Skyrimhas mystified players for more than ten years. Part of its success can be attributed to the shear number of things players are able to do in-game. One of the important experiences that people can have is buying one of the many houses acrossSkyrim’s large map. The houses inSkyrimdiffer in size and price, and some can only be purchased by completing missions.
The homes available inSkyrimare in some of the most uniquelocations ofThe Elder Scrollsfranchise. From Riften to Solitude, player housing give people the ability to shape theirSkyrimexperiences in unique and powerful ways.
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How to Buy a House inSkyrim
The ‘first’ house that players can purchase inSkyrimis in Whiterun. The home is called Breezehome, and players can purchase it after they have successfully killed the dragon that appears at the watchtower outside the city. From there, they need to talk to the Steward of Whiterun to purchase Breezehome. The house costs 5,000 gold and is the cheapest home that players can buy. Other homes, like those in Markarth and Solitude, have simpler quests that involve the jarls. In Solitude, players need only do a small quest in order to purchase the house from the steward, but the fee is a hefty 25,000 gold. These places are worth the price, though; homes allow players to have families, rest, creating new things, and store some ofSkyrim’s weapons and armor.
The homes inSkyrimneed to be refurbished once they are bought. The more expensive homes have better options for renovation, but they too are pricey. These additions can include kitchens, alchemy rooms, bedrooms, and storage areas. Players can use homes to gather and display many items as well, from weapons to armor togold from acrossSkyrim. Homes can also serve as places to send companions and for other NPC’s to find players.
Of course, players can also build their own homes using the Hearthfire addition. These homes are also expensive and can take a while to complete, but they are much more unique. These places can also be attacked by wild animals, bandits, and some ofSkyrim’s dangerous Necromancers. No matter what homes players choose to live in, though, players will find that the housing options inSkyrimallow the game to feel more personal and magical. When the next installment of the franchise is released, fans can only hope that the housing system will be just as good or even better.
Skyrimis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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