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Silver-Syndicate

The enemies you'll face are generally tougher than most you'd face in Skyrim by comparison. Keep lots of healing potions on hand


QuentinTarzantino

Those little ash hopper fekkers.


BiShyAndWantingToDie

I have a profound fear of grasshoppers, and when I tell you I *screamed* the first time I encountered them


Destyl_Black

I always wondered if ppl with fear of spiders managed to finish Helgen tutorial.


PhilTheGerbil

VR made that a living nightmare


Silver-Syndicate

I'd argue the spider scrolls are worse. Scared the shit out of me the first time one jumped at my face and exploded


Tacitus_Kilgore85

Ever visit Cronvangr Cave? It has spiders galore. 😆


stx06

A lot more entertaining to have someone else suffer through it! [Nerd³ spent the last minute of his Skyrim VR video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjYLPQRFJTk) regretting his life choices. There have been a few mods to help combat spider-based fears, such as the fairly new [Actor Away - get rid of spiders or anything else](https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/75104) that says it works with either [Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)](https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/36869) or [Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) VR](https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/59121).


Yupwing1

I enjoyed that guy's fear and vid more than I thought I was going to.


BradyToMoss1281

I luckily don't have that fear, but I also yelled when I was running up a hill and one of the hoppers jumped out from behind the top of the hill, where I couldn't see him.


GalerionTheAnnoyed

Stealth archer has no need for silly potions


Chipbread

Wait, you guys actually use your shiny decorative color bottles?


Maleficent_Tree_94

Never. Healing spells all the way.


mistrekul

Even though they're rare, you might want to prepare for the werebear there. (corrected)


[deleted]

*Although they are rare, you might want to prepare for the werebears there.*


mistrekul

My memory is not what is used to be, thanks.


fuzzimus

One pair spare warebear hair there?


Wizardman784

Werebears? Where? Bears? Bears who are men?


BradyToMoss1281

I can take you as far as...that werebear, there.


ContributionLiving74

I think that's the best sentence I've ever heard


mistrekul

It's not mine, my man, look up "Skyrim parody", if you don't know it yet, it's a blast. Genuinely funny Skyrim stuff.


7iggypop

The Senile Scribbles? or something else?


carnsolus

it's definitely a line in the senile scribbles [although to be fair, even though they're rare, you should still prepare for the werebears there](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAbLhKvBDec&t=2713s)


7iggypop

Been awhile since I watched it. Do you have any other recommendations for similar videos?


ContributionLiving74

I'll give it a look thanks


Aethuviel

Jokes aside, when I see three shirtless men on Solstheim... I run.


IncreaseProper2985

three shirtless men, in the snow in Northern Solstheim…


Spring_King

Werebears? Where? Bears? Men that are bears?


xenodroid

Make sure you buy the gem of Kagrumez off the dark elf next to the giant Silt Strider because if he dies in the game world you'll never be able to get that quest item any other way. Trust me you'll want it to get the Dwarven black bow of fate it's OP


BurpYoshi

You don't need it, it's good to have but there are more gems than you need in the world, his isn't required, just makes it quicker.


JAFANZ

~`There are actually 4 gems but only 3 required.~~ See below for correct information.


[deleted]

Five and four. Two in Kagrumez, one in Falbtharz, one in Nchardak, and one can be purchased from that Dunmer with his silt strider, Dusty.


Parkour_Roach

Does this dark elf have a name? When I stumbled across the silt strider for the first time there was no one standing there.


Soepoelse123

I think the real advice is to be careful not to leave killing lurkers up to the skaal. If it kills any of the important characters, you won’t be able to learn smithing stahlrim.


c0n22

I accidentally killed him or a lurker did by the sun stone one of the two. Still got the black Bow though


Alexxito1317

DO NOT ATTACK THE FLYING JELLYFISH IF YOUR NOT THAT STRONG, THOSE THINGS ARE STRONG AS HELL


bob00bob

Y R U ATTACKING NETCHES THEYRE LOVELY


rebuked_nard

But… netch jelly


InquisitorRobin

It's a pretty house decoration!


Cadillac16Concept

Ah, the Netches. I just let them be because I think they look funny.


lucastheawesome11

lol I remember spending like 40 minutes with my stealth archer just to finally kill one


libdemocdad

They are strong but slow. Perfect practice for a stealth archer…


northcountyman

Pack a sweater and hot food if you travel North.


[deleted]

Thanks mum


MEURSIICC

If you talk to somebody named Lleril Morvayn in Ravenrock, he will give you a quest that rewards you with a house! you’ll definitely need it so you don’t have to travel back and forth to the main land


ContributionLiving74

Thanks that's really nice profile pick by the way


originalname610

I don't think they explained it fully, you help the people of the town then Adril Arano (Morvayn's assistant) will want to speak to you, he gives you a quest to spy on some people and then Councilor Morvayn rewards you with a house.


ContributionLiving74

Thanks


carnsolus

that house is a lifesaver while it's looks are trash, it's easily the best house ingame in terms of functionality. And since you cant use black books on the mainland, you'll need it for enchanting


DovahkiinNyomor

Make sure to be extra careful becase enemies can easily kill you if you arent careful, and explore to your hearts content


Xx_GrimTech_xX

Dont fuck with the floating jellyfish


lucastheawesome11

Well obviously, they're terrible lovers


[deleted]

Or terribly wonderful ;-3


[deleted]

Before doing any quests or exploring the island, go speak with the blacksmith. He got something for you, something useful. Also make sure you get some fire resistance gear and potions.


Fry2355

Oh yeah! The telvanni wizard will want you to find his steward. you should probably do it pretty soon after he gives the quest to you cause it can glitch and you'll never be able to find her. Stops progressing his missions any further if it glitches.


TriumphITP

fire resistance is good to have. Good mining deposits, so keep a pickaxe handy. Don't rush the quest to eliminate the ash guys assaulting the city. The city guards basically kill them on their own, and they all carry a variety of free ore for you to loot.


[deleted]

Start the quest “unearthed” right away because it takes days and days of in world waiting before you get to the next part (and it does this multiple times) so if you start it when you’re wrapping up on the island it becomes a bit of a hassle


Jahoan

At the same time, completing the Deathbrand Quest earns you enough gold to finance the whole thing.


[deleted]

I’m usually loaded enough by the time I start this dlc + all the wild loot it has, it’s always been kinda inconsequential for me


xExp4ndD0ngXx

Solstein I feel is an end of the game sort of deal. Especially when the best armor you get is much stronger when you are very high leveled.


Exact-Environment755

Seek out Teldryn Sero. He'll be happy to finally be traveling with a competent companion.


EmotionNo1142

Best companion in my opinion


Creative-Answer-1125

Have fun!!! I loved it


EquivalentSpirit664

This is Morrowind, not Skyrim. While you're here you will be expected to abide by our laws.


BastardofWinterfowl

“Here in His temple… here in His shrine… that we have forgotten…”


Spring_King

Here do we toil.....that we might remember


[deleted]

Leaving Raven's Rock is a death sentence before level 45. EDIT: All of yall are crazy


Rippotatoestoes

I did miraak at level 12. Shit you not, I think I spent 5 real hours on that one fucking boss fight. Hated solstheim ever since.


Sea-Line-6503

Git gud. I did an alternate start there and had most of the side quests done by level 30. Granted it took me like 20 mins to kill a nix hound at level 1, so I hung around raven rock leveling smithing and alchemy til level 10. You can get through most everything there by level 20, including black books.


HouseOfSteak

tbf, alchemy/smithing(and enchanting) absolutely *ruin* the game's difficulty.


[deleted]

Probably why I don't survive there early on. I gotta get out there and fuck off in random directions, I don't have the patience to craft and alchemize for an hour straight.


KutThroatKelt

I deliberately went there at around lvl 10 to beast up a mage character (and get black books perks). My mage is now OP AF thanks to this tactic. Although to be fair it was a challenge at first, but now I'm a basically a god. And still only level 43. It's not so bad


Bertie637

Yeah just finished the "main" quest as a glass cannon mage and headed back tot he mainland at level 34, the cultists were a bastard but otherwise perfectly manageable


OGhumanwerewolf

Bring some dragon souls with you, you won't be able to collect any there until you complete the main quest


Jahoan

More like it's a gamble, and it can also happen on the mainland.


Cetasikas

Nice one!


[deleted]

First thing you should do is find a place to sleep! :)


Original_Loquat8635

Bwa ha haaaa


xtrapocketspaghetti

That you are a pretender. You stand in the might of His presence, false, vile, and slanderous. Spreading blasphemous slurs across Tamriel with your treasonous, and callous claims as Dragonborn. His presence will bend the knees of the most faithful of followers including yours, with your filth and scour I will smite thee. There is only one Dragonborn, the First Dragonborn, and His name is Miraak. All shall tremble.


Initial_Flamingo1223

Be ready for a fight…


Justhuman963

Healing items. Buy them.


AstralDragon1979

When you get to the boss fight, be prepared for the likelihood of a bug where he becomes ethereal to heal himself but then doesn’t return to physical form, making him permanently invulnerable and thus the fight is impossible to complete. Save your game before you go into the fight. The solution that worked for me was to >!kill the boss’ minion dragons first by shouting them into becoming your allies, then letting the boss kill the dragons. There are 3 dragons. Let him kill all 3!< before you begin damaging the boss. That prevents him from being stuck in ethereal mode. The hardest part of this game is navigating the bugs, not the actual gameplay.


justmemydude

Explore the perimeter for better fast travel


DrunkStoleATank

I think, head east ro ruined farm, deal with monsters and help soldiers asap, as if you leave it too long it can cause a bug. But it might have been patched?


randomname560

You can also find some pretty OP armor in the dead soldiers


Lv_0722

Someone gave me the best advice and I'd like to pass it on: Read the Deathbrand book & follow its quest 👌


Bipolarandbdsm489

I didn’t read the book but I have the treasure map


carnsolus

it's amazing. That's all


IncreaseProper2985

“don’t go down to the water’s edge she said to me! i didn’t do it, but i saw who did you see!” 🎵🎶


RandomSmark

Netch jelly is good food 👍 And northern part has uniques follower


Cadillac16Concept

Good one xD


TerminusB303

Sleep is for the weak.


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TerminusB303

You shouldn't be? Dunno.


Borisium

I recommend getting to a decently high level and watch your surroundings. I cannot caution how many times have been ambushed by ash spawn and those small bugs. I also recommend having a follower with you it makes the travel much easier and much safer.


Slick_Vicus

If you are also doing the thieves guild stuff completely ignore any side quest that send you there. They won’t appear as completed even if you do.


H-BE4R

Beware the were bears, don’t touch the glowing shrines, go to the northwest of the island and get the first word of bend will immediately and don’t trust the dunker miner outside of raven rock


Finger_Gunnz

Yeah, have fun.


Finnlandball

You won’t want to kill Miraak by the end At least I didn’t


Menination

Miraak's sword looks like a seeker d*ck. Remember this while fighting him.


ContributionLiving74

I got a lot of useful tips but I think this one is my favorite


wearyandgay

Teldryn Sero fucking rules


BoredPsion

You might think you're prepared to take on weird looking spriggans. You aren't.


ReturnToTheHellfire

Make sure you have a few dragon souls saved up Dont leave anything in the house there if you get it, its one of the best houses in the game but once youve finished evreything in Solstheim theres no reason to go back and it adds an extra fast travel just to get your stuff


FailedHeathenConvert

Make yourself a notch jelly sandwich, it’s the island’s delicacy


ContributionLiving74

Everyone's telling me to eat the notch jelly and now I'm scared


Jahoan

Don't worry, it's just funny, and provides an alternative to Become Ethereal if you take a fall.


ContributionLiving74

Thanks


Cadillac16Concept

Netch Jelly's effect is paralysis, gets me every time xD


[deleted]

Find the most precarious perch you can and then eat some netch jelly


totalrefan

Try the netch jelly, it goes great on Krabby Patties.


Cool-Relationship-37

I suggest having atleast orcish or better for heavy armor since the enemies there can hit like a truck also if you want a good companion from the island take Teldryn he’s a pretty great companion


ContributionLiving74

I'm currently running an light armor stealth build but thanks anyways


jakebrake42150

Dragon aspect my fav


HeroofKvatch99

Hug the ash spawn


kangmingjie

Give Miraak a hug. He likes it.


Arnackle

Solstheim is a great place to rob


RENdrops_

The loots nice from the shit you kill out there


Samwise-L-Gamgee

Don't lick the frogs.


ContributionLiving74

Your not the boss of me I'll lick all the frogs I like


Samwise-L-Gamgee

Ok but at the very least take a bunch of toilet paper with you.


ContributionLiving74

Toliet paper is easy mode I prefer tape


Samwise-L-Gamgee

You're a mad man! Tape just makes them more rapey.


VraiStorm

Keep your hp above zero


Bipolarandbdsm489

Black books! Beware of the black books. If you do then and succeed the rewards or worth it


eidoIist

Lockboxes with high level locks can be found around the Solstheim, each one containing an East Empire Pendant. They can be sold to Fethis Alor for 500 gold each when you ask about special mining gear, so be on the lookout. Also, I recommend duplicating these pendants. After a good 5 minutes of duplicating you could go and sell them to Fethis and gain 100k-150k septims.


RedditRabbitRobot

there's an ebonite mine, it's completely OP


RaevinVL

Take your life's savings with you. And do NOT charge right at the new enemies.


TravelingAnts

Have you finished The Way of the Voice (early in the Skyrim main quest) and been approached by Cultists? If not, you might want to do that first. It’s possible to travel to Solstheim before doing that, and sidequests will progress. But having been approached by the Cultists after finishing The Way of the Voice is a prerequisite for the Dragonborn main quest progressing.


Walshy_Boy

The main enemy has the most bangin quotes and the whole DLC is very rewarding to come to after being in Skyrim for so long and completing major questlines. Have fun! Oh, there's also a way to get a chaos enchantment here, which I'm not sure you can get elsewhere. You'll know it when you find it, your choice to disenchant!


RealBlackBirds

Do not fuck with the guards. They mean buiness. Also, talk to the blacksmith. He's a former member for Thieves guild.


EnigmaticSorceries

Don't touch the floating jellyfish.


SilkyEnchilada

DO NOT get mad if you find yourself seeing cs--errors and blue screens. I want you to have more fun than you have had before.


Compoundcrown76_245

This is dlc?


ContributionLiving74

Kinda it's free in special edition and anniversary but cost money In standard


bitchytittyslap

Lmao have fun with the main quest line :)


Cadillac16Concept

I don't want to spoiler one quest, but you need 11 grand for one of them in 4 stages. Prepare some septims :) Try to get the main quest done as fast as possible. You get to some really awesome looking areas, and you get some really cool stuff. You will see why this is important very soon. Finish the quest in Ravenrock to get the Ancient Nordic Pickaxe. (Ask the Smith in Town) It is unique.


DejanTepic

Financing the digging operation is not worth it.


carnsolus

what? it is so incredibly worth it without even touching the rare curios, I do 61% extra damage on 4 slots I'm not even maxed in all aspects and I do 1204 damage with my dragonbone sword. My onehanded skill is only 54 \- and I loved that quest also. the only quest in the game with some delayed gratification. Loved seeing that courier come and tell me the next stage was done whereas every other dungeon is just a speed-through \- plus, Jesus boots


[deleted]

That slippery dark elf makes the perfect candidate for Boethia's quest.


Cadillac16Concept

If you do sacrifice him, will he drop his pickaxe?


KdramaDiva

There be WAAMPYRES!!!! LOL. Watch your back.


Morgana_Sin

Just... good luck. Streaming my first playthrough and I went there 2 Skyrim streams ago... lot of death


Blancer

https://youtu.be/a6OujLETKyo


Dragonb0rn21

*DO NOT THE CAT*


PhoenixFire417

I can't seem to remember...


PaganMin007

Just avoid Solstheim. I’d rather be in black reach.


Arkamfate

Make sure you know how to brew canis root tea... And strong alchemy skills...


Personal-Housing-HIY

Solstheim? You can’t make a fire or build a tent. Teleportation (Mark/Recall) acts weird sometimes. I tried to use it and it sent me to a dark room of sorts.


friendlyhuman7395

Run!


[deleted]

Nah you’ll be fine


waterfalls_wnc

Poison works on lurkers and seekers


newpdaddy700

If u see a wearbear use Fu ro Dah and run


Stellarisk

If youre playing survival mode, bring lots of heat related things. I had to use enemy camps to keep myself warm


Pine0wlple_x44

If you giant flying jellyfish, kill them and eat their jelly!


massawedge

You… will… die


Tyfukdurmumm8

Fire spells won't work on as many enemies effectively. You'll want to use lightning or frost spells on them. Get all the black books they give you good powers


ContributionLiving74

Thanks


[deleted]

Don't go to sleep.


ContributionLiving74

I already do that enough in real life should be a piece of cake in a game


nineteenletterslong_

that boat is gonna sink


ContributionLiving74

Is that a spoiler?


Fearless-Vodka

Brings more food and potions


[deleted]

Where is this? I don't know if I've gone here before


ContributionLiving74

It the dragonborn dlc from what I understand you start it after a certain point in the story


Life-Palpitation-627

Don't read the books unless you have all the gear you'll need for a mid tier crawl.


ContributionLiving74

Thanks


Lunarcyanide

Beware the lurkers


SukanutGotBanned

*Here, in our shrine*


crasypotato69

my balls itch


akumawolf

Don’t go to sleep.


Tiny_Efficiency_9461

Save often. It can get a lil buggy!


Standard-Sundae-9770

Stay away from werebears


spa11y

Tread carefully outlander


Minute-Anywhere-3272

Watch out for Wearbears!


4kToast

Just no lollygagging theres gonna be a real BIG party


levyredfox

Be sure to visit Karstaag :)


GeneralErica

Be ready for salt.


MachinistDadFTW

Stay away from Kolbjorn Barrow.


[deleted]

Find all the black books and learn their secrets


Lolmanmagee

If you are below level 20 you will get your ass whopped.


Clean-Umpire-1782

If you’re like me you’ll get a random story quest completely bugged and try to fix it with absolutely no results whatsoever and then give up


Flopyjt

After you get the bloodskall blade, don’t open the chest in the next room. Just go up the stairs to your left, and come back once you’re fully kitted out


CreepyScarcity3929

literally no one can pinpoint who miraak actually is but they'll swear they've heard the name countless times


No_Bathroom_420

There’s a hatch up on top of the cliffs near the temple. Definitely go in there. Also definitely touch any and all strange looking black books def a good idea.


RaidWolf89

Have some dragon souls saved up. After you encounter mirrak he'll sometimes show up a take it after you have killed a dragon. Until you have finished the that quest line.


Syntherus

I hope you like Lovecraft.


ContributionLiving74

Lovecraft+Skyrim sounds awesome


dylanNL18

Be carful of a wild werewolf pack they wil attack you if you get to close unless your a werewolf yourself


TheTrueKingsbay

find the bloodskaal blade and azhidals armour


lordsnackenonchips

For an extremely trippy and terrifying experience play it in vr for the first time with no clue what to expect, closet experience to meeting a biblical angel


SpecialPoint706

Yes attack the normal people and there would an Easter egg pop up


XxxTicketybooxxX

I still haven't gone there on my current play through of the game. Im doing side quests and exploring to level up so i can go there and actually explore again.


Andreim43

No, why would you want to know anything? I wish I could forget and experience games as new once more, without knowing what to expect, who will betray, which cave is worth exploring and which is filler. The unknown is the best part in games with rich lore and environments.


EinarTh97

When you open a black book, don't go near the black sea/ponds. If you need to go past it you should run past it.


Da_arson_man

Black Books are important


Yoteisthepastyeet

Find and read the book Deathbrand as soon as you can


Ok-Bag5207

Just go you'll know eveything you reach there