The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas become one of the most easily recognizable titles in the modern gaming world.Skyrimhas seen several releasesover the ten years since its release, bringing the world of Tamriel to most modern consoles. One of the most popular elements of the 2011 Bethesda RPG that has helped to sustain its large, passionate fanbase has been the wide variety of mods, as many bring new experiences. One recent mod looks to supplement the world ofSkyrimwith the stylings of another of gaming’s biggest RPGs.
Skyrimmods run the gamut from adding loads of new spells and weapons to the game to bringing in popular characters likeResident Evil: Village’s Lady Dimitrescu. A recent mod featured on PCGamesN looks to combine the world ofSkyrimwith CD Projekt Red’s similarly massive RPG franchise,The Witcher. The newly-released mod features a Witcher race added into Skyrim, complete with full customization that allows players to create their own take on the iconic Geralt of Rivia or create a Witcher all their own.
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The Witcher racefeatures some fairly powerful bonuses compared to the vanilla game’s races, regenerating stats like health and magicka 2-3 times as fast as other races. The race also boasts enhanced damage for unarmed combat, with the Witcher race’s punches being three times as strong as that of other races. The mod also adds theWitcherfranchise’s Aard and Igni signs, with the modder intending to add more in the future.
The mod’s creater, RobA, suggests pairing the Witcher race mod with a previously releasedSkyrimmod titled “A Witcher’s Adventure”. The previous mod adds a plethora of features from theWitcherfranchise, including more of the game’s signs, weapons, and monsters, with even a main questline for the mod inspired byThe Witcher.The Witcherhas been a popular subject forSkyrimmodders, as the two games' high fantasy worlds mesh well with one another.
Even ten years afterThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s initial release, the franchise’s passionate playerbase continues to keep the series' flame burning in anticipation of the sixthElder Scrollstitle. Bethesda has continued to provide players with new ways to experience the world ofSkyrim,withSkyrim VRoffering unparalleled immersioninto the world of Tamriel. A hilarious audio version in the form of Amazon Alexa’sSkyrim: Very Special Editionis also available.
Skyrimhas forged a legacy that will be tough forThe Elder Scrolls 6to match, and it is clear thatSkyrimfanswill continue to keep the game active for years to come.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis available now for PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Switch. The game’sAnniversary Editionwill release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 11.
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