Summary
More than a decade after the launch ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, fans are lamenting the lack of spears as an available weapon type within the RPG. The beloved Bethesda game offers a plethora of different ways for players to personalize their character, containing a wide breadth of weapons and spells for players to choose from. Players can specialize in any ofSkyrim’s five Schools of Magic, as well as optimizing towards using one-handed or two-handed weapons. However, some fans feel the RPG left a perfect weapon type out of the game.
BetweenSkyrim’s different kinds of one-handed, two-handed, and archery weapons, players have plenty of options to properly outfit their character. Characters utilizing one-handed weapons can choose between weapons like swords, war axes, and daggers, while two-handed characters can effectively use crushing battleaxes and warhammers. Archer characters can also choose between bows and crossbows, with each needing their own type of ammunition. Some fans, however, have noted the lack of spears withinSkyrim.
A post to theSkyrimsubreddit by Reddit user ludos96 laments the lack of spears as an available weapon type withinSkyrim. The user noted the heavy Nordic inspiration withinSkyrim’s world, referring to it as “the viking game” with spears being a common weapon of choice for vikings. Fans in the post’s replies largely agreed with the sentiment while also expressing thatSkyrimshows a general lack of polearm weapons within the RPG. Spears were previously included as a weapon within theElder Scrollsfranchise, lastavailable for players inThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind.
Skyrim Fans Want Spears In The Game
The lack of spears inSkyrimsaw many fans reflecting on changes made to the franchise throughout its recent entries. One fan mentioned a Game Jam shared fromSkyrim’s development cycle where one developer had created fully functioning spears withinSkyrimahead of the game’s launch. Others have felt that Bethesda has “dumbed down” the series in its modern entries, removing equipment and mechanics from earlier games to streamline newer titles. Some expressed their hope that spears could potentially return to the franchise withthe upcomingElder Scrolls 6.
With the last entry in the franchise more than ten years old, many fans are waiting to hear Elder Scrolls 6. The sequel was first announced in 2018, though little has surfaced about the game following its reveal with much of Bethesda’s attention directed towardsStarfield. Bethesda did confirm thatThe Elder Scrolls 6had entered “early development"as of late last year, followingStarfield’s full release. Though fans will likely be waiting a while for news aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6,Skyrimboasts a lasting legacy that continues to captivate fans.
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Skyrim is a beloved game for a reason. There is so much to do in the game, and with the new anniversary updates, even veteran players will have a fresh experience if they haven’t played it in a few years. The modding community around the game is beyond active with some fans even using Skyrim’s foundations to rebuild previous entries into the Elder Scrolls series.Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.Skyrim Special Edition also brings the power of Bethesda Game Studios Creations to PC and consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Creations, there are no limits to what you can experience.
