Ebony Warrior

Ebony Warrior
Basic Info
Race	Redguard
Gender	Male
Level	80
Class	Ebony Warrior Class
Health	2,071
Magicka	250
Stamina	364
Ref ID	xx030cc9
Base ID	xx0285c3

For the quest, see The Ebony Warrior.

Ebony Warrior is a mysterious Redguard warrior in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn who wears a full set of ebony armor.

Interactions

The Ebony Warrior

"You are my last challenge. Only you can send me to Sovngarde with honor. Make your preparations. When you are ready, come find me at my last vigil."

―Ebony Warrior

Upon reaching level 80, the Ebony Warrior will wait for the Dragonborn in one of the main cities in Skyrim. When approached, he will initiate a conversation and explain he has beaten all previous foes and enemies, and his last challenge is to face the Dragonborn. Ultimately, his wish is for his soul to be sent to Sovngarde.

He requests the Dragonborn to meet him at his Last Vigil, a campsite located high in the Velothi Mountains, for a fight to the death.

Resistances and immunities

The Ebony Warrior has 50% resistance to fire, frost and shock damage through his enchanted apparel. As a Redguard, he is 50% resistant to poison. If he is attacked with Mehrunes' Razor, the effect may be reflected back onto the Dragonborn if it activates due to the Heavy Armor perk "Reflect Blows."^{confirmation needed} If Unrelenting Force is used to push him off a cliff, he will simply run back up to attack the Dragonborn, although he can take fall damage. He is also immune to Wabbajack, as well as the following spells and shouts:

• Ash Shell
• Bend Will
• Dead Thrall
• Ice Form
• Paralyze
• Soul Tear
• Whirlwind Cloak
• Vampiric Grip
• Disarm

Perks

The Ebony Warrior boasts a large number of perks in several skills which makes him a formidable opponent.

One-Handed	Heavy Armor	Archery	Block	Magic	Sneak	Miscellaneous
Bladesman	Conditioning	Bullseye	Block Runner	Atromancy	Light Foot	Extra Damage, rank 3
Bone Breaker	Fists of Steel	Critical Shot	Deadly Bash	Augmented Frost	Muffled Movement
Critical Charge	Matching Set	Ranger	Disarming Bash	Elemental Potency
Fighting Stance	Reflect Blows	Power Shot	Elemental Protection	Magic Resistance
Hack and Slash	Tower of Strength	Quick Shot	Power Bash	Recovery
Paralyzing Strike	Well Fitted		Deflect Arrows	Regeneration
Savage Strike				Respite
				Stability
				Summoner

Known spells

Dragon Shouts

The Ebony Warrior is capable of using the Thu'um and knows at least two Dragon Shouts:

• Unrelenting Force
• Disarm

Spells

• Close Wounds
• Ironflesh
• Frost Cloak
• Conjure Storm Atronach
• Command Daedra

Equipment

The Ebony Warrior carries a selection of enchanted ebony armor, weapons and jewelry. This includes:

Armor

Name				Enchantment
Ebony Armor of Regeneration	43	38	2657	Health regenerates 40% faster.
Ebony Boots of Frost Suppression	16	7	977	Increases Frost Resistance by 50%.
Ebony Gauntlets of Extreme Wielding	16	7	1347	One-handed attacks do 35% more damage.
Ebony Helmet of Waterbreathing	21	10	850	Can swim underwater without drowning.
Ebony Shield of Fire Suppression	32	14	1415	Increases Fire Resistance by 50%.

Weapons

Name				Enchantment
Ebony Arrows	20	0	7	-
Ebony Bow of Winter	17	16	1234	Target takes 30 points of frost damage to Health and Stamina.
Ebony Sword of the Vampire	13	15	1956	Absorb 25 points of health.

Jewelry

Name			Enchantment
Ring of Peerless Wielding	0.3	1373	One-handed attacks do 40% more damage.
Necklace of Shock Suppression	0.5	989	Increases Shock Resistance by 50%.

Misc

• Black Soul Gem (Grand)
• Daedra Heart
• Human Heart
• One flawless gem of each type
• Five potions of vigorous healing

Combat

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The Ebony Warrior will not acknowledge the Dragonborn's motive for meeting him at his last vigil, nor will he initiate the battle. When talked to, he will only respond with generic dialogue until the Dragonborn attacks him.

He prefers melee combat in battle, using Frost Cloak and mage armor spells in conjunction with his sword and shield. Unlike common melee opponents, he is more aggressive in combat, frequently using power attacks and shield bashes. He also uses all three words of Unrelenting Force when in close proximity.

He will give chase or switch to his bow if the Dragonborn attempts to flee. Occasionally, his paralysis perks with his sword or bow render the Dragonborn immobile for several seconds.

He uses healing spells and will heal himself for a large amount if his health drops too low. He also possesses vigorous healing potions which he will use if he has taken enough damage.

One of the most potentially dangerous advantages the Ebony Warrior has in combat is the risk of damaging oneself upon striking him due to his Heavy Armor perk, Reflect Blows. The damage received is equal to that which was dealt and can potentially be fatal, especially if a sneak attack is used or on higher difficulty settings.

Strategies

• Strategies should be posted on the quest talk page.

Quotes

• "Show me that you are the hero they say you are!"
• "I am the Ebony Warrior."
• "Hit me harder."
• "That's the spirit."
• "That's the best you can do?"
• "That's it? That's all you've got?"
• "That's your best huh?"
• "This is what you want huh?"
• "Argh! Enough! This ends now!"
• "Time to finish this"
• "Do your worst!"
• "You can't win this!"
• "I'm going to... put you down!"
• "Going to cry now, huh?"
• "Kill me already!"
• "Son of a..."
• "Weren't expecting that were you?"
• "Gods, no!"
• "Lucky hit!"
• "Enough of this!"
• "I'll have your head!"
• "Not impressed"
• "Just stand still"
• "It's... nothing!"
• "At last... Sovngarde" (upon death)

Trivia

• The Ebony Warrior, at a scale of 1.21, is much taller than the majority of characters, including Altmer. The only characters who are taller are the Keepers of the Soul Cairn who stand at a scale of 1.50, in comparison to the Dragonborn, who stands at a scale of 0.95–1.08, depending on race and gender. His skin color is also noticeably darker than any of the other characters.
• With a character level of 80, the Ebony Warrior is one of the highest leveled characters in the game, ranking below Karstaag who is a level 90, and both Arngeir and Miraak, who are tied at level 150.
  • Ebony Warrior, being one of the highest level character in the game and wearing Ebony Armor, is similar to Umbra or Gaenor.
• Even though he possesses one-handed perks that affect War Axes and Maces, the Ebony Warrior does not make use of these perks, as he only uses a sword for melee combat.
• As Sovngarde is an afterlife exclusively for Nord and Atmoran warriors, this precludes the Ebony Warrior, a Redguard, from entering, even in the event of a worthy death. He does not appear in Sovngarde during the quests "Sovngarde" and "Dragonslayer" if he was killed prior to the Dragonborn entering.

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn