The location of a spell book can be found on its respective page. Other spells must be learnt through the use of spell books, which can be found around the world or purchased from vendors. This does not include certain Master spells as they must be cast with two hands (e.g Summon Unbound Dremora).Īt the beginning of Skyrim, only two spells are available to the player (with the exception of certain races which may have more) Flames and Healing. Using Skyrim's dual-wielding mechanics, it is possible to dual-wield any two spells together, as well as one spell with a one-handed tool such as a shield. Some strong magicka potions can remedy this. Using the 'Bats' ability While you are in Vampire Lord form, only the Amulet of Bats, Amulet of The Gargoyle, Ring of The Beast, or Ring of the Erudite can be used all of your other equipment is removed automatically. One must be careful when using magic in combat as to not exhaust their magicka supply. The Raise Dead spell (similar to the 'Vampires Servant' spell granted with ordinary vampirism), which allows you to reanimate a fallen corpse to fight for you (see table). When attempting to cast, if not enough Magicka is available, the spell will not be cast. The amount of Magicka needed to cast a spell can be decreased using perks or certain enchantments.

Spells require Magicka to be cast, each spell requiring its own amount.

Examples of Alteration spells include Detect Dead and Ebonyflesh. Examples of Illusion spells include Frenzy and Calm.Īlteration: Alteration spells focus on detecting life around you and protecting yourself with magic armor, as well as gaining unique abilities. Illusion: Illusion spells focus on modifying the behavior of enemies. Examples of Conjuration spells include Conjure Flame Atronach and Bound Bow. Soul Trap also falls under the Conjuration school. Examples of Restoration spells include Healing and Greater Ward.Ĭonjuration: Conjuration spells focus on summoning creatures from one of the planes of Oblivion and conjuring ethereal weapons for use in combat. All Fortification enchantments also fall into the Restoration school. These generally include healing spells and wards. Restoration: Restoration spells focus on tending to one's wounds and keeping yourself alive. Examples of Destruction spells include Flames and Ice Spike. Flame spells deal extra burning damage, frost spells damage the target's Stamina, and shock spells damage the target's Magicka.

Skyrim features 5 different schools which each feature as skills under the sign of The Mage.ĭestruction: Destruction spells focus on dealing damage to opponents, and generally fall under either flame, frost or shock. As in previous entries, spells in Skyrim are split into different ' schools' of magic depending on their use.

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