Do gems matter in Skyrim?

Yes. Higher quality = stronger enchantment. XP gain is greater if you enchant with stronger gems.

Are gems good for anything in Skyrim?

Gems are useful for smithing, as they increase the skill by quite a bit. They can be smithed into jewelry which can then be enchanted with properties that buff certain attributes (fortify light armor, extra sneaking or lockpicking percentage, etc). Also, some gems are used during quests.

Do you need to keep gems in Skyrim?

A good rule of thumb is: if it's not Flawless, then sell it. Except for sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds. Even if they're not Flawless they are good crafting gems. Check around, there's a mod for building weapons / armor out of your flawless rubies, diamonds etc...

Does it matter which soul gem I use?

The quality of the soul gem affects the potency of the resulting enchantment. Filled soul gems can be found throughout the world, but can also be created through the spell Soul Trap.

What is the best gem in Skyrim?

The two best Soul Gems in Skyrim are the Black and Grand Soul Gems. The notable difference between these gems is the type of souls they can absorb. Soul Gems in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are characterized by the type of soul they can absorb, with Grand Soul Gems and Black Soul Gems having the highest capacity.

Skyrim: Enchanting and Filling Soul Gems

What is the most valuable object in Skyrim?

What is the most op item in Skyrim?

1 Auriel's Bow

The ability to damage foes from a distance where they can't retaliate makes bows naturally the strongest weapons in the game. Thus, it's no surprise that Auriel's Bow is the most powerful weapon a player can find in Skyrim.

How many soul gems should I carry?

1 stack is plenty for most people. I keep between 13 and 15. Seems to work. Just 200 per char.

What is the greatest soul gem in Skyrim?

The grand soul gem is the largest soul gem that can be obtained in the game. A filled gem is also required to craft an arcane enchanter in a homestead if the Hearthfire add-on is installed.

Is black soul gem better than Grand?

Grand soulgems can hold any size of soul, from petty to grand. A black soulgem can only hold grand souls from humans. This makes them much easier to fill and they are always holding the strongest soul type to enchant with.

Should I refuse to be a vampire in Skyrim?

If you refuse the offer to become a vampire, you will be banished from Castle Volkihar and won't be able to enter back inside. From here, you will need to return back to Isran and finish the quest.

Can you steal in Skyrim if no one sees you?

One trick is to just simply sneak and stick to the shadows. Go near the target item, crouch and move slowly around until you are no longer noticeable. From this sweet-spot you can steal anything within reach, without moving, thus remaining undetected.

What happens if you keep touching the earth stone Skyrim?

Upon first encountering the stone, many inhabitants of Raven Rock will have been indoctrinated by Miraak and are forced to construct a shrine around it. Touching the stone at this point will enslave your character as well, though any movement or input will break Miraak's hold.

Is Amethyst important Skyrim?

An amethyst item (either an amethyst, a flawless amethyst, or a silver amethyst ring) is one of two items needed at the Atronach Forge to create a hostile storm atronach. An amethyst item is also one of three items needed at the Atronach Forge to create a sample of void salts.

Are the stones of Barenziah worth it?

These stones are worth 200 gold when valued individually, but together they form a "set" that is worth far more. After you have acquired one Barenziah Stone, you can get it appraised by Vex at the Ragged Flagon in Riften. You may have to be a full member of the Thieves Guild before she will speak to you.

Is Amethyst useful in Skyrim?

Due to their exceptional value and light weight, Amethysts are a very good source of income. They can also be used in the crafting of jewelry, and are seldom used in quests. Amethysts can also be used to create Void Salts at the Atronach Forge.

Who has the highest gold in Skyrim?

The Riverwood Trader (the guy you retrieved the claw for in the early game) will have just under $12000 each time you visit, provided that your speech skill was high enough for you to invest in him. That's the most money from a merchant that I've seen so far.

What Stone should I choose Skyrim?

Widely considered the best Standing Stone in the game, the Lover Stone grants the Lover's Comfort effect all the time. While the Guardian Stones allow a player to increase roughly a third of their skills 20% faster, increasing all skills is the better choice, even if it technically five percent slower for some skills.

Do you fill soul gems in Skyrim?

To fill a soul gem, a player must first learn the spell Soul Trap. It's a very low-level conjuration spell, and since conjuration is an essential skill for several builds anyway, it's not exactly hard to find and master. Now for the tricky part: capturing a soul.

What happens if you break a soul gem?

The gem holds the trapped entity indefinitely or until the gem is broken and the life force is released, which allows the material body to reform. If the trapped creature is a powerful creature from another plane, it can be required to perform a service immediately upon being freed.

Do soul gems break after use?

Special Soul Gems[edit]

Works the same as a grand soul gem, but does not break on use. Special soul gems that can capture humanoid souls. Works the same as a common soul gem, but does not break on use. Added with the Rare Curios Creation.

What gems should I carry?

What is the rarest creature in Skyrim?

What should I not sell in Skyrim?

Don't Sell Enchanted Items

While enchanted items are often very valuable - and sell for quite a lot, those who want to enchant their own Weapons and Armor should refrain from selling enchanted items when they can be disenchanted instead.

What is the hardest thing to get in Skyrim?