The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been out for a long time, and it's still one of the most popular games to ever be released. It’s been out for almost a decade and still continues to amaze fans to this day. Even with its bugs and glitches, fans continue to play the game. Like any popular game, there are some fans that have strong opinions about it.
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Thanks to Reddit, fans can share their opinions or theories without fear of too much backlash. Many arguments have happened because of differing views when it comes to the game. There are even those out that are brave enough to post what might be an unpopular opinion online. These are some of the most prominent.
10 Using Shouts Is Overrated And Not Effective
If there is one thing that fans love about Skyrim, it's the Shouts players can have the Dragonborn use. Some shouts are more useful than others. However, it can be frustrating to get all of the shouts and enough dragon souls to access them. In this Reddit thread, the OP says they don’t use shouts and finds them less powerful than spells.
People who commented on the thread didn’t agree or disagree with the OP. Most said that they love using the Unrelenting Force shout and maybe use one more shout frequently. If anything, they agree with the OP that the dragons attacking cities are annoying.
9 Maybe We Shouldn’t Be Too Hard On Meridia
It’s no secret to fans that Meridia’s quest is one of the most frustrating quests in the game. If the start of the quest didn’t put players off then doing the actual quest did. The reward for the quest is Meridia’s Daedric Artifact, Dawnbreaker. By the time most players do the quest, Dawnbreaker is useless to them and doesn’t seem like a fitting reward.
One player commented on this Reddit thread that they think Meridia is awesome. They admit to her being loud and her voice can put players off, but point out some positive aspects to the quest. The amount of gold one can loot and the interesting enemies encountered in her temple. Plus, guiding her light through the temple is a different mechanic than done in most quests.
8 The Graphics Are Outdated
Compared to the graphics of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the graphics of Skyrim were a huge upgrade. It definitely left an impression and to this day, fans are creating mods to make the graphics even better. Even without the mods, the graphics of the vanilla game aren’t the worst out there.
However, this Redditor says they can’t play Skyrim anymore unless the graphics are updated to PlayStation 5-level graphics. Most of the commenters pointed out that the OP could just use mods to upgrade the graphics. If the OP is using a PlayStation 4 or 5, then their use of mods will be pretty limited compared to the PC.
7 Thieves Guild In Skyrim Vs. Thieves Guild In Oblivion
The main quest for the Thieves Guild in Skyrim is one of the best quests in the game. However, fans of The Elder Scrolls series have long argued over who had the better storyline between Oblivion and Skyrim. Some believe Oblivion had the better storyline because players had to work their way up the ranks to get quests, making it more fulfilling. Others believe Skyrim had the better storyline and better radiant quests. Though there are things that don’t make sense about its Thieves Guild.
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This Reddit thread talks about how the OP thinks the Thieves Guild quest in Skyrim is better than the quest in Oblivion. Most of the comments agree with the OP and have various opinions on why they think it’s better. But there are a few who argue that Oblivion’s Thieves Guild storyline is much better.
6 Ebony Armor Is Not Aesthetically Pleasing To The Eye
The Ebony Armor is one of the best heavy armor sets in Skyrim. However, being one of the best sets doesn’t mean everyone finds it easy on the eyes. One player posted on Reddit that they think the Ebony style is ugly. Most commenters respectfully disagree with the OP and point out other styles that are less appealing than the Ebony style.
Some say the Daedric style is unappealing because the helmet looks silly and the rest of the armor is too spiky. Others say the Dwarven style is the ugliest of the heavy armor sets. If there’s one thing most of them agree on: the design of heavy armor helms needs more work.
5 Choosing The Stormcloaks Is The Best Option
Plenty of players have long debated over which side is best when it comes to the civil war between the Stormcloaks vs. The Imperial Legion. There is no right or wrong answer as both sides have their good and bad qualities.
This thread on Reddit shows the OP pointing out various reasons why the Stormcloaks is the best choice. Many commenters have written long replies on why they should or shouldn’t join the Stormcloaks for very different reasons.
4 Skyrim Memes Are No Longer Funny
Because of how popular Skyrim is, it was only a matter of time before the memes started rolling in. Even though the game has been out for a long time, the memes keep coming. They may not be as popular as they were when the game first came out, but fans still chuckle when they see one.
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One person on Reddit disagrees and says that the memes are dead. The OP doesn’t give too much reason as to why they consider the memes dead except that some of them just aren’t good anymore.
3 Heimskr Isn’t That Annoying
Any player that has been to Whiterun knows about Heimskr, a priest of Talos. He can usually be heard preaching openly about Talos even though Talos worship is outlawed. Most fans tend to find him annoying because of how loud he is. Plus he repeats his speeches over and over again.
However, one fan admits to liking Heimskr. They admitted to killing him to see what Whiterun would be like and found the city eerily quiet. Commenters are divided if they find him annoying or not, but most agree with the OP that he adds a little something to the city of Whiterun.
2 Vanilla Skyrim Is Better Than Skyrim With Mods
The mods that can be added to Skyrim make the game a lot more enjoyable for fans. Whether it’s adding new quests, making new weapons, or adding new followers, mods have made fans have high hopes for The Elder Scrolls VI. They can make the game more immersive and challenging for players in a way vanilla Skyrim couldn’t.
One fan posted on Reddit that they think Skyrim is better without mods. Most of the commenters respectfully disagreed and find the base game rather boring. Some agreed that vanilla Skyrim is good, but say the mods enhance it and make it a lot better.
1 Skyrim Is Overrated
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim might be one of the bestselling games of all time, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. Someone posted on Reddit all the flaws they found within the game. Combat is a little slow and not exciting. Most of the quests are basically the same. Plus, most of the NPCs sound the same.
Commenters on the thread agree with the OP and point out other flaws that keep it from being perfect. But they do agree that it’s not a terrible game. Instead, they claim that hardcore fans just hype it up a lot.
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