Skyrim: Conquer the Main Quest with Poison Only!

TLDRIn Skyrim, can you beat the main quest using only poison as a weapon? Let's find out! Complete the main quest, the Dragonborn DLC, and the Dark Brotherhood questline using only poison to damage enemies. Non-damaging shouts and spells are allowed, but no summoning or followers. Get creative with poison-based strategies and enjoy the challenge!

Key insights

🐍Using poison as the primary weapon in Skyrim is a challenging but unique playstyle.

🎯The goal is to complete the main quest, Dragonborn DLC, and Dark Brotherhood questline using only poisons.

💀The player character must directly damage enemies with poison, while friendly NPCs and non-damaging spells are exempt.

🛡️Enchanting and Alchemy skills are essential for creating and enhancing poisons to increase damage output.

🐺Wolves and other wildlife can be helpful allies, and non-damaging shouts can be used strategically.

Q&A

Can you use weapons other than poison?

No, the challenge requires using poison as the primary weapon to directly damage enemies.

Are there any exceptions to the rule of using only poison?

Non-damaging shouts and spells are allowed, but summoning followers and using other weapons are not.

What skills and perks are useful for this challenge?

Enchanting and Alchemy skills are crucial for creating and enhancing poisons. Perks related to sneak and stealth are also helpful.

Is it possible to complete the main questline using only poison?

Yes, with careful planning and strategy, it is possible to overcome the challenges and defeat enemies using only poison.

Are there any limitations on the types of poison that can be used?

There are no specific limitations on the types of poison, but higher potency poisons will be more effective.

Timestamped Summary

00:32Introduction to the challenge of beating Skyrim's main quest using only poison as a weapon.

05:20Explanation of the rules and limitations of the challenge, including exemptions and restrictions on followers and non-damaging spells.

11:45Demonstration of the power leveling process for sneaking and pickpocketing skills.

12:25Explanation of the alchemy process for maximizing poison damage output.

16:00Showcasing the assassination of the cultists and subsequent completion of the quest.

25:00Progress update on the completion of the main quest, Dragonborn DLC, and Dark Brotherhood questline using only poisons.

30:00Highlighting the challenges and strategies for using poison as the primary weapon in combat.

35:00Discussion of the unique playstyle and the importance of player creativity and adaptation throughout the challenge.