the greybeard's place as a reference. I don't know how I could make mario look good as and npc though
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I’ve started playing this game for the first time in 2020, and just wanted to comment how funny it is there are still starting guides coming out 5 years later. Skyrim is timeless.
And I started in 2011 so imagine my surprise lmao, love this game and the community
I jut started, like a couple hours ago.
@@vc7493 I hope you grow to love it like I do
Yep about 2020 myself. 3000 hours later...
"I envy you, you know. To climb the 7000 steps for the first time..I once made the pilgrimage did you know that? High hrothgar can be a very peaceful place.."
No how many times us Skyrim veterans play this game we always end up watching beginner's guides and tips and tricks videos.
So damn true!!
Actual and factual! Lol
We just love this noobs video's ❤
Always expecting to learn something we haven’t thought about in all these years
thats because its the best game in history thats a damn fact
I wish I could play this game for the first time again! 😫
My first play through today as a strong fallout 3/vegas fan I’m going hard
@ElJay-JW999 Best of luck and have fun! Hope you like it as much as I do.
@ElJay-JW999 and today was my day going though fallout 3 as a hard-core elder scrolls fan. I feel sorry for past me that I've never played it before.
I feel you. I still play now, but it feels more like a checklist of things to do. Running here, then running there, then resto loop to op, then stop playing for a year. Wash, rinse, repeat.
@justpaul3451 Unfortunately, I have the same issue. I've tried many mods through the anniversary edition just to keep the gameplay somewhat interesting. I still love listening and learning about the lore, but I know playing will never feel the same. 😢
It's funny how I have 2200+ hours on this game and I keep watching starting guide 😆
I have over 7000 and yet here I am! Lol! We just like Skyrim.
Me too over 600 hours and still love vids like this.
@@traviswebb3532 There's just so many tiny details in this game like did you know that in bleak falls barrow there is a strongbox hidden outside left the entrance, I didn't until this year, and I have played this game 7 years
Rookie numbers 37,231 hours I have.
@@TonyChurch112 lol
Praise Neloth for he has blessed us with a new video starting the year strong!
I just started my first play through 2 nights ago and the combat takes a little while to get familiar with. It's crazy that I'm in my mid 30's and have gamed most of my life but this is my first Elder Scrolls game. These guides are a lifesaver.
In Bleakfalls Barrow there's a 3rd chest in the boss room behind the word wall
I'm a returning gamer, having taken a hiatus for several years and i picked Skyrim up as my first game back at 30 years old. This helps bro, I remembered some things about the game but I've been taking my time and I can't express how fun it's been.
I've only started this game not too long ago before Christmas. Being a 26 year old man now, this game was a boon in my high school. Alas, I didn't have a computer to play the game with. So, I can only chime in the discussion among my gaming friends.
But now, I have a computer, and the kick in the butt to finally start the game. And least to say, as a self-proclaimed RPG fan myself, I'm instantly hooked by it.
Hopefully, I can play this game for the years to come.
I played Skyrim for the first time in 2016, barely knowing any English. Still, had so much fun and the game is so good at guiding you through it that I finished without problems.
Years later and I still play Skyrim, now delving deeper into the roleplay aspects and I owe a lot of my improvement in English to this game.
Think its time for another playthrough guys
It's always time for another playthrough...
@masterneloth agreed
Played the opening 4 years ago and never finished it or went back, yet I’ve have watched all of your videos. This feels like a sign I should try the game again! Thanks Master Neloth :)
I’ve played this game thousands of time, I know by heart the optimal starting route
Yet I will watch this video religiously and probably start a new playthrough today because of you
Great tips right there, but there are a few things you may forgot though:
Take the road east directly out of Helgen to find a skill book on a bandit robbed card and another further east to the left off the road guarded by wolves. Once you've discovered Riverwood both locations would disappear.
If you go to Bleak Falls Barrow before talking to Farengar, Delphine will not place a otherwise unobtainable unique book on Farwngar's desk.
Directly left of Bleak Falls Barrow behind the corner behind the main door is a hidden strongbox with minor loot
Entering most caves at a low level will permanently lock the enemies and the loot within to your level.
its heart warming as almost everyone grew up playing this game. played skyrim way back when i was still in college and i still dont have an optimized rig to play it and i remember i would be playing it with the lowest settings for the sake of playing it. 😂 fast forward to now, being a grown ass man and a corporate slave with better pc specs compared to last time i last played this, i bought this game in a heartbeat when this was on sale at like 20 dollars to just 2 dollars. perfect time to watch this guide. 🤝
Loved the opening establishing the simplicity of Skyrim. There's a point in playing the game where you can do everything with no trouble.
The way you say "however" makes me happy.
Where was this last year when I played Skyrim for the very first time on New Years Day!
i clicked on this knowing damn well i have 400+ hours on skyrim and the game is basically engraved in my brain
I have spent countless hours in this game and I still learned something from this video, great job, Neloth
Just started yesterday and I watched your guide from 2 years ago. I feel like the hype was really there. Skyrim was one of my top 5 games now aside from monster hunter and the witcher game.
It’s my first time ever playing any of the games, I have always wanted to but I just have never had any time but I finally bought it today and I am very excited after watching this.
im glad you made this for people new to the game. so many years on, we tend to forget that somewhere, its someones first time playing skyrim. also totally agree on the anniversary stuff! the only reason why i play with it is because i have over 700 hours in skyrim (rookie numbers) so i know the main game well enough
I don’t think I would love a game more than I love Skyrim. This beautiful game from its most eye catching sights to its most obscure mods is hands down the best game of all time
After world if warcraft
Perfect timing. I just started my first proper play through of Skyrim. Before this play through I only played 3-4 hours of Skyrim in my life and that was years ago.
There's something oddly comforting to see we all collectively do the same exact thing in our first few hours of our playthroughs.
Thanks for the videos. I played Skyrim for a year or so when it very first came out, but hadn't since then. Just bought it again on Steam sale for $3.99 so am watching for refresher / beginner tips 👍
I’m playing Skyrim for the first time on survival mode and expert difficulty. I won’t watch this video because I’d rather live in the journey and learn from my mistakes. Wish me luck. Been having an absolute freakin blast so far.
Its so funny that i just started a new run yesterday for the first time in years and this dropped. Thank you i think it was a sign
Im about to start this masterpiece alter all this years! Im sure your video Will help alot! Would apreciste a second part! Ty for the hardwork and upload!
Something I do on every playthrough is join the Dawnguard immediately after leaving Riverwood for the free crossbow. It has the base damage of a freaking daedric bow, it's a steel weapon so you can benefit from tempering it very early on, and even if I'm not doing an archer run, it's nice to have as a backup option.
Just started the game yesterday and I’m a huge Bethesda fanboy. Go figure. Glad this video came out
What kind of fanboy just started Skyrim in 2025 😂
@ a primarily fallout and wolfenstein fan boy 😂
At the enterance to Bleak Falls Barrow (outside, before you enter the dungeon instance), while standing in front of the door, there is another adept locked chest with some pretty good loot (good price to weight ratio like gems), and an apothecary satchel. It's hidden at the left side behind the wall, but from the dungeon gate run left and hug the wall until you see it, you can't miss it.
just found it haha thanks
I just bought Skyrim and I'm going to play it in a couple of days (I'm on holiday rn). Thanks for the tips
I’d really love a video of you talking about mods you think are great and really enhance/fix the game overall
You know, I should do that some day, especially since I'm modding again!
@ my goat thank u king
This is solid, reminds me of William Strife's old New Vegas guide
This takes me back to November 2011 and my trusty old Xbox 360. Got it on release, took the whole week off work and yes ended up as a stealth archer..... because why not.
This was a great Little starter video thanks 👏🏼
Just letting you know, you've become the best Elder Scrolls creator on UA-cam.
I've literarily just started another playthrough a few days ago😂.
My 2025 playthrough.
Skyrim is not only one of the best games created, but its a comfort zone to return to or resort to.
Better than high hopes for the AAA crap we've been getting of late.
Well i already knew these tips for some years but still enjoyed the video😊😊
If you wish to use mines like those in the Sniper Elite (WW2 Sniper) game such as trip mines and others. You can in Skyrim. There is a magic device called a rune that can be very powerful when used carefully. One reviewer said runes are very weak when used real time against an opponent. That is not their strength. You spend mana to lay a run and can only place one initially. As you grow you can lay more and they become stronger in effect. There are runes for:
fire / frost / shock / poison
You can use runes anywhere but they are best for closed pathways like tunnels and corridors. To use the runes sneak into a position not seen by anyone. Place the rune and sneak away again not seen. When the rune goes off you get credit for sneak attacks. You can bait people into runes if you need to.
Regards
I just started this game and these tips seem super helpful thanks
There is a Skyrim location in which you can upgrade 2 (Stealth and Archery / Firebolt or 3 (with Bound Bow) skills. It is not hidden but hard to reach so need a horse. Go to Iversted just like normally for the Greybeards quest. Do not cross the bridge over the river; instead turn right and take the path going downhill.
Follow the path all the way towards its bank. There are rocks on the left side about halfway. Turn left go into sneak mode then cross the rocks and go into the river. There is a troll in the cave we want to avoid for now. Follow the water to the bank on the opposite side of the river. Sneak up the bank until you reach rocks and turn right to move behind them.
Turn back and face the river again. Sneak back towards it until you see the cavern with the troll. On the edge of the cliff you drop onto a small scarf of land that is still above the ground of the river. From there you can torment the troll with weak weapons. The object is not to kill the troll but rather enjoy the skills you upgrade.
Regards
I finally got the chance to play this game for the first time In 2024. Makes me sad that I ignored this gem for so long. Love this game.
Started playing literally in Nov 2024 and I was following other guides made by othee youtubers 😂
Actually didn't know about that skeleton and flawless emerald, nice
Lean to use the quest marker system and the map. If you are hopeless at direction finding use the clairvoyance spell. Note the map has a full and local mode(L with keyboard), try in a town or village.
Learn to use the favorites/quick selection system. Keyboards can use key bindings to switch weapons/spells etc so no need to break to the menu in the middle of combat.
Combat quick press is attack with no stamina required, long press is power attack uses stamina. Try taking a few swings at nothing to compare them.
Combat foes can block. You can do things to break their block. Foes have stamina and will power attack, you can block.
Just starting now, if using steam you are likely to get the anniversary edition with included fan made DLC. Note that survival mode is fan made and is really hardcore mode.
Adding. Also if this is your first time don't select "Elf" as race because of LOR or anything else where the elves are the good guys. In Skyrim elves are racial supremacists. The Empire, the guys that line you up for beheading in the beginning are in Skyrim enforcing The White-Gold Concordant on behalf of the Elves/Altmer. You should learn all about this as you play. Functionally in game there is really nothing dependent on your race, although being able to breath water is nice but you can do that with potions.
I bought this game many years ago, and didn't get very far in before abandoning it. I just started it up again, and this guide is a major boon!
EDIT: I also cheesed it to get 100 in sneak at the start, so an even stronger start for me :D haha
A couple of things to mention to a noobie, Take Faendal as soon as you can as he can carry loot for you, and also when you can afford to train archery from him, just go into his inventory and get your gold back.
Finally for me at least followers have a nasty habit of dying in Dragon attacks, and I think if you are using a guide to start it's worth telling a new player that unkillable followers exist in the game, and it's up to them if they want to look them up.
From my personal point of view as someone who feels like they have spent uncountable hours playing Elder Scrolls games starting with Morrowind, then Oblivion and Skyrim, I would really recommend a new player just play thru the game once without excessively using a guide. It's ok to make mistakes, you can't kill essential NPCs so just have a blast.
I chop wood for profit. I play as a Riverwood lumberjack. No quests. No dragons. Just wood.
What is the point? Do you enjoy watching an animation of chopping wood, over and over?
@ yes
@@xeokrux Then Skyrim is perfect, as so long as you do not first go on the Bleak Falls - Whiterun quest dragons will not disturb your wood chopping.
@ just want to play a modest normal woodcutting Nord. Making a living in Riverwood.
@@xeokrux But..but....you are the last Dragonborn! The world depends on you to save it!
Making jewelery is the fastest way to upgrade Smithing. Gold diamond necklace all day long. If you need the gems, complete the No Stone Unturned quest, as the reward is highly underrated.
8:45 Who on their first playthrough would even have travelled specifically to a small animal skeleton JUST to collect a Flawless Emerald? Skyrim is truly the gift that keeps on giving, even without mods.
Here because skyrim was $4 on steam lol I'm noob all the way when comes to Skyrim, I don't know shit..never gave it a real try..thanks for the video!
Hope you have a wonderful 2025, Neloth!
The only amendment I feel should be made is in regards to stealing. I'd say there's more than just gold that's safe to steal before joining the Thieves' Guild to access fences. Lockpicks and arrows are also safe, as they are both weightless (unless you're playing Survival Mode). I'd also say other things can be safe to steal on the condition that you're planning to use them relatively soon, like ingots and ores if you're working on leveling Smithing or Soul Gems if you're leveling Enchanting, but also restorative potions if you're running low or skill boosting potions if you're planning to make use of that skill soon (steal a Potion of Haggling, drink it, then sell off a bunch of stuff for extra money), certain foods (especially in Survival Mode), or, rarely, better equipment you don't have easy access to otherwise. Crafting materials and ingredients get used up, and the products aren't considered stolen, so you can grind Alchemy with stolen ingredients and then sell the potions you don't plan to use. And if it's equipment you're actively using, I don't think you should be worried about the additional weight, it would be the same even if it wasn't stolen. But if you do steal better equipment, you might want to join the Thieves' Guild pretty quickly. It won't remain "better" forever.
Playing for the 1st time in 2025 with skyrim VR (MadGods Overhaul modpack) im so addicted. I havent been this addicted to a game since the witcher 3.
haven't run into a "learn the hard way" player for quite some time. I second all the advice you gave in here, however (and now I know where that skeleton with the emerald in it is...always wondered). I usually stow all the Courier's Stash items, anyway, and early bird the other DLCs
awesome tips. thank you.
between the potion of health and the bear, theres a large coin bag in the cart with the wine bottles that you and hadvar/ralof hide behind
Still playing in 2025!! Love Skyrim one of the best rpgs ever made
Ive played most of the Fallouts and Starfield, but never played this (even as a big Fantasy fan). I just started this game on the Switch (it was on sale and wanted something to play here and there before bed, and thought what the hell its popular for a reason right?). Well after a couple hours, I have it on my PC now too and am looking to get a proper play through! Great video for some starter info!
I just built the Lakeview Manor, customizing it was so much fun. Need to check if those fish multipled.
I STRONGLY APPROVE of Master Neloth's opening advice: do not worry about game mechanics, just have fun! Trying to figure out game mechanics is like watching a movie and trying to figure out camera angles, lighting, props and the script. It totally kills immersion. For example, can you improve your archery skill in the game and level up by intentionally shooting at friends and non-hostile characters? Yes, you can, but its a stupid way to play a game, it breaks any feeling of immersion in the world as a story.
Hmm there's also a strongbox, before you enter bleakfalls, if you hug the left side before the door and go around its edge
New subscriber! Thank you for doing this series! I just recently decided to do a playthrough on the PS5, and your work is giving me a good refresher and ideas on how to play through (yet again) and do things a little different.
I like to make my own custom classes (like a bard type) do you have suggestions for a mixed class type character, or plans to make a video on mixed classes?
God, it feels so strange to see 2025 as our current year, but that's every year that I feel that way! 😂🤣
Playing it now for the first time ^-^
Finally someone has imperial for warrior class
Stones of barenziah for huge amounts of gem drops, and book of love quest reward for 15% magic resist is goated.
Always keep one bottle of Honninbrew Mead with you in case you meet the three revelers ;)
Great video, thanks 👍
I'm brand new to this game..literally waiting on it to download. In a few words tell me what I'm in for?
Do I have 2000+ hours in skyrim?
Yes
Did I click to watch this the instant I saw it?
Also yes
I learning english playing skyrim! My Mother language is portuguese and im brazilian! Hailbrazil 👍✌️💪🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
What mods are you using on your game? Thanks for the video,I feel like using the same strategy, but never focus on only 6 skills to balance.
Before you approach Riverwood, fast travel back to Helgen, turn around, take the left fork, and go until.you find the Ambushed Caravan. There will be bandits, so be careful. But, it despawns when you approach Riverwood. So, don't miss it.
There’s an expensive potion next to the chest under the waterfall in the last room of bleak falls that u didn’t mention 👍👍
I have hundreds of hours (if not thousands) in Skyrim and I didn't know about the hidden chests in the boss room of Bleak Falls.
When I want an immersive play through I first decide what my character will do and can't do and let their experience influence this.
10:10 EVERYONE STOP I'VE PLAYED THESE GAMES BEFORE
I do this! First I do some quests so my character's level increases! Then Winterhold trains his magic! Then defeat Alduin! Then I convert Mimak to Brothers in Arms! mods! then the vampire hunters! and the other Elder scrolls! And finally I overthrow Stormcloks or the Empire!
Me on my 15th playthrough: "huh, interesting"
I am starting again once more. Wish me luck guys.
After helgen i go to windhelm to do blood on the ice quest and kill calixto to get the necromancer amulet which is pretty useful for early game
Why am I watching a starting guide to something I’ve played for hundreds of hours 😂😂
Another piece of advice is to avoid mods on your first playthrough, excluding ones that fix bugs and glitches exclusively. Once you have a feel how the game functions, you can go into ither stuff. Also, do research on mods. A bad mod can brick your character or even force you to install the whole game.
Also, although this goes against what I just said, if on Anniversary Edition, get the Anniversary Content Picker mod. There is zero options otherwise to disable any of the included Creation Club mods. Without getting into technical details, the mod tricks a script/code that checks if Creation Club content is installed by having them present but only actually having the mods you have chosen to install installed. Be warned that things like the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch requires certain mods to be installed, unfortunately.
I’ll to go back to exit of keep and look for these. But where would that be? Town gate or by keep? Thanks. I should have watched tips and tricks.
I think it would be funny if there was a character or two you could choose that gets slurs hurled at them in specific towns no matter what lol.
I usually just go from the whiterun stables then to dawnstar loot the hidden chest for items. Disenchant some at anise's cabin then sell the rest
It's better to leave Skill Books for when your Skill is around 90. They will always give enough XP for a level-up and since Skills take more XP to advance, it's going to save more time in the long run. Skill Books can be recognized by their value, they will always be worth 50-60 Septims.
Also, Skill Book XP is affected by the bonuses from Resting or the Standing Stones.
but I never get to level 90.
Only thing u forgot is the WinterHold chest with a bunch of enchanted items
hey I've been wanting to start playing Skyrim but in this video there was a spider room mentioned? I was just wondering if you HAVE to go to that room. (I have arachnophobia.)
Thx for the tips
Ah crap, here we go again. *starts new playthrough*
Skyrim beginner tutorial in 2025 is crazy
I started skyrim 4 days ago,i love it so far
Everytime I start a new game I make a new follower in creation kit for said playthrough. Right now I'm making a blue Khajiit with incredible speed who is named Sonic.
Cool! Is that a reference to Mario?
You know Parthurnaax and Mario have the same voice actor? What the heck, eh?
@@danbauer3669 I'd love to make Mario too. I would put him in the greybeard's place as a reference. I don't know how I could make mario look good as and npc though
Could you do a one handed build best enactments to out on gear etc everything is too outdated and your videos are great
A snowball on Neptune burns hotter than Rachel Zeigler.
Could you do a Madness warrior build? Using the Madness armor and weapons from the saints and seducers, Oh and dont forget the Wabbajack too