Spriggan (Skyrim)

&nbsp Spriggans, often called "Nature's Guardians", are tree spirits found in Tamriel, usually underground or in dense forests. They are able to Summon Black bears to assist them in combat and to fully Heal themselves when badly hurt. In Skyrim, they are made up of pure energy, the source of which is their Taproot.

The Cyrodilic Spriggans are unable to resurrect themselves, unlike their Solstheim counterparts, who can revive themselves twice, growing stronger each time.

In Oblivion it is often easy to tell when one is nearby because they make a sinister laugh which may be caused by a certain evil in them.

Their beauty and lethality is reminiscent of Sirens, or of poisonous plants or reptiles that use color and appearance to warn potential attackers to stay away.

Spriggans can also interact with other animals like the Cave Bear and make a form of link between the both that strengthen the animal. The animal then appears in a greener tune with green eyes and green lines along the body. The bond seems to disappear once the bonded animal has been struck.

Spriggans have a slight weakness to fire.

Morrowind: Bloodmoon Stats

 * Health: 200
 * Items: Ripened Belladonna Berries, Heartwood
 * Will regenerate completely the first two times they are killed
 * Soul level: Grand

Oblivion Stats

 * Level: 11
 * Health: 175
 * Magicka: 30
 * Fatigue: 220
 * Items: Taproot

Strengths

 * Resistance to shock 30%
 * A Spriggan's Curse spell which damages health by 20 and drains your luck by 10
 * A Restore health spell which heals 500 health.
 * Summons Black Bears
 * A linking spell between animals and the Spriggan. (Skyrim only)

Weaknesses

 * Weakness to fire 30%

Damage types

 * Physical
 * Magical

Soul level

 * Common (800)

Skyrim Stats

 * Level: 8
 * Health: 195
 * Magicka: 150
 * Stamina: 85
 * Items: Taproot
 * Soul level: Lesser.

Quest

 * In the Oblivion DLC, there are two laughing Spriggans protecting the Boots of the Crusader in Kynareth's Grotto, however they are not hostile.
 * Spriggans guard the Eldergleam Tree in the Skyrim quest "The Blessings of Nature".

Subtypes

 * Arena Spriggan – Can be fought in the Arena.