According to veteran players from Quora , several unique items provide distinct advantages:
: A valuable potion that can sell for 80–250 gold even with low skills, allowing you to easily amass over 5,000 gold before ever fighting your first dragon. Practical "Pro" Tips
: Choosing to follow Hadvar at the start of the game grants you access to free iron and steel ingots from the Riverwood blacksmith, which is a massive boost for early crafting.