Changes: Draugr Death Overlord

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For other uses, see Draugr Deathlord and Draugr Overlord.

The Draugr Death Overlord is a variant of draugr found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It is one of the most powerful types of undead, and typically serves as the strongest foe in a dungeon of draugr residents.

Level

Draugr death overlords are encountered at level 21 and above, and normally will not make any appearances beforehand.

Combat

They use Ebony or Ancient Nord weapons, which may also be enchanted, increasing their effectiveness. Those using one-handed weapons may also carry Ebony shields, making for a formidable defense. Most will use shouts, such as Unrelenting Force, Frost Breath or Disarm.

Death Overlords wielding Two-Handed weapons are extremely dangerous opponents, requiring both skill and strength to defeat. They will often send less powerful minions to surround and disorient the Dragonborn to help in their attack. Like all draugr, they possess a double elemental resistance against both poison and frost, plus an immunity against bleeding damage. They can still be affected by the Ghostblade, Ebony Mail and Targe of the Blooded.

Loot

Death Overlords may have the following items in their inventory:

Ebony weapons
Ancient Nord weapons (honed or standard)
A leveled amount of gold
Bone meal
Precious gems
Soul gems
Random ingots
Nine Divines amulets (i.e., Amulet of Talos, etc.)

Trivia

At level 21 and above there is a level 34 Draugr Death Overlord on the throne at the end of Volskygge before exiting to Volskygge Peak. Although this means a very difficult fight, it also means that the Dragonborn can get an Ebony weapon (sword or war axe) early on. If the Dragonborn visits this place at 30th level and above, the level 34 Draugr Death Overlord will be replaced by level 45 Draugr Death Overlord.
Draugr Death Overlords are one of the few boss draugr able to use the full power Unrelenting Force shout, thus capable of ragdolling the Dragonborn.
Although they usually serve as the strongest enemy in a dungeon, they will replace all normal draugr in Skuldafn, if the player is of a high enough level.
Level 45 Draugr Death Overlords cannot be encountered at lower levels.

Bugs

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PC PS4 The draugr at the end of Volskygge will always be a Draugr Death Overlord, regardless of the player's level when entering, which can result in a very difficult fight.

Appearances

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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 They use [[Ebony Weapons (Skyrim)|Ebony]] or [[Ancient Nord weapons]], which may also be [[Enchanting (Skyrim)|enchanted]], increasing their effectiveness. Those using [[One-Handed (Skyrim)|one-handed]] weapons may also carry [[Ebony Shield (Skyrim)|Ebony shields]], making for a formidable defense. Most will use [[shout]]s, such as [[Unrelenting Force (Skyrim)|Unrelenting Force]], [[Frost Breath]] or [[Disarm]].
-Death Overlords wielding [[Two-Handed (Skyrim)|Two-Handed]] weapons are extremely dangerous opponents, requiring both brains and brawn to defeat. They will often send less powerful minions to surround and disorient the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] to help in their attack. Like all draugr, they possess a double elemental resistance against both [[Poison (Skyrim)|poison]] and [[Frost Damage (Skyrim)|frost]], plus an immunity against bleeding damage. They can still be affected by the Ghostblade, [[Ebony Mail (Skyrim)|Ebony Mail]] and [[Targe of the Blooded]].
+Death Overlords wielding [[Two-Handed (Skyrim)|Two-Handed]] weapons are extremely dangerous opponents, requiring both skill and strength to defeat. They will often send less powerful minions to surround and disorient the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] to help in their attack. Like all draugr, they possess a double elemental resistance against both [[Poison (Skyrim)|poison]] and [[Frost Damage (Skyrim)|frost]], plus an immunity against bleeding damage. They can still be affected by the Ghostblade, [[Ebony Mail (Skyrim)|Ebony Mail]] and [[Targe of the Blooded]].
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