The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Guide
A warrior fighting a dragon in a snowy landscape in an original Skyrim publisher screenshot.
PC · 2011 · 6 guides & references
Cheats, locations & unlocks
Key characters
The Dragonborn
Your race and appearance are chosen at Helgen. Skills improve through use, while perk choices shape your fighting, magic and crafting strengths.
Lydia
Lydia becomes available after the early Whiterun main-quest milestones. She is a combat follower and can carry equipment, but careless friendly fire can still endanger her.
Jarl Balgruuf
Balgruuf receives the warning about Helgen and sends the player to assist his court wizard. His early quests lead to the Dragonstone and the first dragon fight.
Arngeir
Arngeir helps explain the Voice at High Hrothgar. The Greybeards teach the Dragonborn how words and shouts relate to the larger dragon threat.
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References
Covered edition: Original 2011 PC base game with official patches. Dawnguard, Hearthfire, Dragonborn, Special Edition, Anniversary Edition, Creation Club content and mods are outside this wiki. Pictures come from the original Skyrim Steam listing.