What's the level cap in Skyrim?

Question

In Oblivion, the way the game worked, the max level possible was based solely on your choices for primary skills, and could vary anywhere from between 45 and 53 (with soft-caps at 29 and 35 in terms of NPC leveling) or when you maxed all of your character attributes at 100.

What's the level cap in Skyrim? Is it a hard or soft cap -- once you hit it, can you continue to 'level' your skills and unlock perks anyway?

Answer

According to Todd Howard, game director at Bethesda, there is a mathematical cap somewhere in the 70s. Although most players will max out at level 50.

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