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{{Quote|One of the most dangerous Steam [[Animunculi]] is the Dwarven Ballista, which fires a bolt that can penetrate even the thickest armor.|[[Loading Screens (Dragonborn)|Loading screen]]|The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn}}
  
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'''Dwarven Ballistas''' are mechanical constructs that launch projectiles found in {{Dragonborn}}.
  
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{{Quote|One of the most dangerous Steam Animunculi is the Dwarven Ballista, which fires a bolt that can penetrate even the thickest armor.|[[Loading Screens (Dragonborn)|Loading screen]]|The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn}}
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'''Dwarven Ballistae''' are mechanical constructs, or [[Animunculi]], that launch projectiles found in {{Dragonborn}}.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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Created by the [[Dwemer]] long ago, the Dwarven Ballistas served as guardians and warriors. Much like [[Dwarven Sphere]]s, Dwarven Ballistas maintain a constant vigil over the ruins their masters once called home.
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Created by the [[Dwemer]] long ago, the Dwarven Ballistas served as guardians and warriors. Much like [[Dwarven Sphere (Skyrim)|Dwarven Spheres]], Dwarven Ballistas maintain a constant vigil over the ruins their masters once called home.
   
 
==Locations==
  
==Locations==
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==Combat==
  
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Dwarven Ballistas are essentially, like their namesake, giant crossbows. Dwarven Ballistas are encased in a Dwemer metal casing, which is mounted on four legs to give it motion.
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Dwarven Ballistas are essentially, like their namesake, giant [[Crossbows (Dawnguard)|crossbows]]. Dwarven Ballistas are encased in a Dwemer metal casing, which is mounted on four legs to give it motion.
   
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In combat, Dwarven Ballistas fire large metal spears at opponents, launched with such force that they are capable of penetrating armor and causing severe damage. Reload time, however, is lengthy. This allows the player a respite to deal out damage while also providing enough time to duck behind cover to avoid the next spear. They have a seemingly infinite amount of ammunition to fire.
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In combat, Dwarven Ballistas fire large metal spears at opponents, launched with such force that they are capable of penetrating armor and causing severe damage. Reload time, however, is lengthy. This allows the [[Last Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] a respite to deal out damage while also providing enough time to duck behind cover to avoid the next spear. They have a seemingly infinite amount of ammunition to fire.
   
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Sometimes, a fired spear will stagger the player, and give the message "Ballista penetrated armor". This means the previous attack ignored armor, doing full damage against the player.
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Sometimes, a fired spear will stagger the Dragonborn, and give the message "Ballista penetrated armor." This means the previous attack ignored armor, doing full damage against the Dragonborn.
   
 
==Variants==
  
==Variants==
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===Dwarven Ballista Guardian===
  
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The Dwarven Ballista Guardian is a visually identical, but tougher, variant of the regular Ballista.
  
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===Dwarven Ballista Master===
  
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The Dwarven Ballista Master is visually identical to the regular version but more powerful.
  
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| style="text-align: center;"|20
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| style="text-align: center;"|409
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| style="text-align: center;"|0
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| style="text-align: center;"|186
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| style="text-align: center;"|45
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| style="text-align: center;"|Immune to Poison and Frost. Resist Magic 25%. Armor-Piercing Bolts
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! style="text-align: center;"|Dwarven Ballista Guardian
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| style="text-align: center;"|28
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| style="text-align: center;"|530
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| style="text-align: center;"|0
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| style="text-align: center;"|218
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| style="text-align: center;"|90
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| style="text-align: center;"|Immune to Poison and Frost. Resist Magic 25%. Armor-Piercing Bolts
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! style="text-align: center;"|Dwarven Ballista Master
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| style="text-align: center;"|33
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| style="text-align: center;"|700
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| style="text-align: center;"|0
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| style="text-align: center;"|238
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| style="text-align: center;"|135
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| style="text-align: center;"|Immune to Poison and Frost. Resist Magic 25%. Armor-Piercing Bolts
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
*The spears cannot be picked up or accrued in inventory.
  
*The spears cannot be picked up or accrued in inventory.
 
*If the Ballista falls in water they will still fire, but swim further down and cannot be attacked.
  
*If the Ballista falls in water they will still fire, but swim further down and cannot be attacked.
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*When with [[Neloth (Dragonborn)|Neloth]] in [[Nchardak]], he comments frequently on how he should get an assistant to take one to [[Tel Mithryn]]. Later, you can see a dismantled one there.
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*When with [[Neloth (Dragonborn)|Neloth]] in [[Nchardak]], he comments frequently on how he should get an assistant to take one to [[Tel Mithryn]]. Later, one can see a dismantled one there.
 
*Through use of console commands, it is possible to obtain and use ballista bolts with a crossbow. This proves to be an extremely effective weapon, capable of taking down almost any enemy with only a few shots.
  
*Through use of console commands, it is possible to obtain and use ballista bolts with a crossbow. This proves to be an extremely effective weapon, capable of taking down almost any enemy with only a few shots.
   
 
==Appearance==
  
==Appearance==
 
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Revision as of 15:35, 12 June 2019

For other uses, see Dwarven Ballista.
"One of the most dangerous Steam Animunculi is the Dwarven Ballista, which fires a bolt that can penetrate even the thickest armor."
―Loading screen[src]

Dwarven Ballistae are mechanical constructs, or Animunculi, that launch projectiles found in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

History

Created by the Dwemer long ago, the Dwarven Ballistas served as guardians and warriors. Much like Dwarven Spheres, Dwarven Ballistas maintain a constant vigil over the ruins their masters once called home.

Locations

Loot

Combat

Dwarven Ballistas are essentially, like their namesake, giant crossbows. Dwarven Ballistas are encased in a Dwemer metal casing, which is mounted on four legs to give it motion.

In combat, Dwarven Ballistas fire large metal spears at opponents, launched with such force that they are capable of penetrating armor and causing severe damage. Reload time, however, is lengthy. This allows the Dragonborn a respite to deal out damage while also providing enough time to duck behind cover to avoid the next spear. They have a seemingly infinite amount of ammunition to fire.

Sometimes, a fired spear will stagger the Dragonborn, and give the message "Ballista penetrated armor." This means the previous attack ignored armor, doing full damage against the Dragonborn.

Variants

Type Level Health-icon MagickaIcon Stamina DamageIcon Resistance
Dwarven Ballista 20 409 0 186 45 Immune to Poison and Frost. Resist Magic 25%. Armor-Piercing Bolts
Dwarven Ballista Guardian 28 530 0 218 90 Immune to Poison and Frost. Resist Magic 25%. Armor-Piercing Bolts
Dwarven Ballista Master 33 700 0 238 135 Immune to Poison and Frost. Resist Magic 25%. Armor-Piercing Bolts

Trivia

  • The spears cannot be picked up or accrued in inventory.
  • If the Ballista falls in water they will still fire, but swim further down and cannot be attacked.
  • When with Neloth in Nchardak, he comments frequently on how he should get an assistant to take one to Tel Mithryn. Later, one can see a dismantled one there.
  • Through use of console commands, it is possible to obtain and use ballista bolts with a crossbow. This proves to be an extremely effective weapon, capable of taking down almost any enemy with only a few shots.

Appearance


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