skyrim

Freebase Dali · 02-16-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I'm now on level 22 and instead of getting better against some enemies, seem to be struggling, Its like the enemies I'm facing have improved. My archery skills are pretty good and effective. But despite spending perks on my two handed weapon skills (I use the warhammer) I seem to struggle against foes that should be easy to kill. Also the Warhammer is bloody slow to use and eats up stamina!!! This I think is the problem costing me. I guess its too late to change to a faster wielding weapon now?

Enemies do level up with you, to an extent. You're still a low level, though, so give it time. And no, it's not too late to change primary weapon styles. Not at level 22, anyway. I'd go with one-handed and a shield, and level up both one-handed and blocking. The shield will come in very handy against melee opponents, and also for disrupting spell-casting.

Also, if you're not really using magic primarily, when you level up just go back and forth between health and stamina when you choose which to raise. Just leave Magica out of the equation entirely until you're a boss of health and stamina.

Ultimately, refrain from spending perks on things that don't lend themselves to your primary style. Also, you may want to invest in some heavy armor if you haven't already.

Unknown Soldier · 02-16-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

Enemies do level up with you, to an extent. You're still a low level, though, so give it time. And no, it's not too late to change primary weapon styles. Not at level 22, anyway. I'd go with one-handed and a shield, and level up both one-handed and blocking. The shield will come in very handy against melee opponents, and also for disrupting spell-casting.

Also, if you're not really using magic primarily, when you level up just go back and forth between health and stamina when you choose which to raise. Just leave Magica out of the equation entirely until you're a boss of health and stamina.

Ultimately, refrain from spending perks on things that don't lend themselves to your primary style. Also, you may want to invest in some heavy armor if you haven't already.

I spend all my level ups on health and stamina anyway and think I've only ever increased magic once. I tend to spend my perks on weapon skills, archery, heavy armour and smithing. I also smithed my heavy armour a couple of times and that's pretty good now. The only other thing I spend it on is lockpicking (love to pick locks in the game)

Was thinking of changing to the fastest moving two handed which I think is the greatsword but will think about sword and shield now.

Sparky · 02-19-2012, 04:03 PM

Finally can get rolling on this main quest again after only 3 and a half months..

How are you supposed to level up two handed? I have two swords equipped and alternate between them with each strike, as well as using them at the same time but i cant skill up. I increase my "one handed" skill for some reason, however.

Guybrush · 02-19-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

Finally can get rolling on this main quest again after only 3 and a half months..

How are you supposed to level up two handed? I have two swords equipped and alternate between them with each strike, as well as using them at the same time but i cant skill up. I increase my "one handed" skill for some reason, however.

There's no 2-handed skill. There are feats that make you a better dual-wielder, but the weapon skill used is one-handed.

Sparky · 02-19-2012, 04:06 PM

lame

Guybrush · 02-19-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

lame

I don't think so. I mean, it would suck if you had gotten used to wielding your favorite 1-hander in a combo with another weapon, but then chose to go with a shield .. And suddenly, your skill with the weapon was shit.

Sparky · 02-19-2012, 04:15 PM

Yeah but leveling up your one handed is relatively quick. I don't think it would have been too big of a issue.

It's just so weak right now. It looks really badass, i just want it to feel powerful.

Guybrush · 02-19-2012, 04:19 PM

I think it makes sense that every weapon in the world is related to one (and only one) weapon skill. However, perhaps there still could have been a 2-hander feat tree. I gave dual wielding a shot, but I didn't stick with it. It felt powerful to me, but also a bit frantic.

Unknown Soldier · 02-20-2012, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

lame

My two-handed skill level is probably my highest skill level, I wield an Orcish warhammer which is great but eats a lot of stamina, also its fairly crap to defend yourself against magic attacks.

mr dave · 02-20-2012, 06:09 AM

So I'm playing this on pc with only a few mods installed as well (SkyUI / Fix Lydia's Trade Dialog - both are rather essential). Problem is I can't advance the Graybeard quest in High Hrothgar. I get up there, they ask me to shout, and then just repeat the line about 'Don't be afraid, let us taste of your voice' or whatever. Has anyone else run into this? Am I going to have to bust out the console and forcibly advance the quest?

Also horses are useless and disappointing in this game as they currently stand. Once I'm able to fire my bow and hunt some wild game from horseback is the only time I'll bother with them again. I figure it's only a matter of time before it's properly modded into the game.

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	I think it makes sense that every weapon in the world is related to one (and only one) weapon skill. However, perhaps there still could have been a 2-hander feat tree. I gave dual wielding a shot, but I didn't stick with it. It felt powerful to me, but also a bit frantic. __________________ Something Completely Different

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Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	Finally can get rolling on this main quest again after only 3 and a half months.. How are you supposed to level up two handed? I have two swords equipped and alternate between them with each strike, as well as using them at the same time but i cant skill up. I increase my "one handed" skill for some reason, however.

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Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	lame

02-19-2012, 04:15 PM	#307 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	Yeah but leveling up your one handed is relatively quick. I don't think it would have been too big of a issue. It's just so weak right now. It looks really badass, i just want it to feel powerful.