With Skyrim now officially available on Xbox Game Pass many fans have returned to one of the genre's high watermarks. Updated on by Anastasia Maillot: As players all over the world continue to enjoy Bethesda's open-world RPG, it was time to reevaluate our ranking of the best Factions in Skyrim. With that, here are the best factions in Skyrim, in terms of writing, design and immersion, and occasionally, potential. The best joinable factions in Skyrim should feel immersive and deep, and force the player to work hard and care for its members and status in the long run. The best factions tend to be fun, interesting and with plenty of lore behind them if they don't allow the Dragonborn to join. You may have to do despicable things, like framing poor Brand-Shei, but it’s worth being a lowlife when the questline rewards you with Nightingale Armor and Chillrend, the amazing leveled glass sword. When trying to define the best factions in Skyrim, there's a few conditions to consider. The Thieves Guild is Skyrim's best faction so far when it comes to effort, immersion and content. Answer (1 of 4): Thieves Guild Armor Directly from the wiki: Tonilia, the Riften fence, grants a Thieves Guild Armor set just after the beginning of 'Loud and Clear'. RELATED: Skyrim: 10 Strongest Factions You Can't Join, Ranked Still, even without access or membership, many of Skyrim's factions are iconic and well-written in their own regard. Most of the factions introduced are powerful and give the option for the Dragonborn to join them, but some play major roles without ever allowing the player to becoming a member.

In a game like Skyrim, factions really define immersion and gameplay.

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