If one were to list all the things thatSkyrimdoes right, its kill camera would certainly earn a mention, as a showcase reel highlights just how satisfying these executions can be. Combat finishers are often the subject of animation andgameplay mods inSkyrim, and while they certainly expand upon the system even further, the base game comes with a fairly well-developed feature on its own. The kill camera’s finishing moves come in a wide variety of flavors, split into different categories based on the Dragonborn’s weapon of choice. From archery to dual wielding, and even one’s Werewolf form, the kill camera will feature heavily in just about anySkyrimplaythrough.
Whether they’re dungeon-delving through perilous Dwemer ruins or getting in theirdaily kill of Nazeem inSkyrim, combat finishers often give players an extra flair to even the most mundane acts of violence. The effects are visceral, the feel is satisfying, and though some wondered if combat finishers were just a fad prior to the game’s release, most players agree thatSkyrimwouldn’t be the same game without them.
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Posted on the officialSkyrimsubreddit, SashoSim’s highlight reel of the game’s kill camera elicited a positive response from the community, as many players flocked to share their favorite moves or otherwise bond over their mutual love ofSkyrim’s combat finishers. One of the comments rightly pointed out that the lack of any custom content only furthers the impression thatSkyrimhas aged remarkably well over the past decade in many respects.
That being said, the highlight reel does come with a few modded animations, but the vast majority of the ones showcased in the video can be found in the original game files. Given how popular V.A.T.S kills became inBethesda’sFalloutfranchise, it’s no wonder that the developers wanted to introduce anElder Scrollsequivalent in some way.
While it’s still too early to tell ifStarfield(and especiallyThe Elder Scrolls 6) will have some kind of kill camera, there’s very little reason to believe that Bethesda will leave it behind inSkyrim. ThoughStarfield’s absence from Bethesda’s Developer Directhas raised some eyebrows, players should expect a special standalone showcase for the game in the form of a new Deep Dive into its gameplay. As enjoyable as slaying enemies in the Nord province can be, manyElder Scrollsand Bethesda fans eagerly await the new era of the Bethesda open-world experience.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis available now on PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
