Question to the people who play on Legendary

[tiemo94]

Is it hard, even with a strong legit build (not talking about the builds that use glitches/exploites) ?

[Cream Cheese Mustard King]

https://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/490124466456964308/

Not sure if any of this has been updated or changed.. but heres an old thread

[Haloarbiter117]

doing a legendary playthrough as my first time return to skyrim and it's just that enemies is a pain in the ass at the begining, able to 2 shot you and them being damage swamps. after that it get's easier as you progress in whatever you want to have as a build

[ONISAIBOT]

The Lord Stone is a big help early on in the game, as it decreases incoming damage significantly, but this difficulty level has great success in keeping you underpowered and making you feel weak, no matter how high the ratings of your armor or weapons are. In addition, it makes each and every enemy feel like a boss, as you are required to apply different tactics in order not to be hit, while dragons tank 10+ minutes of attacks by a dozen guards.

You might have experienced this random encounter where a thief wants to rob you in the wild. Guess what, you are actually tempted to give him what he wants when you are just level 5 and threatened by somebody who easily one-hits you with his daggers.

Overall i really like the legendary difficulty setting because enemies actually feel like a threat and not a defenceless punching bag.

[Rafael Freeman]

It's tough in the beginning because some enemies can kill you with one hit. One way of dealing this is putting all upgrade points in health but that makes playing the game a bit frustrating.

The fun part of playing at legendary is that it forces the player to think about using all available resources.

Personally I invest in stamina and speech since money makes the game easier.

[Sam90]

It is not hard even without using exploits if you know what you are doing

My strategy always concentrates on Alchemy, Enchanting and Smithing at first, then once I level up those and get good gear I always take a follower with me (Faendal up to level 30) and Lydia at higher levels. Once you level your defensive/ offensive skills it will be much easier,

Alteration and Restoration are also your best friends. The first for Oakflesh (40 armor), Stoneflesh (60 armor) and the 3 levels of Magic resistance perks and the latter for Fast Healing, Close Wounds and Grand Healing Spells, those are really life savers, also the Lord stone is essential as it gives 50 armor rating and 20% magic resistance. You have to power level your favourite Armor Skill if you concentrated on non-combat skills at low levels (If you want an easy way go to Swindler's Den there will be a Bandit guarding the cave's entrance, set the game to Novice let him hit you so he levels your favourite Armor skill, just watch out for your health though.
Also it is best at the first 50 levels to invest all your points in Health so you don't die easily.

Now with my Level 65 Warrior (Magicka : 162, Health : 802, Stamina : 162) the game is not that challenging even Ancient Dragons/ Bandit Marauders/ Forswors Ravagers are easy to kill. The only creatures that still do ridiciolus amount of damage to my character are the poison abusers like Falmers and Chaurus Reapers. If they come in hords they can easily take my character down if I am not careful.

[Malaman]

The difficulty levels only change how much damage you and NPCs do. The AI is still as dumb as f*ck.

If you want a bigger challenge go for mods like Vigor and Combat Evolved. They make the AI smarter and the combat more tatical.

[Mr.Hmm]

Legendary is hard early on but pretty easy late on.

Main reason for that is because the Enemy Scaling is bad in Skyrim so the better you become the worse they become.

I am waiting for a Combat overhaul mod before i go back in legendary mode. Until then i am gonna play in Master mode.

[EsotericEgo]

Conjuration > Twin Souls Perk > Summon Two Dremora Lords > Murders Everything!

[darkante1]

Legendary is pretty easy with the proper enchantment and smithing upgrades.
I do around 600+ something with my Daedric Swords so enemies hardly gets a chance to attack back.

I only respect..
Volkihar/Nightlord Vampires
Draugh Deathlords Archers
Falmer Warmonger
Forsworn Briarheart

Atm, they at least try to kill me.
I gonna have to mod soon or nerf myself soon since enemy level scaling is so bad.

[Hippopotamus]

Can't play on legendary with the mods i'm using, morrowloot ultimate + combat evolved. Expert is REALLY HARD with these mods, legendary i'd literally get one shot every time by everything.

[Vamp]

I always play on legendary.

[Tiggy]

i play on expert cause i want the challenge but i also dont want to be pecking away at the same enemy for 10 mins while they 2 or 3 hit me.

[FireFox]

Invest in alchemy, chew on ingredients that give fortify health or restore health. You can also find ingredients that buff your health regen.

Mix ingredients for potions.

Find a shrine of Arkay to get an additional 25 points of health.

Amulet of Arkay gives you a +10 to Fortify health.

The Enchanted Ring is a ring found in Saarthal, near where Arniel Gane is engrossed in his research. In appearance, this ring identical to a gold ring. Its enchantment increases your health by 20 points.

Good luck.