- For other uses, see Dragon Priest Masks.
A Dragon Priest Mask is a unique piece of headgear and can be obtained after defeating each of the eight unique dragon priests that appear in various locations throughout Skyrim. Each mask is unique in color and varies in smithing material. Each mask is named after their respective master and has unique effects; they are defined as either light or heavy armor.
All dragon priest masks require the Arcane Blacksmith perk to upgrade.
As the majority of the priests are found near word walls, they can be easily located by talking to Arngeir, in High Hrothgar, about finding words of power and receiving quests to discover most word walls.
Masks
- "Legend holds that the highest ranking Dragon Priests were granted magical masks – strange artifacts that defy the laws of time, and grant their wearers powerful enchantments."
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Image | Name | Prerequisite | Enchantment | Armor | Material |
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Hevnoraak | Kill Hevnoraak in Valthume | Immunity to disease and poison | Heavy | Iron | |
Krosis | Kill Krosis in Shearpoint | +20% to Lockpicking, Archery, Alchemy | Light | Iron | |
Morokei | Kill Morokei in Labyrinthian | +100% magicka regeneration | Light | Moonstone | |
Nahkriin | Kill Nahkriin in Skuldafn, in the main quest | +50 magicka; -20% Restoration & Destruction cost | Heavy | Ebony | |
Otar | Kill Otar the Mad in Ragnvald | +30% Fire, Frost, Shock resistance | Heavy | Malachite | |
Rahgot | Kill Rahgot in Forelhost | +70 Stamina | Heavy | Orichalcum | |
Vokun | Kill Vokun in High Gate Ruins | -20% Alteration, Conjuration, Illusion cost | Heavy | Steel | |
Volsung | Kill Volsung in Volskygge | +20 Carry limit; 20% better prices; Waterbreathing | Light | Corundum | |
Wooden Mask | Go to the central barrow in Labyrinthian | The wooden mask hums with an unfamiliar energy | Light | N/A | |
Konahrik | Bring the others to Bromjunaar Sanctuary | When health is low, may heal you & damage enemies | Heavy | Gold | |
Ahzidal DR | Kill Ahzidal in Kolbjorn Barrow | 50% Resist Fire; Fire spells do 25% more damage | Heavy | Ebony | |
Dukaan DR | Kill Dukaan in White Ridge Barrow | 50% Resist Frost; Frost spells do 25% more damage | Heavy | Ebony | |
Zahkriisos DR | Kill Zahkriisos in Bloodskal Barrow | 50% Resist Shock; Shock spells do 25% more damage | Heavy | Ebony | |
Miraak DR | Kill Miraak at the end of the questline | Increases magicka by 40–70 points | Both | N/A |
Trivia
- According to character artist Jonah Lobe in an AMA thread, the decision to give masks to the Dragon Priests were inspired by masks like Vivec's Ashmask in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Lobe also states that the design of the masks themselves was inspired by a Nigerian mask gifted by a family friend.[UL 1]
- Each mask seems to be made of a different metallic or stone material. This is supported by the fact that the mesh and texture files are referred to by material rather than by which dragon priest it belongs to.
- Upon retrieving a mask placed on the shrine, all smithing enhancements will be removed from the mask.
- Dragon Priest masks cannot be disenchanted at an arcane enchanter to learn their enchantments.
- Although the in-game descriptions for Ahzidal, Dukaan, and Zahkriisos state that only spells of their respective elements will do 25% more damage, weapons enchanted with said elements will also be affected. For example, equipping Ahzidal will cause a Steel Sword of Scorching to do 18 points of fire damage, instead of 15.
- Vahlok the Jailor is the only notable Dragon Priest who does not have a Dragon Priest mask associated with him.
- As masks are considered armor, the Alteration perk Mage Armor is negated.
- In addition to dragon priest masks having powerful enchantments, certain masks have the highest armor rating of any headgear available.
- For heavy armor, Konahrik has the highest base armor.
- For light armor, Krosis and Volsung have the highest base armor.
- However, with the Dragonborn DLC, Miraak's mask has the highest heavy and light armor.
Bugs
This section contains bugs related to Dragon Priest Masks (Skyrim). Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:
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PC 360 PS3 If any mask is given to any follower, it may eventually disappear from their inventory. |