This page is taken from the in-game tutorial which you can access by pressing F1 from within the game.
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Equipment[edit]
Throughout your adventures in Tamriel your character will have access to a wide variety of weapons and armor. Your character can gain equipment by looting dead monsters, finding treasure chests, crafting, and completing quests. When you obtain a piece of equipment it will be stored in your Inventory. Press the I key to access your inventory.
♦ Double-click an item to equip it to your character
♦ Right-click an item to see a list of additional actions that can be executed upon that item
You can view your character's currently equipped items on the left side of the inventory screen.
Evaluating Weapons[edit]
When evaluating weapons, the base stat is Damage. Weapons with a higher Damage stat will deliver a larger amount of Base Damage to enemies. Some weapons have Enchantment, Trait, or Set Bonuses that further increase their effectiveness in battle and grant your character special bonuses while equipped.
Weapons with enchantments hold a charge that depletes with use and must be replenished using a soul gem.
Equipping and using a weapon will increase your skill with that weapon type over time, unlocking new abilities that can be used while that weapon type is equipped.
Evaluating Armor[edit]
When evaluating armor, the base stat is Armor. Armor with a higher Armor Stat will provide more protection and better damage mitigation against physical attacks. Some armor has Enchantment, Trait and Set Bonuses that further increase their effectiveness in battle and grant your character special bonuses while that armor type is equipped.
Equipping and using armor will increase your skill with that armor type over time, unlocking new abilities that can be used when that armor type is equipped.
Keep in mind that your equipped armor will suffer a durability loss if your character is killed. This can be restored by going to a merchant and repairing your armor, or by using a repair kit.
Consumables[edit]
Consumables, or single-use items, are potions, food and drink that can be found, purchased or crafted.
♦ Potions provide a quick boost in combat effectiveness
♦ Food and Drink provide a longer lasting, but often more subtle effect
Loading Quickslots[edit]
Consumable items can be used during combat via the Quickslot Menu.
To load consumable items into the quickslot menu press the I key to open your inventory, then click the "Quickslots" button in the top right corner. Any slottable items that are currently in your inventory will appear. Click and drag an item to the quickslot wheel in the middle of the screen to load it to a quickslot.
Using Quickslots[edit]
While in the In-Game View mode you can select any item previously loaded into a quickslot by pressing and holding the Q key and using your mouse to click on it. When you release the Q key your selection will be available for quick use in combat by pressing the Q key.
Character Inventory[edit]
Your characters will pick up a variety of items as you adventure through Tamriel. These items will be placed in your character's Inventory. To view your current character's Inventory, press the I key.
The icons at the top of the open Inventory window are filters that will assist you in finding and sorting through large inventories. Clicking an icon for a specific type of inventory—Weapons, Apparel, Consumables, etc. —will filter out all but the selected item type.
Inventory Full[edit]
When your inventory is full you have several options:
♦ You can add additional inventory slots by purchasing bag upgrades from merchants found in large cities and some towns
♦ You can deconstruct items and increase your crafting inspiration
♦ You can sell the items to merchants in large cities and some towns
♦ You can delete items to make room for something valuable you just found Right-clicking on any inventory item will provide you with a list of actions you can execute upon that item.
The Bank[edit]
Player banks can be accessed through Bankers in large cities throughout Tamriel. All of your characters share a common bank. An item placed in your bank can be removed by any of your characters, regardless of race or alliance.
Crafting materials stored in your bank can be directly accessed through crafting tables. If you need to use an ingredient stored in the bank while crafting an item, the ingredient will appear selectable for use even though it is not in your character's inventory.
