Skyrim Gets Mounted Combat

Now, you may never have to leave the comfort of your horse.

By Michael Shelton /

Bethesda has implemented mounted combat into the world of Skyrim with the 1.6 beta patch, and we expect many gamers to be sinking a vast expanse of time roaming the wilderness while firing arrows from horseback. Beta patch 1.6 only provides gamers with the ability to use ranged and melee weaponry as the primary means of attacking while mounted. Sorry everyone, no shouts or spellcasting. Depending on the popularity of mounted combat, which will inevitably skyrocket, it would seem likely that Bethesda will include magic and shouts in a future update. http://youtu.be/yS2GG2tLh9Y Bear in mind that this patch is for PC users, so they're the lucky individuals who will surely be questing for hours on end with their trusty steed. No doubt, Bethesda will hope to bring this to console gamers very soon. Given the nature of the battles with Dragons, we will certainly be seeing epic battles with the scaly creatures of old. I can see it now, a dragon swooping in behind Dovahkiin spewing fire, as he (or she) turns and launches the final arrow into the esophagus of the vile beast. Could someone get started on that please? I would be a very grateful person indeed. Be sure to check out AlexanderJVelicky's YouTube Channel.