Spell Absorption (Skyrim)

Spell Absorption is a magical effect in.

The effect cannot be acquired like most other enchanting effects, rather Spell Absorption works as passive ability that has a percentage chance of triggering.

If triggered, it will negate all damage from any incoming spells and will also restore the Magicka equal to the base cost of casting a spell.

Unlike other magical resistances that cap at 85%, Spell Absorption has no cap and can surpass 100%.

Acquisition
Spell absorption can only be obtained from six sources, however they can be stacked.

Powers and abilities

 * The Atronach Stone - 50% spell absorption.
 * Dragonskin, Breton greater power - 50% spell absorption for 60 seconds.
 * Atronach Alteration perk - 30% spell absorption.

Apparel

 * Miraak's Robes - 15% spell absorption.
 * Miraak's Boots - 5% spell absorption.
 * Miraak's Gloves - 5% spell absorption.

Achieving 100% absorption
100% spell absorbtion can make a character immune to dragon's breath and almost all types of magical attacks. Complete immunity can achieved in a number of ways:

Temporary
A temporary 100% spell absorption can be achieved for a Breton by simply by choosing the Atronach Stone (50%) and activating their racial power, Dragonskin (50%), but only for 60 seconds.

Permanent
A permanent 80% spell absorption can be achieved by any race of character by using the Atronach Stone (50%) and choosing the Atronach Alteration perk (30%). This can be pushed to 100% absorption in two ways:


 * 1) Becoming a Vampire and then obtaining the Necromage Restoration perk. This boosts the aforementioned abilities by 25%, however this should be done before choosing the standing stone and Alteration perk to avoid a bug.
 * 2) Wearing Miraak's Robes augmented with Miraak's Boots and/or Miraak's Gloves.

Using any of the above techniques in conjunction with the Dragonhide Alteration spell or Bones of the Earth All-Maker power, which negates 80% of physical damage, makes a character almost immune to damage.

Bugs

 * Spell Absorption can absorb some self targeted effects, including all summons from Conjuration spells. This means that a character with 100% spell absorption will not be able to summon anything as the spell will be absorbed and the magicka returned.
 * The 100% technique doesn't work if done in the wrong order, specifically if you get the Atronach perk or the Atronach stone effect before becoming a vampire and getting Necromage. The effects won't be increased and you will only have 80%.