In a new clip, one low-level The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim player has managed to acquire the strongest axe in the game by ingeniously tricking and defeating an enemy AI way earlier on than intended. More than a decade later, players continue to find hilarious ways to entertain themselves in Skryim due to an abundance of glitches and exploits that have increased its replayability. While most Bethesda titles feature glitches and significant errors due to their aged game engine, they are believed to add to the charm and have helped keep the games memorable beyond its longevity.
Released in 2011, Skyrim follows the popular action role-playing series set in the high fantasy continent of Tamriel. Upon its release, the title instantly became one of the most awarded and critically acclaimed games of its time due to its sandbox mechanics and detailed open-world, which allowed for limitless playability. With continued positive reception and more than 30 million copies sold, Skyrim received numerous re-releases on almost every platform starting from 2016. This includes Nintendo Switch, VR, a re-release on eight generation consoles, and another recent re-release on current-gen consoles with the Skyrim: Anniversary Edition, which packages the critically acclaimed action-RPG with additional content, new features, and enhanced improvements and graphics.
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On Reddit, user frozenmollusk posted a clip of themself managing to acquire an Ebony War Axe with a level 1 character. During the clip, the player can be seen dueling with a high-level Draugr Overlord at the beginning of the game. In a clever manner, the player tricks the enemy AI by hiding behind a pillar and repeatedly
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