So the level cap actually maxes out at 44, which is pretty high if you ask me. Ive gotten there a couple times and its definitely doable if youre patient enough to max out all 21 skills. Something interesting they changed in the remaster is how skills affect your leveling - now both your major and minor skills count towards level ups, which honestly makes way more sense than the old system.

Those birthsigns can make a big difference in how fast you level up too. The thief sign is pretty sweet since it gives you bonuses to luck speed and agility, though once youre at max level the luck boost doesnt matter as much. The mage sign with that +50 magicka boost is another solid choice, especially if youre into spellcasting.

One thing that still bugs me a bit is how the game handles scaling - when you find cool weapons or armor, theyre basically stuck at whatever level you were when you got them. Its not like newer games where the stuff scales up with you, but there are some decent mods out there that help balance things. Personally, i use that npc level cap mod that keeps enemies between 20 and 55, makes the whole experience feel more natural if you ask me.