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Should I get Skyrim Legendary or Special Edition?

Skyrim Special Edition is superior to the Legendary Edition for most players due to its 64-bit engine, which offers greater stability, better performance, and superior graphics. It has become the standard for modding, hosting most modern, high-quality mods, whereas the Legendary Edition is only recommended for specific, older, or niche mods. Reddit +3
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What is better, Skyrim Special Edition or Legendary Edition?

The Legendary Edition is basically just the base game with all the DLC and some added features; the Special Edition is that, but with slightly upscaled graphics; which if you're gonna be playing it on PC that shouldn't matter, because mods.
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Is going legendary in Skyrim worth it?

So, is it worth it? Those who want to fully master all parts of Skyrim through one character would greatly benefit from Legendary Skills. But if creating new characters with different experiences is your preferred way of play, or if you are very dependent on certain perks, this system can so restrict you.
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Which edition of Skyrim should you buy?

The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus pre-existing and new content from Creation Club including quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells, and more.
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Should I get Skyrim or Special Edition?

Special Edition is the game's updated re-release. It comes with all DLC, has higher-resolution textures and better graphics, and is built on a 64-bit game engine, making it work more efficiently with newer computer systems.
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Which Skyrim Version Should You Get? Special Edition vs Legendary Edition (SE vs LE) ✔✔✔

Is Skyrim harder than Elden Ring?

Yes, Elden Ring is significantly harder than vanilla Skyrim, focusing on challenging, skill-based combat and boss encounters, while Skyrim becomes easier as players level up and can often trivialize threats through its expansive mechanics, though some argue Legendary difficulty in Skyrim can feel tedious. Elden Ring demands precision and strategic combat, whereas Skyrim emphasizes freedom, exploration, and role-playing, with combat often taking a backseat to its questing and world-building.
 
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What makes Skyrim Legendary Edition special?

Legendary Edition is the original 32 bit version, and is the version that is compatible with mods dating back to the Skyrim's initial release. Special Edition is the 64 bit version, which broke compatibility with old mods when it came out.
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Which version of Skyrim has everything?

Special edition does indeed include all DLCs but the anniversary edition is a similar price and has everything the special edition has and more.
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What's the best option to choose in Skyrim?

Orsimer – born warriors, considered the best in Skyrim, who excel in fighting with One-handed Weapons, Two-handed Weapons, and Blocking, and additionally have a bonus to Heavy Armor.
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Do you level faster on legendary Skyrim?

Nope, making a skill legendary does not improve or alter it in anyway. Making a skill legendary is just a mechanic to allow leveling past 81 or to level only using skills you wish to use.
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Is any game as good as Skyrim?

Many players consider The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to be a better game than Skyrim due to its rich storytelling, character development, and expansive open world. Other notable mentions include Fallout 4 and Baldur's Gate 3, which also offer engaging gameplay experiences.
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Should I loot everything in Skyrim?

You should grab as much loot you can carry. You can Smith it then enchant and sell it.
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What is the max level in Skyrim Legendary Edition?

Since players can now level up endlessly, Skyrim has no set maximum level cap. However, what enables this to happen? Skyrim's custom levelling system holds the key to the solution. Resetting skills to "Legendary" status allows players to keep levelling up and earning experience.
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Which Skyrim DLC is better?

The Dragonborn DLC Is Still Skyrim's Best Expansion

The Dragonborn DLC allows players to return to the island of Solstheim, a location previously seen in the Morrowind expansion Bloodmoon. There, they're tasked with facing off against the former dragon priest and self-proclaimed true Dragonborn Miraak.
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Is Skyrim 6 ever coming out?

Yes, The Elder Scrolls VI is in development, but it's still years away, with current estimates pointing towards a release no earlier than 2028, possibly later, as Bethesda confirmed development is ongoing but "a while yet". The game left pre-production for full development in late 2024/early 2025, and while some early builds are playable, it's a massive project requiring significant time for its next-gen engine.
 
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Is Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary better?

Skyrim Special Edition (SE) is the base remastered game with official DLCs, while Anniversary Edition (AE) includes everything in SE plus all paid content from the Creation Club (CC), adding many new quests, items, houses, and gameplay modes like Survival Mode and Fishing, essentially making AE the complete package with extra "paid mods" for more content. Owners of SE get four CC items (Saints & Seducers, Fishing, Rare Curios, Survival) for free, but AE bundles everything for a premium price.
 
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Is there actually 7000 steps in Skyrim?

Trivia. In an interview, Todd Howard jokingly mentioned that he would count all the steps leading up to High Hrothgar to make sure it's 7,000. Counting each visible step will only get one to around 700–800, though the path itself is quite worn and snow seems to cover much of it.
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What quest gives you 20,000 gold in Skyrim?

The quest that gives you 20,000 gold in Skyrim is the final mission of the Dark Brotherhood main questline, rewarding you with a substantial sum upon completion, making it the largest single quest payout in the game. You'll get the gold after completing the final assassination contract, and you can also leverage it for property upgrades or turn it into recurring income via radiant quests from Delvin Mallory, according to this guide on the UESP wiki.
 
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Is it worth it to get Skyrim Special Edition?

This version of Skyrim feels like this was how it was meant to be all this time. Load times next to nothing, smooth framerates, high-resolution textures; it's all there.
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Is Skyrim Special Edition more stable?

From what i've researched, SE is 64 bit, more stable but has less MOD options. Original recipe is 32 bit, not as stable but more modding options.
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How long does 100% Skyrim take?

To 100% The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, expect anywhere from 200 to 700+ hours, depending on your definition of completion; achieving all achievements might take around 100-150 hours, while exploring every location, completing all quests (including DLCs like Anniversary Edition), and maxing skills can easily push playtime past 300-500 hours or more. The vastness of the map, extensive side quests, and deep skill systems make it a huge time commitment. 
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What is considered the hardest video game?

There's no single "hardest" video game, but titles from FromSoftware (like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Dark Souls series, Bloodborne) and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins are frequently cited for punishing difficulty, emphasizing precise timing, unforgiving combat, and high player skill. Other contenders include Cuphead, known for its relentless boss fights, and intense shoot 'em ups like Pink Sweets, with some levels requiring near-impossible feats. 
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What is Elden Ring getting sued for?

Elden Ring is facing a lawsuit from a player, Evan Forrester Waugh, who claims the game is deceptively difficult, alleging that FromSoftware is hiding a "whole new game" within the main game, inaccessible due to extreme difficulty, making players feel they've only experienced half the content. Filed in 2024, the case accuses Bandai Namco and FromSoftware of making the game too hard, with the plaintiff believing developers intentionally obscure hidden content, though legal experts doubt the suit's success.
 
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