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Does it matter what order I play Skyrim in?

There is no real best order to play the game. you could never bother finishing the main Questline, or you could rush through it and end up done with the storyline before level 30…
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What order should I play Skyrim in?

I've been digging for a while and based on what I've found on other forums, the best order seems to be as follows:
  1. The Companions, Thieves Guild, Daedric, College of Winterhold - in any order,
  2. the last miscallenous objective in the base game,
  3. Dark Brotherhood.
  4. Main Storyline.
  5. Civil War.
  6. Dawnguard DLC.
  7. Dragonborn DLC.
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Do I need to play Skyrim in order?

No, you don't need to have played any of the earlier Elder Scrolls games. Some of the background lore refers back to historical events that occured in the previous games, but knowing any of that history is not necessary. Your player character is completely self contained to this story.
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Is there a right or wrong way to play Skyrim?

There is no incorrect way of playing an Elder Scrolls title, although there are a few ways players can make the game harder on themselves.
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What order should I do my main quests in Skyrim?

Skyrim Walkthrough
  • Before the Storm.
  • Bleak Falls Barrow.
  • Dragon Rising.
  • The Way Of The Voice.
  • The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller.
  • A Blade In The Dark.
  • Diplomatic Immunity.
  • A Cornered Rat.
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How You've Been Playing Skyrim Wrong This Whole Time

Should I do main quest or Dragonborn first?

I recommend you to do Dragonborn last if this is your first playthrough. When you will be done with the mainquest and Dawnguard, you will find the Solstheim and the DB questline as a breath of fresh air.
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Can you start Dragonborn before main quest?

Dragonborn is the first quest for Dragonborn Main Storyline. Players will require the expansion to begin this questline. If you have completed the Skyrim Main Quest Line up to The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller, simply travel to any of the main holds and wait for a pair of cultists to seek you out.
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Which side is best to fight with in Skyrim?

Imperials Stand A Better Chance Against The Aldmeri Dominion

While the Civil War is the focal point for major conflicts throughout Skyrim, the Stormcloaks aren't the only imminent threat facing the Empire.
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What should I not do in Skyrim?

Things Not to Do in Skyrim
  • Don't Spread Your Skills Too Thin.
  • Never Steal From a Chicken.
  • Don't Try to Murder Essential NPCs.
  • Resist the Urge to Pick Up Literally Everything.
  • Don't Sell Enchanted Items.
  • Don't Fight With the Guards.
  • Don't Store Items in Places You Don't Own.
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How should I start Skyrim?

Skyrim: 25 Tips To Get Off To A Good Start As A Beginner
  1. 21 Check Certain Items In Your Inventory To Reveal Clues.
  2. 22 Move Items To Isolated Spaces To Steal Them Easily. ...
  3. 23 Shouts Are Great Fun, Use Them Often. ...
  4. 24 Encounter Dragons In Open And Clear Environments. ...
  5. 25 Use The Environment To Your Advantage. ...
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How long is Skyrim full?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is about 34 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 232 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is Skyrim considered hard?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is widely regarded as the easiest game in The Elder Scrolls series. At launch, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind didn't have difficulty modes, but the game was played at a difficulty that is harder than Skyrim.
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What is the best race start in Skyrim?

Players who want to figure out which race is the very best to start their playthrough with should check out the following list.
  • 8 Khajiit.
  • 7 Imperial.
  • 6 Orc.
  • 5 Redguard.
  • 4 Nord.
  • 3 Dark Elf (Dunmer)
  • 2 Breton.
  • 1 High Elf (Altmer)
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What storyline should I do first Skyrim?

The Greybeards Questline

The Greybeards quests are part of the early main quest storyline and offer a full Dragonborn shout and access to other shouts early in the game. If players decide to skip over the Greybeards questline, they will likely not get a full shout until much later in the game.
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Which Skyrim class is best?

Skyrim: 15 Powerful Builds Everyone Should Try
  • 8 Unarmed Khajiit.
  • 7 Crafter.
  • 6 Tanky Conjurer.
  • 5 Destruction Mages.
  • 4 Werewolf.
  • 3 Windshear Stun Master.
  • 2 Stealth Archer.
  • 1 Illusion Assassin.
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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.
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What is the penalty for dying in Skyrim?

Character death always incurs a penalty, but players have some control over what that penalty is. When characters die, their armor automatically takes a bit of damage that a merchant will have to repair eventually, but they also have the option of either releasing to a wayshrine or reviving in place.
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Can you go to jail in Skyrim?

Once you commit the crime, a guard will come up to and you tell you that you have commited crimes against Skyrim. In the dialogue option, choose the option to go to jail. You will end up in the nearest jail house.
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What is the scariest quest in Skyrim?

Laid to Rest. The Skyrim quest "Laid to Rest" dives into the world of the undead — specifically, ghosts and vampires. The ghost of a little girl, Helgi, was burned alive with her mother inside her home, and promises to tell the Dragonborn more about her death and undeath if they play hide-and-seek with her after dark.
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Who is the strongest ally in Skyrim?

2 Serana. Easily the strongest out of Skyrim's humanoid followers, Serana possesses high levels in the Destruction, Conjuration, One-Handed, and Light Armor skills, making her very offensively versatile.
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Who is the best to join in Skyrim?

Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best
  1. 1 The Dark Brotherhood.
  2. 2 The Thieves' Guild. ...
  3. 3 The Dawnguard. ...
  4. 4 The College of Winterhold. ...
  5. 5 The Volkihar Clan. ...
  6. 6 The Companions. ...
  7. 7 The Imperial Legion. ...
  8. 8 The Stormcloaks. ...
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Should I do Dragonborn or Civil War first?

You need to do the first dragon fight before the Jarl of whiterun will let you start the civil war battle for whiterun. And no, faction choice makes no difference.
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What happens if you finish the civil war before main quest Skyrim?

The player must go to Whiterun in order to convince the Jarl to help them trap a dragon. However, if the Civil War questline has not been completed the Jarl will refuse to help unless there is a reprise in the fighting between the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloaks.
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How do you become a Dragonborn?

To begin Dragonborn, you must travel to Solstheim. This can be done at any points after installing the game add-on content by traveling to the Windhelm docks and locating Gjalund Salt-Sage, a sea captain that may be willing to take you to the island for a small fee.
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