Top 8 Worst Decisions In Skyrim

Summary

In this video, the narrator explores some of Skyrim's worst decisions that players can make, from misguided choices to game-breaking mistakes. Key highlights include returning Aura Star for a flawed version of the Black Star, killing Barbas for a useless axe, and betraying loyal characters like Parx. The video also covers regrettable decisions such as destroying the Dark Brotherhood, sparing Silus and missing out on the powerful Mehrunes' Razor, and choosing vampire powers over werewolf ones. Ultimately, it serves as a guide to help players avoid these notorious missteps and make better choices in the game.

Takeaways

• 😀 Returning the Azura Star instead of choosing the Black Star is a bad decision due to a bug that makes the Black Star able to capture both black and white souls.
• 😀 Killing Barbas in the 'A Daedric's Best Friend' quest results in getting a weak axe, while sparing him grants a better reward: the Mask of Clavicus Vile.
• 😀 Betraying Parthurnaax and siding with the Blades makes you miss out on valuable dragon hunting opportunities and word wall discoveries.
• 😀 Destroying the Dark Brotherhood locks you out of their entire storyline, including rewards like Shadowmere, marriage opportunities, and large gold payouts.
• 😀 Sparing Silus Vesuius in the 'Pieces of the Past' quest grants you a mere 500 gold and locks you out of the powerful Mehrunes' Razor.
• 😀 Becoming a vampire has significant drawbacks, such as being attacked on sight when reaching the final stage, making it less advantageous than becoming a werewolf.
• 😀 Investing in lockpicking is largely pointless, as Skyrim's system makes lockpicking far easier compared to Oblivion, and the Skeleton Key offers infinite lockpicks.
• 😀 Buying horses in Skyrim is a waste of money, as they are often impractical, difficult to ride, and don't offer significant benefits compared to free horses like Arvac and Shadowmere.
• 😀 Choosing to side with Azura's Star over the Black Star is a no-brainer due to the advantage of the Black Star in capturing both types of souls.
• 😀 Some choices, like betraying friends or siding with certain factions, can impact long-term gameplay, such as losing access to certain quests or rewards in Skyrim.

Q & A

Why is returning Azura's Star considered a bad decision?

Returning Azura's Star is considered a bad decision because it only captures white souls, which are far less common than black souls. Moreover, a bug in the game allows the Black Star to capture both black and white souls, making Azura's Star effectively useless.

What happens if you kill Barbas during the 'A Daedric's Best Friend' quest?

If you kill Barbas, you are rewarded with one of the worst axes in the game, which is slow and has poor damage. In contrast, if you spare Barbas, you can receive the Mask of Clavicus Vile, a much better reward that improves prices with vendors and boosts your speech skill.

Why is betraying Paarthurnax a bad decision in Skyrim?

Betraying Paarthurnax is a bad decision because it cuts you off from the Greybeards' help, including guidance on Word Walls. Siding with the Blades also means you lose a potential friend in Paarthurnax, a powerful and iconic ally, as well as valuable questlines and rewards.

What are the consequences of destroying the Dark Brotherhood?

Destroying the Dark Brotherhood locks you out of one of the best factions in Skyrim. It prevents you from completing its questline, earning rewards like 20,000 gold, Shadowmere (a powerful horse), and the ability to marry Astrid. You also lose access to radiant quests that offer gold and other benefits.

Why is sparing Silus Vesuius in the 'Pieces of the Past' quest a bad idea?

Sparing Silus Vesuius is a poor decision because it locks you out of obtaining Mehrunes' Razor, one of the best daggers in the game. Additionally, Silus is part of the Mythic Dawn, making him a questionable ally, and the 500 gold reward for sparing him is far less significant than the weapon you miss out on.

How does being a vampire in Skyrim compare to being a werewolf?

Being a vampire in Skyrim has several downsides, including sun sensitivity, hostile NPCs in the final stage of vampirism, and locking you out of certain content. In contrast, being a werewolf offers more flexibility, allowing you to choose when to transform, and provides greater power without these restrictions.

Why is investing in the lockpicking skill considered a waste?

Investing in lockpicking is considered a waste because Skyrim's lockpicking system is relatively easy compared to previous games like Oblivion. Master locks can be picked without any points in the lockpicking skill, and the Skeleton Key offers infinite lockpicks, making the skill redundant.

What makes buying a horse in Skyrim a poor investment?

Buying a horse in Skyrim is a poor investment because horses are expensive (costing around 1,000 gold) and are often ineffective in combat. They frequently get stuck and are vulnerable to damage. Additionally, better horses like Arvak and Shadowmere are available for free, making purchased horses largely unnecessary.

Why is the Black Star a better choice than Azura's Star?

The Black Star is a better choice because it can capture both black and white souls, unlike Azura's Star, which only captures white souls. Furthermore, a bug makes the Black Star even more powerful, as it can capture souls of all kinds, rendering Azura's Star practically useless.

What are the moral implications of killing Barbas in the 'A Daedric's Best Friend' quest?

Killing Barbas is morally questionable because he is a lovable, talking dog who is an innocent character in the game. Additionally, killing him for a poor weapon like the Rueful Axe feels unnecessary, especially when the alternative—keeping him alive—gives you a much better reward in the Mask of Clavicus Vile.