Boons are an overlooked perk in Skyrim and provide a temporary bonus that lasts for 8 hours (in real time). To acquire a buff, simply visit and activate the corresponding shrine. None of them grant active powers, instead they are all passive bonuses, with one available for each available playstyle. You should always keep a

Robes are the life blood of any real magic user. Mixing with different armor can be an effective method of combat, but to maximize spell power, robes are by far the best. Although they do not provide armor, the bonuses they provide can be worth more than a full set of heavy armor. As for

Alteration is a surprisingly strong pool of magic, providing a ton of utility to make your adventures that much easier. Considered the easiest type of magic to level up, you will level up extremely quickly by casting alteration spells. While there isn’t a single spell that deals damage, you can use alteration to massively turn

Standing Stones are an extremely valuable resource in Skyrim, giving you a unique perk like no other in the game. Many players look past them and pick the first one they come across on their way to Riverwood. The reality is that changing your Standing Stone benefits based on the situation will make your travels

Hoops are a criminally underrated type of equipment in Skyrim, capable of being worn over many hoods and masks such as Dragon Priests. You can also enchant them to increase utility or effectiveness in combat. However, most gamers don’t like the aesthetics and prefer a helmet. If you’re a tank/melee warrior, circles don’t provide armor,

All dragonborn, regardless of their playstyle, can be equipped with a necklace or amulet. While they tend to be displaced by armor or robes, a good necklace can greatly increase your combat abilities. Many necklaces basically weigh nothing, different enchantments mean there is a necklace for every situation. It is recommended that you carry a