Summary
In the vast world of Bethesda’sThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, anything is possible, which is what one player found out recently during an epic encounter between a vampire, a giant, and a dragon.Skyrimis filled to the brim with different races to play as and creatures to battle against, which is why meeting a handful of them together in the wilds is a notable event.
Released in 2011,The Elder Scrolls’ fifth main installment in the series succeeded 2006’sOblivionand is set in the titular snowy region. Players assume the role of the Dragonborn and must attempt to slay the dragon, Alduin the World-Eater.Skyrimis one of the biggest open-world games and takes a long time to beat, and thanks to its scale, players are forever finding spectacles to share with the community.
Posted by DeadStormPirate on Reddit, an 18-second clip ofSkyrimgameplay showed a Dragonborn encountering an Ancient Vampire in the wilds. “Why you should always be aware of your surroundings,” accompanied the video, explaining the sudden arrival of a giant and the dragon, Vuljonaak, to assist in the vampire’s defeat. TheSkyrimsubreddit community was convinced all creatures of the realm hate vampires, offering one reason why they showed up as allies. Others initiated “a vampire, a giant, and a dragon walk into a bar” joke, but ultimately, the video demonstrated what happens when the world is on the Dragonborn’s side.
Skyrim Player Has an Epic Encounter Battling a Vampire
Players can choose to walk the Vampire path in theDawnguardDLC, gaining several advantages such asSkyrim’s Vampire Seduction ability. Since Vampirism is considered a disease in the game, it’s no surprise why other creatures, like the giant and the dragon, would want to see the vamps expelled. However, the community also made the original poster aware that despite the giant and dragon becoming allies against the vampire, the Dragonborn would likely have to face them as enemies afterward.
Witnessing epic encounters, like the user’s vampire massacre, and discovering hidden details within the open world are other instances thatElder Scrollsfans are accustomed to. Recently,anotherSkyrimplayer found a ghost flag glitchnear Arcwind Point that baffled the community, and gaining other players' perspectives on these occurrences has intellectual and often comical gain for the player experiencing them.
The fifth installment of the franchise has been going strong for over 10 years, and players are turning toSkyrim’s upcomingSkywindmodfor a flurry of new features to keep the content fresh. With a release date yet to be determined, the mod will feature a port of the Vvardenfell island intoSkyrim, designed to bringMorrowindinto the modern age.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to June 07, 2025.EPIC FANTASY REBORNSkyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLDPlay any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAYChoose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.BATTLE DRAGONSBattle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
