Do you get more XP on higher difficulty in Skyrim?

Certain select skills are harder to level like armor because enemies do less damage but it's not actually any different, you still require the same amount of "xp" and any other skills levels just as fast as if you were on Adept or Legendary, again difficulty does NOT affect leveling.
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What are the benefits of harder difficulty in Skyrim?

At difficulty settings harder than Adept, weapon and magic (Destruction, etc.) skills level quicker than armor skills because the Dragonborn needs to deal more hits to kill an enemy but can receive fewer blows before death. Settings easier than Adept create the reverse scenario.
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Does changing the difficulty affect anything in Skyrim?

It only affects the strength of the monsters and enemies you will face. Difficulty has no bearing on loot or gold received.
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What do difficulty levels do in Skyrim?

Difficulty leveling in Skyrim mostly affects how bullet-spongy opponents are. As you move down from Adept (Normal) difficulty, you do more damage to opponents and they do less damage to you. As you move up from Adept difficulty, you do less damage and opponents do more damage.
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How do you increase exp in Skyrim?

There are a few things you can do in order to boost your exp gains: 1) Rent a room from an Inn or Buy a house to sleep. This gives a "Well Rested" bonus of +10% XP on all skills for 8 hours in game. 2) Pick a Stone.
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What difficulty do you level up fastest in Skyrim?

The difficulty level itself, does not increase the rate at which you skill up. You just skill up more, due to the tedium of it. More per ENEMY. You level (about) as fast per unit TIME.
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Can you get level 100 in every skill Skyrim?

Essentially all of them. I believe the official level cap in Skyrim SE is 252 (with the DLC) which is sufficient to max out every skill and perk tree. You get one skill/perk point per level and, once you get a skill to 100, you can make it legendary.
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What is the optimal difficulty for Skyrim?

Adept - Skyrim's "default" difficulty setting. Recommended on your second (and subsequent) playthroughs, and / or when you think you have a handle on how the game works. Expert -- As the name of this setting implies, you should expect a workout on this level. Master -- "Master" is reserved for, well, Skyrim masters.
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Is Skyrim fun on legendary difficulty?

How difficult is legendary difficulty in Skyrim? It's very difficult, in a way that isn't at all fun or immersive. It's difficult in the laziest possible way that game developers can make something difficult: by giving the enemies ridiculously high health and damage, and reducing the damage you deal to them.
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What is a decent level in Skyrim?

The first time i ever beat it i was level 38, when i started i was probably in the lower 30's. I never do it right off the bat though. To give you a ballpark i usually dont start it until im between 25-30.
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Are Stormcloaks or Imperials better?

Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn't make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won't accept you. Pick Stormcloak if you believe the Empire has no right to say what Skyrim denizens can and can't do, especially if you are a Nord.
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Does Skyrim difficulty increase loot?

Difficulty level does not directly affect loot quality, but difficulty will cause your combat skills to level faster (more creature HP = more swings/chops/casting).
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Do Skyrim enemies scale to your level?

Sort of. Unlike Oblivion where enemies leveled lock step with you, Skyrim uses a scaled pool that is a bit more flexible in level, so that you can get that sense of getting stronger but without the enemies out leveling you too much, but still allowing for tough boss fights.
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What is the most powerful skill in Skyrim?

The 15 Best Skyrim Legendary Skills, Ranked
  1. 1 Archery.
  2. 2 Conjuration.
  3. 3 Restoration.
  4. 4 Light Armor.
  5. 5 Speech.
  6. 6 Smithing.
  7. 7 Alchemy.
  8. 8 Enchanting.
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Is Skyrim noob friendly?

Although it isn't a particularly hard game, these are some important details fans should know before starting this fantasy epic. Updated January 2, 2024 by Ritwik Mitra: Skyrim is a game that most players would love to experience for the first time, given how magical the first playthrough in this game is.
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Is loot better on legendary Skyrim?

There is absolutely no difference in loot depending on difficulty levels. So with +80h into the game with 40h something of those played on Very Hard, and the last 2h of extensivly testing Normal Vs Very Hard in a controlled enviroment, i can tell you that there is 0 difference in Loot or Legendary enemy spawn rates.
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Is there a point to legendary in Skyrim?

Making a Skyrim skill Legendary can grant players a bit of additional power over time, and it allows the game to be played near indefinitely, with constant progression.
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Should I level up fast in Skyrim?

Leveling up in Skyrim quickly is essential to access endgame content and become more powerful. Players can level up various skills fast by finding skill books, using specific Standing Stones, and spamming certain spells.
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What is the easiest class in Skyrim?

There are three basic builds in Skyrim and a couple variations on each. Stealth archer is the most popular because it's easy. The enemy almost never even sees you. A powerful variation is to throw Illusion in the mix, with Muffle so you're even harder to detect and Calm spells if you need them.
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Can you go past level 252 in Skyrim?

You can continue to reset skills indefinitely so, you can continue to level that skill indefinitely and your character by extension. Admittedly, there is not much benefit to leveling up beyond level 252 but you don't have to stop there if you don't want to.
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Can you max out all skill trees in Skyrim?

All characters level up their skills at the same speed with use, and as such you're able to, eventually, reach the maximum level of 100 in every skill tree. Speaking of which, each individual skill has it's own skill tree that grants various Perks to the player.
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What should I level up first in Skyrim?

Consider leveling Smithing and Enchanting together, as you can easily make a weapon, enchant it, and sell it for a profit. Finally, choose Perks carefully. For example, once you obtain the Power Bash perk, Block can be leveled by repeatedly shield bashing.
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What is the hardest enemy to be in Skyrim?

The Wispmother, Falmer Warmonger, and Hagraven are some of the most challenging enemies in Skyrim due to their unique abilities and powerful attacks. Giants and Sabre Cats are formidable opponents that can deal massive damage to players, but they have specific weaknesses that can be exploited.
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Does the weight of your character matter in Skyrim?

Weight only has aesthetic effects. There is no increase in weapon damage or anything else if you make your character more muscular. 3. No, the only thing that affects speed this time is the armor you wear and if you have the "weightless" armor perk(s) or steed stone.
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Does loot scale in Skyrim?

Leveled items refer to loot or quest rewards that vary in strength due to Character Level. At lower levels, these items have weaker base stats, while at high levels, these stats increase.
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