The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Helgen Escape & Perfect Start (Episode 1) – No Commentary Walkthrough
In this first episode of my Skyrim story walkthrough, we start at the execution in Helgen and play through the full intro escape sequence. You’ll see character creation, the civil war setup (Imperials vs Stormcloaks), the first dragon attack, and the early game path to Riverwood – all with clean, no-commentary gameplay and full dialogue so it feels like a TV pilot episode.
If you’re starting a fresh run or just want a cinematic recap of Skyrim’s opening, this episode gives you a smooth, lore-friendly “perfect start” that sets you up for the main quest and role‑play choices.
Episode Highlights
Character creation and intro carriage ride to Helgen
Meeting key characters like Ulfric Stormcloak, Ralof, and Hadvar
The execution scene interrupted by Alduin’s first dragon attack
Escaping Helgen through the keep and caves
Basic combat tutorial: melee, ranged, magic, sneaking
Early loot and gear choices that shape your starting build
Reaching Riverwood and checking in with the local NPCs
Reaching Bleak Falls Barrow
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
05:12 - Character Creation
10:56 - Mission: Unbound (Escape Helgen)
28:52 - Choose Guardian Stone (for me, it's mage stone)
31:00 - Reaching Riverwood
49:12 - Mission: The Golden Claw (Retrieve the golden claw)
57:58 - Reaching Bleak Falls Barrow
Tips & Tricks for This Episode
Take your time in character creation – this is where you set your long‑term build fantasy (warrior, mage, stealth, hybrid).
Whichever companion you follow (Hadvar or Ralof) lightly nudges you toward Imperials or Stormcloaks later; it won’t lock you in, but it’s good role‑play context.
Loot everything reasonable in Helgen (weapons, armor, potions) – it saves gold and helps you survive the first few hours.
Use this episode as a “clean slate” recap: no commentary, minimal HUD, and full dialogue, perfect for watching like a TV pilot or following step‑by‑step on your own save.
Continue the Walkthrough
Next episode: We take on Bleak Falls Barrow quest, travel to Whiterun to warn the Jarl about the dragon threat, and set up the first big dragon encounter.
