Can you beat Skyrim by killing everyone?
In the epic open-world fantasy role-playing game Skyrim, the options for playing are seemingly endless. With the freedom to explore the vast lands of Tamriel, battle fearsome dragons, and complete thrilling quests, players can unleash their inner warrior and fight their way through the world. But can you, in fact, beat the game by killing everyone in your path?
What does "killing everyone" even mean?
Before diving into the complexities of playing Skyrim by slaughter, let’s define what "killing everyone" entails. This doesn’t mean simply defeating enemies on the battlefield; it requires a systematic approach to eradicate all life in the world. Think of it as a global genocide. Will the Daedra and Dragons fall in line? Are all the civilians and merchants so expendable?
Consequences of a murderous run
The instant repercussions of such a ruthless playthrough are far-reaching and might not yield the desired outcomes. Many quests will falter, and critical relationships will deteriorate, severing key storylines and character interactions. This wouldn’t be the end of the world, as alternate endings could emerge from other choices. However, players would lose the narrative weight and emotional resonance often integral to the Skyrim experience.
Can you survive an all-out war?
Survival would depend largely on your combat prowess and the amount of gear stockpiled. Even without the Civil War quests or other main storylines, the game still requires various factions and allies to prevent the empire from descending into chaos. Eliminating them en masse would cripple Skyrim’s world structure and rendering the entire game’s progress meaningless.
No possibility of non-essential killings
As per the Bethesda Softworks, many characters in Skyrim are deemed essential, meaning they’re impossible to kill without loading the game. These individuals maintain crucial story roles or complete quests that shape the story. It’s improbable you’ll manage to dispatch everyone through sheer brute force.
| **Faction Members | Cannot be killed |
|---|---|
| Jarl Balgruuf the Greater (Whiterun) | Essential |
| General Tullius | Essential |
| Ulfric Stormcloak | Non-Essential (only at specific points) |
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