When trying to define the best factions in Skyrim, there's a few conditions to consider. 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.