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ASkyrimplayer online has shared a hilarious clip, in which an NPC pulls off an insane dodge like something straight out ofThe Matrix. Gamers continue to experience amazing moments inSkyrim, even over 12 years after its initial launch.
Over the years,Skyrim’s robust sandbox has produced many moments of madness and magic in equal measure. These moments are often very funny, and add to the feeling that anything can happen at any time. One recenthilariousSkyrimclip shows an archer hitting an unexpected target, showcasing another example of how this awesome sandbox sometimes can result in some interesting moments. This is a good reason whySkyrimremains such an active game in 2024 - even with every inch of the world discovered, it can still produce random moments like this at any time.
Redditor chunchunmaru_7 shared the hilarious clip, which begins with them firing an arrow at a distant enemy. This then enters aSkyrimkill cam, which, in normal circumstances, would result in the death of the NPC. However, that’s not what happens here. Instead, the NPC falls backward, out of the way of the arrow. The timing is impeccable and resembles a dodge straight out ofThe Matrixmovies.
Skyrim NPC Pulls Off a Matrix Dodge
Although it seems strange at first glance, one player in the thread had a detailed explanation of how this issue occurred, and it actually makes total sense. The NPC in question is actually paralyzed, with the effect caused by the player. This effect is an invisible projectile that moves faster than the arrow itself, meaning the NPC begins to fall over much before the arrow actually hits its target. While at close range, this will mostly go unnoticed, forSkyrimarcherswho like to fight from a distance, this can actually cause the shot to miss due to the time the NPC has to fall over. So chunchunmaru_7 didn’t actually miss their shot - they were simply too far away.
WithSkyrimnow approaching 13 years old later this year, the game has had an impressive lifespan up to this point. However, the demand forThe Elder Scrolls 6is growing, and Bethesda has high standards to live up to. While the studio remains coy on a potential release date of the game, the latest update suggests thatThe Elder Scrolls 6is in a playable state, which is a huge step forward for the title, which was first announced in 2018. Gamers have been patient about a newElder Scrollstitle, and hopefully, this is soon rewarded with even more information about the game.
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