A fan ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimmakes a helpful discovery about butterflies after playing it for 10 years.The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimofficially came out in 2011, and it recently celebrated its 11-year anniversary. Since its original release, developer Bethesda Game Studios has re-releasedSkyrimon various platforms, including the Switch.
Despite its age,Skyrimplayers are still finding out new things about the game after years of playtime. As a recent example, one fan saw thatSkyrimkeeps track of how many bunnies they have killed in the game. Users can find several similar instances online where gamers discovered interesting details about the world ofSkyrimyears later. Now, another fan realized a neat detail about butterflies after 10 years of playing.
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A Reddit user named Shaitan66 discovered thatSkyrimplayers can attack butterflies with a weapon to drop their wings. This method seems far more convenient than haphazardly mashing the catch button in the hopes of hitting the target. Shaitan66 claims to haveplayedSkyrimfor 10 yearswithout ever realizing this neat trick. This sentiment is shared by other fans, as some state that they too had no idea that they could hit butterflies with weapons. A few users also state that they cannot wait to use this method whenever they next playThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
Players in the comments section offer more useful advice, as it’s possible to use arrows andSkyrim’s Unrelenting Force dragon shoutfor the same purpose. Some like to use magic, and one fan mentions utilizing the ice storm spell on water bodies to kill fish and dragonflies. Another user also wonders if they can use the telekinesis spell to grab butterflies.
Butterfly wings are used when performing Alchemy. In this case, Shaitan66 is after blue butterfly wings that can be mixed with other ingredients to gain several useful effects.Alchemy is one of many skills available inSkyrim, and its ability tree offers many perks, such as giving the player 50% resistance to all types of poisons.
Players can craft some extremelyhelpful potions by using Alchemy inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. These potions can have a big impact on the gameplay and how they approach an enemy encounter, as gamers can become invisible, breathe underwater, and increase their carry capacity among others. It also lets users inflict various status effects, such as slow or paralysis, on enemies.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim - Anniversary Editionis out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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