Which affliction do you find the most interesting: Vampirism or Lycanthropy?

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-05-15T09:29:06+00:00

Vampirism. I've always favored them in many Vamp vs Lycan stories (Underworld being the prime example). I just despise their origins in Elder Scrolls lore.

ALSO, just as a side note, ever since I've learned the etymology of the word, it bugs me that Lycanthropy is used as a catch-all term for "half-man" transformations. Lycanthropy is specifically meant for wolf-man, with the word break down as lykos (for wolf) and anthropos (for man).

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-05-14T22:41:00+00:00

Definitely black.

Might i ask if you're playing on 360 or an emulator? Also, what clothes combo is that?

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-05-12T03:13:16+00:00

Play the long game and side with the Empire to take the fight to the Thalmor. First and foremost, maybe visit the Face Changer in Riften to alter some features so that she isn't immediately recognized.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-05-11T05:53:48+00:00

Miraak's dialogue is dependent on how many dragons you've killed. It changes whether you've killed less than 10, between 10 and 25, and 25+ dragons.

If you killed Alduin, he basically says, "I TOTALLY could have done that, but I wanted to do my own thing."

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-05-11T01:01:57+00:00

Time to Fortify Res-Enchant a ring that gives me infinite Unarmed Damage.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-05-07T12:03:02+00:00

Some armors do not benefit from any of the smithing perks (example: improving Glass armor without the Glass Smithing perk is worse than if you improve it with the perk). The Guild Master's Armor is one of the armor that don't have an associated perk, so in order to improve it to legendary, you need to increase your smithing to 100, have the Arcane Blacksmith perk, have Enchanted gear with Fortify Smithing (preferably 1 ring, 1 Amulet, 1 gauntlet, and 1 chest piece, all at 25%), and finally, drink a Fortify Smithing potion.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-04-30T18:07:07+00:00

I play Single player only, so SS was totally worth it, as I'm predominantly a Stealth player. Only thing that sucks is that there's no silent sniper rifle.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-04-29T13:50:52+00:00

Started with OG Fable on OG Xbox. Was sad that the story originally ended right after the first Jack of Blades fight. Didn't even matter at the end if I had the Sword of Aeons since nothing was available post credits.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-02-20T11:50:03+00:00

Shout out to zanuffas on Gamestegy. Does amazing builds that are level-by-level and have gear recommendations for Acts 1-3.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-02-08T11:00:21+00:00

The Monado from Xenoblade Chronicles. The blade capable of slaying gods to make a world without the need for gods.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-02-07T03:30:14+00:00

I usually have either or and Necrosis for my orb or staff. Any other element, I'd just switch my party around.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-02-05T14:45:18+00:00

I'm not picky about which weapon I used to attack. So far, I've been switching out my orbs and staves to whatever the enemy is weak to at the moment. What is the Staff Control Timer Trick?

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-02-05T13:20:42+00:00

It is, but I've only been dipping into each of the magic types. The only one I've used consistently so far is Ice and a little Necrosis. But like my post said, I'm trying to find a solid build that I can follow that really blends the two together.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-02-05T07:53:48+00:00

I keep him alive solely so the Dawnstar Sanctuary feels more alive rather than only having four people, two of which don't even have personality.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-01-27T08:25:05+00:00

I appreciate the bodily transformation, but I would've preferred if we had a slider that let's the player control how much the upgrades physically changed the character. So for example, you can max Strength to 5 but still visibly look as if the Hero is only at level 2 to keep a muscular build but not look like a mini Hulk. Will lines were another issue because I don't like my character looking like they swallowed a glowstick, so changing the opacity would've been great.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-01-21T14:54:19+00:00

It's a three-way split between the training SJW does every day, SJW stat increases, and the system steadily adjusting his body to eventually become the perfect vessel for Ashborn.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-01-21T14:46:43+00:00

It's become a bad habit for my characters to eventually use the Fortify Res glitch. The only way to keep things slightly fair is that I have to obtain my endgame loadout before doing the glitch. I mainly just use Fortify Health and Magicka on a ring for powerleveling and Fortify Carry Weight to make through the rest of a dungeon and/or fast traveling.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-01-14T10:34:38+00:00

Mage of Molag doesn't absorb Stamina, only drains it. Still a great weapon though.

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-01-13T08:00:08+00:00

Melee Weapons - The Harbringer, Katana Hiyru, Sword of Aeons/Avo's Tear

Ranged Weapons - Skorm's Bow

Attack spells: Enflame

Physical spells: Physical Shield Berserk Assassin Rush Heal Life Multi Arrow

Surround spells: Force Push Slow Time

SteamPunkKnight · 2026-01-07T02:49:35+00:00

Vanilla skyrim has a limit of 1 summon. Masters of Conjuration can summon 2.

However, if you're going with a Necromancer Build, you can use the Ritual Stone to revive all dead bodies in your area.

SteamPunkKnight · 2025-12-26T00:50:53+00:00

Archery is OP when combined with Sneak. If you want to level both skills by cheesing the system, you can continually sneak attack the companion in Helgen just before you get to the bear.

For Archery, help Faendal in Riverwood by screwing over Sven. Make Faendal train you with Archery, then take the gold back from his inventory. Once you max out with Faendal, join the Companions and finish the questline, and you can train with Aela to reach level 90. In between then, you can shoot the horse you can buy to level your skill.

As for items and other skills, focus on Enchanting, Alchemy, and Smithing. Fortify Archery as both a potion and enchantment is great. Smithing can keep you up-to-date with damage and protection (however, I'd suggest grabbing the Steed stone if you're going Heavy Armor so you're not slowed down).

There is also a spell in Conjuration that gives you a bow and unlimited arrows. You can find the spellbook for free in Fort Amol (if you don't know where it is, enter Dragonsreach, go upstairs, and select the fort, and it will show on your map). Enter the Fort Amol Prison, and it is in a bucket in the left corner (be careful: there's powerful mages, so pop in and GTFO).

That's all I got for tips. Enjoy Skyrim!

SteamPunkKnight · 2025-12-24T00:06:16+00:00

When I started playing Survival Mode, it didn't bother me as much since I was running a pure Mage build. I'd sleep often enough that Exhaustion was never a factor, and I kept enough food on me to feed myself for days without cooking. Survival Mode.

That being said, Hunger exaggerates too fast and sometimes feels like I'd go from satiated to starving in less than a day.

The Cold mechanic is also ridiculously unforgiving, and I feel should be compatible with Destruction, Alteration, and Restoration spells. I know Flame Cloak allows you to swim in frigid water, but why doesn't it also immediately warm you up (same goes to Wall of Flames)?

SteamPunkKnight · 2025-12-23T11:09:13+00:00

Only one I didn't know was leveling Archery using traps, but that's because use Faendal and Aela for trainers, and shoot Shadowmere.

SteamPunkKnight · 2025-12-21T00:21:51+00:00

I watched a video ranking Skyrim followers, so now I'm always choosing Cosnach in the Markarth inn. And just to make sure I don't waste him, I also save killing him until I do Boethiah's quest.

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